Moonlight
King Diamond Lyrics


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In the moonlight
I see children searching for their souls
In the moonlight
Can you hear them howling on the wind
Night after night, I see them passing by
They whisper in my ear, "We know you are there."
I see no eyes, I guess they must be blind
Wish that I could lead them
To a better world than mine

In the moonlight
Not a bird is singing lullabies
In the moonlight
I hear a church bell ring it's evil song
Night after night, I see them passing by
They whisper in my ear, "We know you are there."
I see no eyes, I guess they must be blind
Wish that I could lead them
To a better world than mine

In the moonlight, in the moonlight

Night after night, I see them passing by
Wish that I could lead them
To a better world than mine

In the moonlight
I see children searching for their souls
In the moonlight
I hear screams of pain from a thousand years ago

Raven spread your wings, lead the spirits to their home
Raven spread your wings, lead the spirits to their home
To their home





In the moonlight, in the moonlight

Overall Meaning

The song "Moonlight" by King Diamond talks about the haunting and eerie atmosphere of the night, with children wandering in search of their souls while howling can be heard on the wind. The lyrics indicate that the singer can hear and see the children on a nightly basis, whispering to him, but he is unable to help them because he does not know how to lead them to a better world. As the moonlight shines down, there is a sense of desolation and loneliness, and even the birds refuse to sing lullabies. Instead, the church bell rings an ominous and evil song that seems to add to the darkness of the night. The singer feels overwhelmed and wants to help the children, but it is unclear whether this is possible.


The song's lyrics are heavily influenced by the occult and horror themes that are commonly found in King Diamond's music. Like many of his songs, the lyrics in "Moonlight" create a dark and mysterious atmosphere that is meant to provoke feelings of unease and discomfort in listeners. The song paints a picture of a world in which the supernatural is intertwined with the everyday, and the divide between the living and the dead is blurred.


Line by Line Meaning

In the moonlight
Under the light of the moon


I see children searching for their souls
I observe young souls trying to find their true selves


Can you hear them howling on the wind
Listen closely to the cries carried by the wind


Night after night, I see them passing by
Every night, they move past me


They whisper in my ear, "We know you are there."
They speak in hushed tones to me, acknowledging my presence


I see no eyes, I guess they must be blind
I can't see their eyes, perhaps they lack vision


Wish that I could lead them
I yearn to guide them


To a better world than mine
To a world that's much grander than my own


Not a bird is singing lullabies
No bird is singing soft melodies


I hear a church bell ring it's evil song
I hear the ominous chime of a church bell


I hear screams of pain from a thousand years ago
Agonizing screams echo from a distant past


Raven spread your wings, lead the spirits to their home
Spread your wings, raven, take these souls to their rightful resting place


To their home
To where they belong




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KINGSLEY, Eric Kingsley

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Wow... What amasing song every time when i hear just like the first time even being a fan of king diamond since the begining and every time im wondering like first time... One of the best...

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Roza so true \,,,/

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Abigail and Spider's Lullabye are my two favorites from King Diamond.

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Best song ending ever

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Happy Birthday King Diamond!!!

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Great song!!

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