Mother's Getting Weaker
King Diamond Lyrics

Tonight would be the last night that we had our tea
The singer is aware that something tragic is about to happen and that this is the last time they will have a peaceful moment at home

That bloody tea, which sent us into ecstasy
The singer reminisces about the good times they had with their family, but realizes that those days are gone and will never return

Yesterday Mother complained, feeling dizzy, all in pain
The singer noticed that their mother was growing weaker and that something was wrong with her health, but did not act upon it

Mother's getting weaker, looking paler day by day
The artist observes their mother's health deteriorating and becoming increasingly concerned

As morning came, she could not make it out of bed
The artist realizes that their mother's condition has worsened and that she is becoming bedridden

And Grandma's spell was getting straight into her head
The singer believes that their grandmother is responsible for their mother's poor health and is using witchcraft against her

Not a single word, she didn't seem to be alive
The singer describes their mother's condition in critical terms and is fearful for her life

Then Missy came in and she led me by the hand
The artist is being guided by their sister, perhaps to make a decision regarding their mother's health

I didn't want to go, Oh but I should have known
The artist initially has doubts about leaving their mother behind, but ultimately decides to do so

Mother was barely conscious, why should I care
The artist is apathetic towards their mother's deteriorating health and is only concerned about their own wellbeing

Just looking forward to the next ordeal
The singer sees their life as a series of difficult circumstances and is unable to find a way out of them

I think I heard My sister begging me to stay
The artist's sister pleads with them not to leave their mother and to help her in her time of need

She gave me the phone, so I could call someone for help
The singer's sister tries to get them to take action and call for medical assistance in order to save their mother's life

I simply let go of her hand, then I cut the wire
The singer chooses to ignore their sister's pleas and instead makes a decision to sever all communication and cut off their mother's lifeline

Missy was crying as I left them both behind
The singer's sister is emotional about the singer leaving and abandoning their mother in her time of need

And Mother's getting weaker, Missy shouted at My back "I hate you"
The artist's sister is angry at them for leaving their mother to die and for betraying their family during their time of need