Since the band's inception, there have been over fifteen musicians in and out of King Diamond, with the only two mainstays being vocalist King Diamond and guitarist Andy LaRocque. In 1987 the band released their second studio release Abigail (their first concept album). Throughout the 1980s, King Diamond released a total of four studio albums. In the early 1990s, the band was put on hold when King Diamond reunited with his former outfit Mercyful Fate. After reforming King Diamond in 1994, Diamond would balance recording and touring with both Mercyful Fate and his eponymous band throughout the 90's. Since the early 2000s, King Diamond have kept recording and touring and, since 2014, the band has been composed of vocalist King Diamond, guitarist Andy LaRocque, guitarist Mike Wead, drummer Matt Thompson, and bassist Pontus Egberg.
Moving On
King Diamond Lyrics
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Oh? You gotta move on now
I can see? I can feel? The tears in your eyes
The tears that you cry? you gotta move on now
Let me wipe those tears from your eyes
?If I could only take his place? On the other side
The tears that he cries
We need each other
In the darkest of night? He's all I have?
Solo : Andy
Time is running out? To find another soul
Time is running out? To find another soul
You gotta move on now, You gotta move on now
And find another house before the dawn is coming in
Moving on? Moving on? Oh yeah
Before the dawn is coming in, find a soul that's free of sin
?I'm trying? Crying? I'm trying? I don't know if I can?
You gotta move on now, You gotta move on now
And find another house before the dawn is coming in
Find a soul that's free on sin
Time is running out? ?I'm moving on?
Time is running out? ?I'm moving on?
?On the other side
I can see? I can feel? The tears in his eyes
The tears that he cries
We need each other
In the darkest of night
I'm moving on to THIS house?
The song "Moving On" by King Diamond is a powerful and emotional ballad that deals with themes of loss, grief, and moving forward after experiencing a devastating event. The opening lines address someone who is clearly upset and crying, telling them that they need to move on. The singer then expresses his own feelings of grief over the loss of someone close to him and a desire to take their place. He acknowledges that they needed each other and that he is struggling to go on without them.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of urgency as time is running out to find another soul and move on before the dawn comes. The repetition of the phrase "You gotta move on now" reinforces this idea, as the singer encourages himself and others to keep going even when it's difficult. The final lines suggest a possible new beginning in a new house, but the overall message is one of resilience in the face of tragedy.
Overall, "Moving On" is a poignant and powerful song that speaks to the universal experience of loss and the difficult process of moving forward. The lyrics are relatable and emotional, and the music serves to enhance the sense of sadness and urgency present in the words.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh? You gotta move on now
It's time for you to move on
I can see? I can feel? The tears in your eyes
I can sense your sadness and feel your pain
The tears that you cry? you gotta move on now
You need to let go of your tears and move forward
Let me wipe those tears from your eyes
I'll help you wipe away your tears
?If I could only take his place? On the other side
If only I could switch places with him in the afterlife
I can see? I can feel? The tears in his eyes
I can sense his sadness and feel his pain
The tears that he cries? We need each other
We need each other to support and comfort one another
In the darkest of night? He's all I have?
He's my only companion in the darkest moments
Time is running out? To find another soul
There's not much time left to find another companion
You gotta move on now, You gotta move on now
You need to move on and find someone else
And find another house before the dawn is coming in
Find a new home before morning arrives
Moving on? Moving on? Oh yeah
Moving on is the right thing to do
Find a soul that's free of sin
Find someone good and pure
?I'm trying? Crying? I'm trying? I don't know if I can?
I'm doing my best to move on but it's hard and emotional
Time is running out? ?I'm moving on?
I have to keep moving on before it's too late
I'm moving on to THIS house?
I'm moving on to this new home
Contributed by Gabriella Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Daniel D
This album in general was nothing short of a masterpiece, especially considering it came so late in his career
Pete Rice
Whhoooa.. That guitar lead starting at 1:41 always brings tears to my eyes how beautiful and melodic it is. So fucking GOOD.
Michael Bismarck II
Andy LaRocque is king
Isabel Lauder
beautiful, even the king has a good soft side. very emotional, lots of emotion behind this song if you looked into the story in this album. but of course if you
have listened to king diamond before you'd know that by now. lol.
Daniel D
100%
netophero
Livia has something special and magical in her vocal....maybe she is The Abigail incarnated herself
Daniel D
Beautiful song
Leonardo Hansen
Excelencia total ,, tremendo broche de oro al final de este cd !!!
Diego Fernando Suhul
calidad de canción!!!!!
Sofi0392
Awesome song!