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.
Out From the Asylum
King Diamond Lyrics
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Finally we'll get some company again
The attic room has been
Locked up for far too long, just like the
Old bitch herself, she's on time
Though, why that silly wheelchair?
Oh she's pretending as always, but
She does make a good cup of tea.
"Oh My God she's here.
Missy, listen to what Mother says:
Now you be good to Grandma; and remember
She's been away on a long vacation.
That goes for you too King.
And stop playing that thing. Answer the door"
The first stanza of the song "Out From the Asylum" by King Diamond is an eerie depiction of an old woman being brought back into the house after a long absence. The singer seems hesitant about her return, given that the attic room where the old woman used to stay has been locked up for far too long. They are surprised to see her in a wheelchair, given that she is known for pretending, yet they acknowledge that she makes good tea. Overall, the opening stanza sets a foreboding tone that is characteristic of King Diamond's style.
The second stanza of the song gives us a glimpse into the family dynamic within the house. The singer seems to be a family member being given instructions by their mother about how to behave around the returning old woman, who is presumably their grandmother. They are asked to be good to her and reminded that she has been away on a long vacation. It's interesting how the mother's tone towards the grandmother is somewhat commanding, suggesting there may be some underlying tension in the family. Additionally, the line "And stop playing that thing" highlights the singer's passion for playing music, but they must put it aside to deal with the situation at hand.
Line by Line Meaning
Look, the old bitch is back, yeah,
The elderly woman has returned, providing company after a lengthy absence.
Finally we'll get some company again
We shall have companionship once more.
The attic room has been
The upstairs chambers have remained.
Locked up for far too long, just like the
Sealed for an excessive duration akin to the
Old bitch herself, she's on time
The ageing female has punctually arrived.
Though, why that silly wheelchair?
However, what is the reason for the ludicrous wheelchair?
Oh she's pretending as always, but
She is deceitful, yet again, yet
She does make a good cup of tea.
Although she does prepare a fine cup of tea.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KIM BENDIX PETERSEN
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