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.
Shrine
King Diamond Lyrics
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Even in the dark I know i'm alive
I am burning for you,
yeah you know its true.
Voices are calling in the night
Breaking the changing sleep of nightI see your face i can't deny it
Darkness you are a holy shrine
The night, awake us tonight
This is where we all meet
the ones left behind
I am burning for you,
yeah you know it's true.
Voices are calling in the night
Breaking the changing sleep of night
I see your face i can't deny it
Darkness you are a holy shrine
[Solo]
Voices are calling in the night
Breaking the changing sleep of night
I see your face i can't deny it
Darkness you are a holy shrine
The night, awake us tonight
This is where we all meet
The ones left behind
I am burning for you,
yeah you know it's true.
Voices are calling in the night
Breaking the changing sleep of night
I see your face i can't deny it
Darkness you are a holy shrine
I am burning for you... I am burning for you...
[Solo]
In King Diamond's song Shrine, the lyrics describe a sense of anticipation and longing for the darkness of the night. The singer's eyes are rising in anticipation, and even though it is dark, they feel alive. They express a burning desire for someone, which they claim is true. The voices calling in the night awaken everyone to come together, including the ones who are left behind. Darkness itself is described as a holy shrine that is irresistible, and the singer cannot deny their attraction to it. They are burning for someone, and the darkness is the object of their desire.
The lyrics of Shrine seem to express a longing for something beyond the world of the living. The darkness of the night is described as a sacred space, a place where the singer and others can come together to worship. The use of the word "shrine" implies reverence, and the singer sees darkness itself as a holy place. Through the repetition of phrases and the use of haunting melodies, the listener is taken on a journey into a mysterious world of desire and worship.
Overall, the lyrics of Shrine are open to interpretation, but they suggest a fascination with darkness and the unknown. The song seems to express a desire for transcendence, connection, and perhaps even spiritual fulfilment through the exploration of the darker aspects of existence.
Line by Line Meaning
The night is rising my eyes.
As darkness sets in, my awareness increases.
Even in the dark I know I'm alive.
My existence is not defined by brightness, but rather by consciousness.
I am burning for you, yeah you know its true.
My passion for you is intense and undeniable.
Voices are calling in the night.
Unidentified sounds fill the air and capture my attention.
Breaking the changing sleep of night.
These voices disturb my slumber and cause me to awaken.
I see your face I can't deny it.
Despite my efforts to suppress my desire, my affection for you is clear.
Darkness you are a holy shrine.
The obscurity of the night represents a sacred place to me.
The night, awaken us tonight. This is where we all meet. The ones left behind.
Under the cover of darkness, those who are usually excluded can come together.
I am burning for you, yeah you know it's true.
My passion for you is unrelenting and unquestionable.
Voices are calling in the night. Breaking the changing sleep of night.
Unexplained sounds interrupt my rest and leave me feeling alert.
I see your face I can't deny it.
When I think of you, all attempts to deny my adoration fall apart.
Darkness you are a holy shrine. I am burning for you.
The night holds a special significance to me because it represents my love for you.
Darkness you are a holy shrine. I am burning for you.
The night is a sanctuary where my love for you grows stronger.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: TREY ANASTASIO, SCOTT HERMAN, TOM MARSHALL
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