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.
The Poltergeist
King Diamond Lyrics
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Even when I am alone
Some would say there is always someone home
Even though I might be gone
Speak to me my friend, I know you're there
Speak to me my friend speak to me speak to me!
Cold hands in the night, I know that it's watching me
The poltergeist living in my home
Could be a friend or foe
The poltergeist living in my home
Could be a friend for life, or a foe until the night I die
Speak to me my friend, let me hear your tongue
Speak to me my friend speak to me speak to me!
Speak to me my friend, I know you're there
Speak to me my friend speak to me speak to me!
My guests can never tell when it's creeping up to touch them
They will never ever know our game
Until they feel it and scream
The poltergeist living in my home
Could be a friend or foe
The poltergeist living in my home
Could be a friend for life, or a foe until the night I die
Speak to me my friend, we are one and the same
Now that you're living here welcome home
Welcome home
You can stay forever.
The song "The Poltergeist" by King Diamond is about a character who is experiencing strange occurrences in their home that may be caused by a poltergeist. The lyrics suggest that the presence of the poltergeist is always felt and can be both a friend or a foe. The singer of the song talks to the poltergeist and welcomes it into their home, seemingly accepting it as a part of their life.
The first few lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The singer acknowledges that there is always something strange happening in their home, even when they are alone. This suggests that the strange occurrences are not solely the result of a physical presence, but rather a supernatural one. The singer asks the poltergeist to speak to them, indicating that they are aware of its presence and are attempting to establish some sort of communication.
The chorus of the song repeats the line "The poltergeist living in my home, could be a friend or foe," suggesting that the singer is unsure if the presence is malevolent or benevolent. The lyrics also indicate that the singer enjoys playing games with the poltergeist, often at the expense of their guests. The song ends with the singer welcoming the poltergeist into their home and allowing it to stay forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Some would say there is trouble in my home
Some people believe that there is an unwelcome presence in my house.
Even when I am alone
This presence is still noticeable when I am by myself.
Some would say there is always someone home
Some believe that there is always a presence in my house, even if I am not there.
Even though I might be gone
This entity continues its presence in my house regardless of whether I am present or not.
Speak to me my friend, I know you're there
I sense that there is something present and I want to communicate with it.
Speak to me my friend speak to me speak to me!
Please speak to me and make your presence known.
I can always feel it's there, creeping one step behind me
I can always sense its presence following me and lurking behind me.
Cold hands in the night, I know that it's watching me
I can feel its chilling presence and know that it is observing me.
The poltergeist living in my home
The spirit or energy that inhabits my house.
Could be a friend or foe
Its intentions towards me are unclear - it could be benevolent or malevolent.
Could be a friend for life, or a foe until the night I die
Its relationship with me could either be amicable indefinitely, or hostile until my death.
Speak to me my friend, let me hear your tongue
I desire to communicate with you and hear your voice.
My guests can never tell when it's creeping up to touch them
The spirit sometimes interacts with my guests, but they are usually unaware of its presence until it makes contact.
They will never ever know our game
The spirit and I have a unique relationship that my guests will never understand.
Until they feel it and scream
My guests will only realize the presence of the spirit when it makes physical contact and elicits a frightening response.
Speak to me my friend, we are one and the same
I feel a strong connection to the spirit and believe we share a commonality.
Now that you're living here welcome home
I am accepting the presence of the spirit in my house as a permanent cohabitant.
Welcome home
An expression of acceptance for the spirit to remain in my house.
You can stay forever.
The spirit is welcome to continue residing in my house for an unlimited amount of time.
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Kristina Nichols
One of the best albums of kings career. He sounds just as good to. I love king diamond.
Diego Echiveste
One of my faves, such an underrated album!
alan hall
Probably one of the greatest vocalists of all time. 8 octaves WOW!!
drivendown84
great song. great friggin album
Carlos Magno
Sua música parece existir fora do tempo
Kristina Nichols
Badass! Hail to the king !!!!
andre alves
o melhor dos melhores king diamond
Lunatic4Bizcas
+andre alves: ¡Sím duda! Gótico puro.
Vincent GR
Music from hell, riffs from heaven.
Ronald Abinsay
Heavy metal rules!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!