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 Spider's Lullabye
King Diamond Lyrics
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Lives a man called harry, and he is losing his mind
Listen.......... hear the spider's lullabye
It's really sad for harry, he finds a spider scary
Even the smallest species, will make him feel uneasy
Oh, they live in every corner
There's another spider on his wall..... gotta kill it!
Soon to be another creamy spot
As he woke up this morning, there was a spider crawling
He felt the big surprise, before it caught his eyes
Oh, in between his face
Oh, and his pillow case
There's another spider on his wall..... gotta kill it!
Soon to be another creamy spot
Here comes another one..... ha...ha...ha...ha...ha
He's got to find a doctor, a very special doctor
Someone who can cure his mind
Someone who knows harry's kind
Listen.......... hear the spider's lullabye
Those creepy crawly creatures
With all their hairy features
Hoping to catch a fly
Singing itss deadly lullabye
Oh..... oh, no..........
There's another spider on his wall........ gotta kill it!!!!
The song describes the sad story of Harry, who is losing his mind due to his intense fear of spiders. He lives in a little cottage in the countryside, and even the smallest spider species make him feel uneasy. It is summertime, and they live in every corner, making Harry's condition even worse. He wakes up one morning to find a spider crawling, and before he could catch it, it surprises him by crawling over his face, making him even more paranoid. The chorus of the song emphasizes the fact that Harry's fear is so intense that he wants to kill every spider he sees, making him lose out on any help that might have cured his terror.
The song's lyrics and chorus show how Harry's mind is in a constant state of paranoia and fear, causing him to become a danger to himself and his surroundings. It speaks of the need for specialized doctors and therapies to help people overcome their fears and phobias. The song's lyrics and chorus present an insight into the mind of a person struggling with such a severe phobia and shed light on the importance of getting help to overcome them.
Line by Line Meaning
In a little cottage, in the country side
The story is set in a small, rural home.
Lives a man called harry, and he is losing his mind
The singer Harry is experiencing a mental breakdown of sorts.
Listen.......... hear the spider's lullabye
The song is calling on listeners to pay attention to the sounds of spiders.
It's really sad for harry, he finds a spider scary
Harry is afraid of spiders, and it is negatively affecting his quality of life.
Even the smallest species, will make him feel uneasy
Harry reacts negatively to spiders of all sizes.
Oh, they live in every corner
Spiders are a ubiquitous presence in Harry's life.
Oh, and here comes the summer
The arrival of summer brings an increase in spider activity.
There's another spider on his wall..... gotta kill it!
Harry's fear of spiders leads him to kill any spiders he sees in his home.
Soon to be another creamy spot
The spider's death will leave a mess on the wall.
As he woke up this morning, there was a spider crawling
Harry's fear of spiders is so great that he has nightmares about them.
He felt the big surprise, before it caught his eyes
Harry has a physical reaction to the presence of spiders before he even sees them.
Oh, in between his face
The spider was crawling on Harry's face while he was sleeping.
Oh, and his pillow case
The spider was crawling on Harry's pillow case.
Here comes another one..... ha...ha...ha...ha...ha
Despite the humor in the repetition, Harry's fear of spiders is truly debilitating.
He's got to find a doctor, a very special doctor
Harry needs professional help to manage his arachnophobia.
Someone who can cure his mind
A competent psychiatrist could help Harry overcome his irrational fear of spiders.
Someone who knows harry's kind
Harry needs a mental health professional who is familiar with his particular phobia.
Those creepy crawly creatures
Spiders are being described in a negative light.
With all their hairy features
Harry is even scared of a spider's physical appearance.
Hoping to catch a fly
Spiders are scavengers that hunt other insects for food.
Singing itss deadly lullabye
The song is likening the sounds of spiders to a sinister lullaby.
Oh..... oh, no..........
The artist is experiencing a moment of terror at the thought of spiders.
There's another spider on his wall........ gotta kill it!!!!
Harry's fear has grown so strong that he feels the need to immediately get rid of any and all spiders near him.
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Speak English Or Die
1. From The Other Side 0:00
2. Killer 3:48
3. The Poltergeist 8:01
4. Dreams 12:27
5. Moonlight 17:03
6. Six Feet Under 21:27
7. The Spider's Lullabye 25:24
8. Eastmann's Cure 29:00
9. Room 17 33:29
10. To The Morgue 41:38
Speak English Or Die
1. From The Other Side 0:00
2. Killer 3:48
3. The Poltergeist 8:01
4. Dreams 12:27
5. Moonlight 17:03
6. Six Feet Under 21:27
7. The Spider's Lullabye 25:24
8. Eastmann's Cure 29:00
9. Room 17 33:29
10. To The Morgue 41:38
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Thank you!
Raissa Hessel
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Speak English or die?... Have you ever heard"Sunshine help me"by the band Spooky Tooth?... Listen to the song"The Spider's Lullaby". And then listen to the previous mentioned song. Tell me King Diamond didn't get the idea for the intro from that song?.. I have read interviews with "King D" saying that "Golden Earring",&"Spooky Tooth"were some of his favorite bands when he was a teen.
Raissa Hessel
It's a perfect album ❤
Robert Lansing
it sure is
Iulian
One of the best metal album ever, for me !!
hvitekristesdød
I love all KD but this is so addictive for some reason… it’s my favourite…