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 Trial
King Diamond Lyrics
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for practising witchcraft. Do you confess? We have ways
to make You talk How do You plead?
I never did any harm to anyone. I don't believe this
Lead the witch to the dungeon for the test
bring out the glowing pins. Do it now
This is rotten to the core
Jeanne is naked on the floor
In the dungeon, they want more
Oh Jeanne, you feel so good
La Reymie is touching her body
Wringled fingers all over her
So this is how You make with the devil
we're gonna get You, witchy woman
we will never believe in You
so you better repent Your sins now
Sticking need'es into her skin yeah
In the dungeon blood is everywhere
Clowing need'es, need'es and pins yeah
She's getting weaker, no more pain to feel
We will never believe in You
so you better repent Your sins now
We are the servants of GOD, we believe in the devil
and we've found his mark on You, confess witch
Thoushalt not suffer a witch to live
who soever lieth with a beast shall surely be put the death
Never did I lie with any beast of thine
dogs or cats or goats, now leave My soul alone
He that sacrificeth unto any god save the lord only
he shall be utterly destroyed
'Now I hear, deceiving, lying tongues
never have I done no harm to anyone
But they dis not turn her loose
Horns and tails and cloven hoof
Can You tell Me where's the proof
The song "The Trial" by King Diamond depicts a scene where Jeanne D'basson is accused of practicing witchcraft and is brought before a burning court to be interrogated. The officials demand that she confesses to her alleged crimes, using harsh methods to extract a confession. However, Jeanne maintains her innocence, insisting that she never did any harm to anyone nor practiced witchcraft. The officials proceed to take her to the dungeon where they subject her to further torture including the use of glowing pins. La Reymie, one of the officials, touches her body as others stick needles into her flesh. Jeanne gets weaker, but she still denies the accusations leveled against her.
The song highlights the theme of injustice, where an innocent woman is falsely accused and subjected to torture despite her insistence of innocence. The lyrics expose the dark side of humanity, where those in power use their authority to oppress the weak, ignorant, and defenseless. Additionally, the song explores the theme of religion and its role in promoting or perpetuating injustice. The officials who torture Jeanne justify their actions as serving God, implying that their religion condones oppression and cruelty against those deemed as heretics or witches.
Line by Line Meaning
Jeanne D'basson, You stand accused before the burning court
for practising witchcraft. Do you confess? We have ways
to make You talk How do You plead?
Jeanne is being put on trial for practicing witchcraft. The court wants her to admit to her 'crime' using torture. They ask her for her plea.
I never did any harm to anyone. I don't believe this
Jeanne denies the accusation, claiming she has not done anything wrong.
Lead the witch to the dungeon for the test
bring out the glowing pins. Do it now
Jeanne is taken to the dungeon for testing using glowing pins.
This is rotten to the core
Jeanne is naked on the floor
In the dungeon, they want more
Oh Jeanne, you feel so good
La Reymie is touching her body
Wringled fingers all over her
The test is unfair and cruel, as Jeanne is naked and touched inappropriately. This is clearly a form of sexual abuse and Jeanne feels violated.
So this is how You make with the devil
we're gonna get You, witchy woman
we will never believe in You
so you better repent Your sins now
The court believes that Jeanne is making a pact with the devil, despite her protestations of innocence. They threaten her with punishment, telling her to repent.
Sticking need'es into her skin yeah
In the dungeon blood is everywhere
Clowing need'es, need'es and pins yeah
She's getting weaker, no more pain to feel
We will never believe in You
so you better repent Your sins now
The torture continues with the use of needles and pins. Jeanne is weakened by the pain but still maintains her innocence. The court remains unconvinced.
We are the servants of GOD, we believe in the devil
and we've found his mark on You, confess witch
Thoushalt not suffer a witch to live
who soever lieth with a beast shall surely be put the death
The court believes in God but also in the devil. They accuse Jeanne of being a witch and want her to confess. They quote a biblical passage that justifies putting witches to death.
Never did I lie with any beast of thine
dogs or cats or goats, now leave My soul alone
He that sacrificeth unto any god save the lord only
he shall be utterly destroyed
'Now I hear, deceiving, lying tongues
never have I done no harm to anyone
Jeanne denies having sexual relations with animals or other gods. She maintains her innocence and refutes the accusations against her, claiming she has not done any harm to anyone.
But they did not turn her loose
Horns and tails and cloven hoof
Can You tell Me where's the proof
Despite Jeanne's claims of innocence and lack of evidence, the court does not believe her and continues to hold her captive. They use stereotypes and superstitions to justify their actions.
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Alonso de Hojeda
Sublime guitar work.
Louis Csanko
Most unique voice in metal**
Louis Csanko
KING DIAMOND= GENIUS
Louis Csanko
If i could play the guitar even 1/10th as good as Andy Laroque/ i would be awesome**
David Kohler
Really great song, especially the beginning!
Angel Monroe
Idk what anyone says. King diamond is the KING.
Load Game
Marry me! :P
Angel Monroe
would love tooooo
Vincent David Underhill
Angel araya and you are our Queen Diamond :)!!
Louis Csanko
Even Elvis and Michael Jackson know!