Evil
Mercyful Lyrics
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I was born on the cemetery
Under the sign of the moon
Raised from my grave by the dead
I was made a mercenary
In the legions of hell
Now I'm king of pain, I'm insane
[SOLO: HANK]
You know my only pleasure
Is to hear you cry
I'd love to hear you cry
I'd love to feel you die
And I'll be the first
To watch your funeral
And I'll be the last to leave
I'd love to hear you cry
[SOLO: HANK]
And when you're down beyond the ground
I'll dig up your body again
And make love to shame
Oh lady cry, and say goodbye
Oh lady cry, and say goodbye
You've gotta say goodbye
'Cause I will eat your mind
[SOLO: MICHAEL & HANK & MICHAEL]
The lyrics to the song Evil by Mercyful are dark, gruesome, and chilling. The song talks about the singer's origin story - being born on the cemetery under the sign of the moon and then being raised from their grave by the dead. The singer then reveals that they were made a mercenary in the legions of hell and are now the king of pain and insane. The singer's only pleasure is to hear people cry, and they express a twisted desire to watch their funeral and be the last to leave. The final stanza of the song is perhaps the most disturbing as the singer talks about digging up someone's body again and making love to shame.
It's interesting to note how the lyrics of the song are able to paint a vivid picture of evil and malice without resorting to excessively graphic imagery. The song's lyrics are cleverly written and rely on subtlety and implication to suggest the singer's twisted motives and actions. The lyrics effectively create a chilling atmosphere of horror and dread. It's also worth noting the proficiency of the guitar solos in the song, especially the one played by Hank.
Line by Line Meaning
I was born on the cemetery
I come from a dark, haunted place filled with death and misery.
Under the sign of the moon
My birth was not natural but under the influence of dark powers beyond our understanding.
Raised from my grave by the dead
I was brought back from the dead by the very same forces that condemned me to death.
I was made a mercenary
I am a hired killer, willing to do anything for the right price. My soul is already lost, and I have nothing to lose.
In the legions of hell
I belong to the army of darkness that wages war against humanity, and I am proud of it.
Now I'm king of pain, I'm insane
I have embraced my inner darkness and cruelty, and now I revel in the pain and suffering of others. My mind has been corrupted and twisted beyond repair.
You know my only pleasure
My only joy in life is to inflict suffering on others and watch them suffer.
Is to hear you cry
The sound of your cries and pleas for mercy only fuels my bloodlust and desire to cause pain.
I'd love to hear you cry
There is nothing more satisfying to me than hearing you scream and cry out in agony.
I'd love to feel you die
The ultimate high for me would be to feel your life fade away as I take it from you.
And I'll be the first
I will be the first to show up at your funeral and watch your corpse being lowered into the ground.
To watch your funeral
I will enjoy watching your loved ones mourn and grieve over your death, knowing that I am the one responsible for your demise.
And I'll be the last to leave
I will stay until everyone has left, relishing in the knowledge that I was the one to bring about your demise.
And when you're down beyond the ground
Even in death, I will not let you rest. I will dig up your corpse and use it for my twisted desires.
I'll dig up your body again
You cannot escape me, not even in death.
And make love to shame
I will defile your body and your memory, taking pleasure in the perversion of your soul.
Oh lady cry, and say goodbye
I want you to feel the depths of despair and hopelessness before I take your life.
You've gotta say goodbye
You will die, and there is nothing you can do to stop it.
'Cause I will eat your mind
I will not only take your life but also your soul, consuming everything that makes you who you are.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HANK SHERMANN, KIM BENDIX PETERSEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@BChaosdeathmetal
"Evil"
I was born on the cemetery
Under the sign of the moon
Raised from my grave by the dead
I was made a mercenary
In the legions of hell
Now I'm king of pain, I'm insane
You know my only pleasure
Is to hear you cry
I'd love to hear you cry
I'd love to feel you die
And I'll be the first
To watch your funeral
And I'll be the last to leave
I'd love to hear you cry
And when you're down beyond the ground
I'll dig up your body again
And make love to shame
Oh lady cry, and say goodbye
Oh lady cry, and say goodbye
You've gotta say goodbye
'Cause I will eat your mind
π
@BChaosdeathmetal
"Evil"
I was born on the cemetery
Under the sign of the moon
Raised from my grave by the dead
I was made a mercenary
In the legions of hell
Now I'm king of pain, I'm insane
You know my only pleasure
Is to hear you cry
I'd love to hear you cry
I'd love to feel you die
And I'll be the first
To watch your funeral
And I'll be the last to leave
I'd love to hear you cry
And when you're down beyond the ground
I'll dig up your body again
And make love to shame
Oh lady cry, and say goodbye
Oh lady cry, and say goodbye
You've gotta say goodbye
'Cause I will eat your mind
π
@debbieathy5204
Wow I thought this was a original Metallica song off of garage inc , didnβt know this band sang this song originally well both versions are awesome
@darrellpasion8925
@Debbie AthyΒ MercifuL FateS original is superior Imo π
@ItsWhat__
40 years later and it still gives me goosebumpsβ¦.
@justjames78
The music still gives me chills. The greatest voice in metal!
@Szederp
Nothing beats the original "raw" sound. Thank you for the upload.
@user-uh5vz7ry7o
The best sounding metal album ever
@alexsaucedo8032
Great SONG off a great album. Love this jam. Great guitar work too. This whole album kicks ass.
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@renatoarellano611
A genre-defining classic!
@shagstars
Not perse. I mean everything was already done whats in this album. Corpsepaint was also nothing new. Still great riffs and diamond sounds his best here.