Gypsy
Mercyful Fate Lyrics


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This magic winter night I see a light
Again I hear that tune, some sort of croon
Oh no, no, no, oh, my brain.
I see them gypsy wagons left in the snow
Oh, I must see that lady, I have to know
Gypsy woman, let me inside
They say you know the secret, secret of time
So gaze into your crystal and tell me
All you see
Gypsy woman, let me know
"Oh, my son, you were never gone
You're the Devil's child and so am I"

Gypsy now I know you're not my mother
You're a part of my soul,
It's dear for all to see




Oh no, no, no, I am you
Gypsy you're inside of me

Overall Meaning

The song "Gypsy" by Mercyful Fate tells a story of a person who is drawn towards a group of gypsies during a magical winter night. The lyrics detail the individual's fascination with the gypsy wagons and his desire to be let inside. He believes that the gypsy woman knows the secret of time and requests for her to use her crystal ball to tell him everything she sees. As the song progresses, the individual identifies with the gypsy woman, realizing that she is not his mother, but rather a part of his soul. In the end, the individual comes to the realization that the gypsy woman is inside of him, essentially becoming a part of who he is.


The lyrics of "Gypsy" describe not only the sense of nostalgia and longing for something long lost, but the song also serves as a warning of sorts. It tells the tale of a person who is drawn towards something forbidden, something dangerous. The gypsy woman represents this danger, and the individual willingly succumbs to it. In the end, the individual comes to the realization that he has been consumed by the gypsy woman, who is a part of his soul.


Line by Line Meaning

This magic winter night I see a light
On this enchanting winter night, I witness a mysterious light.


Again I hear that tune, some sort of croon
Once more, I hear that haunting melody, a strange and captivating tune.


Oh no, no, no, oh, my brain.
This music has a profound effect on me, it fills my mind with wonder and awe.


I see them gypsy wagons left in the snow
I catch sight of the abandoned wagons of the wanderers, sitting in the snowy landscape.


Oh, I must see that lady, I have to know
I am compelled to meet that woman, I am desperate to learn more about her.


Gypsy woman, let me inside
Oh, kind and mysterious gypsy woman, may I enter your abode?


They say you know the secret, secret of time
They speak of your knowledge, of the secret to unlocking the mysteries of time.


So gaze into your crystal and tell me
I implore you to use your crystal to reveal your visions to me.


All you see
I am eager to know everything you have seen and experienced.


Gypsy woman, let me know
Oh, wise and ancient gypsy woman, please share your knowledge with me.


"Oh, my son, you were never gone
"My dear child, you were never absent from me


You're the Devil's child and so am I"
You are the offspring of the Devil, and so am I."


Gypsy now I know you're not my mother
At last, I understand that you are not my biological mother, but something much deeper and more profound.


You're a part of my soul,
You are an inseparable element of my very being,


It's dear for all to see
It is apparent to anyone who sees us.


Oh no, no, no, I am you
I am you, and you are me, our identity is indivisible.


Gypsy you're inside of me
You dwell within me, your soul intertwined with mine.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: LACY CAVALIER, ADRIENNE FOLLESE, VICTORIA SHAW, KEITH FOLLESE

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Ben - Moderator


on A Dangerous Meeting

Hi Chris, There were 2 interviews in particular which suggested this. (Unfortunately both the references below have since been taken down so the links below are broken)

Firstly in an interview with Loudwire, King Diamond discussed the inspiration behind "A Dangerous Meeting" and stated, "It's a song about a meeting that happened in Denmark, where I'm from, with some people who were into the darker side of things. They had a lot of things with them that I didn't want to have anything to do with. They had skulls, and there was a snake there, and all kinds of stuff that really freaked me out."

Loudwire - "King Diamond Talks Paranormal, Mysterious Fires + New Album 'The Institute'" (February 6, 2020)
https://loudwire.com/king-diamond-the-institute-album-interview/

Secondly in an interview with Metal Hammer, King Diamond stated that the lyrics to "A Dangerous Meeting" were based on his personal experiences, saying, "I have seen things that are unexplainable, and there's no way that science can prove some of the things that I have seen. It's just unexplainable. It's a very, very small percentage of the population that gets to see these things, and it's been with me since I was a child."

Metal Hammer - "King Diamond: The Real Story Behind 'Abigail'" (October 24, 2017)
https://www.loudersound.com/features/king-diamond-the-real-story-behind-abigail

Let me know if I've misunderstood what you've said or if you still think the above information is misleading.

Chris


on A Dangerous Meeting

I'd like to request a fact check on the above information.
"The lyrics to "A Dangerous Meeting" are based on King Diamond's experiences with the occult and paranormal."

King Diamond has actually said that the songs he wrote for Mercyful Fate are myths and legends, and that if anything the stuff he's written is more based on folktales and myths and that King Diamond the band is more based on personal experiences with the occult (though there are exceptions like Nightmare)

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