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Grandma' welcome home... You have
been gone for far too long
Is this a dream, are You really back?

Let me help You out of the chair...
Grandma'
Let me touch You, let me feel... Ah

Grandma' take a look
What do You think of the house and
the silvery moon?
We are going to repaint the front door
soon

Let me help You out of the chair...
Grandma'
Let me touch You, let me feel... Ah

Wait till You see Your room up in the
attic
Prepared just like You said, without a
bed
You will find Your rocking chair and
the tea pot that Missy found

Let me help You out of the chair...
Grandma'
There is someone waiting for You,
now come along

Missy and Mother, they are dying to
meet You
How strange... she's spoken no word...
I wonder Grandma'! Are You all right?

Grandma' what was it like to be on
that holiday site
"Oh it could have been worse but
with "THEM" by my side
In the twilight "THEY" sang all the old
lullabies"
Grandma' who are "THEY"... "never
mind You dirty little brat"

"Let us go inside, something's on
"THEIR" mind
"THEY" are still alive, can You feel
"THEIR" eyes
Can You feel "THEIR" eyes?

Now that You are stuck with me You
better be my friend.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mercyful Fate's song "Welcome Home" by King Diamond are filled with eerie and cryptic imagery, creating a dark and mysterious atmosphere. In the song, a character referred to as "Grandma" returns home after a long absence, and the singer expresses both joy and apprehension about her arrival.

The opening lines convey the surprise and disbelief at Grandma's return. The singer questions if it is a dream and expresses how Grandma has been gone for far too long. This suggests that her absence was significant and possibly traumatic.

The singer offers assistance, expressing a desire to touch and feel Grandma to ensure that she is real. This could indicate a longing for connection and reassurance, perhaps due to the unknown circumstances surrounding her absence and return.

The lyrics mention repainting the front door and preparing Grandma's room in the attic, specifically without a bed. This suggests a strange and unconventional arrangement, hinting at the eerie atmosphere woven throughout the song. The mention of Missy finding a tea pot further adds to the mysterious setting.

As the singer continues to interact with Grandma, they express concern for her well-being and inquire about her experience on a holiday site. Grandma's response reveals the presence of a mysterious entity referred to as "THEM." Grandma implies that "THEY" were with her during the holiday and sang old lullabies. The nature and identity of "THEM" remains undisclosed, adding to the intrigue.

As the song progresses, Grandma becomes less cooperative, dismissing the singer's questions about "THEM" and suggesting that something is on "THEIR" mind. The lyrics imply that "THEY" are alive and watching, giving an unsettling sense of a lurking presence.

The final lines of the song imply a sense of desperation from the singer, as they mention being stuck together and urge Grandma to be their friend. This could signify a dependency upon Grandma or a desire to form a bond amidst the darkness and uncertainty symbolized by "THEM."

Overall, "Welcome Home" by Mercyful Fate/ King Diamond is a lyrically intricate song that merges themes of familial reunion, mystery, and the supernatural. The cryptic nature of the lyrics invites various interpretations, allowing listeners to delve into the dark and enigmatic world created by the song.

Line by Line Meaning

Grandma' welcome home... You have been gone for far too long
Welcome back, Grandma. It's been way too long since we last saw you.

Is this a dream, are You really back?
I can't believe you're actually here. It feels like a dream.

Let me help You out of the chair... Grandma'
Allow me to assist you in getting out of the chair, Grandma.

Let me touch You, let me feel... Ah
May I touch you, Grandma? I just can't believe you're real.

Grandma' take a look What do You think of the house and the silvery moon?
Grandma, please have a look around. How do you like the house and the beautiful moon?

We are going to repaint the front door soon
We plan to give the front door a fresh coat of paint in the near future.

Wait till You see Your room up in the attic Prepared just like You said, without a bed
You'll be amazed when you see your room in the attic. We've prepared it exactly as you described, without a bed.

You will find Your rocking chair and the tea pot that Missy found
In your room, you'll discover your rocking chair and the teapot that Missy came across.

There is someone waiting for You, now come along
Someone is eagerly waiting to meet you, Grandma. Let's go and join them.

Missy and Mother, they are dying to meet You
Missy and Mother are extremely excited to meet you, Grandma.

How strange... she's spoken no word... I wonder Grandma'! Are You all right?
It's odd. She hasn't said a single word. I hope everything is okay, Grandma.

Grandma' what was it like to be on that holiday site
Grandma, can you tell me about your experience at that holiday location?

"Oh it could have been worse but with "THEM" by my side In the twilight "THEY" sang all the old lullabies"
"Oh, it could have been worse, but I had 'THEM' with me. In the evening twilight, 'THEY' sang all the familiar lullabies."

Grandma' who are "THEY"... "never mind You dirty little brat"
Grandma, who are 'THEY'?... Never mind, you cheeky little child.

"Let us go inside, something's on "THEIR" mind "THEY" are still alive, can You feel "THEIR" eyes Can You feel "THEIR" eyes?
"Let's go inside, something is troubling 'THEM'. 'THEY' are still present, can you sense their watchful gaze? Can you feel their eyes upon you?"

Now that You are stuck with me You better be my friend.
Now that you're here and can't leave, you better become my friend.

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