The Dead
Journey Beyond: Exploring the Afterlife in King Diamond's 'The Dead'
Lyrics
Heaven…
Contemplating between heaven and hell
Or hell
Reiteration of the choice between heaven and hell
Heaven…
Reflecting on the options of heaven and hell
Or hell
Repeating the consideration of heaven or hell
Where are we now? What is this place?
Questioning the current location and seeking understanding
"Don't you remember little brother?
Recalling a conversation with a sibling about death
We died, we're dead"
Acknowledging the state of being dead
But what are they gonna do to me? Am I going to hell?
Expressing concern about the afterlife destination
"I don't know, but that's what they say
Quoting information about the possibility of going to hell
I will try to find you another soul"
Promising to find another soul
"Listen…
Introducing an auditory element in the form of an organ
Do you hear that organ play?"
Encouraging attention to the sound of the organ
"I must go to where the organ plays
Expressing a need to go where the organ is playing
I must go but I can never stay…
Recognizing the impermanence of staying in that location
Now to this house I go"
Deciding to go to a specific house
Don't let anyone see your bloody dress
Warning against revealing evidence of a violent incident
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