Daddy
King Diamond · The Graveyard [1996]
Oh daddy, come home
Oh daddy, I've missed you so
Oh daddy, tell me what to do
Daddy don't look at me like that
I didn't do it, he did...
It was him
I could never, I could never
I wasn't even there
Daddy tell me what to do
Daddy, no don't no
Oh daddy, you're fading away
Oh daddy, daddy please stay
Oh you're fading away
Oh daddy, daddy please stay
You're going down, you're going down, McKenzie
Sit down you creep, you degenerate son of a sheep
What am I to do, with you ?
You're going down, you're going down, McKenzie
Sit down you creep, you degenerate son of a sheep
What am I to do, with you ?
Sit down you creep, you degenerate sheep
You're going down, you're going down, McKenzie
Daddy - King Diamond
King Diamond's "Daddy" serves as a haunting centerpiece on the 1996 album The Graveyard, exemplifying the band's evolution into a more mature form of theatrical heavy metal. Released during a pivotal era for the artist, the track blends gothic sensibilities with melodic heaviness, characteristic of the Swedish death metal and power metal fusion that defined his career. The song reflects the darker, more introspective themes explored in The Graveyard, moving away from the raw aggression of his earlier work to a style that emphasizes dramatic vocal delivery and atmospheric production. As part of King Diamond's extensive discography, the recording stands as a testament to his ability to craft memorable, emotionally charged compositions that have become staples in the genre's canon.