"Loa" House

King Diamond's song "Loa House" is a chilling narrative set in 1932, north of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The song paints a vivid picture of an old colonial mansion, steeped in the dark mystique of voodoo practices. The lyrics describe the house as glowing white, yet shrouded in an eerie atmosphere, especially under the full moon when the drums of voodoo echo through the night. This setting establishes a sense of foreboding and supernatural presence, hinting at the house's haunted history.

The song introduces Jean Le Noir, the original owner of the house and a voodoo priest, or Houngan. His death at the hands of an evil Bocor (a malevolent voodoo sorcerer) adds a layer of tragedy and malevolence to the house's history. The narrative suggests that Jean Le Noir's spirit continues to haunt the mansion, perpetuating a cycle of misery and supernatural occurrences. This haunting is symbolized by the recurring sound of voodoo drums, which serve as an ominous reminder of the house's cursed past.

The arrival of the Lafayette family, including a pregnant Sarah and her husband David, marks the latest chapter in the house's dark saga. The lyrics emphasize that this is not another tragic tale like that of Abigail, a reference to another of King Diamond's songs. However, the presence of Sarah's blind grandfather and the repeated warnings that they should never have come to the "Loa" house suggest that the family is doomed to experience the same misery that has plagued the house for decades. The song's refrain, "misery will strike again," reinforces the idea that the house is a perpetual source of suffering, driven by its haunted and cursed nature.