Queen In Love
Yngwie Malmsteen
A Tragic Dance of Forbidden Love
Yngwie Malmsteen's song "Queen In Love" tells a dramatic and tragic story set in a royal court. The narrative revolves around a queen who falls deeply in love, but not with her king. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a court filled with people, where the king sits beside his queen, unaware of her burning passion for another. The queen's love is described as intense and consuming, leading her to dance with her lover, the fool, until the end of time. This dance symbolizes their forbidden love and the lengths they are willing to go to be together, despite the consequences.
The song delves into themes of passion, betrayal, and the inevitable punishment that follows. The queen's love is so powerful that it blinds her to the reality of her situation, and her lover is equally consumed by this forbidden romance. Their love is described as blind, indicating that they are oblivious to the dangers and repercussions of their actions. The repetition of the phrase "Queen is in love" emphasizes the depth and intensity of her feelings, as well as the central theme of the song.
The climax of the song comes when the king discovers the affair and, in a fit of fury, sentences the lovers to burn. This act of vengeance leads to their eternal union in death, highlighting the tragic nature of their love story. The imagery of being "joined in death eternally" suggests that their love transcends the physical realm, becoming an everlasting bond. Malmsteen's powerful guitar work and dramatic composition enhance the emotional weight of the lyrics, creating a haunting and memorable tale of love and loss.