Discover the story of the song > Curse of the Pharaohs – Mercyful Fate

The song talks about the Curse of the Pharaohs in Egypt where the mummified pharaohs pretend to be dead in their sleep. The protagonist warns that disturbing their peace by breaking seals will bring a curse and evil disease. Therefore, one should never touch or steal unless they're in it for the kill because the curse could hit them too and it can be deadly or destroy their future.