King Crimson - Epitaph (Including "March For No Reason" and "Tomorrow And Tomorrow")

EPITAPH
including MARCH FOR NO REASON and TOMORROW AND TOMORROW
(Fripp, Lake, McDonald, Giles, Sinfield)
The wall on which the prophets wrote
Is cracking at the seams.
Upon the instruments of death
The sunlight brightly gleams.
When every man is torn apart
With nightmares and with dreams,
Will no one lay the laurel wreath
As silence drowns the screams.
Between the iron gates of fate,
The seeds of time were sown,
And watered by the deeds of those
Who know and who are known;
Knowledge is a deadly friend
When no-one sets the rules.
The fate of all mankind I see
Is in the hands of fools.
Confusion will be my epitaph.
As I crawl a cracked and broken path
If we make it we can all sit back and laugh.
But I fear tomorrow I'll be crying,
Yes I fear tomorrow I'll be crying.
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Robert Fripp-guitar
Ian McDonald-reeds, woodwind, vibes, keyboards, mellotron, vocals
Greg Lake-bass guitar, lead vocals
Michael Giles-drums, percussion, vocals
Peter Sinfield-words and illumination
Cover by Barry Godber
Equipment by Vick and Dik
Recorded at Wessex Sound Studios, London
Engineer: Robin Thompson
Assistant Engineer: Tony Page
Produced by King Crimson for EG Productions, ‘David & John’
#InTheCourtOfTheCrimsonKing
#KingCrimson
#RobertFripp

[@CSemperFi135]

Ah, yes. My favorite song: "Eulogy," by "Emperor Crimson."

[@derism_]

copyright go brrrr lol

[@michaelmukti7637]

Is this a JoJo reference

[@Emporio_of_Light]

@@michaelmukti7637 no, japanese copyright removed the name king crimson

[@Emporio_of_Light]

@SPINE BONG you missed the joke oof

[@GIR177]

To be fair, this is one of the better localization name changes, along with Made in Heaven --> Maiden Heaven.

[@Benjamin-ml7sv]

"The fate of all mankind I see Is in the hands of fools. " Hits harder than a direct punch in the liver.

[@Jeff_isAverage]

🍩🍩🍩

[@jamesblair2000]

This part of the song has always felt so powerful not just lyrically but presentation wise. The fools are politicians in this case of the song.

[@VanNessy97]

Hits harder than a punch through the abdomen

[@monolucist]

hits harder than a chop to the shoulder

[@tombstone1841]

It hits home, "the fate of all mankind I see, is cracking at the seams", more profound now, then it was then!

[@mickregan2620]

‘The fate of mankind I fear is in the hands of fools” How prophetic!

[@Student4Life89]

so true

[@prehistoricwatergun0136]

It was already the case back then

[@theturnc0at]

Always has been

[@AnR645]

"Knowledge is a deadly friend When no-one sets the rules." : so aptly describes the future we're hurtling towards....

[@didiscores]

It always was !

[@caesar888_]

This song has brought fellow rock fans, people well over 50 years old and anime fans together. Now this is true power of the music.

[@imlookingforattentiongoods7053]

anime??

[@caesar888_]

@@imlookingforattentiongoods7053, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, specifically part 5. Main antagonist has a Stand (manifestation of one's fighting spirit and will) named after the band, King Crimson, and a sub-ability named after the "Epitaph" song specifically.

[@barghest94]

@@caesar888_ I'm glad my favourite band has such a cool ability and design.

[@JeffreyWilliams-dr7qe]

Why not have a Coke and a Smile friend. It's on me.

[@brokensoul3713.]

lol I knew King Crimson thanks to GTA V, and that the song In the wake of poseidon is included in the game's radio, I fell in love with this song and I became obsessed with the band

[@tecno_gamer4308]

Even King Crimson cannot skip this song.

[@user-dg5pm9jb8q]

no blues band is kingcrimson🥰😃♪☆!

[@lucrece4563]

I came for JoJo I stayed for the song

[@user-dg5pm9jb8q]

kingcrimson🥰isnorock'n'rollband👏🙌😃🤘👌・

[@jonhy8351]

@@user-dg5pm9jb8q uhhhhhhhhhh

[@bro-zp6ch]

KINGUU CURIMSON!

[@Layla274]

Can't believe that the man of this beautiful voice has been lost... Miss Greg. R.I.P.

[@kennethlamb2852]

Sad almost all the lead vocalists king crimson had are dead now

[@onuraslanfb07]

@@kennethlamb2852 Belew?

[@jonathanqos7472]

@@onuraslanfb07 he said almost. Wetton is also dead so of the three big ones 2/3 have passed...

[@wobbenbuffet3286]

@@jonathanqos7472 haskell's also dead sadly

[@drewski363]

@@onuraslanfb07 Ah yes, Belew: a great guitarist, vocalist, lyricist and performer . What a talented gentleman.

[@batteryjuicy4231]

this song is what my dad told me he wanted to be played at his funeral 3 years before he died (He had Alzheimer's). I played it with my mother and sister at his memorial. RIP Dad I hope you'll be proud of what I accomplish in my life.

[@RicardoMartinez-oh9sq]

Sweet words, how nice.

[@salamanca1954]

That's beautiful. God bless you. You are a faithful son.

[@sandragranskie2217]

Massive song!!!!

[@crimsonwizard2560]

He will.

[@user-yt7om3oq7t]

みなさんこの永遠の傑作をお好きなんですね❗お父様も素晴らしい方だったと思います😂

[@zogames8659]

"The fate of all mankind, I see, is in the hand of fools" What a quote, still true almost 54 years later

[@theman59dugrandnord.]

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[@theman59dugrandnord.]

Et😊😊😊😊😊

[@theman59dugrandnord.]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@andrewcanady6644]

I find that doesn’t really matter. Not that I don’t care about what happens aboard Earth, I do. And I spend some of my attention and energy to help and serve and bring our native peace. But, we can get a foot in heaven while we’re here.

[@WimGrundy]

There is a true and living God who made all things and Who condemns the fools to a Christless eternity.

[@rulyhyperion8277]

This song didn't predict the future. Its lyrics are timeless. They were true when this song was written, they are true now, and they always have been and will be true.

[@bobbyflay7217]

Wow so unbelievably well put! Absolutely Profound! Thank you

[@tombstone1841]

As long as humans walk the planet.

[@bobbyflay7217]

WOW blown away with your comment ! I feel exactly what you so elequontley wrote.

[@take942]

Agreed.

[@dirkdiggler8367]

We haven't learn shit !

[@unknownrobot]

"confusion will be my epitaph..."

[@kimmvydareny8771]

OUR epitaph.....

[@dantedejay9330]

And that’s Why No One understands king crimson

[@user-dg5pm9jb8q]

秀樹🥰もこの曲🥰が好きでconcert🎫でcoverしてた👏🙌らしい😉👍🎶🎵🤘👌☆！

[@OpinionThief]

@@dantedejay9330 bruh is really that hard to understand my stand

[@OpinionThief]

@@user-dg5pm9jb8q excessive amount of emogis my dude

[@elenacotaga481]

When I listen to this song, I feel like I can predict 10 seconds of the future

[@lukeparisot7252]

underrated comment

[@fortniteballs4883]

Diavolo?

[@elenacotaga481]

@@fortniteballs4883 nani?

[@randyuchiha1341]

Korega Nani gaaaa

[@arianagz6875]

STANDU PAWA

[@economicapple2609]

This song is *timeless*

[@jvarona3057]

"Wouldn't you think so, Jean Pierre Polnareff?"

[@Rengoku8787]

This is, requiem

[@tomschmidt4355]

55 years later it is fitting for my country more than ever, with this desaster of a green-dominated government. ‘The fate of Germany I fear, is in the hands of fools”

[@Sinx-Ce]

You will never reach the truth

[@johnsullivan2652]

King Crimson's music has a compelling sense of melancholy

[@scottcastellucci5186]

Yes, easy to listen too, not quite easy listening though.

[@mybodyisreggie2759]

@@scottcastellucci5186 it’s an acquired taste and not for causal listening for the beat it demands your attention and you to have a personal analysis of it to fully appreciate it

[@chicklets4ever51]

Much of the best Brit rock from the 60s-70s has that melancholy. Even sometimes the Stones and Beatles (especially John Lennon). But it really comes out in prog bands like Crimson, Pink Floyd, the Moody Blues. It is to their credit and shows that they could see through the utopian optimism of hippiedom to the existential crisis that was upon the human race (and is now reaching its peak) without, however, abandoning the ideals of that utopia. It is music for the ages, all of it. I do hope we learn from it.

[@Geburtswehe]

the spirit of the son of the dawn crimson is melancholy for his lost world, which he himself destroyed.

[@Geburtswehe]

in his stretching out for power over all

[@firecatfly]

I worked with Greg Lake during the ELP tour of 1986. One of the kindest people I've ever known. When you spoke to him he genuinely listened. I miss you Greg. Thank you for your kindness and inspiration.

[@take942]

Wow...you were very fortunate to have such an experience

[@shinstrings-sweep3524]

what a lucky-man you are☆ Greg was great-vocalist . and melodic bass-player☆

[@albacore101]

Amen I worked briefly on the Works tour. Great bunch of guys. Treated us rousties well...

[@user-dg5pm9jb8q]

thankyou😉👍🎶,great👏🙌thejohnwetton🥰&greglake🥰！

[@Starsk25]

That's awesome. Pete Townshend misses his friend Greg Lake.

[@tomkohlman8110]

I'm 72. Bought this album 1970. Never gets old ☮️✌️

[@alexg32ndbiggestfan]

hey tom! your comment reminded me of my dad, he was born after this album but he has really fond memories with it and other prog rock bands like yes with my grandfather, me and my dad also bonded over this modern band called black midi, theyre super inspired by king crimson and really cool if youre ever in the mood to check something out :)

[@Drifter21031971]

I'm slightly younger - just 53. But never want to become the old man. And never want to be the old child. I'm 33 in my soul and mind. :)

[@johnholzhauer7137]

I'm the same age, and bought this album the same year. It's trite, but this album changed my life.

[@sinjofin1]

I get that too I’m 70 love this album…

[@fordid42]

I'm 53, my father is 76. He had this is his record collection for the longest time, and I asked him if I could listen to it back when I was around 11 when I was experiencing a lot of sickness in my life. Fell in love with it then. And the older I've gotten, the more it means to me. One of my desert island pick, in the top ten of that list. The record ended up in my vinyl collection, he said I listened to it way more than him.

[@inferno8119]

Can’t bring myself to skip past even 10 seconds of this masterpiece

[@colbyebnet5085]

nuh uh

[@tonyrivera7903]

@@jofall91 he was totally not referencing jojos lol

[@pixx6974]

​@@tonyrivera7903it was

[@daxtonfrazier6975]

😳

[@NikkiG1134]

I see what you did there

[@kanalbezfilmow]

Edit: Thanks for blowing up my comment, but it wasn't the point of it. I just wanted to leave a few words and now I feel weird with it being so high. My best friend died in 2019 by suicide. One of his final messages was to play this song at his funeral. Quite ironic, but it was his sense of humor. Despite this, the song doesn't make me sad, if anything it makes me reminisce the time we shared. A feeling of melancholy, but not sadness. Out of all of his favourite songs, which they were many, I think the sound of this one is most fitting. I come back to it every once in a while, makes me appreciate him even more. A very talented and intelligent man who lost a fight with his demons, taken way too soon. I know probably no one is going to read this, but I wanted to leave a word. An Epitaph if you will.

[@progrockplaylists]

i almost ended my life a week ago and my deepest regards. if he liked humour, lets just say prog never dies even if we do

[@madalinadumitrache3586]

I like what you wrote. It was also The Epitaph to my dad 's funneral

[@StephenPeoplePerson]

I read it.

[@saucevibe8163]

I read it and will never forget it.

[@_dragonside_8351]

I read this, I will never forget your comment

[@Finxxer]

"This song is a timeless classic, wouldn't you agree. Jean Pierre Polnareff?"

[@octavius7582]

DIAVOLO!

[@nikusson]

My dear Doppio, did you forget I gave you a portion of my King Crimsons power to witness this masterpiece

[@KamShot666]

Always, bro!!

[@susanmailler274]

We have to love each other and be grateful for each other

[@susanmailler274]

God bless us all

[@TheOmn1mous]

This is not a song. This is the epitome of humanity.

[@natpowers1]

As a producer and songwriter myself, it's moments like this when you hear this kind of a masterpiece for the first time, your ears are truly blessed with the divine. After practically hating my father for 32 years, I forgave him after my first two mushroom trips, giving me two months with him before he passed in my arms. Despite having crippling dementia, it was more like 2,000 years. 7 months later my mum passed. In the wake of the most painful times of my life, I have developed a relationship with my dads best friend "Schmidt", who wrote me a list of all the bands he and my dad saw, and often roadied for as a favour to get close to them and get in for free - one of those names they saw and grew close to was "King Crimson". And here I am, hearing not only what my dad heard in his youth, but also my mother - after learning that they both had a copy of this album on vinyl independently, before they met. To me, this isn't music - this is healing. This is a way I can continue to know my parents even after they are gone. And quite frankly, I wonder when there will be an "ART" gallery that plays only music, for this is truly no different to me than Da Vinci or Picasso - it's a a work of art, breathtaking to the senses, enough to move you to tears, and shake your soul to its core. Brilliant.

[@Ignirium]

It's fascinating that everything you said is very similar to what happened in my life. I spent 34 years hating my step father(never knew my father) for the chronic abuse he caused in our lives, before i reached a period in my life where well being and education became the most important thing in my life to succeed at understanding and using for myself personally. A passion of learning meditation and of the mind, and of learning every subject surrounding that topic(science and philosophy) lead me towards forgiving my step father - only that he died a few years prior so i wasn't able to see him with my compassionate understanding of human beings. For all my life I've been trying to figure out what music he used to listen to and i only had a fraction of the chorus and the wrong memory of some lyrics but i found out what he's favorite music was - "Sixto Rodriguez- Cold fact" - I listened to the whole album while privately thinking about him and found my closure and forgave him in my way. It was quite easy to do with the incredible music on there. I also listen to music and get overwhelmed by the "majestic feeling" of it, some songs move me to tears and leaves me starring blankly after the song is over and i sit there mesmerized/transfixed for a long time not able to do anything. With first listen It happened with this song, Dogs - Pink Floyd, Ready Able - Grizzly Bear, a lot of Bjork songs; mainly All is Full of Love, Crystalline, The Gate, So many Aphex Twin songs, too many, Sober - Tool, Schism - Tool, The Actor - Moody Blues, Boy with a Coin - Iron and Wine, sérénade mélancolique, op 26 - Itzak Pearlman, Iron Lung - King Gizzard, inertiatic esp - the Mars Volta, What Else is There - Royksopp, Buttercup - Jack Stauber, In My Arms - Kylie Minogue, Malice Mizer, Radiohead, There's something about those songs that pushes my heart to surface.

[@natpowers1]

Great response. Sending good vibes 🙏

[@artresearchzadar4789]

But I fear tomorrow I'll be crying, Yes I fear tomorrow I'll be crying.

[@user-dg5pm9jb8q]

bestperfect👏🙌singin'🥰😉👍🎶🎵🤘👌☆！

[@OpinionThief]

And i fear the deathloop will never stop, and my stand, king crimson cant do something about it

[@hughneutron5956]

@@OpinionThief This song fits more with Doppio don't you agree?

[@OpinionThief]

@@hughneutron5956 true

[@MegaCirse]

Preferably use disposable tissues, thanks!

[@PkmariO64]

This song is a great example of how under appreciated Greg Lake is as a vocalist.

[@user-dg5pm9jb8q]

kingcrimson🥰'sno.1👏🙌vocalists🥰arejohnwetton🥰withadrianbrew🥰&nowman😍😃🎧🎶🤘👌☆！

[@user-dg5pm9jb8q]

greglake🥰iselp'🥰sbeautifulvoice🥰ofgreatvocalist👏🙌😃🎧🎶🤘👌☆！

[@joaquimgianini1234]

@@parlaverita5581 ok boomer

[@SuperAWaC]

@@parlaverita5581 don't pretend like there wasn't tons of junk music "back in your day"

[@PkmariO64]

Wtf even is this ensuing thread of replies?

[@rossblake7601]

I was home fresh from three tours of duties in Vietnam. Out of the service for good. This is the first album I bought and it still reverberates through my soul... blessings to all..

[@arthureustaquiofelixxisto9031]

sheeesh

[@mikekuczynski1552]

Yup

[@christianbritton1362]

Thank you for your service!

[@dudleyboycott7331]

Thank you for your service, Brother

[@robertbrolin6206]

Thank you for your service!

[@6brman224]

At nearly 70, I've been listening to this all my life. It's been with me all the way through. You just can't deny quality.

[@user-qv7ml7yv1x]

Я из России вырос на этой музыке, быть добру, нет войне

[@veronicaalleyne]

I am new to them, found in my online musical meanderings I just look for new stuff to try, never been afraid to take a chance because if I don't like it I just turn it off & go on to the next one, no big deal, I am the same way with people & food, truth be told I find I don't dig you I just step off, no need to torture, abuse or torment

[@stevec2513]

I'm 71 pal and listening to it right now as innocent people are being slaughtered in the Middle East because their fate is in the hands of fools 😢

[@user-nx2ci1gv7o]

быть Коммунизму!!!🚩🚩@@user-qv7ml7yv1x

[@tommykerchief1655]

It's just class from get-go to end. One of my all time favorite songs. And it sure reflects these times as well.

[@cthulhumakesbadcontent3409]

This song makes me see 10 seconds in to the future.

[@Yuri_of_literature_club]

how did you do that?

[@user-vj8ix4fs8x]

Yes

[@sirblackrose5293]

Fugo panacota Jojo.

[@femboysaucedealer2556]

Moshi moshi

[@CallMeDaioc]

This song makes me

[@Still-Struggling]

“The fate of all mankind I see. Is in, the hands of fools.” How is this song more relevant to this day? It’s sometimes hard to believe this came out in 1969.

[@dr.robertt.mullaneiii1561]

Absolutely incomparable, overwhelming Sorrow. Never previously experienced or known, at last, even to this very day, as I turn 69 in three weeks...no; not even all those harrowing years showed me this much power to force outright suffering without surcease!! I am dead certain, moreover. Finally, never to escape it either by therapy, love, or psychotropic medicine. No. Not for a fleeting moment, no no. Oh my!

[@sladesez1602]

Because the more that things change, the more things stay the same.

[@josep4259]

tbh, it's not hard to believe that it came from a cold war era. political 'fools' who kept blackmailing each other's enemies with nuke attacks. This song perfectly describes nuclear annihilation and that’s probably what’s its about. I’m pretty sure the older generation remembers MAD and nuclear bomb retreat protocols in schools. Obviously if you take specific lines, you can get any context you add, but it really kills the entire song’s message.

[@TheToastedOne52]

@@josep4259 Oh really? I thought this was more so based on the Vietnamese war because of guerilla warfare used by the Vietnamese

[@TheToastedOne52]

@@josep4259 Alright I checked it out

[@orangeslime432]

This song was truly made in heaven. I truly had a golden experience.

[@chadstuff_]

yeah i had a requim time

[@Mario-tu7og]

NOW YOU'VE REALLY ANGERED ME

[@charlieedge4953]

This song will forever be as unbreakable as a diamond to me

[@Mario-tu7og]

@@charlieedge4953 as a crazy diamond

[@snakub_]

truly the best song in The World

[@take942]

Michael Giles drumming is absolutely amazing! Their ingenius use of the mellotron adds such beautifully mysterious sounds.

[@justchilling177]

I thought same thing, everybody talks about john Bonham, Keith moon and Neil peart, but Michael Giles is seriously so frickin underated and maybe my favorite drummer of all time.

[@herbeichen1757]

Fripp said Giles was the best drummer he ever played with, and he played with the incomparable Bruford!

[@Marl0n_Ferreira]

"How to see the future" Google: understand the present, get informed about the past, history repeats itself. Bing:

[@kepygames]

Great one

[@The_Copper_Element_Itself]

KINGU KRIMSUROM NONORIOKU

[@thatonegamer9860]

This is a test- -Wouldn't you agree, Jean Pierre Polnareff?

[@michaelvanbrugge9978]

Normally - could be easy. But to handle all mankind? Nearly impossible. First thing is education to understand each other. But remember the decay of atlantis and the reason why and the deucalion flood resulting. Beginning is over and over again... Maybe no chance to skip this circle. That's how to see the future. Greetings from Gemany.

[@azzddineg1206]

👍

[@fink_rat]

I have two main things to say: Thank you Araki, and Rest in peace, Greg. Thank you Araki for introducing me to these wonderful songs, they've changed me, just like your work. I will never be more thankful than I already am for this experience. Rest In Peace is in order for Greg. The man did so well for the songs he loved. It's really lonely on this earth without him.

[@user-dg5pm9jb8q]

restinpeace,👏🙌wetton🥰,thankyoumetothesewonderfulsongs🥰👏🙌😉👍🎶🎵🤘👌☆！

[@redlegobrick5205]

didnt he die before you even knew about him

[@fink_rat]

@@redlegobrick5205 Most likely, but i can still say that.

[@crimsonweeps]

I never looked into king crimson but oof I didnt know that the singer dude died oof RIP

[@kurubyy]

@@crimsonweeps seriously? oof after someones death? how disrespectful

[@NilabhSingh-it3zw]

This song never ages. It's timeless after all.

[@GWL1000]

jojo fan?

[@Mahdi12]

@@GWL1000 What made you thought of that genius?

[@elilikepizza1344]

​@@Mahdi12king crimson is a villan stand from jojo that has time erasing powers

[@user-by2fu3tf6s]

ほぼ50年前から聞いていますが、全く色褪せないどころか、新鮮さえ感じます。

[@renanalbertoalvarez1083]

You right!...fresh,ever!... great song and the most beatiful rock voice: Greg Lake r.i.p.

[@user-eo7gp4mr3u]

俺も四十年以上ぶりに。聞いたぜ。クリムゾンで。初めて聞いたのがエピタフでしたから。投稿主の 方には、感謝申し上げます！ありがとう御座います。

[@yasuotanaka6011]

素晴らしい曲で、50年前から何回もきいている。 もう一つ、風に語りても素晴らしい どちらもカラオケで歌ってます。

[@ecanalis]

In my humble opinion: one of the best songs ever.

[@castillo5148]

That's a fact

[@anthonycouldlewissimmons]

You so Wright it is time less a master piece pure magic it is better now pure magic and more i TONY SIMMONS i London north

[@SandorVitez]

Even though it's a funeral oration it has depth and merit

[@jordisalaandreu9723]

No...THE BEST song ever

[@michelperez6498]

Oui je le pense avec talk To thé wind, un univers musicale sublime

[@radekjedrak]

When my uncle died years ago from cancer, his final request was to play this song at his funeral loud enough for everyone to hear.. I listen to it today looking for a deeper meaning and what it may have meant to him. RIP Uncle Mirek

[@emeteriocristobal9751]

Hola a todos

[@BladeR2049]

Rest in peace

[@SanjanaRanasingha]

RIP champ

[@sandragranskie2217]

Beautiful post. Gave me chills. As does the song.

[@ronfullerton3162]

Had the "In the Court of the Crimson King" back in the 1970 time period. So much has had meaning to me ever since. May very well end up a timeless piece.

[@user-eq2jx6je3u]

I have been a King Crimson fan for years. I purchased this record in the early 70’s because I liked the album cover. Little did I know how outstanding this music was.

[@user-dh7vq6rr4p]

Это пиздец,стихи и исполнение,вряд ли будет чтото лучшее за 100 лет

[@jesusmillan3325]

A tu edad ,no había nacido pero cuando escuché está música era tan solo un niño lo cual me dejó un himno proclamado por lo padre quien gustaba de esta canción ahora tengo 40 años mi padre 15 años fallecido y sueño escucharla como si estuviera de moda .

[@whitecomet3036]

I truly adore King Crimson. Their work is a golden experience.

[@danielfinkler2160]

Just might be not only the greatest progressive rock albums ever, but the best debut album of all time? It was so great to see them perform this album in full for the 50th anniversary.

[@dandus8017]

I totally agree

[@Elliot1949]

As far as I can remember, "Epitaph" and "I talk to the wind" were the first songs I heard from King Crimson back in '69. That makes 53 years ago, I was a college student at that time; now I'm 73 and still enjoy King Crimson and the memories that these songs bring back. Incredibly amazing, powerful, and beautiful songs!!

[@Miguel_Sacraaa]

That’s so cool man!

[@vivivcabral]

I'm only 14, the first time I heard it was when I was 11, and I'm here too This song makes me cry, unforgettable!

[@jered2177]

As a fourteen year old this is one of my favorite albums.

[@Miguel_Sacraaa]

@@vivivcabral I’m fourteen too lol

[@Baard5Szomoru]

That's been a long road! Hope you keep having more good memories. It was 9 years ago when I discovered King Crimson, I was 17 at the time and I'm sure I'll be enjoying this music for the rest of my life

[@DennisTrovato]

The only thing that could still salvage this god awful year.

[@y2k.channel]

well we did also get all the rest of the kc studio albums in april

[@oldschool5539]

............. I'll DRINK TO THAT................ 🍺🥂🍺🥂🍺"CHEERS" 🍺🥂🍺🥂🍺

[@user-dg5pm9jb8q]

🎵confusionwillbemyepitapf🎵🥰🎤👏🙌🤘👌☆！

[@waitingforwonderland6036]

same

[@user-dg5pm9jb8q]

thankyouverymuch🙇😌🌸🎧🎶🤘👌☆！

[@amandahall2484]

King Crimson was introduced to me by a man who I cared for deeply, and eventually came to love. I haven't seen him in a very long time, but I think of him every time I listen to this song.

[@user-hu7en6ur9g]

one of the greatest songs ever. RIP Greg

[@elys_1um]

It’s weird how I only found out King Crimson existed after watching Jojo. This song, in particular, is very meaningful. I’m absolutely stunned to hear how-well composed the actual band’s songs are. I have two things to say. Thank you, Hirohiko Araki for introducing me to such great bands like these, And thank you, King Crimson, especially those long gone, for giving me such good songs to listen to.

[@LemonZ124]

Hirohiko Araki has a good taste in music

[@harimauindia5775]

Araki actually ensures these songs are Known for long after the generations that heard them

[@take942]

Right on!

[@adudewithquestionabletaste4851]

@@LemonZ124 Araki literally flexing his spotify playlist

[@yourcommentisntfunnyv2709]

A lot of people know about king crimson but they only have 900,000 Spotify monthly listeners which is a pretty small amount sadly

[@penroseleroi6763]

I'm almost 71 and I'm still like a silly, drooling teen over their work. And, Fripp, in particular.

[@mindblower8774]

Nice that you are still enjoying this song, hope you live to a 100 years sir.

[@theguyyouknowandlove8932]

Funnily enough many fans of the band today are silly drooling teens

[@mikereiss4216]

@@theguyyouknowandlove8932 Weird how that happens. I guess their grandparents got them into it.

[@theguyyouknowandlove8932]

@@mikereiss4216 No it's actually a pretty cool reason why. I'm sure some get into it because of their grandparents, but most that I know are actually fans because of this manga/anime series called "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure". In ome of the parts, the main antagonist's "Stand" (basically just the series' name for superpowers) is named after King Crimson, so fans of the show usually check out the band, and then some get hooked on said show.

[@casualobserver485]

Me too !

[@RuslanAkmeev]

Прошло 54 года. И это шедевр. Как и весь альбом. Это и есть - проверка временем. Теперь я и винил купил. Мне 50. Включаю и слушаю тишину и голос.

[@iggy9955]

I have 2 vinyls for ever KC album an Pink Floyd to. I am 62 almost and i play guitar more then 50y. Now my grandson 14m old but love acoustic guitar on open E tuning. Every time when he enter in room litle fingers "play" a little for me and he's smile. I teach him when is 3y old. I buy him guitarelle ukulele with 6 string and go to learn play guitar.

[@renanalbertoalvarez1083]

Canieshna, of course!...

[@renanalbertoalvarez1083]

Jarachov! Moi drug

[@3loyxleb769]

Хотел бы и я себе винил..

[@3loyxleb769]

@@cinemaverite2179 офигенно же так посидеть, послушать

[@kathy6551]

This song is so beautiful, It brings me to tears. It's other-worldly.

[@davidhoff5481]

RIP, Ian McDonald. What an immense talent he was!

[@christinaford1801]

So right you are. It’s a shame this generation doesn’t understand what true musical talent is. All they know are repetitive chants with computerized fake instruments. For those of us lucky enough to know this music, we are so fortunate.

[@d.c.california1856]

Ian was prolific,rest easy sir…🤙🏻

[@wheatproject3967]

It's sad that the youth of today cant grasp the genius of King Crimson!! Thank god for musicians we grew up with in the 60's and 70's!!! The lyrical content....the pure musicianship....God I miss content like this!!!

[@donhutch5639]

Indeed he was, indeed

[@tombstone1841]

Irreplaceable, an immense talent, the past is fading, RIP.

[@exudeku]

Funny how a Japanese animation series about suspiciously mature-looking mafia teenagers using their imaginary friends to commit warcrimes introduced me to this absolute gem of a band

[@seraphlai9664]

Knowledge and trivia(about western Pop-music) packed in a comic-book, that is easier than zealous Music Fan pushing non-fans to listen for all those Tracks.

[@mosaicubaby2278]

what is the name and how they use the song?

[@seraphlai9664]

@@mosaicubaby2278 Naming Characters(Artist Names) and Stands(Song Names), putting those into a JP manga is a easier way to promote those mentioned Names, but due to Copyrights of the bands and Record Companies, those Names need to be changed in Western official Releases.

[@mosaicubaby2278]

@@seraphlai9664 I am aware of this, but I asked about what anime it is. I am just curious if the song was promoted as a song or was only mentioned

[@seraphlai9664]

@@mosaicubaby2278 JOJO's bizzare adventure.

[@spaghettisauce445]

the last 2 minutes always give me goosebumps the drumming is just incredible along with fripps solo with the “crying” just make the last 2 minutes a masterpiece

[@85man56]

This song is so good it felt like time was erased while I was listening to it

[@ivanmcallister4882]

The future of all mankind is in the hands of fools. How true .

[@angelomezzadri2463]

👍👍Yes, my friend, you are absolutely right.

[@grogalot2]

It's happening now

[@billbrink9618]

And they're just the cracked reflection of us.

[@damirhlobik6488]

was, is, will be

[@bonniecollum3037]

How very true today more than ever before. Thank Goodness, there is a beautiful life waiting after this one with No Crying.

[@welshmotorcyclerides350]

The most beautiful song ever written in my humble opinion.

[@unknownkadath1805]

@@dread6295 eh, I personally don't like talk to the wind, I prefer Epitaph or 21st century schizoid man

[@user-dg5pm9jb8q]

themostbeautifulsong🥰everwritten👏🙌ofthepetesinfield&kingcrimson🥰😉👍🎶🎵🤘👌☆！

[@theguyyouknowandlove8932]

@@unknownkadath1805 I was introduced to King Crimson via JoJo because I'm only 15 but 21st Century Schizoid Man is MASTERFUL

[@axemenace6637]

@Alp Guler echoes is amazing

[@lvvainio6177]

@Alp Guler profile picture (almost) checks out.

[@IN_ROCK_WE_TRUST]

At drum school, we learned the parts of different genres of rock, and when it came to alternative rock, I told the class about this band. The teacher was amazed by my knowledge, because almost no one at school knew about such a Great band and their soul-touching songs. Thank you, King Crimson, the song touches my soul, and I cry again and again, like the first time I heard this song❤

[@tommyrawlings3046]

And Giles was an incredible drummer Fripp said he was even better than bruford!

[@La_Horca]

To my understanding, King Crimson is Progressive rock/art rock, not alternative rock. Why did you choose King Crimson for alternative?

[@nicoleo-s7164]

One of my all time favorite songs ever. I get choked up everytime, especially since my husband passed away

[@lesmoore6912]

@nicoleo, I am so sorry for your loss. I too love this song, as it affects me as it does you. Hope you found happiness in spite of the loss, and that you get to remember him often.

[@nicoleo-s7164]

@lesmoore6912 I'm sorry for your loss as well. It's a unique pain losing your chosen family. I find happiness in our children everyday.

[@kalebind1]

​@@nicoleo-s7164 may he rest in peace eternally 🙏🙏🕯

[@Boxscot49]

I cannot imagine what it would be like hearing this song for the first time back in 1969. it just sounds so different from anything that had ever been made before and the lyrics really summed up that period of time to a tee

[@JSB103]

It sums up this present period of time to a tee.

[@Pexster]

Couldn't agree more! I didn't hear it until '71 or so. The audio engineering is beyond outstanding!

[@iagoribeiro4940]

You can't find any song before 1970 that sounds similar to that simply because it doesn't exist

[@vincentdzitko2025]

I agreed but you can say the same about In the court,and 21st century….

[@braininavatnow9197]

I was there. It "blew us away".... tried to tell my father this was a masterpiece that would outlive us all (I'm 70 now)....he didn't want to hear it. There's much more to follow. Enjoy.

[@siophecles]

Simon & Garfunkel: The words of the prophets are written on the subway walls King Crimson: The wall on which the prophets wrote is cracking at the seams

[@52barney]

the memories can still be read upon the walls inside my head - Lene Lovich

[@David-Zissou]

Yeah. American infrastructure sucks.

[@tombstone1841]

@@David-Zissou yes but the natural beauty is amazing and very easy on the eyes, from sea to shining sea.

[@_Goodbye__]

@La O Rush did the same thing in the spirit of radio

[@garyryckman2409]

Greg Lake, Geddy Lee, Simon & Garfunkel. All great music.

[@Topunito]

I'm not sure why the lyric "If we make it we can all sit back and laugh" hits me hard

[@suezuccati304]

Because what we stem to gain from this is nothing close to the things we can lose, that's why he says "But I fear tomorrow I'll be crying", because this whole operation is not something we can afford failing at. Considering this album was made amidst the cold war and rising nuclear tension, it's undeniably a scary prospect for a human being to be under, but considering society (we live in) are always on the verge of collapse this will always be true.

[@DiiNovensiles]

It's one of the saddest parts to me. The brief expression of hope that the speaker ultimately will not embrace among all the fatalism.

[@unfunnyclown-tx2cl]

For me its hits hard too cuz understanding cruel reality of war pandemic and etc. if i get it to 50+ yr i will probably laugh out loudly about this with my friends with a can of beer.

[@lawrencejhutchinson]

I sat in the kitchen having tea with Greg Lake's parents in 1976 sitting at the table where Greg and Robert rehearsed the Crimson King album - it was quite a thrill for a schoolboy to be invited round for tea simply because I called Greg's parents.

[@user-vn2on9tz9g]

The wall on which the prophets wrote Is cracking at the seams. Upon the instruments of death The sunlight brightly gleams. When every man is torn apart With nightmares and with dreams, Will no one lay the laurel wreath As silence drowns the screams. Between the iron gates of fate, The seeds of time were sown, And watered by the deeds of those Who know and who are known; Knowledge is a deadly friend When no-one sets the rules. The fate of all mankind I see Is in the hands of fools. Confusion will be my epitaph. As I crawl a cracked and broken path If we make it we can all sit back and laugh. But I fear tomorrow I'll be crying, Yes I fear tomorrow I'll be crying.

[@markgore9202]

Magnificent.

[@PeterBalssuweit]

They knew about 2020 when working on this for sure

[@yeetoo_chan1787]

is this what king crimson's ability is

[@ryazortheeyezor1548]

@@yeetoo_chan1787 no

[@nathanialb.8394]

Who’s gonna tell him it’s in the description

[@lukeladin]

ironic that this song, in some parts, predicted the future

[@tahirmukic5460]

Like Epitaph (the stand)! Only instead of looking 10 seconds into the future,it looked 50 years!

[@bleakpancake7475]

Jojo reference?

[@diatonicdelirium1743]

The mechanics of human misery are, unfortunately, on repeat

[@VoluntaristJAM]

2021 "The fate of all mankind I see, is in the hands of fools..."

[@Salamandro54]

Sutando pawa

[@agnetad.4432]

That is my fav song, I cannot call it a song, that is a Music. My father have shown me King Crimson in my teenager times. Now I am crying for him, listening to this masterpiece. Music is perfect, words, what I can say, too. Love this, every year is for me a struggle with deppression but music helps so much. Playing 'Epitaph' loudly in my room, I feel so much better, thanks to all Band, I would like to hug them and then die.

[@johnkauppi7078]

Wow,you are so ......cool.

[@mongkhonc]

Absolutely agree

[@heybesties5808]

This song was a GOLDEN EXPERIENCE.

[@cylo5264]

This song really tells the future

[@DeletedUserInGreen]

Profile pic checks out

[@Notkaikie]

It's a shame the truth will no longer be reached

[@gyroeh2777]

Ay we same pfp

[@cylo5264]

@@gyroeh2777 yeah

[@imafraidjumitebeinagang]

Its jojo time

[@cjmac5449]

Every single instrument brings life to this track but the drums are just on a next level.

[@take942]

The use of the mellotron was brilliant!

[@fatjonseatingadventures5429]

Voice and drums drive this song. It's beautiful all together.

[@laberge96]

Mellotron is for me the greatest instrument on this track! RIP Ian Macdonald

[@SandorVitez]

Best line-up

[@castillo5148]

The drums here are beyond perfection

[@michaelcane3918]

Bought the album when it was released based on the album cover. Listened to Schzoid Man over and over and ignored the rest. Now, finally,, I have listened to the brilliance of the rest of it. At age 74. Better late than never !

[@user-dk2iu5wn8k]

Likewise, I can no longer find this record. Just started to listening on KZbin. I did not appreciate this 50 years ago as much as I do now. Such a talented group of musicians.

[@fran98832]

"If we make it, we can all sit back and laugh - But I fear tomorrow i'll be crying" Ever since I heard that line I can't enjoy myself without worrying for something bad eventually happening

[@gonzalo4842]

On the contrary, thats why the song's telling us to enjoy and live in the present.

[@fran98832]

How can anyone be happy when he is in constant fear of crying tomorrow and living with his fate in the hands of fools? This song haunts me

[@igornaimoli7321]

​@@fran98832I'd recommend you to look into Stoicism, a good philosophy and way of living. We shouldn't worry excessively, simply because it's not useful and it's harmful to ourselves. I know it sounds stupid at first, but once you really realize it, everything becomes better. If we live loving ourselves and others, we'll be happy, no matter what.

[@ligondesenuts769]

@@gonzalo4842 The song isnt about existentialism. Its more about the fear of annihilating ourselves with nuclear weapons

[@WD_RatLad]

dude, just look 10 seconds into the future

[@giorgi767]

hard to believe that Fripp actually upload whole album

[@guitaristssuck8979]

For the 2nd time though, remember 1st April

[@stoogefest16]

Eventually, we all go soft.

[@take942]

Thankful!

[@sunsetman22]

this is like the third time it happened tho lmao

[@gzappa]

I guess the time is right and he has made his money.

[@olenmeske360]

This is my dad's favorite song, we've had a mediocre relationship for as long as I can remember but that changed recently. We listen to this song together and he'd tell me one of his many awesome old stories, I love you Dad.

[@MrWhoevr]

Good job.

[@zander-john3709]

Better late than never, they don't last for ever. My Dads gone and there's so much more I would like to say to him. But it's too late. I do like this song, when I think of this song I'll remember you comment and my late father. Thank you.

[@olenmeske360]

@@zander-john3709 very sorry for your loss. I'm sure he's enjoying himself up there, waiting to have a beer with you when the time comes. God bless you man, sending hugs your way

[@donhutch5639]

Awesome a bond is eternal

[@cankafal6930]

@@olenmeske360 im sure heaven does not exist its just Hard to admit bcs its scary but when we die we dont exist anywhere

[@evagelossarellis7149]

I was 8yrs old in 1969 and the luckiest man alive to be experiencing this music!! "The fate of all mankind I fear is in the hands of fools" Very prophetic!

[@danielmaldonado807]

The wall on which the prophets wrote Is cracking at the seams Upon the instruments of death The sunlight brightly gleams When every man is torn apart With nightmares and with dreams Will no one lay the laurel wreath When silence drowns the screams Confusion will be my epitaph As I crawl a cracked and broken path If we make it we can all sit back and laugh But I fear tomorrow I'll be crying Yes, I fear tomorrow I'll be crying Yes, I fear tomorrow I'll be crying Between the iron gates of fate The seeds of time were sown And watered by the deeds of those Who knows and who are known Knowledge is a deadly friend If no one sets the rules The fate of all mankind I see Is in the hands of fools The wall on which the prophets wrote Is cracking at the seams Upon the instruments of death The sunlight brightly gleams When every man is torn apart With nightmares and with dreams Will no one lay the laurel wreath When silence drowns the screams? Confusion will be my epitaph As I crawl a cracked and broken path If we make it we can all sit back and laugh But I fear tomorrow I'll be crying Yes, I fear tomorrow I'll be crying Yes, I fear tomorrow I'll be crying Crying Crying Yes, I fear tomorrow I'll be crying Yes, I fear tomorrow I'll be crying Yes, I fear tomorrow I'll be crying Crying

[@DolfButselaar]

"The fate of all mankind I see Is in the hands of fools" nowadays is more true than ever!

[@kenhughes3120]

Beautiful song but such a dreadful LP cover

[@timroth7458]

"Knowledge is a deadly friend if no one sets the rules." We may be seeing this statement coming true in our time.

[@henriquedematos]

"The fate of all mankind, I fear, is in the hands of fools…"

[@antitrixter1261]

that reminds me of dr. stone

[@ronfullerton3162]

We already have, and probably will continue to.

[@alexm7627]

Knowledge without wisdom is not good

[@ronfullerton3162]

@@alexm7627 If you have attended college, one really vets to see that in practice. The professors and others in the university or college communities are very smart and knowledgeable. But wisdom is not always there. Very scary to see some of that knowledge being thrown around when wisdom is not applied.

[@user-vc3si2qb1u]

Лучшие!Всех времён и народов!Нет слов!

[@user-qd7fb1cc1k]

согласен...но только после Флойда......... ой ,все же после Зеппелин,шутка конечно,.......... кому то ,все они до лампочки.......

[@user-dh7vq6rr4p]

Я не могу обяснить,но это работает-.......

[@You-qk6gw]

사춘기를 지나고 음악에 심취하면서 그 때만 해도 음악다방이 성행하고 있었지요 친구들과 함께 음악다방에서 신청곡을 신청하면 꼭 듣던 곡 그때가 그리워지네요 그 시절에는 음악이 인생이 전부이고 라이센스 판도 많이도 모와서 듣고 지금도 버리지 않고 간직한 판이 400장이 넘은데 나 😊의 가보나 다름이 없습니다 가끔와서 그 시절로 돌아가 젊음을 만끽하렵니다 잘 듣고 갑니다 감사합니다 ❤~*~🤗~*~🍀~*~😊~*~🏙~*~🥰~*🌺~*~🌇~*~🌄 ~*~

[@blueoysterdvp]

One of the greatest rock songs ever. Greg Lake’s vocals are amazing.

[@user-dg5pm9jb8q]

１ofthegreatestrock👏🙌songs🥰,everjohnwetton'svocals🥰areamazing😌🌸🎧🎶🤘👌☆・

[@mikepatrick5909]

So sad he lost his voice to cigarettes....

[@blueoysterdvp]

@@mikepatrick5909 I know. His voice was a gift.

[@kathyratino962]

@@mikepatrick5909 I loved his deeper, thicker voice later in his life.

[@Cachaperros]

[Verse 1] The wall on which the prophets wrote Is cracking at the seams Upon the instruments of death The sunlight brightly gleams When every man is torn apart With nightmares and with dreams Will no one lay the laurel wreath When silence drowns the screams? [Chorus] Confusion will be my epitaph As I crawl a cracked and broken path If we make it we can all sit back and laugh But I fear tomorrow I'll be crying Yes, I fear tomorrow I'll be crying Yes, I fear tomorrow I'll be crying [Verse 2] Between the iron gates of fate The seeds of time were sown And watered by the deeds of those Who know and who are known; Knowledge is a deadly friend If no one sets the rules The fate of all mankind I see Is in the hands of fools

[@athelonus]

The lyrics are in the description, also.

[@UndeadRev666]

'And watered by the tears of those who know and who are known.'

[@chiefinspector7280]

Epitaph written for this fallen world.

[@MrGreggallman]

@@UndeadRev666 Wow! All this time I also thought the lyric was "deeds" but tears actually makes more sense...

[@abdullahzubaeer6340]

I discovered this song by accident… yet it hit soo hard. I’ve forgotten many songs. But this one lives on

[@zsoltsztrunga3718]

This was the first King Crimson song I heard. I knew I had arrived.

[@michaelgavron2649]

I was 14 in 1969, and this record really blew my young mind. It is one of the true classics.

[@ginettelavastre7797]

Coucou jaime

[@imipak23]

I first heard KotCK aged 13-14, though very early 80s for me; whatever you really get into at that age tends to stick, I think. I feel sorry for today's kids who'll mostly be hearing rather less challenging material... (The other side of the same cassette tape was Larks Tongues in Aspic. Yeah my mind was pretty much melted by the combination...)

[@costafinkel]

"Knowledge is a deadly friend, when no one set the rules" such a controversial line. By the way, what a terrific performance from Greg Lake. So moving and emotional. Cant believe Greg isnt considered among the best vocalists. Maybe because he isnt like other typical frontmans, but what a voice! What a voice!

[@jamestaylor8000]

What a Voice,

[@jamestaylor8000]

Not being a smart ass agreeing

[@salchaos]

Absolutely. But popularity has nothing to do with greatness. The masses only determine sales, not quality or originality of genius.

[@dannylgriffin]

I think Greg was considered to have one of the best voices in music.

[@paulcartwright6739]

The crossfiade with I Talk To The Wind man.

[@countdunkelheit1389]

Fuck sake, the vocals, the lyrics, the instruments, everything falls beautifully into place. Absolute masterpiece of a track

[@FleaBagBoogie]

be good and kind to each other.

[@BritIronRebel]

Only a deaf person could downvote such a masterpiece that's still as great and relevant 50 years after it's recording!?

[@FloreyXE]

Even a deaf person can experience music

[@wondrlnd.mp476]

Its because its a JoJo reference.

[@Ozides]

Epitaph Considered one of the best of the album, is a track that wasn't easy to record. In the live of the Hyde Park it was diferent. Greg's vocals changed a lot between the write and studio record of the song, the "The hands of fools" from the lives of Fillmore sounds calm, and the early live session of 4 minutes from Hyde Park's concert has too much pauses. As a I Talk to the Wind, the instrumental was tried to record many times, both Morgan and Wessex Studios. On Morgan, as I Talk to the Wind, was recorded several times, some of the alternates takes are on the Court of the Crimson King 50th Anniversary Edition, and a acapella version of Greg's vocals (KC50, Vol. 30). The lyrics are a totally masterpiece, I consider Greg as the perfect voice for Peter's writes.

[@progrockplaylists]

Thank you for proving jojo fans are real music fans too

[@Ozides]

@Geronimo Ventura w

[@troloquimicoxd69]

@@progrockplaylists yes

[@jorgedavidcalderon1013]

Thanks Diavolo

[@rencecs6720]

Epitaph A part of ability in Diavolos stand called 'King Crimson' and uses it to be able to predict the future in order to prevent and prepare the user of the upcoming events of such.

[@reerobinette7460]

All those years ago King Crimson brought this to our attention. Prophetic One of the most perfect snd amazing pieces of music as well. ✌️

[@roywilkinson3620]

One of a kind voice. So underrated.

[@szelkotokalamona679]

"The fate of all mankind I see Is in the hands of fools." How true unfortunately.

[@muhammadrifqiabdillah9788]

Araki really knew what song best used for Jojo so we the fans could listen to masterpiece like this

[@siraphobatamakoolsri3596]

God bless him

[@hackinggamerxd]

Jojo fans are so fucking annoying, just shut up and listen to the music

[@jefdalevidal4978]

@@hackinggamerxd ok boomer

[@slimeykadenza9293]

@@hackinggamerxd ok boomer

[@aerindinescarro47]

@@hackinggamerxd ok "sigma male" lmaooo

[@philipbooe9290]

This is such an awesome album I never seem to get tired of listening to it

[@rossanoavolio9014]

I consider Greg Lake the best voice of progressive, one of the best male voices of the story of music and one of the most complete musicians in rock music. Very very great singer, extraordinary bass player, excellent guitarist and writer of wonderful melodies. Don't believe there were other like him...

[@bukeksiansu2112]

King Crimson 1969: Knowledge is a deadly friend if no one set the rules. The fate of all mankind, I fear, is in the hands of fools. Super AI 2069: Too late dudes..

[@ronfullerton3162]

It is not over till it is over! A line from a "Starship" song, but is true. There is still time to effect some change.

[@hollowsid9623]

Lol your comment has 69 likes..

[@sqTake2]

Make it stop. Please, make the madness stop. God Bless King Crimson 🕊

[@sephirothssword]

Are you okay

[@marvymarier8988]

Learn to live in the moment and appreciate all we have we cannot expect the government to make us happy so we have to make ourselves happy

[@inandoutoftheabyss9953]

@@marvymarier8988 id say, at this point, the government's main objective is to make us unhappy

[@marvymarier8988]

@@inandoutoftheabyss9953 There is life after Trump . I believe Biden will do his best for our country despite what the right wing media says . When have we ever had a perfect society? Nixon ,Reagan, Bush , Trump ? Be good , be kind ,never let anger and hatred be America's Guiding light .(and that goes for both sides ) Don't blame the government because you are unhappy . People are unhappy due to many reasons , the government should be last on the list . It's time to do some soul searching. I rely on my faith to keep me happy .There are many beautiful things on this planet to be gratefull for . "Seek and ye shall find" God won't let you down , even if the government does .

[@fuckfacesstashofshitposts3034]

@@marvymarier8988 don’t blame the government for what the government does! don’t fight evil!

[@ethangonzales9510]

The lyrics are so applicable to today it feels as if Greg Lake could see into the future. A very magical album and song

[@patpetruzzi5060]

Agreed 😂

[@BenPrevo]

Sinfield wrote the lyrics.

[@patpetruzzi5060]

​@@BenPrevoy

[@patpetruzzi5060]

​your wrong

[@jvarona3057]

How about erasing time?

[@makeitquick3998]

10 seconds in and my gut told me this song was gonna be great.

[@whyismynamehere]

10 seco-

[@lightsabercollector3096]

​@@whyismynamehere"Man this really is awesome!"

[@spaghettisauce445]

my face while reading this: 😃 🤨😢 i realized you were making a jojo reference and now *i’ll be crying*

[@kristinrock7202]

one of the greatest songs of the 20.century! ....and still actual......

[@Discogreview]

And Still actual... ? Explain please?

[@judevoller9318]

@@Discogreview I think he's talking about the dawn of binyaba in 2nd service and how it is "still actual" in times of disinterest

[@Discogreview]

@@judevoller9318 um I literally had no clue what you just said. Maybe I'm just tired but I literally did not understand anything

[@pooginmouse]

@@judevoller9318 Binyaba? No clue but interested.....

[@judevoller9318]

@@Discogreview "um I literally have no clue what you just said" Well ultimately this is to be expected. You see this side of the long dead river there is currently a famine of indirect cynicism hence the line "between the iron gates of fate the seeds of time were sown" in fact once this old odyssey is ended by the "blunt weapon" things will certainly take a "shiney AND oh so bright turn".

[@dondobbs9302]

RIP Ian McDonald. THIS is the perfect epitaph for these times, even more so than when he wrote it.

[@jazzman642]

Pete Sinfield wrote all the lyrics

[@hka1954]

Got the album 1974 and still sound so fresh and this was done 1969,what tune what a lyric and what a voice! It really touches the spot

[@fotsim7645]

THE BEST, MOST powerful musical lyrical masterpiece EVER composed and played. BAR NONE.

[@LucasVitorinoOficial]

Yah, this is a masterpiece

[@andrewhoran7088]

The most amazing voice ever rip Greg

[@canariobelga3677]

Brasileiro fds

[@1jjstar]

@@canariobelga3677 kkkkkkkkkk

[@user-dg5pm9jb8q]

themostamazing👏🙌voice🥰everripwetton🥰😉👍🎶🎵🤘👌☆！

[@peopleddiagram2920]

Yes it most definitely is.

[@sabinesabine7031]

I did not know this band till five minutes ago. They are brilliant.

[@brigitteakbassalewski4408]

Habe ein uraltes schulheft gefunden mit dem Text .wenn dir die Musik gefällt geh mal zu peter Murphys Songs!

[@donnrutkoff922]

Their other best album in my opinion is "Starless and Bible Black"

[@spaghettisauce445]

best 5 minutes of your life

[@garygunson9626]

Better late then never. I started listening to them in 1975 they sound just as good as ever. Major TALENT

[@MiguelVazquez-mu1zm]

Puedo apostar a qué tu vida cambio por completo , no puedes ver la música de la misma manera al aver escuchado lo magistral que será king Crimson para la eternidad

[@hAuBei]

Wielu fanów jego tworczości i jak mój Tata uwazają Greka Lake'a za jeden najlepszy głos progresywny, jeden z najlepszych muzyków muzyki rockowej. Świetny wokalista, niezwykly basista, znakomity gitarzysta i autor wspanialych melodii. Nie wierza, żze bylo więcej takich jak on. Moj tata jak i wielu ludzi z tamtych czasów słuchaja tego od 40, 50 lat, a kawalek nie wyblakł, wydaje sie, że jest za kazdym razem świeżym, a przekaz ponad czasowy. Mówią, ze ta piosenka nieprzepowiadala przyszłości. Jej teksty są ponad czasowe. Tamtych czasow piosenki były prawdziwe teraz i na zawsze będa autentyczne, które rozbrzmiewają naszą dusze.

[@keiu6609]

This song has helped me survive and recapitulate on all of my mistakes in silence, unless I actually sing it, since I was small. Thank you King Crimson for saving a sliver of my soul so I wouldn't be lost in the depths of the abyss... I love Jojo, but I cherished this song before then.