Founded by Robert Fripp, Michael Giles, Greg Lake, Ian McDonald and lyricist Peter Sinfield, the band initially focused on a dramatic sound layered with Mellotron, McDonald's saxophone and flute, and Lake's powerful lead vocals. Their debut album, In the Court of the Crimson King (1969), remains their most commercially successful and influential release, with a potent mixture of jazz, classical and experimental music. Following the sudden simultaneous departures of McDonald and Giles, with Lake also leaving very shortly afterwards, Fripp and Sinfield assumed direction of the group for In the Wake of Poseidon (1970), Lizard (1970), and Islands (1971) with Mel Collins, Boz Burrell and Ian Wallace among the band members during this period. In 1972, Fripp changed the group's instrumentation and approach, drawing from European free improvisation, and developing ever more complex compositions. With Bill Bruford, John Wetton, David Cross and briefly, Jamie Muir, they reached what some saw as a creative peak on Larks' Tongues in Aspic (1973), Starless and Bible Black (1974), and Red (1974). Fripp disbanded this group in 1974.
In 1981, Fripp and Bruford reformed King Crimson with another change in musical direction. The new group also included Adrian Belew and Tony Levin. They drew influence from African music, gamelan, post-punk and New York minimalism. This group lasted three years, resulting in the trio of albums Discipline (1981), Beat (1982) and Three of a Perfect Pair (1984). Following a decade-long hiatus, Fripp revived the group as a sextet he called the "double trio" in 1994 adding Pat Mastelotto and Trey Gunn. This group participated in another three-year cycle of activity that included the release of Thrak (1995), and multiple concert recordings. There was a hiatus between 1997 to 2000. Four members of the previous sextet reunited in 2000 as a more industrial-oriented King Crimson, called the "double duo", releasing The Construkction of Light (2000) and The Power to Believe (2003). After a five year hiatus, the group expanded (in the person of new second drummer Gavin Harrison) for a 2008 tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of their 1968 formation.
Following another hiatus (2009–2012), during which Fripp was thought to be retired, King Crimson came together again in 2013; this time as a septet (and, later, octet) with an unusual three-drumkit frontline, and new second guitarist and singer Jakko Jakszyk. This version of King Crimson continued to tour from 2014 to 2021, and released multiple live albums, rearranging and reinterpreting music from across the band's entire 50-year career for the first time.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KingCrimson
Studio albums
In the Court of the Crimson King (1969)
In the Wake of Poseidon (1970)
Lizard (1970)
Islands (1971)
Larks' Tongues in Aspic (1973)
Starless and Bible Black (1974)
Red (1974)
Discipline (1981)
Beat (1982)
Three of a Perfect Pair (1984)
Thrak (1995)
The Construkction of Light (2000)
The Power to Believe (2003)
(NOTE: Album covers, band images and YouTube links are not available due to certain legal restrictions imposed on Last.fm by King Crimson's management.)
Eyes Wide Open
King Crimson Lyrics
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Another decision on the way
Well here it comes, here comes a covered display
Of preferences to make
Well here it comes, here comes a knock on the door
Open it for an opportunity
Well here it comes, here comes another day
For memories to be made
Eyes wide open
Eyes wide open all the time
'n there it was, it was a perfect take
And were you asleep or awake
There it was, it was a perfect time
To speak your mind
'n there it was, it was a chance of a lifetime
It flew right by and what did you do?
Well there it was, it was another day
For memories to be made
Eyes wide open
Eyes wide open all the time
I've got my eyes wide open
Eyes wide open all the time
Because you never know
What you might see
The song "Eyes Wide Open" by King Crimson is a call to live every day with full awareness and take advantage of every opportunity that comes our way. The lyrics begin with an acknowledgment of yet another day presented to us, one filled with decisions to make and preferences to choose. This is followed by an invitation to keep an open mind, to embrace new ideas and opportunities that come knocking on our door. The emphasis here is on not letting any opportunity pass us by due to our lack of awareness or readiness.
The second verse of the song focuses on the idea that perfect moments come and go in life, and we must be fully awake to recognize them in order to seize the opportunity they present. Again, there is a sense of urgency and a call to action to make the most of every chance we get in life. The final line of the song, "Because you never know what you might see," brings the message of the song full circle, reminding the listener that life is unpredictable, and we should be prepared for whatever comes our way.
In summary, "Eyes Wide Open" is a song that encourages us to live life fully awake, embracing new opportunities as they come, and making the most of every moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Here it comes, here comes another day
A new day is unfolding with new opportunities and challenges.
Another decision on the way
Every new day comes with its own decisions to be made.
Well here it comes, here comes a covered display
A presentation of a set of options to choose from that are not immediately visible.
Of preferences to make
The hidden options are based on personal preferences that must be considered.
Well here it comes, here comes a knock on the door
An opportunity is approaching and it requires active involvement.
Open it for an opportunity
The opportunity must be taken with an open mind, free from preconceptions.
Well here it comes, here comes another day
A new day is unfolding with new opportunities and challenges.
For memories to be made
Every day is a chance to create new memories.
Eyes wide open
Be alert and vigilant, ready to seize new opportunities.
Eyes wide open all the time
Always be on the lookout, even when you think you're not expecting anything.
'n there it was, it was a perfect take
The perfect opportunity presented itself.
And were you asleep or awake
Were you able to recognize the opportunity or did it pass unnoticed?
There it was, it was a perfect time
The right moment to act has arrived.
To speak your mind
Use this moment to express yourself honestly and openly.
'n there it was, it was a chance of a lifetime
This opportunity was unique and will not present itself again.
It flew right by and what did you do?
The opportunity has passed, but did you take advantage of it?
Well there it was, it was another day
A new day full of potential for growth and fulfillment.
For memories to be made
Every day is a chance to create new memories.
I've got my eyes wide open
I am constantly on the lookout for new opportunities.
Because you never know
The future is uncertain and full of surprises.
What you might see
Be prepared to encounter new experiences and opportunities at any moment.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROBERT FRIPP, TREY GUNN, PAT MASTELOTTO, ADRIAN BELEW
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@amarok5048
Here it comes, here comes another day
Another decision on the way
Well here it comes, here comes a covered display
Of preferences to make
Well here it comes, here comes a knock on the door
Open it for an opportunity
Well here it comes, here comes another day
For memories to be made
Eyes wide open
Eyes wide open all the time
'n there it was, it was a perfect take
And were you asleep or awake
There it was, it was a perfect time
To speak your mind
'n there it was, it was a chance of a lifetime
It flew right by and what did you do?
Well there it was, it was another day
For memories to be made
Eyes wide open
Eyes wide open all the time
I've got my eyes wide open
Eyes wide open all the time
Because you never know
What you might see
@PrimitiveInTheExtreme
The arpeggio and the whole construction of this track is something dark and sunny at the same time. Wonderful.
@nuisanceguru
told you
@silviadg8850
Perfectly explained!
@rosyrose2112
construKction
@PrimitiveInTheExtreme
@@rosyrose2112 in what sense
@thodoriskanellos3458
This album has such a dystopic aura, yet also a hopeful one too, only king crimson can achieve such unique art
@moon_pan_
Truee
@kurttoogs1378
Tone 🎉 brighter on this than much of their other work. 🌞
@RbOlUeGuE
EYYYYYYYYEEESSS WIDE OPEeEEN, aall the tiime !
@EL_OEMS
Cheers everybody, personal favorite trakc right here, thanks for all Mr. Fripp. God bless you all.