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.)
Matte Kudasai
King Crimson Lyrics
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Pain, like the rain that's falling
She waits in the air
Matte Kudasai
She sleeps in a chair
In her sad America
When, when was the night so long?
She waits in the air
Matte Kudasai
She sleeps in a chair
In her sad America
She waits in the air
Matte Kudasai
She sleeps in a chair
In her sad America
The lyrics of "Matte Kudasai" by King Crimson evoke a sense of longing, loneliness, and despair that are magnified by the haunting melody and somber vocals. The title itself means "please wait" in Japanese, and the song describes a woman waiting by the windowpane while in emotional pain, like the rain that falls outside. She is waiting for someone to come and make her feel better, to help her escape from her own sadness and the sadness of America.
The lyrics are repeated throughout the song, creating a feeling of uncertainty and helplessness. The words "Matte Kudasai" are particularly poignant, as they seem to be a plea for help, a desperate cry for someone - anyone - to come and save her. The woman's sadness is palpable, and the lyrics create vivid imagery that captures the essence of her pain and despair.
Line by Line Meaning
Still, by the windowpane
Even though the woman is inside, she still feels the pain of the rain falling outside while she looks through the window.
Pain, like the rain that's falling
The woman is experiencing emotional pain that is as constant and relentless as the rain outside.
She waits in the air
The woman is filled with anticipation, but doesn't have a specific purpose or goal for her waiting.
Matte Kudasai
This is a Japanese phrase meaning 'please wait' or 'wait a moment', signaling to the listener to pause and give her some time or space.
She sleeps in a chair
The woman is exhausted, but unable to fully rest or relax. Sleeping in a chair may suggest that she doesn't have a comfortable or secure place to sleep.
In her sad America
The woman is located in America, but it is a sad or depressing place for her, possibly because of personal struggles or societal issues that affect her. Hints at themes of social commentary and criticism of American culture.
When, when was the night so long?
The woman has been waiting or experiencing pain for so long that even the night seems to last forever, indicating a sense of hopelessness or despair.
Long, like the notes I'm sending
The woman's pain is similarly drawn out and prolonged, and the notes she sends (which are left undefined) are also characterized as long, possibly indicating that they are full of emotion or difficult to express.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Adrian Belew, Anthony Charles Levin, Robert Fripp, William Scott Bruford
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@jessemcneil3140
Still, by the window pane,
Pain, like the rain that's falling.
She waits in the air,
Matte Kudasai.
She sleeps in a chair
In her sad America.
When, when was the night so long,
Long, like the notes I'm sending.
She waits in the air,
Matte Kudasai.
She sleeps in a chair
In her sad America.
@scrymnstrs
putting on my "i liked this song before usagi's stand was revealed" badge
@glitchedgirI
I liked Starless and Court of the Crimson King before Jojo (starless isn't a stand but it may as well be) but I didn't know this song. It's very nice and chill. I like it.
@DerFilc
Me too. Basically the only song I really liked from the "later stuff" when I first listened to them. Time for a second run I think after 6 years or so.
@anthonycardott3541
breh
@puffersfish4296
I just found this song today (From jojo) but i didn't know it was a part 9 stand
@FirstIOwOThenIUwU
me 2
@johnwise9811
I'm honestly just really happy that Araki made another King Crimson reference. And one from 80's incarnation at that. My man has amazing taste in music.
@animallbros.8767
I know. Any reference to King Crimson and I feel real good
@jonathanrhodes4547
Usagi’s Stand.
@chinmayhejmadi7902
I love how quickly the fandom has already caught up with the chapter. 😆