Model Man
King Crimson · Three of a Perfect Pair [1984]
Look at the symptoms
Look at the slight
Calm before the storm
I feel the silence
I feel the signals
I feel the strain
Tension in my head
Well, what more can be said. . .
Not a model man
Not a saviour or a saint
Imperfect in a word
Make no mistake
But I
Give you everything I have
Take me as I am. . .
Model Man
Released on King Crimson's 1984 album Three of a Perfect Pair, "Model Man" stands as a defining track of the band's progressive rock evolution during the mid-1980s. The song features the distinctive guitar work of Robert Fripp and the vocal performance of Adrian Belew, blending complex time signatures with a driving, rhythmic intensity characteristic of the era's progressive sound. As a centerpiece of the album, the recording showcases the band's ability to merge technical proficiency with atmospheric depth, capturing the tension and energy of their live performances. The track remains a staple of the King Crimson discography, often cited as a prime example of the group's continued innovation following their earlier experimental phases.