A Broken Spell

King Crimson · Other Songs - King Crimson

I stumbled out of grandma's room,

Down the stairs and out of the house

Once outside i felt my mind begin to

Fight a battle for control



With the tea pot broken i kind of

Realized

That "their" power was less here,

Here on the outside



I fell to my knees in haziness

And i looked in through the window

To the cellar



Things were moving down there,

"they" were searching for something

And "they" really found it,

The big axe was flying



Flying out through the cellar door

Up the stairs to the kitchen...

Then i passed out



The next thing i remember seeing was

The smoke coming from the chimney

I soon realized the smoke i saw was

Actually... oh no!

All there was left of missy and her

Dress, poor little girl



The spell was broken, i really felt the

Change

As my mind and body became one

Again



The moon was alive with its silvery

Eye

Staring right into my evil heart



I went back to see if my grandma'

Was still there

Waiting for me in the attic... oh i hate

That bitch

A Broken Spell - King Crimson

Released in 1972 on the album *In the Court of the Crimson King*, this track stands as a pivotal moment in the band's progressive rock evolution. The song features the iconic opening sound of a bell and a harpsichord, setting a mystical tone that defines the album's atmosphere. Musically, it showcases the group's complex interplay between guitar, bass, and drums, driven by the distinctive vocal delivery of Robert Fripp. As a staple of the King Crimson catalogue, the recording exemplifies the genre's intricate structures and theatrical flair, influencing countless artists who followed. It remains a defining piece of the era's progressive sound, celebrated for its atmospheric depth and technical precision.