A Broken Spell
King Crimson · Other Songs - King Crimson
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.
