A Secret
King Crimson · Other Songs - King Crimson
In the "loa" mansion the lafayettes are meeting
There's a crisis they must resolve
Twice since they moved into this house
The voodoo drums have spoken at night
The mansion is a dark and gloomy place
A haunted landscape, a house without grace
The voodoo burial ground is the key
Get rid of that and they're free
It must remain a secret, or the plan will never work
It must remain a secret
In comes salem, he's 6 feet tall and dark
He is the new found butler of the "loa' house
They ask him for advice regarding their plan
To destroy the cemetery on their land
It must remain a secret, or the plan will never work
It must remain a secret
We must do what must be done
Solo: andy
Lf you steal the grave from one who sleeps
He will come for you to set him free
You must not break the chain
Salem: "jean le noir's spirit walks this house at night
Never will he leave, cause this is where he died
Great wanga will hit you if you do
Destroy the cemetery of voodoo"
It must remain a secret, or the plan will never work
It must remain a secret
Superstitious we are not
A Secret - King Crimson
King Crimson's "A Secret" stands as a defining track within the band's progressive rock catalog, showcasing the group's signature complexity and melodic inventiveness. Released during a pivotal era for the ensemble, the recording exemplifies the intricate interplay between guitar, bass, and drums that characterized their work in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The song features the distinctive vocal style of Robert Fripp's collaborator or the band's own vocalists, weaving a narrative of hidden truths through layered harmonies and shifting time signatures. As a staple of their discography, "A Secret" has become a benchmark for progressive rock, influencing countless artists who followed and cementing King Crimson's reputation as pioneers of the genre. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to balance technical proficiency with emotional depth, making it a essential listen for fans of the band's broader body of work.