Amon Belongs To Them

King Crimson · Other Songs - King Crimson

Today My Mother will return to My house

And all the things I've done

I've done to make her feel at home again



Oh.. it's all part of an act

She can stay as long as I keep the pact



There's someone ringing at My front door bell

I see My Mother there

Standing with the man I wanna send to hell



Mother: "Oh King, see who came along"



Ma, You don't understand

It's all part of the deal

There's no way I can let him inside

You see "AMON" belongs to "THEM"



Doctor: "You go ahead and have a talk with the boy My dear"

You better bring this along

something might go wrong inside"



Come on Mother let me show You the house

come on Mother there's a lot to discuss



Guitar solo PETE, Guitar solo ANDY



Mother: "Oh King, please let him in"



Ma, You don't understand

It's all part of the deal

Ther's no way I can let him inside

You see "AMON" belongs to "THEM"



Now let Me tell You what I've seen in the house lately

I've seen Your daughter here

coming and going when the dark is near



You must never ever tell anyone what I've told

I have hear "THEM" singing too

Hey Mother what's that for?



Oh I feel the needle piercing My skin

And I'm falling, Yes I'm falling down...

Amon Belongs To Them

King Crimson's "Amon Belongs To Them" stands as a pivotal moment in progressive rock history, marking the band's transition from their early jazz-fusion experimentation to the complex, theatrical sound of their 1968 era. Recorded during a period of intense creative exploration, the track exemplifies the group's signature use of extended improvisation, intricate time signatures, and the distinctive interplay between guitar, bass, and drums. The song features the band's early lineup, including Robert Fripp on guitar and Michael Giles on bass, showcasing a raw energy that would define their subsequent work with the band's name. As a key component of their discography, the recording captures the avant-garde spirit of the late 1960s, influencing countless artists who followed in the realm of progressive and art rock. Its enduring appeal lies in its structural complexity and the emotional intensity of its performance, cementing King Crimson's legacy as pioneers of the genre.