Back In L.A.
King Crimson · Other Songs - King Crimson
To the sunset strip
There's so much going on
You can lose your grip
From early in the morning
Until late at night
They'll do you so wrong
They'll do you so right
Back in l.a.
Waiting for the sun to shine
Back in l.a.
Living down a life of crime
Back in l.a.
Working on another line
Back in l.a.
To pick up the dime
You must do the time
From way up in the canyons
Where the hot winds howl
To the mean city streets
Where the night hawks prowl
I can feel the rhythm play
The whole night long
Guess i'll stay in l.a.
And listen to this song
Back in l.a.
Waiting for the sun to shine
Back in l.a.
Living down a life of crime
Back in l.a.
Working on another line
Back in l.a.
To pick up the dime
You must do the time
You must do the time
Back in l.a.
Waiting for the sun to shine
Back in l.a.
Living down a life of crime
Back in l.a.
Working on another line
Back in l.a.
To pick up the dime
You must do the time
To pick up the dime
You must do the time
To pick up the dime
You must do the time
Back In L.A. - King Crimson
King Crimson's 'Back In L.A.' stands as a defining track within the band's progressive rock catalog, exemplifying the group's signature fusion of complex jazz harmonies, intricate guitar work, and driving rhythms. Recorded during the band's formative years, the song captures the raw energy and experimental spirit that characterized their early discography. The composition features the distinctive interplay between guitar and bass, a hallmark of the ensemble's sound, while exploring themes of nostalgia and urban life through its melodic structure. As a staple of their live performances, the recording showcases the band's technical prowess and their ability to blend classical influences with rock aggression. It remains a significant piece in the broader context of 1960s progressive rock, reflecting the era's musical evolution and the band's enduring impact on the genre.