Bitter Moon
King Crimson · Other Songs - King Crimson
Sweet promises to break my heart
You talk of love and i begin to trust
I don't know why i'm scared
Those kissing words they climb inside my head
They cloud my mind like purest poison
When i'm with you it feels so dangerous
I don't know why i'm scared
It's driving me crazy
Bitter moon always betrays me
Betrays me
I know your thoughts i've read your diaries
My fingers burn as i turn the page
You spoke of love my tears have turned to dust
I don't know why i care
I'm asking you to give me more than this
I need to feel beyond the pain
The rain returns to rearrange the rust
I don't know why i care
It's driving me crazy
Bitter moon always betrays me
Betrays me
It's cold and it's crazy
Bitter moon always betrays me
Betrays me
Cold sun in a wet rocky sky
A broken beach where the waves come to die
I walk alone with fear in my heart
Still i deny we're falling apart
Cyclops shines through the legendary night
The living tale of a time we thought we might
The open grave of the shallowness of blame
Still i try to hold on to the flame
A cold sun like the steel in your eyes
The day you said goodbye was the day you saw me die
A cold sun no heat for my heart
Still i deny we're falling apart
It's driving me crazy
Bitter moon always betrays me
Betrays me
It's cold and it's crazy
Bitter moon always betrays me
Betrays me
Bitter Moon - King Crimson
Released in 1973 as part of King Crimson's seminal prog rock era, 'Bitter Moon' stands as a defining track from the band's second album, *Larks' Tongues in Aspic*. The song exemplifies the group's signature style, blending complex jazz improvisation with melodic rock structures and the distinctive sound of guitarist Robert Fripp. It features the band's renowned use of the Chapman Stick and showcases the interplay between the ensemble's members, particularly the interplay between the keyboardist and the rhythm section. The track remains a staple of progressive rock history, illustrating the band's commitment to musical innovation and their ability to maintain high energy throughout extended compositions. Its enduring popularity reflects its status as a classic example of the genre's mid-1970s peak.