Black Horsemen
King Crimson · Other Songs - King Crimson
So there they stood at the top of the stairs
Miriam in the mood, jonathan was scared
Gazing into the dark, jonathan saw the star
For a second he turned his back
And she was there like a ghost
She him hard and clean
To the bottom of the stairs
"now we're finally alone, miriam
Abigail is here to stay"
The birth of abigail would soon be realized
The second coming of a devil in disguise
And the moon did not shine
It was darker than ever before
On this sacred night
The soul of miriam was crying out in pain
Remembering the day, arrival in the rain
The pain of labour was so strong that miriam died
The final seeing was a pair of yellow eyes
You can still hear her screaming
If you're walking the stairs in july
Riding from beyond
The 7 horsemen would arrive before the dawn
Servants of the count, when abigail was born the first time
Solo: andy
Oh no...they found her in the sarcophagus
Baby abigail was eating, oh i cannot tell you
"take her...and bring her
To the chapel in the forest
So go now...the ceremony
And the coffin's waiting"
The black horsemen
That's the end of another lullaby
Time has come for me to say goodnight
Solo: mike
Black Horsemen
King Crimson's "Black Horsemen" stands as a defining track from the band's progressive rock era, showcasing their signature complex time signatures and intricate guitar work. Released during a period of intense experimentation, the song exemplifies the group's ability to blend jazz fusion elements with heavy, driving rhythms. The recording features the distinctive interplay between Robert Fripp's guitar and Michael Giles' bass, creating a tense, atmospheric soundscape that became a staple of the band's discography. As a key piece of their catalog, it reflects the musical direction of the late 1960s and early 1970s, influencing countless artists who followed in the realm of progressive rock. The track remains a testament to King Crimson's commitment to pushing the boundaries of rock music through technical proficiency and atmospheric depth.