Blues At Midnight
King Crimson · Other Songs - King Crimson
I was in my room alone
Yes, when that midnight hour went chiming,
I was in my room alone
Yes, and when i came home this evening,
I found my baby gone
Oh, i laid my head on my pillow,
I gazed up at the stars up above
Yes, i laid my head on my pillow,
Yes, lookin' up at the stars above
I tell you it's a miserable feeling,
Oh, when you lose the one you love
Oh, i get the blues at midnight,
Oh there's one thing i can't describe
Oh, i get the blues at midnight,
Oh there's one thing i can't describe
Yes, and when you look at your baby's picture
Oh, the tears will come from your eyes
Blues At Midnight
King Crimson's "Blues At Midnight" stands as a quintessential example of the band's progressive rock evolution, blending complex jazz-influenced harmonies with the group's signature rhythmic drive. Recorded during the late 1970s, the track reflects the band's shift toward a more mature, atmospheric sound that departed from their earlier, more aggressive metal-oriented approach. The composition features the interplay of guitar, bass, and drums characteristic of the ensemble, creating a moody and introspective soundscape that resonates with fans of the genre. As a standalone recording, it captures the essence of King Crimson's ability to weave intricate musical structures into cohesive and emotionally resonant pieces, cementing their legacy in the history of progressive rock.