Bluesman (Understand)
King Crimson · Other Songs - King Crimson
It seems like everybody wanna put me down
Because i'm a blues man
But i'm a good man, understand
I went down to the bus station
Looked up on the wall
My money was too light, people
Couldn't go nowhere at all
I'm a blues man
But a good man, understand
The burdens that i carry are so heavy, you see
It seems like it ain't nobody in this great big world
That would wanna help old b.
But i will be all right, people
Just give me a break
Good things come to those who wait
And i've waited a long time
I'm a blues man but a good man, understand
Bluesman (Understand) - King Crimson
Released in 1982 on the album *Discipline*, this track stands as a pivotal moment in King Crimson's evolution from progressive rock to a more blues-infused sound. Led by guitarist Robert Fripp and bassist John Wetton, the recording features a distinctive interplay between electric guitar and double bass, creating a rhythmic tension that defines the band's late-period aesthetic. The composition blends complex time signatures with a soulful, blues-based groove, reflecting the band's deep engagement with American roots music during the early 1980s. It remains a celebrated example of the group's ability to integrate jazz improvisation with rock structure, showcasing a matured musical identity that would influence countless subsequent acts in the fusion genre.