Cheesecake Truck

King Crimson · Other Songs - King Crimson

So then I got this idea about driving a cheesecake truck,

cuz I figured at the end of the day,

I could take some of the leftover cheesecakes home.

And I love cheesecake.



So I went to the cheesecake company

and they asked me if I could drive a truck and I said yes,

and they said 'You're hired!'



So the next day I got in the truck with all the cheesecakes

and I drove about a block and I just had to have a cheesecake

so I pulled over and opened the truck

and I got a cheesecake, and I also took one for later,

and I took one for my friend Farmboy,

and I took one to bring home,

and by that time I had eaten one of the cheesecakes

so I took another one.



Then I figured I might as well stop at my house

to drop off all the cheesecakes,

so I take five cakes to eat on the way,

and I drive another block and a half to my house.



Now it's lunch time so I eat ten cheesecakes,

and a cheesecake for dessert.

I should point out, by the way,

that all of these cheesecakes were very delicious.



Anyway, I decided that the only thing to do

would be to eat all the rest of the cheesecakes

and hide the truck somewhere

and leave town.



And I miss everybody a lot

but I'm not really sorry

because they were very delicious cheesecakes.

Cheesecake Truck

King Crimson's 'Cheesecake Truck' stands as a distinctive song in the band's eclectic discography, blending progressive rock complexity with an unexpected, whimsical subject matter. Recorded during the late 1970s, the track exemplifies the group's signature ability to juxtapose intricate musical arrangements with surreal or mundane lyrical themes. The song features the band's characteristic interplay between guitar soloists and rhythmic precision, creating a soundscape that defies conventional categorization. While often associated with the broader Canterbury scene, 'Cheesecake Truck' maintains King Crimson's unique identity, showcasing their commitment to pushing boundaries and exploring the absurd within a sophisticated musical framework. It remains a notable example of their late-period output, where experimentalism met accessibility.