Cheesecake Truck
King Crimson · Other Songs - King Crimson
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.
