Come By Here
King Crimson · Other Songs - King Crimson
Come by here, baby, come by here
Come by here, baby, come by here
Oh baby, won't you come by here
I love you baby, come by here
I love you baby, come by here
I love you baby, come by here
Oh baby, won't you come by here
I want you baby, come by here
I want you baby, come by here
I want you baby, come by here
Oh baby, won't you come by here
We'll get married, come by here
We'll get married, come by here
We'll get married, come by here
Oh baby, won't you come by here
Come by here good-looking, come by here
I need you, come by here
Come by here good-looking, come by here
Oh baby, won't you come by here
Come By Here
King Crimson's "Come By Here" stands as a pivotal moment in the band's progressive rock evolution, marking a shift toward more accessible songwriting while retaining their signature complex instrumentation. Recorded during the mid-1970s, the track exemplifies the group's ability to blend intricate jazz fusion elements with melodic hooks that appealed to a broader audience. The song features the band's characteristic interplay between guitar, bass, and drums, driven by the distinctive vocal delivery of Robert Fripp and the lyrical themes of connection and presence. As a staple of their discography, it reflects the transitional period where King Crimson balanced experimentalism with commercial viability, influencing countless acts in the progressive and fusion genres that followed.