Cross Of Baron Samedi
King Crimson · Other Songs - King Crimson
One single hour, is like a working day
Father malone is getting tired
Darkness... has come again
The demons seem to be resting
Sarah is looking just like hell
There ain't much left of her to save now
Meanwhile in salem's quarters
There's a shadow that moves
Into a room full of secrets of life
Lnto a room only few have survived
There is a cross upon the wall
The cross of baron samedi
The shadow is taking the cross away
The shadow is lula, the girl that no one ever sees
L see her shadow with that cross of mine
L see her shadow slipping into the night
The cross of baron samedi will set us free
The cross of baron samedi, just wait and see
Solo: herb
The cross of baron samedi is full of nails
The cross of baron sarmedi could split your head
Take it to sarah... take it to sarah...sarah
Darkness... she's up again
Sarah is standing in front of father malone
Sleeping..the father's on a chair
Sarah is saying: "father, i'm about to sin"
Then one to the father's head
The cross is coming down so hard
Screaming, bleeding, malone goes down
Again and..again and..his blood is all around
Solo: andy
In comes grandpa: "stop it sarah stop"
L don't know why, but sarah dropped the cross
Two hours later everyone was here
Police and ambulance, wiping up the tears
Solo: herb
Samedi...samedi...samedi
Cross Of Baron Samedi
King Crimson's 'Cross Of Baron Samedi' stands as a haunting centerpiece in the band's progressive rock discography, blending complex jazz fusion with dark, atmospheric textures. Recorded during their experimental period, the track exemplifies the group's ability to merge technical virtuosity with surreal, gothic imagery. The song's distinctive sound, characterized by intricate guitar work and brooding rhythms, reflects the band's commitment to pushing musical boundaries while maintaining a cohesive, albeit challenging, sonic identity. It remains a significant example of their work that transcends standard rock structures, offering a deeply immersive listening experience rooted in the band's unique artistic vision.