Do You Really Want To Hurt Me
King Crimson · Other Songs - King Crimson
To realize my crime
Let me love and steal
I have danced inside your eyes
How can I be real
Do you really want to hurt me
Do you really want to make me cry
Precious kisses
Words that burn me
Lovers never ask you why
In my heart the fire's burning
Choose my colour
Find a star
Precious people always tell me
That's a step
A step too far
Do you really want to hurt me
Do you really want to make me cry
Do you really want to hurt me
Do you really want to make me cry
Words are few
I have spoken
I could waste a thousand years
Wrapped in sorrow
Words are token
Come inside and catch my tears
You've been talking but believe me
If it's true
You do not know
This boy loves without a reason
I'm prepared to let you go
If it's love you want from me
Then take it away
Everything is not what you see
It's over today
Do you really want to hurt me
Do you really want to make me cry
Do you really want to hurt me
Do you really want to make me cry
Do You Really Want To Hurt Me
King Crimson's 1972 track 'Do You Really Want To Hurt Me' stands as a pivotal moment in progressive rock history, blending the band's signature complex time signatures with a haunting, atmospheric sound. Recorded during the era of their 'Larks' Tongues in Aspic' album, the song features the distinctive vocal style of Robert Fripp and the intricate guitar work of Ian McDonald, creating a moody, almost operatic texture that defined the group's late-period aesthetic. The recording showcases the band's ability to merge classical influences with rock energy, establishing a dark, brooding mood that resonated deeply with fans of the genre. As a staple of their discography, it remains a powerful example of the band's evolution from psychedelic experimentation to a more structured, yet equally ambitious, approach to composition.