Down Now
King Crimson · Other Songs - King Crimson
But every time i try to pull up
They pull me right back down again
You got me down now and i hope you're satisfied
Oh, it's so hard to try to keep my head up
Yes, when you're puttin' pressure on me
From every side, every side
Even uncle sam say
I owe a lot of money way back from nineteen fifty six
Now, how could i owe him anything
When that whole year i was sick
They won't let me make my money
Won't even let me buy my clothes
Oh, it's so hard to get something to eat
Yes, and now they want to throw me outdoors
Throw me outdoors
Yes, everybody's laughin' at me
I can see the joy in their eyes
They're glad because i'm down now
Just look at the devils in disguise
And i have no-one to turn to
No-one to lend me a helpin' hand
Oh, i'm tellin' you, shakes has really got me now
Yes, i'm a lonely, lonely man
Down Now - King Crimson
King Crimson's "Down Now" stands as a quintessential example of the band's progressive rock evolution, characterized by its complex time signatures and intricate guitar work. Released during a pivotal era for the group, the track exemplifies the band's signature approach to blending jazz improvisation with rock structures. The song features the distinctive interplay between the rhythm section and melodic lines that defined the band's catalogue throughout the 1970s. As a recording from this period, it captures the raw energy and technical proficiency that made King Crimson a landmark act in the genre, influencing countless subsequent musicians who sought to push the boundaries of traditional rock composition.