Five Long Years
King Crimson · Other Songs - King Crimson
If you ever been mistreated people, you know just what i'm talking about.
I tell you i worked, i worked five long years for a woman,
And she had the nerve to put me out.
You know i got a job in a steel mill, trucking steel like a slave.
Five long years, every friday i went straight home with all of my pay.
If you ever been mistreated people then you know just what i'm talking about.
I tell you i worked, i worked five long years for a woman,
And she had the nerve to put me out.
But you know, i finally learned a lesson, a long, long time ago.
The next woman that i marry, she gotta work and bring in the dough.
If you been mistreated people then you know just what i'm talking about.
I tell you i worked, i worked five long years for a woman,
She had the nerve, she had the nerve to put me out.
Five Long Years
Released by King Crimson, "Five Long Years" stands as a defining track from the band's progressive rock era, characterized by its intricate guitar work and complex time signatures. The song exemplifies the group's signature style, blending jazz influences with rock energy to create a dense, atmospheric soundscape. As part of their extensive discography, the recording showcases the collaborative prowess of the ensemble, featuring the distinctive interplay between guitar and bass that became a hallmark of their sound. The piece remains a significant example of the band's ability to construct long-form compositions that demand active listener engagement, cementing its place in the canon of progressive rock classics.