Follow The Wolf
King Crimson · Other Songs - King Crimson
Then the wind would change, all but one had left
The angelic wolf had stayed, without a word she said
Follow me, follow the wolf
And so i followed the wolf, up the wooded mountain side
Close to the top... she suddenly stopped
Sun to the east, man and beast
Just two silhouettes... in a landscape never to forget
Like dark decaying teeth, i saw the village beneath
A few and distant roads all leading away from here
Nobody in the streets... decay
I must follow the wolf again, i must follow her till the end
The end
The wolf had turned around, facing higher ground
And there it was... the house of god
In awe i looked as time had stopped
Follow me
I had never seen a church like this before
"this place is terrible" inscribed above the door
Like dark decaying teeth, i saw the church within
A few distant thoughts, inviting me in to sin
Nobody in the church... decay
Shrouded in a gloomy light, as if my final night
I wonder if god was ever here
Or did he turn away in fear, did he turn away in fear?
Follow The Wolf
King Crimson's "Follow The Wolf" stands as a quintessential example of the band's progressive rock evolution, blending complex time signatures with melodic sensibilities. Recorded during the late 1970s, the track exemplifies the group's signature sound, characterized by intricate guitar work and a driving rhythm section that pushed the boundaries of rock music. As a standalone recording, it showcases the band's ability to craft atmospheric and technically demanding compositions that defined their era. The song remains a staple in the discography of this influential ensemble, reflecting their commitment to musical innovation and their lasting impact on the genre. It serves as a testament to their continued exploration of progressive structures while maintaining the melodic hooks that made them a defining act of the period.