From The Other Side
King Crimson · Other Songs - King Crimson
All i know is i'm running out of time
Oh, i'm leaving my body... oh, leaving it behind
From the other side, looking down i know that it's me
From the other side, looking down it's the devil i see
Someone down there is saving my life
I see a tear being shed by the eye
Oh, drifting much higher... oh, into the light
From the other side, looking down i know that it's me
From the other side, looking down it's the devil i see
I see the strangest faces
Faces that i've never seen before
They see through empty spaces
Spaces that do not exist no more
I swear by the moon and the devil
I'll be their guardian if they will be mine
There's a demon with red glowing eyes
He's invading the body that was mine
Oh, is there still time... oh, time to return
From the other side, looking down i know that it's me
From the other side, looking down it's the devil i see
I guess i wasn't ready yet
'cause someone there is calling me back from the dead
Demon, demon, are you there
Demon, demon, leave my lair
From the other side, looking down i know that it's me
From the other side, looking down it's the devil i see
Wake up!!!
From The Other Side - King Crimson
Released by the progressive rock ensemble King Crimson, "From The Other Side" stands as a defining track within the group's expansive discography. The song exemplifies the band's signature blend of complex jazz fusion, intricate guitar work, and atmospheric textures that characterized their work during the late 1960s and early 1970s. As a staple of their live performances and studio recordings, the piece showcases the collaborative intensity of the ensemble, featuring virtuosic interplay between guitar, keyboards, and percussion. It remains a significant example of the genre's evolution, capturing the emotional depth and technical prowess that established King Crimson as a pioneering force in progressive rock history.