Good Man Gone Bad
King Crimson · Other Songs - King Crimson
Baby, and try to understand
Hey, i might have been your fool for a while, baby
But i know i'm a good loving man
And you shouldn't lie to me, baby
Makes me mad as a man can be
I know when you got home last night
Your kissing me was your plan
I know you were just faking me, baby
'cause you'd been out with your other man
And you shouldn't lie to me, baby
Makes me mad as a man can be
Hey, i can't quit you, baby
'cause you're honey but the bees don't know
There's one thing i got to tell you, little girl
Just one thing before i go
That is you shouldn't lie to me, baby
Makes me mad as a man can be
Good Man Gone Bad
King Crimson's "Good Man Gone Bad" stands as a defining track from the band's progressive rock era, showcasing the group's signature blend of complex jazz fusion and intricate time signatures. Recorded during the early 1970s, the song exemplifies the band's commitment to pushing musical boundaries through layered instrumentation and dynamic shifts. As a staple of their discography, the recording captures the raw energy and technical prowess that characterized King Crimson's live performances and studio output of the period. The piece remains a significant example of the genre's evolution, reflecting the band's influence on subsequent developments in progressive and fusion music. Its enduring appeal lies in its structural ambition and the cohesive interplay between the ensemble, cementing its place as a representative work of the artist's creative output.