Hells Bells
King Crimson · Other Songs - King Crimson
And julie was no better
They soaked up the advertising believing it was true
Aren't we such a lucky pair
To live in this nirvana
No one really lives the way they tell it on the news
And there is no hell
And if you hear the bell
They toll for things so far away
It's untrue, so untrue
Guaranteed a happy home, complete with all the fittings
Billy has a future that would dazzle it's so bright
Julie starts a family and teaches them the lessons
She's learned living by the television every night
Oh they'd do so well
In a world where you sell
A dream to keep the battle's cry
Don't be fooled
This is true
'cos there is no hell
And if you hear the bell
They toll for things so far away
It's untrue, so untrue
So true
Stand clear of of this
And their live lives so well
And they don't hear the tales
Of the world that's not hell
And they'd do so well
In a world where you sell
A dream to keep the battle's cry
Don't be fooled this is true
There is no hell
And if you hear the bell
They toll for things so far away
It's untrue, so untrue
Hells Bells
King Crimson's 'Hells Bells' stands as a defining track from the band's progressive rock era, characterized by its complex time signatures and intricate guitar work. The song exemplifies the group's signature style, blending jazz influences with heavy metal textures to create a dense, atmospheric soundscape. Released as part of their discography during a period of intense experimentation, the recording showcases the band's technical prowess and their ability to construct long-form compositions that challenge conventional song structures. Its enduring legacy lies in its contribution to the progressive rock canon, influencing countless subsequent artists who sought to push the boundaries of rock music through compositional complexity and sonic innovation.