Here Amongst The Many
King Crimson · Other Songs - King Crimson
Are those who weather shadows.
And belief that only god knows,
What will be forgiven.
And here amonst the many,
Are children baring heartache,
And people who refuse to make,
An effort to even listen.
But if forgiveness is truly near,
And the people truly hear.
May they lift the few to see the light...
To feel the light.
Here amongst the many,
Are those awaitng winter,
Denying all the splendor,
Of the seasons gone.
Here amongst the many,
Where eyes are seldom lifted,
And the darkness has not been sifted.
To reveal the dawn.
Reveal the dawn and eyes will rise,
And outstreched arms will be recognized.
Enduring hope through seasons gone,
And seasons yet unseen...
Here amongst the many.
Here Amongst The Many
King Crimson's "Here Amongst The Many" stands as a quintessential example of the band's progressive rock evolution, characterized by complex time signatures and intricate guitar work. Released during a pivotal era for the group, the track exemplifies the fusion of jazz influences with rock structures that defined their mid-career output. The song features the band's signature interplay between bassist John Wetton and guitarist Robert Fripp, creating a dense, atmospheric soundscape that pushed the boundaries of studio recording techniques of the time. As a standalone recording, it captures the band's commitment to musical experimentation and their refusal to conform to standard pop song structures, cementing their legacy as pioneers of progressive rock.