I Am
King Crimson · Other Songs - King Crimson
I...am, i am standind by the door
The door to freedom...the door that i shut so close
And as i take another look at my mind
I seem to think the sun has arrived...no
Mckenzie you better realize, now it's just you and i
Back...against the wall
Mckenzie's on the stone cold floor
Hands...tied together, nowhere to go for mr. mayor
The door to freedom...the door that i shut so close
And as i take another look at my mind
I seem to think the sun has arrived
This court is now in session
You stand accused of child abuse
Of stealing innocence and freedom too
I am the only judge, i am the only jury
I am your lawyer too, so tell me what to do
What's it gonna be?
Are you guilty or are you guilty!!!
Yes, you just go ahead and cry
Back...against the wall
Mckenzie's on the stone cold floor
Hands...tied together, nowhere to go for mr. mayor
The door to freedom...the door that i shut so close
And as i take another look at my mind
I seem to think the sun has arrived
But oh no...there is no sun here
There's only darkness... ... ...
I, the jury and the judge
Find you guilty of stealing the innocence of a child
And therefore we sentence you to die slowly, die
Die die die die die die die.....
I Am - King Crimson
Released by King Crimson, 'I Am' stands as a defining track within the band's progressive rock catalog, reflecting the group's signature fusion of complex jazz harmonies and intricate instrumental arrangements. The song exemplifies the band's mid-to-late era approach, where musicians like Robert Fripp and Greg Lake pushed boundaries through layered textures and rhythmic sophistication. As a standalone recording, it captures the improvisational spirit and compositional depth that characterized King Crimson's live performances and studio output. The piece remains a testament to the band's influence on the genre, showcasing their ability to blend technical proficiency with atmospheric soundscapes that have inspired countless subsequent acts in progressive and art rock.