I Would For You
King Crimson · Other Songs - King Crimson
A book you've already read
The pages blew by and so you did
So you did
You'd never look back for me
Though i might be here waiting
It was time to go and so you did
So you did
Oh, come see why i've fallen
And where i've come back from
And stay to understand my name
You know i would for you
All i ever did was hear you talk
About making it up to me
I know it's too late,
But you never
Did never did
I guess i'm holding out for life
Just have to wait and see
Forgive you is something that i never did
Never did
Chorus
You know that between these lifetimes
The sun is hovering high for you
And there i am holding up the sky
One last good-bye,
Truth for true
You know i would for you
Oh, come see why i've fallen
And where i've come back from
And stay to understand my name
You know i would for you
You know i would for you
I Would For You
Recorded by King Crimson, 'I Would For You' stands as a defining track within the band's progressive rock catalogue, showcasing their signature blend of complex time signatures and intricate guitar work. The song exemplifies the group's ability to weave atmospheric textures with driving rhythms, a hallmark of their mid-1970s output. As a solo effort by the band, it highlights the collaborative spirit that characterized their recordings, featuring the distinctive interplay between guitarists and the band's characteristic vocal delivery. The piece remains a testament to King Crimson's influence on the progressive rock genre, capturing a moment where their experimental approach reached a peak of both technical proficiency and emotional resonance.