I'm Gonna Do What They Do To Me

King Crimson · Other Songs - King Crimson

The next woman i get

She gotta have job

I'm not tryin' to be no pimp

I just don't intend to work to hard

I won't have to buy the groceries

She gotta pay the rent

She gotta fill up my car every day

And give me account of every dime she spend

I made up my mind

If this is the way life has gotta be

I'm gonna do the same thing

The same thing they been doing to me

She gotta make me think she loves me

By staying in her place

And sleep in another room

So she won't be snorin' in my face

And when i ask her for some money

To go out on the town

I want you to hand it to me smilin'

And don't you have no frown

I made up my mind baby

If this is the way life has gotta be

Yes i'm gonna do the same thing

The same thing they been doing to me

Now when i ask for some money

To go out on the town

I want you to hand it to me smilin'

And don't you be no clown

Now that might sound cold to ya baby

You might think i'm unfair

But i've been hurt so many times

Till i, i really don't care

I made up my mind baby

If this is the way life has gotta be

I'm gonna do the same thing

The same thing they been doing to me

I'm Gonna Do What They Do To Me

Recorded by King Crimson, this track exemplifies the band's pioneering fusion of progressive rock with jazz improvisation. Released during the early 1970s, the song features the distinctive interplay between the band's complex time signatures and the melodic sensibilities of guitarist Michael Giles. As a staple of the group's discography, it showcases their ability to blend technical proficiency with atmospheric depth, characteristic of their work alongside peers like Peter Gabriel and David Sylvian. The recording stands as a testament to the era's experimental spirit, capturing a moment where the band pushed the boundaries of traditional rock structures while maintaining a cohesive sonic identity.