I've Always Been Lonely

King Crimson · Other Songs - King Crimson

I don't have to know your name

Unless you really want me too

All i really want to know

Is what you want to do

Hope there's something you like

In something that you see

I don't have that much to say for me

I've always been lonely

But don't be afraid

I've always been lonely

Like a song never played

I've always been lonely

But if you come with me tonight

And stayed

At least we'd know

It wasn't loneliness we made

You don't have to know my past

It's much too much for me and you

If the sadness has to show

I guess i'll let it through

We can go till it's gone

And give it all we've got

Sometimes anything can mean a lot

I've Always Been Lonely

King Crimson's 'I've Always Been Lonely' stands as a defining track within the band's progressive rock catalog, showcasing the group's signature blend of complex time signatures and atmospheric textures. Recorded during the late 1960s, the song exemplifies the era's shift toward studio experimentation and extended compositions, featuring the band's characteristic interplay between guitar, bass, and drums. The track reflects the melancholic undercurrents often explored in their discography, utilizing a driving rhythm section to propel a narrative of isolation. As a staple of their live performances and studio recordings, the piece remains a critical example of the band's evolution from their early jazz-rock influences to their more abstract, avant-garde sound, cementing their legacy in the history of progressive music.