It Happens To Be Me
King Crimson · Other Songs - King Crimson
He's learning now how empty arms can be
Someone who used to know your kiss not long ago
That someone happens to be me
How he misses you and must confess
Without you he's like driftwood on the sea
He's just a dreamer who is still in love with you
That dreamer happens to be me
I'll never know just why we parted
It's more than i can comprehend
I only know when you departed
You started a night that has no end
Perhaps there'll come a time when you're alone
Your heart still haunted by a memory
If then you chance to find there's someone on your mind
I hope it happens to be me
instrumental interlude
Perhaps there'll come a time when you're alone
Your heart still haunted by a memory
If then you chance to find there's someone on your mind
I hope it happens to be me
I hope it happens to be me
It Happens To Be Me - King Crimson
Released in 1984 on the album *Discipline*, this track exemplifies the progressive rock fusion characteristic of King Crimson's late-era work. The song features the band's signature interplay between complex instrumental passages and melodic vocal lines, driven by the distinctive sound of Robert Fripp's guitar work and the rhythmic precision of the rhythm section. While often associated with the band's earlier experimental phases, the recording maintains a cohesive structure that bridges the gap between their avant-garde roots and the polished production of the mid-1980s. The composition serves as a testament to the group's enduring commitment to intricate musical architecture and dynamic performance, capturing a moment where their technical prowess met a more accessible songwriting approach.