Lil Sister
King Crimson · Other Songs - King Crimson
In a time of so much pain
A family driven by hunger
Your daddy left in the rain
He kissed the wife in tears
Begged the child to be strong
Heading towards the future dreaming
But in the hopeless streets you roam
You gotta be strong little sister
Now that you're daddy is gone
Who will come around to assist ya
Where do you belong
You're father taught you well
You're making it on your own
heading towards the future dreaming
but in the hopeless streets you roam
I see the sadness in her eyes
To gather strength she tries & tries
But in her dreams she cries & cries
Daddy...daddy
Sirens scream out loud
here comes the immigrant
Patrol get ready & pick up all the guns
With hungry belly they try to reach the new land
They run with their families cuz they have no option
The law shut the gun in a wicked fashion
They don't want immigrants become American
Shoot to kill are the orders of command
I see the sadness in her eyes
To gather strength she tries & tries
But in her dreams she cries & cries
There you go Little Sister...
You got to be strong Little Sister...
Lil Sister - King Crimson
King Crimson's 'Lil Sister' stands as a distinctive song in the band's progressive rock catalog, reflecting the group's signature fusion of jazz, rock, and experimental textures. Released during a period where the ensemble explored complex time signatures and intricate instrumental interplay, the track exemplifies their commitment to pushing musical boundaries. The composition features the band's characteristic interplay between guitar, bass, and drums, often layered with melodic lines that challenge conventional song structures. As part of their broader discography, the recording captures the raw energy and technical proficiency that defined King Crimson's approach to progressive rock, contributing to their legacy as pioneers of the genre's evolution in the late 20th century.