King Crimson - Epitaph (1969) Lyrics Video

HELP US DO OUR WORK, BUY ME A COFFEE!!! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/poisonsofrockIMPORTANT: THIS IS NOT THE ORIGINAL VERSION. I PREVIOUSLY POSTED THE ORIGINAL BUT YT GAVE ME A STRIKE FOR IT. SO I POSTED THIS VERSION THAT IS SAID TO BE FROM A BOX SET THAT SHOWS THIS EARLY VERSION. SORRY FOR THAT!!! BUT THIS VERSION IS QUITE INTERESTING TOO, ENJOY IT!!! “Epitaph” is the third track on King Crimson’s October 1969 debut album, In the Court of the Crimson King. Noted for its heavy use of mellotron and Greg Lake’s emotional vocals, the lyrics were written by the band’s primary lyricist, Peter Sinfield, with additional contributions from Lake. Sinfield spoke of the song in a 2019 interview:‘Epitaph’ was a poem that I’d written when I had my own band. It started with the words, and then it was very much a piece of ensemble writing. Ian McDonald would come up with an idea, then someone else. I think Greg came up with the idea: ‘But I fear tomorrow I’ll be crying’, which is very Greg-ish.The subtitle for this track is listed as “Including ‘March for No Reason’ and ‘Tomorrow and Tomorrow,’” though it’s not indicated which part is which. It’s likely that these subtitles were invented as a way of earning more royalties, suggested to the band by their management.The word epitaph has Greek origins and is a combination of the words “epi” (meaning “on”) and “taphos” (which means tomb). The translation regards something that is inscribed on a tombstone. Epitaphs are placed on tombs to honor the deceased person buried inside. Though sometimes chosen by a person other than the deceased, it is generally seen as representative of their final thoughts or a description of their life.[Instrumental Intro][Verse 1]The wall on which the prophets wroteIs cracking at the seamsUpon the instruments of deathThe sunlight brightly gleamsWhen every man is torn apartWith nightmares and with dreamsWill no one lay the laurel wreathWhen silence drowns the screams?[Chorus]Confusion will be my epitaphAs I crawl, a cracked and broken pathIf we make it, we can all sit back and laughBut I fear tomorrow I'll be cryingYes, I fear tomorrow I'll be cryingYes, I fear tomorrow I'll be crying[Verse 2]Between the iron gates of fateThe seeds of time were sownAnd watered by the deeds of thoseWho know and who are known;Knowledge is a deadly friendIf no one sets the rulesThe fate of all mankind I seeIs in the hands of fools[Instrumental: “March for No Reason”][Verse 1]The wall on which the prophets wroteIs cracking at the seamsUpon the instruments of deathThe sunlight brightly gleamsWhen every man is torn apartWith nightmares and with dreamsWill no one lay the laurel wreathWhen silence drowns the screams?[Chorus]Confusion will be my epitaphAs I crawl, a cracked and broken pathIf we make it, we can all sit back and laughBut I fear tomorrow I'll be cryingYes, I fear tomorrow I'll be cryingYes, I fear tomorrow I'll be cryingCrying…Crying…Yes, I fear tomorrow I'll be cryingYes, I fear tomorrow I'll be cryingYes, I fear tomorrow I'll be cryingCrying…[Outro: “Tomorrow and Tomorrow”][Instrumental]