People

King Crimson

About People

"People" is a promotional single by the band King Crimson, released in 1995 on the album THRAK (1995).


Year:
1995
109 
#5

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People fly people flee
People clam and say "it wasn't me"
People fish people beef
People arm to teeth

Yes, you've got people on the tube
Walking on the moon
People at the bottom of the sea
People in tombs

People in igloos
Even a tribe of pygmies

People are the main spring
Turning the world around
People, they're the main spring
Spinning this world upside down

People sun people toast
People tire shile other people smoke
People bowl people rock
People pay to see two people box

Watch me face me
Dress me baby me
Phone me wire me
House me bug me fire me

People are the main spring
Spinning the world around
People, they're the main spring
Turning this world inside out

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King Crimson

King Crimson are a rock band founded in London in 1968 by members from western England. Widely recognised as a foundational progressive rock group, the band have incorporated diverse influences and instrumentation during their history (including jazz and folk music, classical and experimental music, psychedelic rock, hard rock and heavy metal,New Wave, gamelan, electronica and drum and bass). They have been influential on many contemporary musical artists and have gained a large following, despite garnering little radio or music video airplay. more »

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Written by: William Scott Bruford, Robert Fripp, Trey Gunn, Anthony Charles Levin, Pat Mastelotto, Adrian Belew

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12 facts about this song

Song Facts
Despite King Crimson's reputation for producing longer progressive rock epics, "People" is a relatively shorter and straightforward song
Band History
King Crimson was first formed in 1968 and is considered a pioneer in the progressive rock genre
Album Facts
Thrak" is King Crimson's 11th studio album and it was their first album released after a 10-year hiatus
Musical Style
People" is known for its complex musical structure and intricate guitar work, hallmarks of King Crimson’s music
Band Members
The band has had numerous lineup changes over the years, but "People" was performed by the "double trio" formation of the band, which includes: Robert Fripp, Adrian Belew, Tony Levin, Trey Gunn, Bill Bruford, and Pat Mastelotto
Songwriting Facts
The song was co-written by Adrian Belew and Robert Fripp, two long-standing members of King Crimson
Musical Style.
This song exemplifies King Crimson’s interest in sonic exploration, incorporating elements of heavy metal, industrial noise, and ambient music
Band Influence
King Crimson has never been a traditionally "commercial" band but their music, including "People," has left an indelible impact on progressive rock
Song Influence
King Crimson's music has been sampled in various other artists' work, but up till now, there is no record of "People" being sampled or covered by other musicians
Song Reception.
Although "People" was never released as a single, it is considered a staple in King Crimson's collection and is beloved by their fans
Songwriting Facts.
Unlike many other King Crimson songs, the lyrics of "People" are relatively straightforward, focusing on the universal theme of human connection
Song Legacy.
Despite the band's long career, "People" remains an under-appreciated gem in their discography, known mostly to dedicated fans of King Crimson

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