Emulator - In The Court of The Crimson King [King Crimson Cover]

Emulator is a cover band concept by Michael Griffey II (Counterclockwise/Syphilis) to cover songs and bands that influenced him over the years. Various covers, some faithful and some twisted to the depths of his imagination, will be posted here on YouTube and will not be compiled or sold anywhere.

In The Court of The Crimson King is originally by King Crimson and is featured on the album of the same title. They own all rights to their song and this version is covered under Fair Use Exceptions of U.S. Copyright Law. Buy their music!

Lyrics:
The rusted chains of prison moons
Are shattered by the sun
I walk a road horizons change
The tournament's begun
The purple piper plays his tune
The choir softly sing
Three lullabies in an ancient tongue
For the court of the crimson king
… The keeper of the city keys
Puts shutters on the dreams
I wait outside the pilgrim's door
With insufficient schemes
The black queen chants the funeral march
The cracked brass bells will ring
To summon back the fire witch
To the court of the crimson king
… The gardener plants an evergreen
Whilst trampling on a flower
I chase the wind of a prism ship
To taste the sweet and sour
The pattern juggler lifts his hand
The orchestra begin
As slowly turns the grinding wheel
In the court of the crimson king
… On soft grey mornings widows cry
The wise men share a joke
I run to grasp divining signs
To satisfy the hoax
The yellow jester does not play
But gently pulls the strings
And smiles as the puppets dance
In the court of the crimson king