Matte Kudasai
King Crimson
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Still, by the window pane, Pain, like the rain that's falling. She waits in the air, Matte Kudasai. She sleeps in a chair In her sad America. When, when was the night so long, Long, like the notes I'm sending. She waits in the air, Matte Kudasai. She sleeps in a chair In her sad America.
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Written by: Adrian Belew, Anthony Charles Levin, Robert Fripp, William Scott Bruford
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12 facts about this song
Song Title"Matte Kudasai" is Japanese for "Please Wait." It signifies the band's inclination to play with different languages and cultures for their song titles.
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Album AppearanceThe song is from the album "Discipline," which was released by King Crimson in 1981. This album marked the return of the band after a seven-year hiatus.
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Line-up of the BandThe line-up of King Crimson at the time 'Matte Kudasai' was released included Robert Fripp, Adrian Belew, Tony Levin, and Bill Bruford.
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VocalistFor this track and the majority of the "Discipline" album, Adrian Belew was the band's vocalist. He brought a poppier, more straightforward sensibility to the band's typically complex prog-rock sound.
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Musical Style"Matte Kudasai" is one of the band's quieter, more introspective songs, demonstrating the band's range and ability to create a different kind of richness and depth within their music.
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Removal of the Guitar PartAn interesting fact about 'Matte Kudasai' is that the original version of the song had an additional guitar part played by Robert Fripp. However, Fripp later decided to remove his part from the song, leaving only Adrian Belew's guitar part.
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Re-released VersionThe removed guitar part was later reinstated in a re-release of 'Discipline', which was called 'Matte Kudasai (alternative version)'.
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SimplicityUnlike most of King Crimson’s songs, which are known for their complex composition, "Matte Kudasai" is markedly simple, with its tranquil melody and understated instrumental arrangements.
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Seagull SoundThe song features an iconic repeating seagull-like sound, which is actually a guitar played by Adrian Belew with a slide and delay. This sound remained consistent in both versions of the song.
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LyricsThe lyrics of 'Matte Kudasai' depict a scene of serene beauty, imagery of sailing ships and calm waters. Many interpret it to represent a yearning for peace or imploring for patience.
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Live PerformancesDespite its tranquillity, the song was frequently included in their live sets due to its popularity. King Crimson's live performances of the song often included improvisation, making each rendition unique.
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Legacy'Matte Kudasai' is considered one of King Crimson's most beautiful ballads and remains one of their most popular songs. It showcases a more soothing side to a band often associated with experimental and challenging sounds.
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