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Lyrics

The Mincer

From Starless and Bible Black1974

Written by Bill Bruford, David Cross, John Wetton, Richard Palmer-James, Robert Fripp

Produced by King Crimson

Lyrics

The Mincer

[Instrumental Intro] [Verse] Fingers reaching, linger shrieking Jump at a scream, goodnight honey You're all alone, baby breathing They come better looking but they don't come madder

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About this track

"The Mincer" is a song by King Crimson from the album Starless and Bible Black, released in 1974. The song was written by Bill Bruford, David Cross, John Wetton, Richard Palmer-James, Robert Fripp. It was produced by King Crimson.

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John Wetton— 145 credits as songwriter & producer →
Robert Fripp— 326 credits as songwriter & producer →
David Cross— 31 credits as songwriter →
John Wetton— 145 credits as songwriter & producer →
Robert Fripp— 326 credits as songwriter & producer →
Bill Bruford— 99 credits as songwriter →
King Crimson— 91 credits as songwriter & producer →

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