The general consensus at the time was that the lyrics were directed at the Music Journalists. At the time ELP were hated by the music press and were given a rough ride (like a lot of Prog Rock) but were massively successful. This song was Greg Lake's response. Over 40 years later, the song is still bloody great which just goes to prove that, unlike music-journo's, great music lives for ever!
The general consensus at the time was that the lyrics were directed at the Music Journalists. At the time ELP were hated by the music press and were given a rough ride (like a lot of Prog Rock) but were massively successful. This song was Greg Lake's response. Over 40 years later, the song is still bloody great which just goes to prove that, unlike music-journo's, great music lives for ever!