According to a piece I read about it back then, these words come from a letter to Adrian Belew from his wife about a piece of artwork she was creating. Very inspirational!
I love the latest live version of this song. Great drum work at the start of the song and the verses are more sung instead of spoken. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpZxwe4SXY8
The lyrics and the main groove of this song auto-play in my brain at least once a month. These words must resonate with other people here. They must.
> [Verse 1]
> I do remember one thing
> It took hours and hours but..
> By the time I was done with it
> I was so involved, I didn't know what to think
> I carried it around with me for days and days..
> Playing little games
> Like not looking at it for a whole day
> And then, looking at it
> To see if I still liked it
> I did
> [Verse 2]
> I repeat myself when under stress
> I repeat myself when under stress
> I repeat myself when under stress
> I repeat myself when under stress
> I repeat-
> The more I look at it
> The more I like it
> Heh, I do think it's good
> The fact is...
> No matter how closely I study it
> No matter how I take it apart
> No matter how I'll break it down
> It remains consistent
> I wish you were here to see it!
> [Outro]
> I like it
Interestingly, it looks like King Crimson has recently officially uploaded the goods to YT.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tH3phKBbVLs