Lola
The Kinks
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I met her in a club down in North Soho Where you drink champagne and it tastes just like cherry cola C-O-L-A cola She walked up to me and she asked me to dance I asked her name and in a dark brown voice she said, "Lola" L-O-L-A Lola, lo lo lo lo Lola Well, I'm not the world's most physical guy But when she squeezed me tight she nearly broke my spine Oh my Lola, lo lo lo lo Lola Well, I'm not dumb but I can't understand Why she walk like a woman and talk like a man Oh my Lola, lo lo lo lo Lola, lo lo lo lo Lola Well, we drank champagne and danced all night Under electric candlelight She picked me up and sat me on her knee And said, "Little boy won't you come home with me?" Well, I'm not the world's most passionate guy But when I looked in her eyes Well, I almost fell for my Lola Lo lo lo lo Lola, lo lo lo lo Lola Lola lo lo lo lo Lola lo lo lo lo Lola I pushed her away, I walked to the door I fell to the floor, I got down on my knees I looked at her, and she at me Well that's the way that I want it to stay And I always want it to be that way for my Lola Lo lo lo lo Lola Girls will be boys, and boys will be girls It's a mixed-up, muddled-up, shook-up world Except for Lola, lo lo lo lo Lola Well I left home just a week before And I've never ever kissed a woman before But Lola smiled and took me by the hand And said, "Little boy, gonna make you a man" Well I'm not the world's most masculine man But I know what I am and I'm glad I'm a man And so is Lola Lo lo lo lo Lola, lo lo lo lo Lola Lola, lo lo lo lo Lola, lo lo lo lo Lola Lola, lo lo lo lo Lola, lo lo lo lo Lola Lola, lo lo lo lo Lola, lo lo lo lo Lola Lola, lo lo lo lo Lola, lo lo lo lo Lola Lola, lo lo lo lo Lola, lo lo lo lo Lola Lola, lo lo lo lo Lola, lo lo lo lo Lola...
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Written by: Raymond Douglas Davies
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14 facts about this song
Title and Artist"Lola" is a song written by Ray Davies and performed by The Kinks, a British band known for their influence on the rock genre.
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Release DateThe song was released in June 1970 in the United Kingdom and a month later, in July in the United States.
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Chart Success"Lola" became a major hit for The Kinks, it reached #2 on the UK Singles Chart and #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Controversial Subject MatterThe song's lyrics describe a romantic encounter between a young man and a person named Lola, who is later revealed to be a trans woman. This was quite controversial for the time and challenged traditional gender norms.
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Ban and RemasterSome radio stations banned "Lola" not for its subject matter regarding gender identity, but due to the song's mention of the brand Coca-Cola. The specific lyric was later changed to "cherry cola" for the BBC, allowing it to be played on their stations.
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Album InclusionThe track "Lola" was part of "Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One" album that was released in 1970.
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Live Performances"Lola" became a staple of The Kinks' live performances and was included in virtually all of their concert tours.
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Influence and Recognition"Lola" is considered one of The Kinks' signature songs and has been covered by numerous artists in various genres. It is also often recognized for bringing attention to trans issues long before mainstream acknowledgment of the LGBTQ+ community.
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Lyrics OriginRay Davies has stated in interviews that the song's lyrics were inspired by the band's manager's encounter with a trans woman in Paris.
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Re-RecordingIn 1979, The Kinks re-recorded "Lola" for their album "One for the Road". This version of the song also became a hit in both the UK and the United States.
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Cultural ImpactThe term "Lola" has since been used in popular culture in several references to trans women, largely due to the significant impact of this song.
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HonorsIn 2021, "Lola" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, signifying its lasting influence and importance in the music industry.
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Music VideoThe official music video for "Lola", released in 1970, has amassed over 20 million views on YouTube (as of 2022).
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Versatility"Lola" has been released in both electric and acoustic versions, showcasing the group's versatility.
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