Rats

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About Rats

"Rats" is a song written by Dave Davies and performed by The Kinks on their album Lola versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One. It is the tenth song on the album, and has a duration of 2:40. John Dalton's bass work is a notable aspect of the song.


Year:
1990
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I was lost just wandering round downtown 
Many people pushing me around 
Hate spreads just like infection 
Those rats jumping on and off my back 
Fat black rats holding me down 
I see rats in every direction 
No time to catch your breath 
Crazy people lost their heads 
Masses trampling on my feet, inconsiderate in their heat 
Those rats breeding angriness and spite 
Never have done anything right for people like you and me 
Walk over all the people you can't see 
If they die there's more bread for me 
Like snakes crawling through the grass 
No time to catch your breath 
Crazy people lost their heads 
Masses trampling on my feet, inconsiderate in their heat 
Those rats breeding angriness and spite 
Never have done anything right for people like you and me 
See that face man look at me, he's much too selfish to see 
Once he was warm and was kind 
Now all he has got is a pinstripe mind 
See that face man look at me, he's much too selfish to see 
Once he was warm and was kind 
Now all he has got is a pinstripe mind

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The Kinks

The Kinks were an English rock band formed in Muswell Hill, North London, by brothers Ray and Dave Davies in 1964. Categorised in the United States as a British Invasion band, the Kinks are recognised as one of the most important and influential rock groups of the era. Their music was influenced by a wide range of genres, including rhythm and blues, British music hall, folk and country. Ray Davies (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) and Dave Davies (lead guitar, vocals) remained members throughout the group's 32-year run. Original members Pete Quaife (bass guitar, vocals) and Mick Avory (drums and percussion) were replaced by John Dalton in 1969 and Bob Henrit in 1984, respectively. Dalton was in turn replaced by Jim Rodford in 1978. Keyboardist Nicky Hopkins accomp… more »

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Written by: DAVID RUSSEL GORDON DAVIES

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