Supersonic Rocket Ship
The Kinks
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Let me take you on a little trip My supersonic ship's at your disposal If you feel so inclined. Well alright. We're gonna travel faster than light So do up your overcoat tight And you'll go anywhere you want to decide. Well alright. Too many people side by side Got no place to hide. On my supersonic rocket ship Nobody has to be hip Nobody needs to be out of sight. Out of sight. Nobody's gonna travel second class There'll be equality And no suppression of minorities. Well alright. We'll take this planet, shake it round And turn it upside down. My supersonic rocket ship. It ain't no magic, ain't no lie, You'll laugh so loud you'll cry. Up and down, round and round On my supersonic rocket ship. Let me take you on a little trip My supersonic ship's at your disposal If you feel so inclined. Well alright. Nobody's gonna travel second class There'll be equality And no suppression of minorities. Well alright. Let me take you on a little trip On my supersonic rocket ship.
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Written by: RAY DAVIES
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Supersonic Rocket Ship" is a song written by Ray Davies and performed by The Kinks, a British rock band. It was released as a single in 1972.
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Album InfoThe song comes from The Kinks' 11th studio album, "Everybody's in Show-Biz." This double album was a mix of studio tracks and live recordings.
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Billboard Charts"Supersonic Rocket Ship" was successful on the charts – it reached number 16 on the UK Singles Chart. However, it did not chart in the United States.
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Unique SoundThe song has a distinctive, reggae-like rhythm which was somewhat of a departure from The Kinks' usual rock 'n' roll sound.
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Lyrics InterpretationSome believe the song's lyrics to be about escapism and the desire for a place where everyone is accepted, a common theme in Ray Davies’s songwriting.
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Ray DaviesThe song's writer, Ray Davies, was the lead vocalist of The Kinks, which he founded with his brother, Dave, in 1964.
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Use in Media"Supersonic Rocket Ship" was used in the 2019 film "Avengers: Endgame." This helped the song receive additional recognition and popularity several decades after its initial release.
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Live PerformancesDespite its popularity as a single, "Supersonic Rocket Ship" was rarely performed live by The Kinks during their active years.
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Music VideoA music video for "Supersonic Rocket Ship" was made, directed by filmmaker Mike Mansfield, which was quite innovative for the early 1970s.
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Release FormatBeyond the original vinyl single and album releases, the song has been included in several CD compilations of The Kinks' work and is available on digital music platforms.
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