Plastic Man
The Kinks
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A man lives on the corner of the street, And his neighbors think he's helpful and he's sweet, 'Cause he never swears and he always shakes you by the hand, But no one knows he really is a plastic man. He's got plastic heart, plastic teeth and toes, (Yeah, he's plastic man) He's got plastic knees and a perfect plastic nose. (Yeah, he's plastic man) He's got plastic lips that hide his plastic teeth and gums, And plastic legs that reach up to his plastic bum. (Plastic bum) Plastic man got no brain, Plastic man don't feel no pain, Plastic people look the same, Yeah, yeah, yeah. Kick his shin or tread on his face, Pull his nose all over the place, He can't disfigure, or disgrace, Plastic man (plastic man). He's got plastic flowers growing up the walls, He eats plastic food with a plastic knife and fork, He likes plastic cups and saucers 'cause they never break, And he likes to lick his gravy off a plastic plate. Plastic man got no brain, Plastic man don't feel no pain, Plastic people look the same, Yeah, yeah, yeah. Kick his shin or tread on his face, Pull his nose all over the place, He can't disfigure, or disgrace, Plastic man (plastic man). He's got a plastic wife who wears a plastic mac, (Yeah, he's plastic man) And his children want to be plastic like their dad, (Yeah, he's plastic man) He's got a phony smile that makes you think he understands, But no one ever gets the truth from plastic man (Plastic man) Plastic man (plastic man).
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Written by: RAYMOND DOUGLAS DAVIES
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12 facts about this song
Song Title"Plastic Man" is a song by the British rock band, The Kinks.
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Released YearThe song was first released in March 1969.
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Album DetailsIt was never included in any of the band's studio albums at the time of its initial release; however, it was later included in various compilation albums.
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Banned by BBCUpon its release, "Plastic Man" was banned by the BBC due to it being about the falseness of modern society.
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Written by Lead Vocalist"Plastic Man" was written by The Kinks' lead vocalist and primary songwriter, Ray Davies.
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Performed byThe song features Ray Davies on vocals, his brother Dave Davies on lead guitar, Pete Quaife on bass, and Mick Avory on drums.
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Chart PerformanceDespite the BBC ban, the song managed to reach number 31 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Satirical LyricsThe lyrics for "Plastic Man" were typically sarcastic and cynical, a characteristic of many Ray Davies compositions.
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Song StyleMusically, "Plastic Man" exhibits a more polished, less edgy sound compared to some of The Kinks' earlier songs.
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Music videoThe music video for "Plastic Man" is one of the earliest examples of a thematic narrative, featuring the band members acting out the song's lyrics.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists, including Barry Ryan and the English punk band The Members, have covered the song.
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Live Performances"Plastic Man" was not frequently performed live by The Kinks, due to its complex horn and piano arrangement.
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