Did Ya
The Kinks
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Went for a walk down the Old King's Road, To see if anybody was there. But there was nobody home at 3 Bywater Street, And they had sold Cadogan Square. And I remember myself in my tie dye sweater, And my hipster corduroy flares. As I knocked on doors, And walked down one-way streets that led nowhere. Ah, did ya ever think it wouldn't last forever? Did ya ever think that it would get this bad? Did ya ever think that everything would get so crazy? Now the Chelsea Drug Store needs a fix, It's in a state of ill repair. And my Cuban heels are hurting my feet, Just to add to my despair. La-di-dahs drove Mini cars in the summertime. (In the summertime) Now they're towed away for parking on a double yellow line, And they can't pay the fine. (Did you ever think) Did you ever think we'd all believe the hype? (Did you ever think) Did you ever think the classes all would revert back to type? (Did you ever think) Did you ever think the system ever really got it right? Oh, baby. They filled us full of false illusions and promiscuity, And they led us down that class-less road to mediocrity. As we walked down that alley way of hope, We thought we'd found the motherload, But we were led like lambs to that promise land, With all the debts that we would owe. Once trendies posed for tourist pictures in the summertime. (In the summertime) Not content with taking Polaroids, they purchased all the property that they could find, And I've just sold mine. (Did you ever!) Did ya ever think that this green and pleasant land, (Did ya ever think) Would end up in the bottom of some garbage can, (Did ya ever think) A dustbin full of promises and half-hearted plans. Oh, baby. Did ya, did ya, did ya ever think? Did you ever think? (In the summertime) Now miseries and groaners moan and reminisce about the good old times and whine, whine, whine. (Did ya ever think) Did ya ever think when things were really fab, (Did ya ever think) That we'd be looking through a dustbin for a dog-end to drag, (Did ya ever think) And sleep on park benches wrapped in plastic bags. Oh, baby. Did ya ever think that it would get this crazy? (Did ya ever think) Did ya ever think that it would get this way? (Did ya ever think) Did ya ever think that we would pay the price for being lazy?
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10 facts about this song
Origin"Did Ya" is a song written by Ray Davies and performed by the English rock band, The Kinks.
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Release DateThe song was released as a single in the United States and Europe in 1991.
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Album"Did Ya" was included on the EP of the same name, as well as added to the 1993 US reissue of the album 'Phobia'.
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Musical StyleThe song is known for its rock style infused with pop elements, characteristic of The Kinks' late-period sound.
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CompositionRay Davies, the lead vocalist of The Kinks, both composed and produced "Did Ya".
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Commercial PerformanceIt didn't perform particularly well commercially; it did not chart in either the United States or the United Kingdom.
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Music VideoDespite its lack of commercial success, the song did have an accompanying music video which was featured on the 'Video Kinks' collection.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics contain an element of social commentary, with Davies expressing frustration about the changes and loss of tradition in his home country, Britain.
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Live PerformancesThe Kinks have performed "Did Ya" live on several occasions, both during and after the promotional period for the 'Phobia' album.
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Band MembersThe line-up of The Kinks at the time of recording "Did Ya" was Ray Davies on lead vocals, Dave Davies on guitar, Jim Rodford on bass, Bob Henrit on drums, and Ian Gibbons on keyboards.
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