Drivin'
The Kinks
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It seems like all the world is fighting They're even talking of a war Let all the Russians and the Chinese And the Spanish do their fighting The sun is shining We're going drivin', drivin' Drop all your work Leave it behind Forget all your problems And get in my car And take a drive with me The sandwiches are packed The tea is in the flask We've plenty of beer And gooseberry tarts So take a drive with me We'll take your mother if you want to We'll have a picnic on the grass Forget your nephews And your cousins and your brothers and your sisters They'll never miss us Cause we'll be drivin', drivin'. Drivin'. Drivin' Thousands of trees Hundreds of fields Millions of birds So why don't you come And take a drive with me We'll talk to the cows And laugh at the sheep We'll lie in a field And we'll have a sleep So take a drive with me And all the troubled world around us Seems an eternity away And all the debt collectors Rent collectors All will be behind us But they'll never find us Cause we'll be drivin', drivin', drivin', drivin' Passed Barnet Church Up to Potters Bar We won't be home late It's not very far So take a drive with me, take a drive with me Drivin', drivin', drivin', drivin'
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Written by: RAYMOND DOUGLAS DAVIES
Lyrics © Abkco Music Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Drivin'" by The Kinks was released in June 1969 as part of their album "Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)".
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Drivin'" convey a desire for simpler times, escaping from the fast-paced, modern world. This reflects the overall theme of the "Arthur" album, which critiques and explores British society and culture.
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PerformanceDespite its unique and catchy rhythm, "Drivin'" was not a chart success for The Kinks. It was the lowest-ranking single the band had released up to that point.
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Lead SingerThe song is sung by Ray Davies, the lead vocalist of The Kinks, who was also the primary songwriter for the band.
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Re-issueIn 2019, The Kinks re-issued their "Arthur" album for its 50th anniversary. The remastered edition of the album includes many of the band's classics, including "Drivin'".
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ProducerThe track was produced by Ray Davies himself. His vision and work as a producer greatly contributed to the unique sound and resonance of "Drivin'".
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GenreThe song falls under the genre of rock, pop-rock, and features elements classic to the British invasion sound of the 1960s.
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Historical Context"Drivin'" was released at a time when The Kinks were slowly rising from a previous commercial slump, thus it holds a significant place in the band's discography.
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DisputesAccording to some reports, disputes between Ray Davies and the drummer Mick Avory during the recording of "Arthur" resulted in Ray's brother, Dave Davies, playing drums on some tracks. It's unclear whether "Drivin'" was one of these tracks.
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SymbolismAs its name implies, "Drivin'" is characterized by its light, driving rhythm, symbolizing the theme of journeying and escape depicted in its lyrics.
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