Destroyer
The Kinks
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Met a girl called Lola and I took her back to my place Feelin' guilty, feelin' scared, hidden cameras everywhere Stop! hold on. stay in control Girl, I want, you here with me But I'm really not as cool as I'd like to be 'Cause there's a red, under my bed And there's a little yellow man in my head And there's a true, blue, inside of me That keeps stoppin' me, touchin' ya, watchin' ya, lovin' ya Paranoia, need destroyer. Paranoia, they destroy ya' Well I fell asleep, then I woke feelin' kinda' queer Lola looked at me and said ooh you look so weird She said man, there's really something wrong with you One day you're gonna' self-destruct You're up, get down, I'll come work you out You get a good thing goin' then you blow yourself out Silly boy ya' self-destroyer. Silly boy ya' self-destroyer Silly boy you got so much to live for So much to aim for, so much to try for You blow it all with, paranoia You're so insecure you, self-destroyer (And it goes like this, here it goes) paranoia, they destroy ya (Here it goes again) paranoia, they destroy ya Dr. Dr. help her please I know you'll understand There's a time device inside of me I'm a self-destructin' man There's a red, under my bed And there's a little green man in my head And said you're not goin' crazy, you're just a bit sad 'Cause there's a man in ya, knawin' ya, tearin' ya, in to to Silly boy ya' self-destroyer. paranoia, they destroy ya' Self-destroyer, wreck your health Destroy friends, destroy yourself The time device of, self-destruction Lies, confusion, start eruption (Yea, it goes like this, here it goes) paranoia, they destroy ya (Here's to paranoia) paranoia, they destroy ya (Hey hey, here it goes) paranoia, they destroy ya (And it goes like this) Paranoia, they destroy ya (and it goes like this)
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11 facts about this song
Origin"Destroyer" is a song by British rock band The Kinks, written by lead vocalist and guitarist Ray Davies.
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Release YearThe song was released in 1981 as part of the group's album "Give the People What They Want."
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Inspirations"Destroyer" includes lyrics that reference many of the band's previous songs, such as "Lola," "All Day and All of the Night," and "Catch Me Now I'm Falling."
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart, marking it as a successful record for the Kinks in the United States.
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Musical StyleIt is notable for its hard-rocking style, contrasting somewhat with the Kinks' more typical direction of British-flavored pop and rock.
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Conceptual ThemesThe song's lyrics tell the story of a paranoid and schizophrenic man. The song revisits the character of Lola, last seen in the band's 1970 hit of the same name.
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Notable SequencingDespite the song's popularity, "Destroyer" was not the opening track of "Give the People What They Want." It appeared as the sixth track on the album.
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LegacyThanks to its chart success and relevance in the Kinks' discography, "Destroyer" often features in compilations and best-of lists of the Kinks' music.
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Booster SingleIts release helped revitalize the Kinks' career in the United States, where they had struggled with declining album sales in the late 70s.
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Music VideoA music video for "Destroyer" was filmed and released, further increasing its popularity. The video offers a visual clash of present-day performances and recollections of past events, expressing the song's sense of nostalgia.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, evidencing the enduring appeal of "Destroyer."
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