Sitting in the Midday Sun
The Kinks
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I'm sitting by the side of a river Underneath the pale blue sky I've got no need to worry, I'm in no hurry I'm looking at the world go by. Just sitting in the midday sun, Just soaking up that currant bun, With no particular purpose or reason Sitting in the midday sun. Everybody say I'm lazy They all tell me get a job you slob, I'd rather be a hobo walking round with nothing Than a rich man scared of losing all he's got. So I'm just sitting in the midday sun Just soaking up that currant bun, Why should I have to give my reasons For sitting in the midday sun Oh look at all the ladies Looking their best in their summer dresses, Oh sitting in the sun. I've got no home, I've got no money But who needs a job when it's sunny. Wah Wah. I haven't got a steady occupation And I can't afford a telephone. I haven't got a stereo, radio or video A mortgage, overdraft, a bank loan. The only way that I can get my fun Is by sitting in the midday sun With no particular purpose or reason Sitting in the midday sun. Oh listen to the people, Say I'm a failure and I've got nothing, Ah but if they would only see I've got my pride, I've got no money, But who needs a job when it's sunny. Wah Wah. Everybody thinks I'm crazy, And everybody says I'm dumb, But when I see the people shouting at each other I'd rather be an out of work bum. So I'm just sitting in the midday sun Just soaking up that currant bun, With no particular purpose or reason Sitting in the midday sun.
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10 facts about this song
Album Inclusion"Sitting in the Midday Sun" is a single from The Kinks' eleventh official studio album, "Preservation Act 1," released in 1973.
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Songwriting InputThe song was written entirely by Ray Davies, lead vocalist and co-founder of The Kinks.
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Popular ThemesThe song includes themes of escaping the pressures of society and is thought to reflect Ray Davies' feelings of idleness and neutrality during the social and political upheaval of the 1970s.
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Unique StyleThe song stands out among The Kinks' discography for its distinctive soft, melodic, and soothing style, slightly deviating from the band's well-known rock sound.
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Chart PerformanceDespite the popularity of The Kinks, "Sitting in the Midday Sun" wasn't a major chart hit, peaking only at number 32 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Album ConceptThe song forms part of a concept album - "Preservation Act 1" focuses on Davies' observations of life's downtrodden and disenchanted, with the "Midday Sun" considered as a refuge from these harsh realities.
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Artistic DirectionThe song’s sound is an amalgamation of different musical influences, including folk, country, and early style pop music, exhibiting Davies' experimental approach.
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Song VideoThe song's video shows Ray Davies literally sitting in the midday sun while singing, emphasizing the song's carefree ethos.
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Critical ReceptionCritics weren't overwhelmingly positive around the time of the song’s release. Over time, however, "Sitting in the Midday Sun" began to receive praise for its evocative lyrics and unique composition style.
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Cover VersionsThere are limited cover versions of this song, indicating its unique style and thematic resonance with the band's identity, making it difficult to replicate.
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