Hide and Seek
The Kinks Lyrics


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Come on, little baby, now hide 'n' go seek with me
Come on, little baby, play hide 'n' go seek with me
We're gonna play the game, the way it oughta be
Now, I spy, kick 'em in the eye
I'm gonna get you sweetie pie, oh-boy
Oh-boy, oh-boy
Have me some fun tonight
Go way over yonder' hide behind the big oak tree
Go way over yonder' hide behind the big oak tree
Ain't nobody gonna play the game, but you and me
Now, ten, twenty, twenty-five, thirty
Thirty-five, fourty, lawdy miss Claudie, oh-boy
Oh-boy, oh-boy
Get me some love tonight

Now, all ain't here, can't hide over
You can't hide behind a four leaf clover, oh-boy
Oh-boy, oh-boy
Have me some fun tonight
Now, I spy, hit 'em in the eye
I'm gonna get you sweetie pie, oh-boy
Oh-boy, oh-boy
I'ma ave me some fun tonight
Are you ready? (no-no-no-no)
Are you ready? (no-no-no-no)
Are you ready? (no-no-no-no)
Are you ready? (no-no-no-no)




Are you ready? (yes-yes)
Here I come

Overall Meaning

The Kinks's song Hide and Seek is a high-energy, upbeat track about a playful game of hide and seek between two lovers. The song starts with the invitation to play hide and seek, and the male character encourages his partner to join him in the game, singing "Come on, little baby, now hide 'n' go seek with me". The lyrics then describe how the game will be played, with the male character "spying" and "kicking in the eye" while the woman hides behind a big oak tree. The lyrics are filled with sexual innuendos, as the male character wants to "get" his partner and "have some fun tonight".


As the game gets underway, the male character counts to thirty-five, urging his partner to find a hiding spot. There are rules to the game, and the male character warns that hiding behind a four-leaf clover is not allowed. The game soon turns into a playful pursuit, with the male character once again trying to "get" his partner. The song finishes with the male character asking if his lover is ready, and then he seeks her out.


The lyrics of Hide and Seek reflect the sexual freedom that emerged in the 1960s. The song is playful and fun, but it also celebrates the physical and emotional connection between two lovers. In the context of the time it was written, the song was considered quite racy and controversial.


Line by Line Meaning

Come on, little baby, now hide 'n' go seek with me
Let's play hide and seek together


We're gonna play the game, the way it oughta be
We'll play the game properly


Now, I spy, kick 'em in the eye
I'll peek and catch you in the act


I'm gonna get you sweetie pie, oh-boy
I will find and tag you, my dear


Go way over yonder' hide behind the big oak tree
Hurry and hide behind the oak tree


Ain't nobody gonna play the game, but you and me
We are the only ones playing


Now, ten, twenty, twenty-five, thirty
Counting like this to make it exciting


Thirty-five, fourty, lawdy miss Claudie, oh-boy
Continuing the count with enthusiasm


Now, all ain't here, can't hide over
Can't hide somewhere that's not here


You can't hide behind a four leaf clover, oh-boy
Can't use a clover as a hiding spot


I'ma ave me some fun tonight
I'm going to have fun tonight


Are you ready? (no-no-no-no)
Asking if you're ready to play


Are you ready? (yes-yes)
Confirming that you are ready


Here I come
I'm coming to find you now




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PAUL WINLEY, ETHEL BYRD

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Comments from YouTube:

SIR46661

Such a great version of an old song from 1955 by Joe Turner and His Blues Kings ! Damn at 18, Dave Davies left most guitar players in the dust !

flatop47

Ray And Dave Davis Great........Cheers!

floyJoy0729

I like this brothers since 1964 ! Smile against the wind ,,,,, & be happy (If you can)

Mariano Villano

Thx for uploading!

flatop47

Thanks For Looking

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