Formed in 1963 in Muswell Hill, North London, they first gained prominence on the heels of the well-received and highly influential single "You Really Got Me" (1964). The group originally consisted of lead singer/guitarist Ray Davies, his brother lead guitarist Dave Davies, drummer Mick Avory, and bassist Pete Quaife. Quaife left (twice) in the late 1960s, and Avory finally left in 1984 as the result of a long-running dispute with Dave Davies, leaving only the Davies brothers as the core of the original group.
With Ray Davies' songwriting skills and unabashedly English voices, Dave Davies' impressive guitar work, and Avory's tight and steady drumming, the band became one of the best and most influential groups of British pop and the "British Invasion" of the U.S.A., lasting longer than any of their competitors, apart from the Rolling Stones, as they broke up in 1996. Their catalogue of songs has been covered by Van Halen, The Pretenders, The Black Keys, The Stranglers, Queens of the Stone Age , and many more.
Members:
Ray Davies – vocals, rhythm guitar (1963–1996)
Dave Davies – lead guitar, vocals (1963–1996)
Pete Quaife – bass guitar (1963–1969)
John Dalton – bass guitar (1969–1976)
Andy Pyle – bass guitar (1976–1978)
Jim Rodford – bass guitar (1978–1996)
Mick Avory – drums (1963–1984)
Bob Henrit – drums (1984–1996)
John Gosling – keyboards, piano (1970–1978)
Gordon Edwards – keyboards, piano (1978–1979)
Ian Gibbons – keyboards, piano (1979–1989, 1993–1996)
Mark Haley – keyboards, piano (1989–1993)
I've Got That Feeling
The Kinks Lyrics
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I've got that feeling, it's her, oh yeah.
I've got that feeling, it's her, oh yeah-ah-ah.
Let me tell you 'bout a girl I know,
I love her, I love her.
When we kiss ? show,
But I love her, I love her.
She is the sweetest girl I know.
And when she kisses me I know.
Whoa
[Chorus]
She's got a crazy way of kissing while we're talking
And I love her, I love her.
She makes my heart start a-bumping and a-jumping
Cause I love her, I love her.
She is the sweetest girl I know.
And when she kisses me I know.
Whoa
Let me tell you 'bout a girl I know,
I love her, I love her.
When we kiss ? show,
But I love her, I love her.
She is the sweetest girl I know.
And when she kisses me I know.
Whoa
[Chorus]
The Kinks' "I've Got That Feeling" is a song about love and affection. The song describes the singer's infatuation with a girl he admires. The lyrics depict the singer's admiration for the girl's sweet personality, especially when she kisses him. The chorus line, "I've got that feeling, it's her, oh yeah," suggests that the singer is confident in his love for her. The ongoing repetition of the chorus line reinforces his emotion towards her.
The lyrics reveal the girl's influence on the singer's emotions. Love is depicted as an unpredictable emotion that can be challenging to control. The verse, "she's got a crazy way of kissing while we're talking," shows that the girl captivates the singer's feelings with her passionate nature. The line "she makes my heart start a-bumping and a-jumping" portrays how love can stimulate a person's innermost feelings.
Overall, "I've Got That Feeling" conveys the emotions associated with young love. The song represents a time of boundless energy, excitement, and euphoria that can be addictive.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got that feeling, it's her, oh yeah.
The singer is confident that the special feeling he's experiencing is caused by the girl he's in love with.
I've got that feeling, it's her, oh yeah-ah-ah.
The feeling is so strong that he has to express it again.
Let me tell you 'bout a girl I know,
The singer wants to share his story about this girl.
I love her, I love her.
His feelings for her are clear and intense.
When we kiss ? show,
Their kisses are so powerful that it's like they're putting on a show.
But I love her, I love her.
Despite any quirks or flaws, the singer loves her completely.
She is the sweetest girl I know.
He thinks that she's kind, caring, and loving.
And when she kisses me I know.
Her kisses confirm and emphasize the strong connection between them.
She's got a crazy way of kissing while we're talking
She's so passionate that she can't help but kiss him even while they talk.
And I love her, I love her.
Despite any potential awkwardness, the singer is still enamored with her.
She makes my heart start a-bumping and a-jumping
Being around her causes his heart to beat faster and stronger.
Cause I love her, I love her.
Despite any confusion, the singer knows for sure that he loves her.
I've got that feeling, it's her, oh yeah.
The singer reiterates that his strong feeling is solely due to her.
I've got that feeling, it's her, oh yeah-ah-ah.
He repeats that the feeling is inescapable and undeniable.
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Written by: R. DAVIES
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@lancetranter5695
Oh yeah! A new one for me.. Thats a great rune
@chrisbotelho7212
Originally released in the USA on Kinks-Size, 1965. Nice early Ray Davies song.
@VirreFriberg
Originally released on the Kink-Size Session EP in the UK in November 1964.
@chrisbotelho7212
One of my favorite early Kinks songs. Vastly preferred over Stop Your Sobbing and Don't You Fret which seem to turn up on way too many Kink Compilations.@@VirreFriberg