The Kinks (1963–1996; 2018-present) is an English pop-rock group that came … Read Full Bio ↴The Kinks (1963–1996; 2018-present) is an English pop-rock group that came out of the British R&B scene of the early 1960s. Formed in Muswell Hill, North London, by brothers Ray Davies and Dave Davies in 1964 and categorised in the United States as a "British Invasion" band, the Kinks are recognised as one of the most important and influential rock groups of the era. In 1990, their first year of eligibility, the original four members were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Later, in November 2005, they were inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame. Among numerous other honours, they received the Ivor Novello Award for "Outstanding Service to British Music" in 2006. The Kinks reunited in June 2018, with the Davies brothers and drummer Mick Avory.

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)

Never Met a Girl Like You Before
The Kinks Lyrics

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Hey, I never met a girl like you before.
Yeah, I never met a girl like you before.
Girls like you are very hard to find.
Hey, I never met a girl that I could miss.
Yeah, I never met a girl that I could kiss.
Girls like you are very hard to find.
When I kiss you,
I kiss your lovely lips.

When I hold you,
You got one hand I want to hold.
Girl, I never met a girl like you before.
Yeah, I never met a girl like you before.
Girls like you are very hard to find.
Hey, I never met a girl like you before.
Yeah, I never met a girl like you before.

Girls like you are very hard to find.
To find, to find, you're mine...

Overall Meaning

The Kinks's song "Never Met a Girl Like You Before" is a love song expressing the wonder and excitement of meeting someone special for the first time. The singer is in awe of the girl he has just met, as she is unlike anyone he has ever encountered. He repeats the refrain, "Hey, I never met a girl like you before," emphasizing the novelty and uniqueness of their encounter. He goes on to describe how rare it is to meet someone as lovely and captivating as her, which further emphasizes the special connection he feels.

The verses focus on the physical aspects of their relationship, with the singer describing how he enjoys kissing her lips and holding her hand. Despite these more superficial aspects of their connection, the singer is sincere in his admiration for the girl, and expresses his desire to be with her. The repetition of the refrain in the final lines further emphasizes the singer's awe and appreciation for this new person in his life.

Overall, the song is a celebration of the magic of an unexpected meeting and the subsequent feelings of excitement and attraction that can come with it.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey, I never met a girl like you before.
I haven't encountered someone as unique and special as you in my life.

Yeah, I never met a girl like you before.
I truly mean it; I have never come across someone like you in my life.

Girls like you are very hard to find.
People with your qualities and characteristics are rare and uncommon.

Hey, I never met a girl that I could miss.
I have never missed someone the way I miss you now.

Yeah, I never met a girl that I could kiss.
I haven't kissed someone as amazing as you before.

When I kiss you, I kiss your lovely lips.
Whenever we kiss, I adore and cherish your beautiful and captivating lips.

When I hold you, You got one hand I want to hold.
Whenever we embrace, I am drawn to holding your hand and never letting go.

Girl, I never met a girl like you before.
Once again, I haven't met anyone like you before and I am lucky to have you.

To find, to find, you're mine...
I feel fortunate and grateful to have found you and now you are mine to cherish.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, BROADWAY MUSIC CORPORATION, Kassner Associated Publishers Ltd
Written by: RAYMOND DOUGLAS DAVIES

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