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)
She's Got Everything
The Kinks Lyrics
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She's got everything.
I've got a girl and she is mine,
She's got everything.
Pretty ringlets in her hair,
Pretty clothes that she can wear,
What's she got?
Everything.
All other guys just stand and stare,
She's got everything.
I ain't got a dime but she don't care,
I got everything.
I don't need money 'cause I got
Everything that I could want,
What I've got?
Everything,
Everything.
I've got a girl who's oh, so good,
She's got everything.
She's got everything.
She's got everything.
And I can't live without her love,
And I can't live without her kisses.
She is mine forever, now,
She's got everything.
She's got everything.
She's got everything.
She's got everything.
I've got a girl who's oh, so good,
She's got everything.
I've got a girl who's oh, so fine,
She's got everything.
She's got everything.
The Kinks' song "She's Got Everything" is a catchy tune with a simple message - it's all about how the singer loves his girl and everything she has to offer. He lists all the different qualities that make her so special, from her pretty ringlets and clothes, to the fact that she attracts attention wherever she goes. The song has a fun, upbeat feel, with the melody and lyrics working together seamlessly to create a joyful atmosphere.
The lyrics are straightforward in their message, celebrating the singer's love for his girl and all the ways she makes his life better. However, there are some interesting nuances to consider as well. One interpretation of the song could be that, while the singer acknowledges that his girl has everything, he himself doesn't have much - he doesn't even have a dime to his name. Yet, despite this apparent lack of material wealth, he insists that he has everything he needs, simply because he has her. This could be seen as a commentary on the importance of love and human connection, over more materialistic considerations like money or possessions.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a girl who's oh, so good,
I have a girlfriend who is kind, considerate, and fantastic.
She's got everything.
She has all the qualities a person could want in a partner.
I've got a girl and she is mine,
I have a girlfriend, and she is exclusively mine.
Pretty ringlets in her hair,
Her hair is adorned with attractive ring-shaped curls.
Pretty clothes that she can wear,
She has clothes that are visually appealing and fashionable.
What's she got?
What does she possess that makes her so enticing?
Everything,
She has every characteristic that one could desire in a partner.
All other guys just stand and stare,
Other men are mesmerized by her attractiveness and wonder what I have that they do not.
She's got everything.
She has every attribute needed to be deemed desirable by someone looking for a partner.
I ain't got a dime but she don't care,
I am not wealthy, but it does not matter to her.
I got everything.
Despite my lack of wealth, I feel like I have everything I need because I have her.
I don't need money 'cause I got
Money is not essential because I possess
Everything that I could want,
Everything that is crucial to me in a partner, she has.
And I can't live without her love,
I cannot survive without her affection.
And I can't live without her kisses.
I will perish without her tender caresses.
She is mine forever, now,
I possess her for an eternity now, and nobody can seize her from me.
She's got everything.
She has every aspect that is critical in love and relationships.
I've got a girl who's oh, so fine,
I have a girlfriend who is visually appealing and attractive.
She's got everything.
She has all the qualities and traits that are desired in a partner.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RAYMOND DOUGLAS DAVIES
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"She's Got Everything"
I've got a girl who's oh, so good
She's got everything
I've got a girl and she is mine
Pretty ringlets in her hair
Pretty clothes that she can wear
What's she got?
Everything
All other guys just stand and stare
She's got everything
I ain't got a dime but she don't care
I got everything
I don't need money 'cause I got
Everything that I could want
What I've got?
I've got a girl who's oh, so good
And I can't live without her love
And I can't live without her kisses
She is mine forever, now
I've got a girl who's oh, so good
I've got a girl who's oh, so fine
@winthropallegaert3793
How can a band be so well-recognized and so underrated at the same time? They’re not like everybody else!
@petrologyboy
This has gotta be my favorite Kinks song. I played in a band a long time ago, and we covered this gem. I never had the right-hand wrist flick Dave has on the guitar, but did the best I could. The Kinks rock!
@blahblahoink
Dave Davies rocks with the best of them! Underrated! Damn! Brilliant band! Classic!
@jubjub2112
Am I the only one listening to this over and over and over again?? Can't stop listening to this kick ass song!!
@Kbramone0310
Man totally with u. It's been 3 days now
@MattmanLovesMusic
Me too!
@madeleinehague3247
I hear you. And, that tinkly, fab piano from Nicky Hopkins. So much fun.
@kevenglish
No
@bryanpalmer9660
This song is a gem and it was only a B side an absolute joy to hear
@robbieclark7828
A seemingly endless amount of flatly brilliant songs from the Kinks catalogue.