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)
Starstruck
The Kinks Lyrics
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Because you're a victim of bright city lights,
And your mind is not right.
You think the world's at your feet.
Cause you're starstruck, baby, starstruck.
Taken in by the lights,
Think you'll never look back,
Baby, you're running around like you're crazy.
You go to a party and dance through the night,
And you'll drink 'till you're tight,
And then you're out on your feet.
Cause you're starstruck, baby, starstruck.
Taken in by the lights,
Think you'll never look back,
You know you're starstruck on me.
Baby, watch out or else you'll be ruined,
Cause once you're addicted to wine and champagne,
It's gonna drive you insane,
Because the world's not so tame.
And you're starstruck, baby, starstruck.
You're taken in by the lights,
Think you'll never look back,
You know you're starstruck on me.
Don't you know that you are,
Starstruck on me.
And you always will be,
Starstruck on me.
Starstruck on me.
The Kinks's song Starstruck is a cautionary tale about the dangerous allure of fame and the consequences of being obsessed with the idea of stardom. The lyrics speak of an individual who is completely taken in by the bright lights of the city and enamored with the idea of being a star. The singer warns this person that they are a victim of their own mind and that they will be ruined if they don't step back from the obsession.
Throughout the song, the lyrics describe a person who is living life to the fullest, partying, drinking, and dancing until they can no longer stand. They are chasing the dream of fame and are convinced that they will never have to look back because they are destined for greatness. The singer warns this person that they are starstruck, meaning they are completely taken in by the lights and glamour and have lost sight of what really matters.
The lyrics also suggest that the person is addicted to the lifestyle that comes with fame, such as drinking wine and champagne. The singer warns that this addiction will drive them insane because the world is not as tame as they imagine it to be. The song ends with the reminder that this person will always be starstruck on the singer, suggesting that despite the warnings, they may not be able to resist the lure of fame and celebrity.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, you don't know what you're saying,
You don't fully comprehend the words coming out of your mouth,
Because you're a victim of bright city lights,
You're being negatively impacted by the glitz and glamour of the city,
And your mind is not right.
Your mental state is not sound due to your exposure to the city life,
You think the world's at your feet.
You have convinced yourself that the world revolves around you.
Cause you're starstruck, baby, starstruck.
You're infatuated with the idea of fame and stardom,
Taken in by the lights,
You're mesmerized by the allure of the entertainment industry,
Think you'll never look back,
You believe that success is inevitable and you won't have to face your past,
You know you're starstruck on me.
You're obsessed with me because you think that I can help you achieve fame.
Baby, you're running around like you're crazy.
You're acting irrationally and impulsively,
You go to a party and dance through the night,
You attend social gatherings and engage in excessive partying,
And you'll drink 'till you're tight,
You consume alcohol to the point of intoxication,
And then you're out on your feet.
You become exhausted and collapse due to your excessive behavior.
Cause you're starstruck, baby, starstruck.
You're still obsessed with fame and the entertainment industry,
Taken in by the lights,
You're still enthralled by the potential of fame and success,
Think you'll never look back,
You're still convinced that you won't have to face your past,
You know you're starstruck on me.
You're still fixated on me because you believe that I hold the key to your success.
Baby, watch out or else you'll be ruined,
You need to be cautious or else you'll face potential ruin due to your reckless behavior,
Cause once you're addicted to wine and champagne,
Once you develop an addiction to the luxurious lifestyle associated with fame,
It's gonna drive you insane,
It will lead to your mental deterioration and instability,
Because the world's not so tame.
Because the entertainment industry can be tumultuous and unforgiving.
And you're starstruck, baby, starstruck.
You're still obsessed with fame despite the potential consequences,
You're taken in by the lights,
You're still captivated by the glamour of the entertainment industry,
Think you'll never look back,
You're still convinced that success is inevitable and you won't have to face your past,
You know you're starstruck on me.
You're still fixated on me because you believe that I can help you achieve your dreams.
Don't you know that you are,
Do you not realize that you're,
Starstruck on me,
Obsessed with me because you think I'm the key to your success.
And you always will be,
And you will continue to be,
Starstruck on me.
Obsessed with me and the potential fame that I represent.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RAYMOND DOUGLAS DAVIES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ginnerisaimedinayah6943
Baby, you don't know what you're saying,
Because you're a victim of bright city lights,
And your mind is not right.
You think the world's at your feet.
'cause you're starstruck, baby, starstruck.
Taken in by the lights,
Think you'll never look back,
You know you're starstruck on me.
Baby, you're running around like you're crazy.
You go to a party and dance through the night,
And you'll drink 'till you're tight,
And then you're out on your feet.
'cause you're starstruck, baby, starstruck.
Taken in by the lights,
Think you'll never look back,
You know you're starstruck on me.
Baby, watch out or else you'll be ruined,
'cause once you're addicted to wine and champagne,
It's…
@nguyenquanglinh1021
Verse 1]
Baby, you don't know what you're saying
Because you're a victim of bright city lights
And your mind is not right
You think the world's at your feet
[Chorus]
'Cause you're starstruck, baby, starstruck
You're taken in by the lights (You know that you're starstruck baby, starstruck)
You think you'll never look back (You know that you're starstruck baby, starstruck, you know that you're...)
You know you're starstruck on me
[Verse 2]
Baby, you're running around like you're crazy
You go to a party and dance through the night
And you'll drink 'til you're tight
And then you're out on your feet
[Chorus]
'Cause you're starstruck, baby, starstruck
You're taken in by the lights (You know that you're starstruck baby, starstruck)
You think you'll never look back (You know that you're starstruck baby, starstruck, you know that you're...)
You know you're starstruck on me
[Bridge]
Ba-ba-ra, ba-ba-ba-ra-ra-ra
Ba-pa-ba-ra, ba-pa-ba-ra-ra (Yeah!)
Ba-pa-ba-ra, ba-pa-ba-ra-ra-ra
Ba-pa-ba-ra, ba-pa-ba-ra-ra-ra
[Verse 2]
Baby, watch out or else you'll be ruined
'Cause once you're addicted to wine and champagne
It's gonna drive you insane
Because the world's not so tame
[Chorus]
And you're starstruck, baby, starstruck
You're taken in by the lights (You know that you're starstruck baby, starstruck)
You think you'll never look back (You know that you're starstruck baby, starstruck, you know that you're...)
Ooh, starstruck on me
[Outro]
Don't you know that you are (Starstruck on me)
And you always will be (Starstruck on me)
Ooh, yeah (Starstruck on me)
Starstruck on me
La-ah, la-la
La-ah, la-la
@stephencoomer5692
Baby, you don't know what you're saying,
Because you're a victim of bright city lights,
And your mind is not right.
You think the world's at your feet.
'Cause you're starstruck, baby, starstruck.
Taken in by the lights,
Think you'll never look back,
You know you're starstruck on me.
Baby, you're running around like you're crazy.
You go to a party and dance through the night,
And you'll drink 'till you're tight,
And then you're out on your feet.
'Cause you're starstruck, baby, starstruck.
Taken in by the lights,
Think you'll never look back,
You know you're starstruck on me.
Baby, watch out or else you'll be ruined,
'Cause once you're addicted to wine and champagne,
It's gonna drive you insane,
Because the world's not so tame.
And you're starstruck, baby, starstruck.
You're taken in by the lights,
Think you'll never look back,
You know you're starstruck on me.
Don't you know that you are,
Starstruck on me.
And you always will be,
Starstruck on me.
Starstruck on me.
@user-ip9yu7lp1q
Baby, you don't know what you're saying,
Because you're a victim of bright city lights,
And your mind is not right.
You think the world's at your feet.
'cause you're starstruck, baby, starstruck.
Taken in by the lights,
Think you'll never look back,
You know you're starstruck on me.
Baby, you're running around like you're crazy.
You go to a party and dance through the night,
And you'll drink 'till you're tight,
And then you're out on your feet.
Baby, watch out or else you'll be ruined,
'cause once you're addicted to wine and champagne,
It's…
@gameuniverse_ua
I WANNA SAY THANKS to "LAST NIGHT IN SOHO" FOR THIS SONG AND THIS BAND!
GREAT MOVIE, GREAT SONG, GREAT BAND!
@jamiebowcott1138
the kinks got to be one of the greatest bands ever
@FernandoSilva-jm2xd
They are.
@chrisbuckley1785
@@FernandoSilva-jm2xd lol was gonna say the same thing. They definitely are. ☺️☺️
@Spooky_Games89
Last Night in Soho brought me here and will bring more people later on
@Spooky_Games89
@@Eidechsenhund22 the whole movie's soundtrack is fire ... really love this song
@ok6537
Ikr
@alexsolsonavallejo
I've seen it yesterday and I love that movie and this song
@Quadropheniaspain
people often go mad about this, but i'm glad that more people enjoys this gems
@waynec1975
Last night in soho wow what a soundtrack