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)
The World Keeps Going Round
The Kinks Lyrics
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What's the use of worrying 'bout the big ol' sun
You worry 'bout the rain
The rain keeps falling just the same
You worry when the one you need has found somebody new
But the world keeps going round
The world keeps going round
You just can't stop it
You worry 'bout yourself
What's the use of worrying now you're almost grown
You worry 'bout your home[?]
What's the use of worrying 'cause you'll die alone
Times will be hard, rain will fall
And you'll feel mighty low
But the world keeps going round
The world keeps going round
You just can't stop it
The world keeps going round
Times will be hard, rain will fall
And you'll feel mighty low
But the world keeps going round
The world keeps going round
The world keeps going round
The world keeps going round
You just can't stop it
The world keeps going round
The world keeps going round
"The World Keeps Going Round" by The Kinks is a song that stresses on the inevitability of life and how our worries about things that we cannot control are futile. The lyrics advise us against worrying about things like the sun, rain, finding love, or even death as these are all inevitable and will happen regardless of our worries. The song suggests that we should not waste our time and energy worrying about things that are beyond our control and instead focus on living our lives to the fullest.
The song begins with the lines "You worry 'bout the sun, what's the use of worrying 'bout the big ol' sun. You worry 'bout the rain, the rain keeps falling just the same". These lines suggest that we should not worry about natural occurrences such as the sun or rain as they are inevitable and beyond our control. The song then moves on to the worries of individuals about finding love, growing up, and eventually dying alone. However, the chorus repeats "But the world keeps going round, you just can't stop it, the world keeps going round". These lines suggest that no matter what happens, life and the world will keep moving on and we cannot do anything to stop it.
The lyrics of "The World Keeps Going Round" also have a philosophical aspect to them. They imply that rather than worrying about the things we cannot change, we should focus on the things that we can change, and live life to the fullest, embracing all its ups and downs. The song reminds us that our time is limited, and therefore we should make the most of our lives and not get bogged down by the things we cannot control.
Line by Line Meaning
You worry 'bout the sun
Why worry about something so big and uncontrollable like the sun?
You worry 'bout the rain
No matter how much you worry, the rain will continue to fall.
You worry when the one you need has found somebody new
It's natural to worry when the one you depend on finds someone new, but life continues to move forward.
But the world keeps going round
Despite all of our worries and hardships, the world never stops moving forward.
You worry 'bout yourself
As you grow older, worrying about everything you do becomes less beneficial.
You worry 'bout your home[?]
Worrying about dying alone because you won't have anyone with you in your home is pointless.
Times will be hard, rain will fall
There will be tough times in life, but eventually things will get better.
And you'll feel mighty low
You will experience times of sadness and despair in your life.
The world keeps going round
Despite our struggles, the world never stops moving forward.
You just can't stop it
There is no way to halt the never-ending cycle of life.
The world keeps going round
Our worries may change, but the world continues to move forward.
The world keeps going round
Life continues to cycle onward, no matter what happens in our own personal lives.
The world keeps going round
No matter how dark our days may seem, life goes on.
The world keeps going round
The cycle of life never stops, not even for a moment.
You just can't stop it
We may wish to halt the cycles of life, but it is never truly possible.
The world keeps going round
Our worries may seem insurmountable at times, but life never ceases moving.
The world keeps going round
Despite our best efforts to stop it, life continues to cycle onward.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RAYMOND DOUGLAS DAVIES
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David Chedgey
on Do It Again
Great song but also a memorable music video. Why is it unavailable?