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)

You Do Something To Me
The Kinks Lyrics

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You do something to me
For my heart is so true
And I live just for you

Yes, you do something to me
That nobody else
That nobody else
That nobody else can do

You do something to me
For my heart is so true
And I live just for you

Yes, you do something to me
That nobody else
That nobody else
That nobody else can do

Everything you say,
Everything you do,
Makes me want to fall,
Fall in love, fall in love with you

You do something to me
For my heart is so true
And I live just for you

Yes, you do something to me
That nobody else
That nobody else
That nobody else can do

Everything you say,
Everything you do,
Makes me want to fall,
Fall in love, fall in love with you

You do something to me
That nobody else
That nobody else

That nobody else can do
Can do

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Kinks's You Do Something To Me demonstrate a deep and intense love for another person. At the heart of the song is the idea of being completely captivated by someone else and living solely for them. The repetition of the phrase "you do something to me" emphasizes this idea, suggesting that the singer cannot quite put into words what it is that their lover does, but that it is undeniably powerful and all-consuming.

Throughout the song, the singer describes how the object of their affection makes them feel, conveying a sense of vulnerability and raw emotion. The lines "Everything you say, everything you do, makes me want to fall, fall in love with you" are particularly telling in this regard, as they suggest that the singer is completely at the mercy of their lover and cannot resist their charms.

Overall, the lyrics to You Do Something To Me are a testament to the transformative power of love and the way in which it can completely change a person's outlook on life. They also demonstrate how deeply connected we can become to another person when we allow ourselves to be open and vulnerable.

Line by Line Meaning

You do something to me
Your actions have an inexplicable effect on me

For my heart is so true
My feelings for you are genuine and authentic

And I live just for you
You are my reason for living and my sole focus

Yes, you do something to me
The effect you have on me is undeniable

That nobody else
No one else has ever had this effect on me

That nobody else
No other person has ever made me feel this way

That nobody else can do
No one else has the power to affect me like you do

Everything you say,
Every word you utter

Everything you do,
Every action you take

Makes me want to fall,
It inspires me to experience a feeling of intense attraction

Fall in love, fall in love with you
My desire is to love and be loved by you