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 Shouldn't Be Sad
The Kinks Lyrics

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Can't you see (can't you see)
Can't you see by the look in my eyes
Can't you see (can't you see)
Can't you see I'm in paradise
I feel all right
I feel okay
'Cause I'm in love (I'm in love)
And you shouldn't be sad

People say (people say)
That love can do funny things
But I say (but I say)
I'm gonna take what the future brings
I feel all right
I feel okay
'Cause I'm in love (I'm in love)
And you shouldn't be sad
No, you can't be sad my darling
If you say you love me too
Well, it seems that all the good things I've done
Done it all for you
Done it all, done it all for you
Can't you see (can't you see)
Can't you see by the look in my eyes
Can't you see (can't you see)
Can't you see I'm in paradise
I feel all right
I feel okay
'Cause I'm in love (I'm in love)
And you shouldn't be sad
I'm in love
And I know, and I know,

And I know, and I know
That you shouldn't be sad

Overall Meaning

"You Shouldn't Be Sad" by The Kinks is a romantic song about the singer's love for their significant other. The lyrics suggest that the singer is deeply in love, and that love brings them a sense of happiness ("I feel all right/I feel okay"). They urge their partner not to be sad, conveying the message that the love they share should be enough to bring them both joy.

The singer notes that people often say that love can do "funny things," but they are willing to take what the future brings. They also assure their partner that all the good things they have done, they have done for them. The song emphasizes the importance of love and the joy it brings, conveying the message that a love so strong should not be a source of sadness.

The song's upbeat melody and guitar instrumentation mirror the joyful sentiment of the lyrics, creating a feel-good ambiance that makes the listener feel happy while listening. "You Shouldn't Be Sad" promotes the idea of being grateful for the love one has and how it can bring joy to one's life.

You Shouldn't Be SadThe Kinks Lyrics

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You Shouldn't Be Sad
The Kinks Lyrics