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About The Song
Lola, a timeless classic by The Kinks, was released in 1970 as a single from their album Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One. The song tells the story of a young man’s encounter with a mysterious woman named Lola, who “walked like a woman but talked like a man.” This intriguing ambiguity sets the stage for a tale of love, confusion, and societal expectations.
Ray Davies, the song’s primary songwriter, drew inspiration from a personal experience in a London club. He was approached by someone who appeared to be a woman but spoke in a masculine voice. This encounter sparked Davies’ imagination and led to the creation of Lola. The song’s lyrics explore themes of gender identity, acceptance, and the complexities of human relationships.
Musically, “Lola” is a catchy and energetic rock song with a memorable melody and a driving rhythm. The band’s trademark harmonies and Davies’ distinctive vocal style add to the song’s appeal. “Lola” became a major hit, reaching number two on the UK Singles Chart and number three on the US Billboard Hot 100. Its enduring popularity is a testament to its timeless appeal and the Kinks’ songwriting prowess.
Lyrics
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I met her in a club down in old Soho
Where you drink champagne and it tastes just like cherry-cola [LP version – Coca-Cola:]
C O L A cola
She walked up to me and she asked me to dance
I asked her her name and in a dark brown voice she said Lola
L O L A Lola la-la-la-la Lola
Well I’m not the world’s most physical guy
But when she squeezed me tight she nearly broke my spine
Oh my Lola la-la-la-la Lola
Well I’m not dumb but I can’t understand
Why she walked like a woman and talked like a man
Oh my Lola la-la-la-la Lola la-la-la-la Lola
Well we drank champagne and danced all night
Under electric candlelight
She picked me up and sat me on her knee
And said little boy won’t you come home with me
Well I’m not the world’s most passionate guy
But when I looked in her eyes well I almost fell for my Lola
La-la-la-la Lola la-la-la-la Lola
Lola la-la-la-la Lola la-la-la-la Lola
I pushed her away
I walked to the door
I fell to the floor
I got down on my knees
Then I looked at her and she at me
Well that’s the way that I want it to stay
And I always want it to be that way for my Lola
La-la-la-la Lola
Girls will be boys and boys will be girls
It’s a mixed up muddled up shook up world except for Lola
La-la-la-la Lola
Well I left home just a week before
And I’d never ever kissed a woman before
But Lola smiled and took me by the hand
And said dear boy I’m gonna make you a man
Well I’m not the world’s most masculine man
But I know what I am and I’m glad I’m a man
And so is Lola
La-la-la-la Lola la-la-la-la Lola
Lola la-la-la-la Lola la-la-la-la Lola