Apeman
The Kinks
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I think I'm sophisticated 'cause I'm living my life Like a good homo sapiens But all around me everybody's multiplying and They're walking round like flies man So I'm no better than the animals sitting In the cages in the zoo man 'Cause compared to the flowers and the birds and the trees I am an apeman I think I'm so educated and I'm so civilized 'Cause I'm a strict vegetarian But with the over-population and inflation and starvation And the crazy politicians I don't feel safe in this world no more I don't want to die in a nuclear war I want to sail away to a distant shore and make like an apeman I'm an apeman, I'm an ape, apeman, oh I'm an apeman I'm a King Kong man, I'm a voodoo man, oh I'm an apeman 'Cause compared to the sun that sits in the sky Compared to the clouds as they roll by Compared to the bugs and the spiders and flies I am an apeman In man's evolution he's created the city And the motor traffic rumble But give me half a chance and I'd be taking off my clothes And living in the jungle 'Cause the only time that I feel at ease Is swinging up and down in the coconut trees Oh what a life of luxury to be like an apeman I'm an apeman, I'm an ape, apeman, oh I'm an apeman I'm a King Kong man, I'm a voodoo man, oh I'm an apeman I look out the window but I can't see the sky The air pollution is a-fogging eyes I want to get out of this city alive and make like an apeman Oh come on and love me, be my apeman girl And we'll be so happy in my apeman world I'm an apeman, I'm an ape, apeman, oh I'm an apeman I'm a King Kong man, I'm a voodoo man, oh I'm an apeman I'll be your Tarzan, you'll be my Jane I'll keep you warm and you'll keep me sane We'll sit in the trees and eat bananas all day, just like an apeman I'm an apeman, I'm an ape, apeman, oh I'm an apeman I'm a King Kong man, I'm a voodoo man, oh I'm an apeman I don't feel safe in this world no more I don't want to die in a nuclear war I want to sail away to a distant shore and make like an apeman
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Written by: RAY DAVIES
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12 facts about this song
Track Details"Apeman" is a song by the British rock band "The Kinks". It was featured on their 1970 album "Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One".
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Chart PerformanceIt peaked at number five on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of the band's highest-charting singles in the region. In the US, it reached number 45 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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SongwritingThe song was written by Ray Davies, who was the band's primary songwriter and lead vocalist.
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Music and Lyrics"Apeman" is noted for its tropical, calypso-style melody, coupled with satirical, socio-political lyrics. It talks about the desire to escape modern society and live like an 'Apeman'.
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InspirationThe song was written during a period of great upheaval in the world and reflects frontman Ray Davies' feelings of discomfort with the state of humanity.
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Social Commentary"Apeman" is considered a statement song about the Vietnam War, environmental issues, and the human condition, representing the band's tendency to make social commentary through their music.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Apeman" features band member Ray Davies dressed in an ape suit, which complemented the song's theme.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists over the years, including The Format, Jan De Wilde, and Phil Beer.
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Public RecognitionDespite its controversial lyrics, "Apeman" is considered one of The Kinks' most popular and enduring songs.
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Cultural Impact"Apeman" has been featured in movies, television shows, and commercials over the years, underlining its enduring appeal and cultural relevance.
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ControversyThough the song was commercially successful, it also faced its share of controversy due to a line in the original lyrics that was considered racially insensitive. The line was subsequently changed in later versions of the song.
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Direction Shift"Apeman" marked a shift for The Kinks, who were known for their raw, gritty sound in the '60s. This song was lighter, with a more melodic and narrative-driven approach.
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