God's Children
The Kinks
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Man made the buildings that reach for the sky And man made the motorcar and learned how to fly But he didn't make the flowers and he didn't make the trees And he didn't make you and he didn't make me And he got no right to turn us into machines He's got no right at all Cause we are all God's children And he got no right to change us Oh, we gotta go back the way the good lord made us all Don't want this world to change me I want to go back the way the good lord made me Same lungs that he gave me to breath with Same eyes he gave me to see with Oh, the rich man, the poor man, the saint and the sinner The wise man, the simpleton, the loser and the winner We are all the same to Him Stripped of our clothes and all the things we own The day that we are born We are all God's children And they got no right to change us Oh, we gotta go back the way the good lord made Oh, the good lord made us all And we are all his children And they got no right to change us Oh, we gotta go back the way the good lord made us all Yeah, we gotta go back the way the good lord made us all
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Written by: Raymond Douglas Davies
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Release"God's Children" was released by The Kinks in 1971.
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BackgroundThis track by the British rock band is part of the soundtrack for the film "Percy," a comedy-drama that was also released in 1971.
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AlbumThe album is the eleventh studio album by the band, which goes by the same name as the film, "Percy."
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SongwritingThe song, like most of The Kinks' music, was written by the band's lead vocalist and primary songwriter, Ray Davies.
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ThemeThe song features a distinctive, gentle folk-rock sound and explores themes of nature and childhood.
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Critical receptionMany music critics praised "God's Children" for its earnest, touching lyrics and emotive sound.
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InfluenceThe tune is considered one of The Kinks’ often-overlooked gems and is noted for its influence on the indie folk genre.
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PerformancesDespite its quality and emotive power, "God's Children" is not a song that The Kinks frequently performed live.
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LegacyAlthough the film "Percy" and the accompanying album have become largely forgotten over time, "God's Children" remains a beloved song among fans of The Kinks.
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Music VideoThere is no official music video for "God's Children." However, various fan videos with images matched to the song exist on platforms like YouTube.
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PopularityWhile it didn't gain massive chart success, "God's Children" has earned substantial cult popularity over time.
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Notable coversA few covers of "God's Children" have been recorded by various artists over the years, showing the lasting impact of the song.
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