When You Were a Child

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The Kinks were an English rock band formed in Muswell Hill, North London, by brothers Ray and Dave Davies in 1964. 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. Their music was influenced by a wide range of genres, including rhythm and blues, British music hall, folk and country. Ray Davies (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) and Dave Davies (lead guitar, vocals) remained members throughout the group's 32-year run. Original members Pete Quaife (bass guitar, vocals) and Mick Avory (drums and percussion) were replaced by John Dalton in 1969 and Bob Henrit in 1984, respectively. Dalton was in turn replaced by Jim Rodford in 1978. Keyboardist Nicky Hopkins accomp… more »


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1986
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We are born to this fantasy 
Can't believe what they've done to you 
Hard to see all these years go round 
Taught to hide all that's true inside 

What was it like 
When you were a child? 
Did you see the world 
In a different light? 
When the veil came down 
Our destiny grew away from us 
Don't it make you weep 
Can't you see 

I believe that we were meant for each other 
We'll get along somehow 
If they leave us alone 
Why don't they let us be 
...Just what we want to be 
Don't it make you weep, can't you see? 

I can't believe what they've done to you 
They've got you just where they wanted you 

When we sleep, dream each other's dreams 
Casting memories on a sea of hope 
Remember life as a child could be 
Bring it back for all of use to see 

What was it like 
When you were a child? 
How did it feel? 
Did your mother treat you kind? 
Mend those broken toys? 

For in your heart there's innocence 
Waiting to be free, can't you see? 

When you were a child

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Written by: DAVID RUSSEL GORDON DAVIES

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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