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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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1983

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So you've decided to set me free 
I've paid my debt to society 
Fresh out of jail trying to make a new start 
On the street with a bitter heart 
But my past keeps on haunting me 
There ain't no chance for a man with my history 

Once a thief 
Always a suspect 
Once a liar 
Never be believed 
Will they ever forget that 
I was once a thief? 

I was out in the cold 
I was soaked to the skin 
I needed a home 
And your heart took me in 
Then I heard all the lies 
And I lost my belief 
You threw away my hope 
And you called me a thief 

So you've decided to set me free 
I'm out of jail but you've still got the key 
There was a time when I thought you respected me 
But somehow you always suspected me 

Once a thief 
Always a suspect 
Once a liar 
Never be believed 
Will they ever forget that 
I was once a thief? 

Instead of offering me charity, 
You should've tried to put some faith in me 
Instead of making me a better man, 
You kept reminding me of what I am 

Instead of offering me charity, 
You should've tried to put some faith in me 
How many years must a criminal pay? 
Until he's old and his hair turns to gray 
You smile at me 
But I know underneath 
You're thinking 
Once a thief always a suspect. 

Once a thief 
Always a suspect 
Once a liar 
Never be believed 
Will they ever forget that 
I was once a thief?

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