Ducks on the Wall
The Kinks
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After dinner Norman becomes depressed. [Star] Norman's office got on my nerves to-day. [Wife] What do you mean? You are Norman! [Star] (Shouts) I am a star! [Wife] You're not a star Norman. You're Just a plain ordinary little bloke and Even if you walked down the street in A silver suit people still wouldn't Recognize you. You're dull, ordinary And uninteresting! You're a drag! Star rises from his chair and smashes The dinner plates to the floor. [Star] I hate this house and I hate you, but More than anything else I hate those Ducks! [Wife] Don't you touch those ducks Norman! They were a present from my mother. Look, Norman, I've had enough of you And your ridiculous fantasies. First of All you wanted to be a painter, then You wanted to be an astronaut, then A footballer and now you're playing at Being a rock singer. If you touch those Ducks I'm leaving! Ducks On The Wall My baby's got the most deplorable taste, But her biggest mistake Is hanging over the fireplace. She's got ducks, ducks on the wall, Ducks, ducks, hanging on the wall. My lady's got a sort of strange fascination, An obsessive fixation For cheap decorations She's got ducks, ducks on the wall. Ducks, ducks, hanging on the wall. Wo-wo-wo I love her so but if she doesn't move the ducks, I think my mind is gonna go. Ducks ducks on the wall. Ducks ducks, hanging on the wall. I leave the office and I want to relax. Don't want to stare at a wall And look at a duck that can't quack. I love you baby but I can't fall For those ducks on the wall. I start to snuggle up and squeeze her so tight. Then out of the corner of my eye I see those ducks in flight. I love you baby but I can't ball When I see those ducks on the wall. Wo-wo-wo I can sit through your gossip and your soap opera shows, But those ducks have got to go. I love you baby but I can't ball When I see those ducks on the wall. And when I went to a cocktail party With the bores next door, What was the first thing that I saw? Ducks, ducks on the wall. Ducks, ducks hanging on the wall. My baby's got the most deplorable taste, But her biggest mistake Is hanging over the fireplace. She's got ducks, ducks on the wall, Ducks, ducks hanging on the wall. I'll sit and look at all the soap operas with her I'll play all the panel games and watch all the quiz shows, But those ducks they've got to go, Those ducks are getting up my nose. If those ducks can fly, well so can I. And if those ducks have got to stay Then I'm going to fly away. I love you baby but I can't ball When I see those ducks on the wall. Ducks, ducks, ducks on the wall. Ducks, ducks, ducks on the wall. Oh those ducks on the wall are beginning to move They're talking to me I've got to get away from those ducks.
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"Ducks on the Wall" is a song from The Kinks' ninth studio album "Soap Opera," which was released in May 1975.
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Band MembersThe Kinks is a British rock band made up of members Ray Davies, Dave Davies, Mick Avory, and Pete Quaife at the time of the song's release.
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Songwriter"Ducks on the Wall" was written by the band's lead vocalist, Ray Davies.
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Song ThemeThe song uses imagery of ducks mounted on a wall as a metaphor to describe a mundane and irritating element of life and its impact on a relationship.
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Musical Style"Ducks on the Wall" showcases The Kinks' typical blend of rock and roll with elements of music hall, both prominent genres during the mid-20th century.
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Album ConceptThe album "Soap Opera" – where the song "Ducks on the Wall" appears – revolves around a rock star named Starmaker who swaps lives with a man named Norman, and the song reflects the humor and satire that's common throughout the album.
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Critical ReceptionThe song, along with the album "Soap Opera," has received mixed reviews over the years. While some critics appreciate its satirical tone and unique concept, others find it a bit scattered and lacking in focus.
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Live Performances"Ducks on the Wall" was performed live by The Kinks during their 1975 tour promoting the "Soap Opera" album.
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Audio FormatAlthough initially released in vinyl record format, "Ducks on the Wall" has since been made available in various other formats, including CDs, digital downloads and streaming services.
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Related WorkPrior to the album's release, "Soap Opera" was initially a radio play on British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), and the concept of the album progressed from there. In that context, "Ducks on the Wall" contributed to the narrative of the radio play.
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