Victoria
The Kinks · Waterloo Sunset - The Best Of [2012]
Long ago life was clean
Sex was bad and obscene
And the rich were so mean
Stately homes for the Lords
Croquet lawns, village greens
Victoria was my queen
Victoria, Victoria, Victoria, 'toria.
I was born, lucky me
In a land that I love
Though I am poor, I am free
When I grow I shall fight
For this land I shall die
Let her sun never set
Victoria, Victoria, Victoria, 'toria
Victoria, Victoria, Victoria, 'toria.
Land of hope and gloria
Land of my Victoria
Land of hope and gloria
Land of my Victoria.
Victoria, 'toria
Victoria, Victoria, Victoria, 'toria.
Canada to India
Australia to Cornwall
Singapore to Hong Kong
From the West to the East
From to the rich to the poor
Victoria loved them all.
Victoria, Victoria, Victoria, 'toria
Victoria, Victoria, Victoria.
Sex was bad and obscene
And the rich were so mean
Stately homes for the Lords
Croquet lawns, village greens
Victoria was my queen
Victoria, Victoria, Victoria, 'toria.
I was born, lucky me
In a land that I love
Though I am poor, I am free
When I grow I shall fight
For this land I shall die
Let her sun never set
Victoria, Victoria, Victoria, 'toria
Victoria, Victoria, Victoria, 'toria.
Land of hope and gloria
Land of my Victoria
Land of hope and gloria
Land of my Victoria.
Victoria, 'toria
Victoria, Victoria, Victoria, 'toria.
Canada to India
Australia to Cornwall
Singapore to Hong Kong
From the West to the East
From to the rich to the poor
Victoria loved them all.
Victoria, Victoria, Victoria, 'toria
Victoria, Victoria, Victoria.
Victoria - The Kinks
Released on The Kinks' 2012 greatest album, 'Victoria' stands as a quintessential example of the band's mid-1960s pop-rock sound. The track features the signature Ray Davies vocals and melodic guitar work that defined their early catalog, capturing the youthful energy and social observation characteristic of the era. As part of The Kinks' broader discography, the song reflects their ability to blend catchy hooks with narrative storytelling, cementing their status as a leading force in British Invasion music. Its enduring appeal lies in its simple yet effective composition, which remains a staple of their live performances and studio recordings.