Tin Soilder Man
The Kinks · Something Else by The Kinks [1967]
Just a quiet city sport
With a wife and little kids to support
So immaculately dressed when he walks
Like a soldier on parade
He's a tin soldier man
Living in a little tin wonderland
Very happy little tin soldier man
When you set him on your knee
Every day you see his army march down the street
Changing guards at the high road
He's a tin soldier man
Wickie wa-waddle doo[?]
And he's got a little tin lady too
Just to put a little shine on his shoes
And keep his uniform tidy
He's a tin soldier man
Wickie wa-waddle doo
And he's got a little tin lady too
Just to put a little shine on his shoes
And make his uniform tidy
He's a tin soldier man
Living in a little tin wonderland
Very happy little tin soldier man
When you sit him on your knee
He's a tin soldier man
He's a tin soldier man
With a wife and little kids to support
So immaculately dressed when he walks
Like a soldier on parade
He's a tin soldier man
Living in a little tin wonderland
Very happy little tin soldier man
When you set him on your knee
Every day you see his army march down the street
Changing guards at the high road
He's a tin soldier man
Wickie wa-waddle doo[?]
And he's got a little tin lady too
Just to put a little shine on his shoes
And keep his uniform tidy
He's a tin soldier man
Wickie wa-waddle doo
And he's got a little tin lady too
Just to put a little shine on his shoes
And make his uniform tidy
He's a tin soldier man
Living in a little tin wonderland
Very happy little tin soldier man
When you sit him on your knee
He's a tin soldier man
He's a tin soldier man
Tin Soldier Man
Released on The Kinks' 1967 album Something Else, 'Tin Soldier Man' stands as a quintessential example of the band's mid-period rock and roll. The track features the iconic 'Kink' vocal style, characterized by its distinctive falsetto and rhythmic delivery, delivered over a driving, upbeat arrangement that typifies the era's British Invasion sound. While often associated with themes of youth and rebellion, the song captures the specific energy of teenage life in post-war England. It remains a staple of The Kinks' discography, showcasing their ability to blend catchy melodies with socially conscious storytelling, cementing their status as a defining voice of 1960s rock music.