Animal Farm
The Kinks · The Village Green Preservation Society [1968]
Take me where real animals are playing
Just a dirty old shack
Where the hound dogs bark
That we called our home
I want to be back there
Among the cats and dogs
And the pigs and the goats
On Animal Farm
My animal home
On Animal Farm
My animal home
While I lay my head upon my pillow
Little girl, come play beneath my window
Though she's far from home
She is free from harm
And she need not fear
She is by my side
And the sky is wide
So let the sun shine bright
On Animal Farm
My animal home
On Animal Farm
My animal home
Girl, It's a hard, hard world, if it gets you down
Dreams often fade and die in a bad, bad world
I'll take you where real animals are playing
And people are real people not just playing
It's a quiet, quiet life
By a dirty old shack
That we called our home
I want to be back there
Among the cats and dogs
And the pigs and the goats
On Animal Farm
My animal home
On Animal Farm
My animal home
On Animal Farm
Animal Farm
Animal Farm - The Kinks
Released in 1968 on The Village Green Preservation Society, 'Animal Farm' stands as a defining track in The Kinks' catalog, blending their signature rock sound with sharp social commentary. The song serves as a satirical take on the dystopian novel by George Orwell, translating its themes of totalitarianism and conformity into a biting musical narrative. With its distinctive rhythm and Ray Davies' characteristic vocal delivery, the recording captures the cultural zeitgeist of the late 1960s, positioning The Kinks as pioneers of British rock who consistently tackled political and societal issues through their music. This work remains a testament to the band's ability to fuse entertainment with incisive critique, cementing their legacy as a major force in the genre.