Glamour
The Kinks · Other Songs - The Kinks
Glamour,
Today,
Glamour,
Today,
Illusion all around me,
And it's hard to tell,
Such bewilderment,
Can't tell a truth from a fallacy,
Can it be,
Clouds what we think,
What we do,
What we say,
Glamour,
Today,
Although we struggle and fight,
Can't see the wrong from right,
Glamour gets in the way,
Aii that we say and do,
Always it's fooling you,
Glamour,
Today,
Oh, you can't cut it with a knife,
It will rule your life,
Glamour,
Ooh, ooh, oh, I believe it's true.
Oh, look at all the people,
That still fall in the trap,
Strain their eyes to see,
Somebody else's make believe,
Can it be,
It's what's inside,
What you feel that is reality,
Glamour,
Today,
Oh, I believe it's true,
Always it's fooling you,
Glamour,
Today,
Destroy it with your mind,
And let the truth unwind,
Today,
Glamour,
Today,
Illusion all around me,
And it's hard to tell,
Such bewilderment,
Can't tell a truth from a fallacy,
Can it be,
Clouds what we think,
What we do,
What we say,
Glamour,
Today,
Although we struggle and fight,
Can't see the wrong from right,
Glamour gets in the way,
Aii that we say and do,
Always it's fooling you,
Glamour,
Today,
Oh, you can't cut it with a knife,
It will rule your life,
Glamour,
Ooh, ooh, oh, I believe it's true.
Oh, look at all the people,
That still fall in the trap,
Strain their eyes to see,
Somebody else's make believe,
Can it be,
It's what's inside,
What you feel that is reality,
Glamour,
Today,
Oh, I believe it's true,
Always it's fooling you,
Glamour,
Today,
Destroy it with your mind,
And let the truth unwind,
Glamour - The Kinks
Released in 1964, "Glamour" stands as a defining track in The Kinks' catalog, capturing the band's signature blend of rock and roll energy with sharp social commentary. Written by Ray Davies, the song reflects the group's early exploration of youth culture and the emerging counter-culture movement of the mid-1960s. Its driving rhythm and distinctive vocal delivery established The Kinks as a major force in British rock, influencing countless artists who followed. The recording exemplifies the band's ability to craft catchy melodies that delivered complex themes about identity and societal expectations, cementing their status as pioneers of the genre.