Listen To The Spirit
The Kinks · Other Songs - The Kinks
Hear the voices calling from the future
In our world of lies they tell of change
I pull an energy message from the invisible
Offered with love to ease the pain
Listen to the spirit calling
All that's truth remains
Listen to the spirit calling
I heard an angel talking when out walking
Through the ethers her words clearly came
Use your imagination think a new future
That's made of the dreams that build a new age
Listen to the spirit calling
Never be afraid
Listen to the spirit calling
Look into your heart
See an open doorway
Love will break the spell
Release you from the dark
Lead the children homeward
Never more be lost
Forever found, forever found
Ooh la la la, Ooh la la la ...
Visions of the past are stretched before me
The ancient pyramids, Babylon and Rome
The rise of the tyrants, the falling of empires
But from the dust always people reborn
Listen to the spirit calling
All we see must change
Listen to the spirit calling
Look into your heart
You will find a doorway
Love will break the spell
Release you from the dark
Lead the children homeward
Never more be lost
Forever found, forever found
Look into your heart
You will find a doorway
Love will break the spell
Release you from the dark
Lead the children homeward
Never more be lost
Forever found, forever found
Listen to the spirit calling
Listen to the spirit calling
Listen To The Spirit
Released by The Kinks, 'Listen To The Spirit' stands as a poignant example of the band's ability to blend folk sensibilities with their signature rock energy. While often associated with the group's broader exploration of social commentary and British life, this track highlights a more introspective side to their catalog. The recording captures the band's mid-to-late 1960s period, where they frequently collaborated with session musicians to create lush, harmonically rich arrangements that went beyond standard rock structures. As part of their extensive body of work, the song reflects the era's fascination with spiritual themes and communal feeling, delivered through Ray Davies' characteristic vocal delivery and the group's tight instrumental backing. It remains a notable song in their discography, showcasing their versatility as songwriters and performers during a time when they were navigating the complexities of changing musical landscapes.