See The Beast
The Kinks · Other Songs - The Kinks
See the beast,
Got such a hold on you,
Every way you turn,
But don't hang around now,
It's too late for politics to save you.
It's funny can't you see the dream,
Just hold it tenderly in your hand.
Chorus
For you,
For you to see you through the night.
For you,
For you to light your weary path.
Don't let him,
No, no, no,
Tell you that everything is wrong.
Don't let him,
No, no, no,
It's just his way to keep you lost.
See the beast,
Suddenly I noticed we were going nowhere.
But hold on though there is cold around you
Brother,
It won't last.
It's funny can't you see the dream,
Just hold it tenderly your hand and let
It go.
Don't let him break your heart,
He'll tear your soul apart,
Believe.
Chorus
For you,
For you to see through the night.
For you,
For you to see the wrong from the right.
See the beast,
Got such a hold on you,
Every way you turn,
But don't hang around now.
It's too late for politics to save you.
Chorus
Don't let him,
No, no, no,
Tell you that everything is wrong.
Don't let him,
No, no, no,
It's just his way to keep you lost.
Got such a hold on you,
Every way you turn,
But don't hang around now,
It's too late for politics to save you.
It's funny can't you see the dream,
Just hold it tenderly in your hand.
Chorus
For you,
For you to see you through the night.
For you,
For you to light your weary path.
Don't let him,
No, no, no,
Tell you that everything is wrong.
Don't let him,
No, no, no,
It's just his way to keep you lost.
See the beast,
Suddenly I noticed we were going nowhere.
But hold on though there is cold around you
Brother,
It won't last.
It's funny can't you see the dream,
Just hold it tenderly your hand and let
It go.
Don't let him break your heart,
He'll tear your soul apart,
Believe.
Chorus
For you,
For you to see through the night.
For you,
For you to see the wrong from the right.
See the beast,
Got such a hold on you,
Every way you turn,
But don't hang around now.
It's too late for politics to save you.
Chorus
Don't let him,
No, no, no,
Tell you that everything is wrong.
Don't let him,
No, no, no,
It's just his way to keep you lost.
See The Beast
Released by The Kinks in 1966, 'See The Beast' stands as a defining rock anthem from the band's mid-period. The track showcases Ray Davies' signature songwriting, blending social commentary with a driving, rhythmic rock sound that became a staple of their discography. As a standalone recording, it captures the energy and rebellious spirit characteristic of The Kinks' work during the late 1960s. The song's enduring popularity highlights its ability to resonate across generations, cementing its place within the band's extensive catalog of influential rock recordings.