True Story
The Kinks · Other Songs - The Kinks
As I walked home the other night,
I looked up to the sky.
It hit me like a light in the head
He showed me of the world
In a different way.
Oh, I'll never be the same.
[this is space-sector calling] are you talking to me?
[we have a message for you] I could not help but listen.
[children of earth must all become] one family.
[your leaders will not listen] but what can I do?
[people will listen to you] I'm just a poor fool,
[reach out and help us and] make them understand.
A place for everyone,
In their sacred plan.
Living in all lands.
I'll never turn away,
Now my life has changed,
I'll never be the same.
[this is space-sector calling] are you talking to me?
[we have a message for you] I could not help but listen.
[children of earth must all become] one family.
[your leaders will not listen] but what can I do?
[people will listen to you] I'm just a poor fool,
[reach out and help us and] make them understand.
[this is space-sector calling] are you talking to me?
[we have a message for you] oh what can it be?
[children of earth must all become] one family.
[your leaders will not listen] but what can I do?
[people will listen to you] I'm just a poor fool,
[reach out and help us and] make them understand.
I looked up to the sky.
It hit me like a light in the head
He showed me of the world
In a different way.
Oh, I'll never be the same.
[this is space-sector calling] are you talking to me?
[we have a message for you] I could not help but listen.
[children of earth must all become] one family.
[your leaders will not listen] but what can I do?
[people will listen to you] I'm just a poor fool,
[reach out and help us and] make them understand.
A place for everyone,
In their sacred plan.
Living in all lands.
I'll never turn away,
Now my life has changed,
I'll never be the same.
[this is space-sector calling] are you talking to me?
[we have a message for you] I could not help but listen.
[children of earth must all become] one family.
[your leaders will not listen] but what can I do?
[people will listen to you] I'm just a poor fool,
[reach out and help us and] make them understand.
[this is space-sector calling] are you talking to me?
[we have a message for you] oh what can it be?
[children of earth must all become] one family.
[your leaders will not listen] but what can I do?
[people will listen to you] I'm just a poor fool,
[reach out and help us and] make them understand.
True Story - The Kinks
Released in 1966, "True Story" stands as a defining track in The Kinks' catalog, showcasing Ray Davies' sharp wit and observational humor. The song captures the mundane absurdities of everyday life, a signature element of the band's rock and roll approach that blended social commentary with catchy melodies. As part of their broader body of work during the mid-1960s, the recording reflects the era's fascination with the ordinary and the slightly ridiculous. Its enduring popularity highlights The Kinks' ability to craft relatable narratives that resonated across generations, cementing their status as pioneers of British rock music.