Turning Japanese

The Kinks · Other Songs - The Kinks

I've got your picture of me and you

You wrote "I love you" I wrote "me too"

I sit there staring and there's nothing else to do

Oh it's in color

Your hair is brown

Your eyes are hazel

And soft as clouds

I often kiss you when there's no one else around



I've got your picture, I've got your picture

I'd like a million of you over myself

I want the doctor to take your picture

So I can look at you from inside as well

You've got me turning up and turning down

and turning in and turning 'round



I'm turning Japanese

I think I'm turning Japanese

I really think so

Turning Japanese

I think I'm turning Japanese

I really think so

I'm turning Japanese

I think I'm turning Japanese

I really think so

Turning Japanese

I think I'm turning Japanese

I really think so



I've got your picture, I've got your picture

I'd like a million of you over myself

I want the doctor to take your picture

So I can look at you from inside as well

You've got me turning up and turning down

and turning in and turning 'round



I'm turning Japanese

I think I'm turning Japanese

I really think so

Turning Japanese

I think I'm turning Japanese

I really think so

I'm turning Japanese

I think I'm turning Japanese

I really think so

Turning Japanese

I think I'm turning Japanese

I really think so



No sex, no drugs, no wine, no women

No fun, no sin, no you, no wonder it's dark

Everyone around me is a total stranger

Everyone avoids me like a cyclone ranger

Everyone



That's why I'm turning Japanese

I think I'm turning Japanese

I really think so

Turning Japanese

I think I'm turning Japanese

I really think so

I'm turning Japanese

I think I'm turning Japanese

I really think so

Turning Japanese

I think I'm turning Japanese

I really think so...

Turning Japanese

Turning Japanese stands as one of The Kinks' most enduring and recognizable singles, capturing the band's unique ability to blend rock energy with quirky, observational storytelling. Released during a period where the group was experimenting with more complex arrangements, the track showcases their signature melodic sensibility and rhythmic drive. The song's title and theme reflect the band's engagement with contemporary cultural shifts, offering a snapshot of life through their distinct British lens. As a staple of their extensive discography, it remains a definitive example of their songwriting prowess, balancing humor with genuine musical craftsmanship. The recording continues to resonate with listeners for its infectious energy and its place within the broader landscape of classic rock, cementing its status as a timeless piece of music history.