The Kinks - Father Christmas (Official 4K Lyric Video)

Official Lyric Video for Father Christmas by the Kinks.

DISCLAIMER: No Santa’s were harmed in the making of this video
Animation: Alex Forsey (BMG)
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The Kinks are well known by as one of the greatest ever British rock groups. Formed in 1963 in Muswell Hill, North London, by brothers Ray and Dave Davies with their friend Pete Quaife, and joined by Mick Avory in early 1964, the band quickly established themselves as one of the epoch-defining groups of the 60s, with their impact still being felt around the world today, with multi-award winning, legendary frontman Sir Ray Davies widely recognised as one of the greatest British songwriters. They have sold over 50 million records worldwide and have been streamed over a billion times. Among numerous honours, they have received the Ivor Novello Award for ‘Outstanding Service To British Music’ and have been inducted into the 'Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame'.
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► LYRICS

When I was small I believed in Santa Claus
Though I knew it was my dad
And I would hang up my stocking at Christmas
Open my presents and I'd be glad

But the last time I played Father Christmas
I stood outside a department store
A gang of kids came over and mugged me
And knocked my reindeer to the floor

They said
Father Christmas, give us some money
Don't mess around with those silly toys
We'll beat you up if you don't hand it over
We want your bread so don't make us annoyed
Give all the toys to the little rich boys

Don't give my brother a Steve Austin outfit
Don't give my sister a cuddly toy
We don't want a jigsaw or monopoly money
We only want the real mccoy

Father Christmas, give us some money
We'll beat you up if you make us annoyed
Father Christmas, give us some money
Don't mess around with those silly toys

But give my daddy a job 'cause he needs one
He's got lots of mouths to feed
But if you've got one I'll have a machine gun
So I can scare all the kids on the street

Father Christmas, give us some money
We got no time for your silly toys
We'll beat you up if you don't hand it over
Give all the toys to the little rich boys

Have yourself a merry merry Christmas
Have yourself a good time
But remember the kids who got nothin'
While you're drinkin' down your wine

Father Christmas, give us some money
We got no time for your silly toys
Father Christmas, please hand it over
We'll beat you up so don't make us annoyed

Father Christmas, give us some money
We got no time for your silly toys
We'll beat you up if you don't hand it over
We want your bread so don't make us annoyed
Give all the toys to the little rich boys
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[Lemonsphered]

I love how The Kinks can put a mugging into a Christmas song

[neilfriedman]

This is the best Kristmas song ever. The Kinks are the greatest

[dmgerbino]

Father Christmas has always been one of my favorite Christmas songs.

[joshuasimons]

The best Christmas Song ever—-if you want to Rock and have a blast.

Father Christmas….is great especially this time and joyous occasion.

[joannecorsano]

Dave Davies and his rocking band introduced this song into his solo shows in 1999 and played it every year during his solo tours up until 2003, even during summer tours, and they did a really incredible rocking version of the song. I saw Dave perform this song many times during those years. ... Joanne Corsano

[salamandersam]

I don’t know how I’ve gone 35 years alive and just discovering this song now. I now feel like I have a new favorite Christmas song as well after discovering this song.

[grahambrown]

I was at their Christmas show in London in 1977 I think, although I don't recall whether it was at the Rainbow or the Hammersmith Odeon. The evening was introduced by Alan Freeman and Bob Harris, it was broadcast on Radio One as well, a storming set and this was the first encore. Legendary.

[williamcoyle]

One of the few rock & roll Christmas songs that I love.

[robertokinks]

Masterpiece. The Best Christmas Song ever

[Transterra]

Dave Davies rocking “Father Christmas.”
GOD SAVE THE KINKS!

[RyanMcKennaGosling]

Criminally one of the best underrated Christmas songs ever made!

[StephenTuckerJr]

An absolute classic! People don't realize how many great songs The Kinks have in their catalog. Oh what I would give to have them tour ONE MORE TIME!

[StephanieJeanne]

I remember hearing this when I was much younger. I didn't realize what the lyrics were.😂 Great song by a great band! Merry Christmas!💟

[fabioernestotagetti]

By far my favourite xmas song ever, great cartoon and...long live the Kinks

[Nicolásmode]

My dad and i always liked the kinks, specially this song 🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[ThatRamMan]

It ain't Christmas until this classic is played on blast..

[johnnytoobad]

I remember hearing this tune for the first time on WLIR over New Years Eve in '83 (or '84) all jacked up on blow and beer.
Thought it was the BEST Christmas tune I EVER heard.
Forty years later..and I still love it !

[peterschmitz]

Hear this today for the first Time, although knowing them for over 50 Years. There is always something to discover from the Past.
The Kinks were always streetwise and telling nifty little Stories from the Neighborhood. A nice little bad Santa Xmas-Song.

[MuzaffarKrylov]

Only The Kinks can get me to like Christmas music. 😊❤

[reinhardponecker]

The more I listen to the Kinks, the more I think, for me, Dave Davies wrote the most sophisticated lyrics in the rock'n'roll world, many of which have a connection to reality, probably well into the future. On every record of theirs, and I have many of them, I can always find new, intelligent lyrics to beautiful songs. That's why I went on my individual Kinks tour in London, a motorcycle, Kinks music and driving to Kinks places. "Dandy" was my first single ever, in 1966, I think, still worth listening to.