Uncle Son Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Tina Veritas 

Cover art for Uncle Son lyrics by Kinks, The

Why “Uncle Son”? Does anyone know Ray’s reasons for using that term?

Also, even though 6 years has passed since the last comment, I greatly identified with the post and the first reply. I pulled out Muswell Hillbillies to cheer myself up after a tough blow. Thought nostalgia would help (it did).

I had forgotten about Uncle Son. I could not believe how relevant it was to 2018 America.

God bless the village green!

@Tina Veritas - Just my thought, but I think 'Uncle Son' is us. All of us are Uncle Son.

@Tina Veritas Ray had an uncle, I believe on his mom's side, named Sonny, Son for short. If I remember correctly, he was really radical, waiting for the revolution of the people. The song is a tribute to his uncle.