Lyrics of
Waterloo Sunset

Waterloo Sunset is a song by the British band The Kinks, written by the bands lead Ray Davies. It was released in 1967 as a single and belongs to the album Something Else by The Kinks. The inspiration for the song came from the view from Davies apartment window in London, overlooking the River Thames near the Waterloo Bridge, evoking feelings of nostalgia, peace, and solitude amidst busy London. The lyrics tell the story of two lovers, Terry and ... Julie, who meet at Waterloo Station, serving as a metaphor for escaping the troubles and turmoil of city life. See more [+]

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Dirty old river, must you keep rolling, flowing into the night
People so busy make me feel dizzy, taxi lights shine so bright
But I don't need no friends
As long as I gaze on Waterloo Sunset, I am in paradise
Every day I look at the world from my window
Chilly-chilly is the evening time, Waterloo sunset's fine

Terry meets Julie, Waterloo Station, every Friday night
But I am so lazy, don't want to wander, I stay at home at night
But I don't feel afraid
As long as I gaze on Waterloo Sunset, I am in paradise
Every day I look at the world from my window
Chilly-chilly is the evening time, Waterloo sunset's fine

Millions of people swarming like flies round Waterloo underground
But Terry and Julie cross over the river where they feel safe and sound
And they don't need no friends
As long as they gaze on Waterloo Sunset, they are in paradise

Waterloo sunset's fine
Waterloo sunset's fine
Waterloo sunset's fine