Arabic version: ديف ديفيز يدافع عن أغنية لو لا لفرقة كينكس ضد انتقادات موبي

Kinks guitarist Dave Davies has responded to Moby’s recent criticism of the band’s 1970 hit “Lola,” in which the US musician labeled the song “gross and transphobic.” Moby expressed his discomfort with the song during an interview for The Guardian’s Saturday magazine, stating that he found the lyrics “unevolved” after it appeared on a Spotify playlist.

According to The Guardian, Davies took to social media to defend the song and his brother Ray Davies, who wrote the lyrics. He stated, “I am highly insulted that Moby would accuse my brother of being ‘unevolved’ or transphobic in any way.”

He further questioned Moby’s remarks, asking, “Why is Moby being so rude about this simple song? We’re not transphobic. Why does he have to have a go at us?” Davies highlighted the historical context of the song, referencing the 1970s San Francisco psychedelic hippy theatre group, the Cockettes, who had transgender members and were fans of the Kinks during their tours.

Additionally, Davies shared a letter from trans punk icon Jayne County, who praised the song for breaking down barriers and bringing LGBTQ+ themes into the mainstream. County expressed her excitement over the song, stating, “Lola will always be one of those songs that for me ‘broke the ice’ so to speak!” She noted that the Kinks’ work propelled them into a more inclusive understanding of society.

The discussion around “Lola” has reignited conversations about the representation of gender and sexuality in music, with Davies emphasizing the song’s positive impact on listeners and its relevance in the broader cultural context.