"Drivin'" is a song written by Ray Davies of the Kinks which appeared on that group's 1969 concept album Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire).

[2] According to critic Johnny Rogan and author Thomas Kitts, "Drivin'" is based on real experiences from Ray Davies' childhood when his family drove from London to the country.

[5] Rogan praises its "convincing lyrics", "sumptuous melody" and the "amusing percussive touches" added by Kinks' drummer Mick Avory towards the end of the song.

[3] Kitts comments that the song's rhythm, as well as some of the guitar playing by Ray's brother Dave Davies, effectively simulates a "leisurely car ride up and down hills and around curves.

"[2] According to band researcher Doug Hinman:[1] The Kinks Additional musician The B-side, "Mindless Child of Motherhood", was a Dave Davies composition, written for an unreleased solo album.