I Just Wasn't Made for These Times
The Beach Boys
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I keep looking for a place to fit Where I can speak my mind I've been trying hard to find the people That I won't leave behind They say I got brains But they ain't doing me no good I wish they could Each time things start to happen again I think I got something good goin' for myself But what goes wrong Sometimes I feel very sad Sometimes I feel very sad (Can't find nothin' I can put my heart and soul into) Sometimes I feel very sad (Can't find nothin' I can put my heart and soul into) I guess I just wasn't made for these times Every time I get the inspiration To go change things around No one wants to help me look for places Where new things might be found Where can I turn when my fair weather friends cop out What's it all about Each time things start to happen again I think I got something good goin' for myself But what goes wrong Sometimes I feel very sad Sometimes I feel very sad (Can't find nothin' I can put my heart and soul into) Sometimes I feel very sad (Can't find nothin' I can put my heart and soul into) I guess I just wasn't made for these times I guess I just wasn't made for these times I guess I just wasn't made for these times I guess I just wasn't made for these times I guess I just wasn't made for these times I guess I just wasn't made for these times
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Written by: BRIAN WILSON, TONY ASHER
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12 facts about this song
Music Creation"I Just Wasn't Made for These Times" is a song written by Brian Wilson and Tony Asher for the American rock band, The Beach Boys.
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Album AppearanceIt is the twelfth track on their 1966 album, "Pet Sounds." It is considered one of the Beach Boys' most significant albums and greatly influential in the history of popular music.
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Song ThemeThe song deals with feelings of alienation and not fitting in, which reflects Brian Wilson's state of mind during the period he composed it.
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Production Innovation"I Just Wasn't Made for These Times" is notable for being one of the first songs to use a theremin, an electronic musical instrument controlled without physical contact.
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Documentary TitleIn 1995, a documentary about Brian Wilson's life and career was named after this song.
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Song CoversThe song has been covered by several artists, including Paul McCartney, Michael Feinstein, and Louis Philippe.
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Musical CompositionThe song is recognized for its complex arrangement, involving numerous layers and textures of sound.
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Critical AcclaimMany critics and musicians have praised the song's introspective lyrics and innovative production techniques, and it is often highlighted as a key example of Brian Wilson's musical genius.
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RecognitionMojo magazine listed "I Just Wasn't Made for These Times" as one of the 100 Records That Changed the World.
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Personal ConnectionIt is considered one of Brian Wilson's most personal songs, reflecting his feelings of depression and isolation during his time recording "Pet Sounds."
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Unique InstrumentationThe track also uses unconventional instruments such as beverage cans and buzzing organs to create its distinctive sound.
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Recurring ThemeThe song fits into a recurring theme of the album, which was unique for its time, as most other pop albums of the 1960s did not have unifying themes.
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