I Just Wasn't Made for These Times
The Beach Boys Lyrics
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Where I can speak my mind
And I've been trying hard to find the people
That I won't leave behind
They say I got brains, but they ain't doin' 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 (¿cuándo seré?)
Sometimes I feel very sad (un día seré)
(Ain't found the right thing I can put my heart and soul into)
Sometimes I feel very sad (oh, ¿cuándo seré?)
(Ain't found the right thing 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 (¿cuándo seré?)
Sometimes I feel very sad (un día seré)
(Ain't found the right thing I can put my heart and soul into)
Sometimes I feel very sad (oh, ¿cuándo seré?)
(Ain't found the right thing 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
I guess I just wasn't made for these times
I guess I just wasn't made for these times
The Beach Boys' song, "I Just Wasn't Made For These Times", speaks of the struggles of fitting in and finding one's place in the world. The lyrics reveal the singer's feelings of displacement and frustration as he searches for both his own identity and a community of like-minded individuals. The first verse speaks of the singer's desire to find a place where he can express himself freely and find a group of people to connect with. He admits to having brains but feeling unfulfilled and seeking something more meaningful.
The chorus paints a picture of the singer's inner turmoil as he tries to make sense of his place in the world. He feels lost and alone, unable to find the right thing to put his heart and soul into. He is constantly searching but never quite finding what he is looking for. The repetition of the line "sometimes I feel very sad" emphasizes the depth of his emotion and the weight of his struggle.
In the second verse, the singer expresses his frustration with those around him who are unwilling to support him in his pursuits. He wants to make a change and find new opportunities, but no one seems to share his vision. He questions the meaning of it all and wonders where he can turn for help.
Overall, the lyrics of "I Just Wasn't Made For These Times" are a poignant reflection on the human desire for acceptance and belonging, and the difficulties that can arise when those desires are not met.
Line by Line Meaning
I keep looking for a place to fit in
I am searching for a place where I belong
Where I can speak my mind
Where I can freely express my thoughts and opinions
And I've been trying hard to find the people
I am making an effort to find like-minded individuals
That I won't leave behind
That I can form a lasting bond with
They say I got brains, but they ain't doin' me no good
I am told I am intelligent, but it's not helping me succeed
I wish they could
I hope my intelligence can benefit me someday
Sometimes I feel very sad (¿cuándo seré?)
At times, I feel extremely melancholic (when will I be happy?)
Sometimes I feel very sad (un día seré)
Occasionally, I feel despondent (one day I'll be happy)
(Ain't found the right thing I can put my heart and soul into)
(I haven't found my true passion)
Sometimes I feel very sad (oh, ¿cuándo seré?)
I experience moments of deep sadness (oh, when will I be happy?)
(Ain't found the right thing I can put my heart and soul into)
(I haven't discovered my purpose in life)
I guess I just wasn't made for these times
I speculate that I am not suited for the current era
Every time I get the inspiration
Whenever I feel inspired
To go change things around
To make a difference and effect change
No one wants to help me look for places
No one is interested in assisting me find new opportunities
Where new things might be found
Where innovative and exciting things are possible
Where can I turn when my fair weather friends cop out?
Where can I go when my shallow friends abandon me?
What's it all about?
What is the purpose of it all?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Brian Douglas Wilson, Tony Asher
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