The 'In' Crowd
Bryan Ferry Lyrics
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I go where the "in" crowd goes.
I'm in with the "in" crowd
And I know what the "in" crowd knows.
Any time of the year
Don't you hear?
Dressin' fine
Makin' time
We breeze up and down the street.
We get respect from the people we meet
They make way day or night.
They know the "in" crowd is out of sight.
I'm in with the "in" crowd
I know every latest dance.
When you're in with the "in" crowd
It's easy to find romance.
At a spot where the beat's really hot.
If it's square we ain't there.
We make every minute count.
Our share is always the biggest amount.
Other guys imitate us
But the original's still the greatest.
We got our own way of walkin'
We got our own way of talkin'
Any time of the year
Don't you hear?
Spendin' cash
Talkin' trash.
Girl
I'll show you a real good time.
Come on with me and leave your troubles behind
I don't care where you've been
You ain't been nowhere till you been in -
With the "in" crowd.
Bryan Ferry's song 'The 'In' Crowd' is an ode to the world of high society, where it pays to be popular and be a part of the elite. The lyrics are all about being in with the "in" crowd and knowing what they know. The song describes the life of the "in" crowd, how they dress fine, make time for the latest dances, and make every minute count. The in crowd is out of sight, and people make way for them day or night. The lyrics suggest that being popular means never having to try too hard to make friends or find romance.
Ferry is critical of the imitation and copycat behavior that is prevalent in society. The in crowd gets imitated by other guys, but the original is still the greatest. The in crowd has its own distinctive way of walking and talking, making them stand out from the rest. The song suggests that while it may not be easy to be a part of the in crowd, once you're in, it's all worth it. The song ends with an invitation to join the in-crowd and leave your troubles behind.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm in with the "in" crowd
I belong to the popular and fashionable group of people
I go where the "in" crowd goes.
I follow the trends and preferences of the popular group of people
And I know what the "in" crowd knows.
I'm aware of the latest fashion, music and trends that are popular among the group of people I belong to
Any time of the year
Don't you hear?
Regardless of the season, there's always something exciting happening for the "in" crowd
Dressin' fine
Makin' time
We take the time to dress impeccably and make the most of our time socializing
We breeze up and down the street.
We get respect from the people we meet
As we walk around, people admire us for our style, confidence and popularity
They make way day or night.
They know the "in" crowd is out of sight.
People always make way for us because they recognize that we're a special and exclusive group
I know every latest dance.
When you're in with the "in" crowd
It's easy to find romance.
Being part of the popular group gives me access to the latest dance moves and it makes it effortless to attract romantic partners
At a spot where the beat's really hot.
If it's square we ain't there.
We only go to fashionable, exciting places where the music is good and the people are trendy
We make every minute count.
Our share is always the biggest amount.
We're deliberate about how we spend our time and we always make sure we're having the most fun and getting the most out of life
Other guys imitate us
But the original's still the greatest.
Other people try to copy our style, but they'll never be as cool or authentic
We got our own way of walkin'
We got our own way of talkin'
We have a unique and recognizable manner of walking and talking that sets us apart from everyone else
Spendin' cash
Talkin' trash.
We're not afraid to spend money and we're always joking and teasing each other in a playful, friendly way
Girl
I'll show you a real good time.
Come on with me and leave your troubles behind
I'm inviting you to experience the excitement and pleasure of being part of the "in" crowd and forget about your worries
I don't care where you've been
You ain't been nowhere till you been in -
With the "in" crowd.
Being part of the popular group is such an amazing, fulfilling experience that nothing you've done or experienced before compares to it
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave, Cloud9
Written by: Billy Page
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