The 'In' Crowd
Bryan Ferry (with Roxy Music) 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 (how to have fun!)
Any time of the year, don't you hear? (how to have fun!)
Dressin' fine, makin' time
We breeze up and down the street
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 "in" crowd
It's easy to find romance (and we work out!)
At a spot where the beat's really hot (and we work out!)
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 way of talkin' (gotta have fun!)
Any time of the year, don't you hear (gotta have fun!)
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 "in" crowd
Bryan Ferry's "The In Crowd" is a celebration of being in the coolest crowd of people. The "in" crowd goes wherever it wants, whenever it wants. This isn't just about being popular, but there's a sense of freedom and spontaneity that comes with belonging to this exclusive group. The song is a sonic evocation of the '60s era in which it was recorded, with the brass section and the organ dominating the soundscape. The funky and soulful sound captures the upbeat and carefree attitude of party-throwing crowds from the era.
Ferry's song is a tribute to the people who possess the ability to have fun, the ones who know how to dress fine, and they make every movement count. They have their unique way of walking and talking, which sets them apart from the rest. They know every latest dance, and they spend cash only on the important things - having fun and talking trash. Ferry speaks to the internal gratification of being part of this crowd, which others strive to imitate. Anywhere the group goes, they're met with respect, and people clear their path as they know the in-crowd is out of sight.
The In Crowd is almost like a love letter to a certain kind of group, a paean to the carefree and the stylish. The message is clear; if you want to have a good time, if you want to live like the cool kids, you need to be in with the in-crowd.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm in with the "in" crowd
I'm part of the popular crowd that everyone wants to be a part of
I go where the "in" crowd goes
I only go to places that are considered cool or trendy by the popular crowd
And I know what the "in" crowd knows (how to have fun!)
I know the secrets to having a good time that only the popular crowd knows
Any time of the year, don't you hear? (how to have fun!)
We know how to have fun no matter what time of year it is
Dressin' fine, makin' time
We always dress well and make time for socializing
We breeze up and down the street
We casually walk around town, enjoying the attention we get from others
We get respect from people we meet
People show us respect because they know we're part of the popular crowd
They make way day or night
People will move out of our way, whether it's daytime or nighttime
They know the "in" crowd is out of sight
People are aware that the popular crowd is cool or impressive
I know every latest dance
I'm up to date on all the newest dance moves
When you're in with "in" crowd
Being part of the popular crowd makes it easy to find romantic partners
It's easy to find romance (and we work out!)
We take care of our health and fitness, which makes us even more attractive to potential romantic partners
At a spot where the beat's really hot (and we work out!)
We like to socialize at places with fast-paced music, and also use it as an opportunity to exercise
If it's square we ain't there
We avoid events or places that are considered old-fashioned or uncool
We make every minute count
We don't waste any time, and always try to make the most out of every situation
Our share is always the biggest amount
We always have a lot of fun and enjoy ourselves to the fullest
Other guys imitate us
Less popular people try to copy our style and behavior
But the original's still the greatest
Although others try to copy us, we're still the best and most authentically cool people around
We got our own way of walkin'
We have a distinctive and confident way of walking
We got our way of talkin' (gotta have fun!)
We have a unique way of speaking that lets everyone know we're all about having a good time
Spendin' cash, talkin' trash
We like to spend money and also talk some light-hearted smack about each other
Girl, I'll show you a real good time
I'm confident that I can show you a fun and unforgettable experience
Come on with me and leave your troubles behind
Join me and forget about all your personal problems or worries for a while
I don't care where you've been
It doesn't matter what your past experiences have been like
You ain't been nowhere till you been in with "in" crowd
You haven't truly experienced the best that life has to offer until you've hung out with the popular crowd
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., HAL LEONARD LLC
Written by: BILLY PAGE
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@oolongoolong789
The best cover Bryan Ferry has ever done without a shadow of a doubt. He transforms the almost polite boastfulness of the original soul song into an adrenalin-soaked, aggressive anthem of stylish youthful arrogance and defiance. I bought this version when it was first released in the early 70s and I still find it utterly thrilling.
@jimpickard3850
Bryan Ferry is king of the cover version .. Dylan, Beatles, Lennon, Cole Porter, Smokey Robinson, many others all excellent. And this if course !
@pakora81
@@jimpickard3850 totally agree, every cover he has done is incredible. Jealous Guy is my favourite but this is a close second, along with Let's Stick Together
@filsgreen
It's up there're, but I'd go for "These foolish things", pure class and supreme production.
@jimpickard3850
@@filsgreen Yeah ... love when the line 'a tinkling piano in the next apartment' is accompanied by a tinkling piano ! Like you said, brilliant production.
@filsgreen
@@jimpickard3850 Total, Jim. I love the choral singers at the end. They finish far too early, wanting more
@terrycrowley9323
Im 63 and I loved Roxy Music when I was 14 and still do to this very day. sooo cool!!!!!
@coolinism
So underrated
Brilliant artist made some phenomenal music
@squirrelhughes43
The rawness he gave this cover is outstanding 👏
@vankarguis6247
I can't stop listening to Roxy. I love you Bryan. You r a genius