Savoy Brown is a British blues band formed in the 1960s, originally known a… Read Full Bio ↴Savoy Brown is a British blues band formed in the 1960s, originally known as the Saveloy Brown Blues Band. Their 1969 single, Train to Nowhere (with singer Chris Youlden), was viewed by many as the last gasp of the blues scene in Great Britain. Although Savoy Brown never reached much acclaim in their home nation, they developed a loyal core following in the United States. In the 1960s and 1970s, the band managed to penetrate the Billboard Hot 100. Superstardom perpetually evaded them, perhaps in part because of their frequent lineup changes. Indeed, while the band is still active today, only one founding member, Kim Simmonds, has been with the band since the beginning. Guitarist "Lonesome" Dave Peverett, bassist Tony Stevens, and drummer Roger Earl went on to form Foghat. Original member and harmonica player John O'Leary is still active on the British blues circuit with The John O'Leary Band. Savoy Brown's first album, Shake Down, featured lead vocalist Bryce Portius. Portius was one of the first black blues musicians to be a part of a British rock band. Another singer, Dave Walker, would later join Fleetwood Mac and Black Sabbath.

I'm Tired / Where Am I
Savoy Brown Lyrics

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Chris Youlden-Chrysalis Music Ltd.
I'm tired of being a fool
And my mind going from hot to cool
And trying to conform to others ideas
And someone else's rules

The life I'm living ain't mine
I'm supposed to feel that's fine

I didn't make the world I'm living in
And I ain't gonna toe the line

I'm tired of trying to be something I know ain't me
I'm tired of living up to what people expect me to be
You know some people are different
Now ain't that a crying shame
Now wouldn't be a real drag if we were all the same

And I'm not going to try to please
Eyes that just don't see
If I get myself together
You'll have the blues not me

I'm tired of trying to be something I know ain't me
I'm tired of living up to what people expect me to be
You know some people are different
Now ain't that a crying shame
Now wouldn't be a real drag if we were all the same

And I'm not going to try to please
Eyes that just don't see
If I get myself together
You'll have the blues not me

You'll have the blues not me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Savoy Brown's song "I'm Tired/Where Am I" reflect the inner turmoil of someone who is struggling to conform to societal expectations and is feeling exhausted and restricted in the process. The singer is tired of feeling like a fool, constantly oscillating between being hot-headed and cool-headed, and trying to fit in with other people's ideas and rules. The singer recognizes that the life they are living is not their own and they feel trapped and frustrated by the limitations of their surroundings. They are fed up with trying to be someone they are not, as they are weary of living up to other people's expectations.

The lyrics reflect a sense of individuality and a call to embrace diversity. The singer acknowledges that everyone is different and that it is a shame that society tries to mold everyone into the same cookie-cutter mold. They assert that they are tired of trying to please people who cannot see them for who they are, and they vow to put themselves first. If they get themselves together, they will be the ones who will be happy, while others will be left with the blues. This is a powerful statement of self-acceptance and empowerment that is at the heart of the song.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm tired of being a fool
I'm exhausted of making foolish decisions in my life

And my mind going from hot to cool
I'm experiencing sudden changes in my thought process

And trying to conform to others ideas
I'm attempting to align my thoughts and actions with the expectations of others

And someone else's rules
And following someone else's guidelines for living

The life I'm living ain't mine
I'm living a life that is not what I truly desire

I'm supposed to feel that's fine
But society expects me to be content with it

I didn't make the world I'm living in
I have no control over the environment and situation I find myself in

And I ain't gonna toe the line
And I'm not going to conform to societal norms and expectations

You know some people are different
Everyone is unique and individual

Now ain't that a crying shame
It's regrettable that society doesn't always accept and embrace people's differences

Now wouldn't be a real drag if we were all the same
Life would be boring and unpleasant if everyone was identical

And I'm not going to try to please
I won't go out of my way to satisfy

Eyes that just don't see
People who are incapable of understanding me or my choices

If I get myself together
If I focus on improving myself

You'll have the blues not me
Others will be unhappy, not me

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Written by: CHRIS YOULDEN

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