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.

Troubled By These Days And Times
Savoy Brown Lyrics

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Raymond-Chrysalis Music Ltd.
Well I'm troubled, yes I'm troubled
Well I'm troubled by these days and times
Well I'm troubled, yes I'm troubled
You know I'm troubled by these days and times

When fortune smiles on me, it's leaving me behind
Everybody knows that fate can be so unkind

Don't wanna kick myself for the rest of my life
If that's the way it's gotta be I guess it's alright

Well I'm worried, yes I'm worried
I'm worried 'bout what's gonna come
Well I'm worried, oh Lord I'm worried
I'm worried 'bout the things I've done

No use in thinking 'bout what's right or wrong
Caring for nothing than yourself in so long
Should I regret the years I let go by
Living for the day and never wondering why

Well I'm troubled, yes I'm troubled
Well I'm troubled by these days and times
Well I'm troubled, oh Lord I'm troubled
You know I'm troubled by these days and times

When fortune smiles on me, it's leaving me behind
Everybody knows that fate can be so unkind
Don't wanna kick myself for the rest of my life
If that's the way it's gotta be I guess it's alright

Troubled by these days and times

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Savoy Brown's song, "Troubled By These Days And Times," are filled with existential angst and a sense of apprehension regarding the future. The repeated refrain, "Well I'm troubled, yes I'm troubled / You know I'm troubled by these days and times," highlights the singer's unease and suggests that they are not alone in their concerns.

The first stanza implies that the singer feels left behind by the changing times and that good fortune is elusive. The line "Don't wanna kick myself for the rest of my life / If that's the way it's gotta be I guess it's alright" conveys a resigned acceptance of their predicament. The second stanza reveals that the singer is plagued by regret and worries about their past actions. The lines "Should I regret the years I let go by / Living for the day and never wondering why" suggest that the singer may have lived impulsively and failed to make meaningful choices.

Overall, the song's lyrics are a meditation on the human condition and the challenges that we face as we navigate through life. The sense of uncertainty and restlessness that pervades the song is relatable and speaks to the universal human experience.

Line by Line Meaning

Well I'm troubled, yes I'm troubled
I am feeling uneasy and disconcerted

Well I'm troubled by these days and times
I am feeling anxious and disturbed by the current state of things

Well I'm worried, yes I'm worried
I am feeling concerned and apprehensive

I'm worried 'bout what's gonna come
I am anxious about what the future holds

Well I'm worried, oh Lord I'm worried
I am extremely anxious and unsettled

I'm worried 'bout the things I've done
I am concerned about my past actions and their repercussions

When fortune smiles on me, it's leaving me behind
When good things happen to me, they are often fleeting and don't last

Everybody knows that fate can be so unkind
It is widely recognized that destiny can be harsh and unfair

Don't wanna kick myself for the rest of my life
I don't want to regret my choices for the rest of my life

If that's the way it's gotta be I guess it's alright
If that's how things are meant to be, I suppose I will accept it

No use in thinking 'bout what's right or wrong
It's pointless to dwell on what's morally right or wrong

Caring for nothing than yourself in so long
Only caring about oneself for a long time

Should I regret the years I let go by
Should I feel remorseful for the time I wasted

Living for the day and never wondering why
Living in the moment without ever questioning the purpose

You know I'm troubled by these days and times
It is evident to all that I am distressed by the current state of affairs

Troubled by these days and times
Feeling deeply troubled by the present era

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Paul Raymond

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Comments from YouTube:

Jake T

6y↑3

Savoy Brown really had it going on in those days. Dave Walker, Kim Simmonds and the key to their success IMO, Paul Raymond, who BTW wrote this song.

glenn johnson

4y↑1

This song in my head, more often than not.

Kevin. Dickson

7y↑5

this album always spell bound me, I never said that!

Darvenne J

7y↑2

Savoy Brown went through some changes as Fleetwood Mac undertook,they started out with being more electric blues,though with Street Corner they took on a different course and became kind of what early CCR should have been after Suzie Q ,they actually have these 2 albums that were exceptional ! Sort of what Fleetwood did with Bucky/NIcks ..became popular . Great album,..I miss listening to it !.