The Beau Brummels broke into the mainstream with their debut single, "Laugh, Laugh", for which they would later be credited for setting the aesthetic foundation for the San Francisco Sound. The band's popularity continued with the subsequent album, 1965's Introducing the Beau Brummels, and the Top 10 single "Just a Little". The group's commercial success declined by the following year, at which time the financially struggling Autumn label was acquired by Warner Bros. Records. After recording an album of cover songs, Beau Brummels '66, the band released a pair of critically acclaimed albums: Triangle in 1967 and Bradley's Barn in 1968.
The band underwent several personnel changes, beginning with Mulligan's departure in 1965. Guitarist Don Irving joined the band in late 1965 when Elliott began to suffer seizures resulting from a diabetic condition, leaving him unable to tour with the band. Shortly after the release of Beau Brummels '66, Irving left the group when he was inducted into the armed forces. Petersen left to join Harpers Bizarre, reducing the Beau Brummels to a trio for the recording of Triangle. Meagher was drafted for military service in 1968, leaving Valentino and Elliott as the only remaining band members. The duo worked with prominent Nashville session musicians to record Bradley's Barn before parting ways in 1969 to focus on solo material and participate in projects by other artists. The five original Beau Brummels reformed in 1974, and the band released an eponymous album the following year.
In Good Time
The Beau Brummels Lyrics
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Why do I feel lonely?
People talkin’ lots around me
Why do I feel lonely?
I can go to congregation
Still neglected by the nation
I can get my fill – a- bration
Time, time in good time
Oh, oh I feel so better
Time, time, in good time
Oh, oh I will forget her
Yeah...
I'm not one to start complaining
Why am I so sour?
I'm not losing ground, I'm gaining
Why am I so sour?
Everything is going my way
Traffic's moving on the highway
Don't mind eating fish on Fridays
Sill I'm feeling sour
Time, time in good time
Oh, oh I feel so better
Time, time, in good time
Oh, oh I will forget her
Now it doesn't matter what I'm playing
Why do I get shaky?
It doesn't matter what I'm saying
Why do I get shaky?
Cannot figure, why I'm bitter
Folks call me a real go-getter
I ain't never been no quitter
Still I'm feeling shaky
Time, time in good time
Oh, oh I feel so better
Time, time, in good time
Oh, oh I will forget her
Time, time in good time
Oh, oh I feel so better
Time, time, in good time
Oh, oh I will forget her
The lyrics of "In Good Time" by The Beau Brummels seem to explore the feeling of loneliness in a crowd, despite being surrounded by people and socializing. This is reflected in the repeated question of "Why do I feel lonely?" despite the singer being in a crowd where people are talking and interacting.
The lyrics suggest that the singer has tried different means of overcoming or distracting from this loneliness, such as going to congregation, getting drunk at a party, or having things go their way. However, none of these seem to fully alleviate or resolve the feeling of loneliness that the singer is experiencing. The repeated refrain of "Time, time in good time, oh, oh I feel so better" seems to suggest that the singer believes that time will eventually heal their emotional wounds and that they will forget the person or situation that has caused them to feel lonely and bitter.
The shift in the second verse to the question "Why am I so sour?" and the refrain "Oh, oh I will forget her" suggest that this loneliness may be related to a failed romantic relationship. The lyrics also highlight that the singer is self-aware about their emotional state and that they don't want to complain or come across as a quitter, but they are struggling to fully shake off these negative feelings.
Overall, the song's lyrics capture a poignant sense of loneliness that many people can relate to, particularly when they have experienced heartbreak or disappointment in their personal lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Sittin’ with a crowd around me
Even though I am physically surrounded by people, I still feel alone.
Why do I feel lonely?
I wonder why I feel lonely even in the midst of people and conversation.
I can go to congregation
I attend religious gatherings hoping to find solace.
Still neglected by the nation
However, despite my efforts, society still fails to recognize me.
I can get my fill – a- bration
I try to indulge in activities that bring me happiness.
Still I’m feelin’ lonely
Despite my attempts to keep myself busy, I still feel lonely.
I'm not one to start complaining
I am not typically the type of person to express my grievances.
Why am I so sour?
I wonder why I feel this negativity despite everything going well.
I'm not losing ground, I'm gaining
I have not lost anything, rather I am positively advancing.
Why am I so sour?
I still cannot seem to figure out why I feel so negative.
Everything is going my way
My life is going well, and I should be happy.
Traffic's moving on the highway
Even traffic, which would normally cause annoyance, is not a problem at present.
Don't mind eating fish on Fridays
Even doing something I would normally dislike does not bother me right now.
Sill I'm feeling sour
Despite everything going well, I still feel negative.
Now it doesn't matter what I'm playing
No matter what I do, I cannot seem to shake this feeling of unease.
Why do I get shaky?
I wonder why I feel this inner turmoil even though I have no reason to.
It doesn't matter what I'm saying
Even when I try to focus on something else, I cannot help but feel uneasy.
Cannot figure, why I'm bitter
I am unable to comprehend why I am feeling bitter and negative.
Folks call me a real go-getter
Others see me as someone who is successful and driven.
I ain't never been no quitter
I have always been someone who perseveres and never gives up.
Still I'm feeling shaky
Despite my accomplishments, I still feel uneasy.
Time, time in good time
I hope that with time, I will feel better.
Oh, oh I feel so better
I look forward to the day when I can finally shake this negativity.
Time, time, in good time
I believe that time will heal all wounds.
Oh, oh I will forget her
I have hope that with time, I will finally forget this feeling of emptiness.
Contributed by Henry H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.