The Beau Brummels were an American rock band, formed in San Francisco in 19… Read Full Bio ↴The Beau Brummels were an American rock band, formed in San Francisco in 1964. The band's original lineup included Sal Valentino (lead vocals), Ron Elliott (lead guitar and main songwriter), Ron Meagher (bass guitar), Declan Mulligan (rhythm guitar, bass, harmonica), and John Petersen (drums). The Beau Brummels were discovered by Autumn Records, where Sylvester Stewart—later known as Sly Stone—produced the group's early recording sessions. Initially, the band's musical style blended beat music and folk music, and has been described as early and influential folk rock. Much like their contemporaries, The Byrds, their early music drew comparisons to the Beatles. Their later work incorporated other music genres such as psychedelic rock and country rock.

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.

let me in
The Beau Brummels Lyrics

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I am on the outside looking in
You know that I won't hide
Let me in

Let me in
To the life you're living
Let me in
Won't you please give into me...

I have watched you day after day
(Baa, baa, baa, baa, baa, baa, baa, baa)
But your head is always turned the other way
(Baa, baa, baa, baa, baa, baa, baa, baa)
Granite dresses and hair with ribbons
Plain and simple, like love was meant to be

Let me in
Please girl, I want your love...
In your world
Please girl, I need your love...

I am on the outside looking in
(Baa, baa, baa, baa, baa, baa, baa, baa)
I know that I can't hide
Why don't you let me in
(Baa, baa, baa, baa, baa, baa, baa, baa)

I said to let me in
To the life you're living
Let me in
Won't you please give into me...

Let me in
Please girl, I want your love...
In your world
Please girl, I need your love...

Let me in
Please girl, I want your love...

In your world
Please girl, I need your love...

Overall Meaning

The Beau Brummels' song "Let Me In" is a heartfelt plea from someone who is on the outside looking in, asking to be let into the life and love of another person. The first verse sets the tone for the song, as the singer declares that they won't hide and wants to be let in. The repeated refrain of "Let me in" emphasizes the urgency of the request, and the second verse reveals that the singer has been watching the object of their affection day after day, but they keep turning away.

The bridge of the song, with its reference to "Granite dresses and hair with ribbons," suggests that the person the singer is pursuing might be resistant to their advances because they are more traditional and perhaps not as adventurous as the singer. However, the repeated pleas of "Please girl, I want your love...in your world" make it clear that the singer is not going to give up easily.

Overall, "Let Me In" is a classic example of a love song that captures the feelings of longing and desire that anybody who has ever been in love can relate to.

Line by Line Meaning

I am on the outside looking in
I am outside of your life and looking in from a distance, but I am aware of everything going on.

You know that I won't hide
You know that I will not conceal how I feel about you and will not back down from expressing my emotions.

Let me in
Allow me to be a part of your life and in a relationship with you.

To the life you're living
Let me be a part of the world you are experiencing and share the same experiences with me.

Won't you please give into me...
Please accept my request to be in your life and commit to me as a partner.

I have watched you day after day
I have been observing you every single day and monitoring your life closely.

(Baa, baa, baa, baa, baa, baa, baa, baa)
These repeated phrases are used as filler lyrics and have no significant meaning.

But your head is always turned the other way
Despite my watchful eye, you never seem to acknowledge me and instead choose to look elsewhere.

Granite dresses and hair with ribbons
Your fashion is sturdy and plain, with hair adorned by simple ribbons, reflecting a simple but genuine love style.

Plain and simple, like love was meant to be
This simplicity in your fashion and style is indicative of how love should be built on honesty and genuineness rather than materialistic things.

Please girl, I want your love...
I am pleading for your love and affection as it is all I want and desire from you.

In your world
In your life and everything that you experience, good and bad.

Please girl, I need your love...
I am not just requesting for your love but also expressing my need for it and how important it is to me.

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