I Just Wasn't Made for These Times

Brian Wilson

About I Just Wasn't Made for These Times

"I Just Wasn't Made for These Times" is a song written by Brian Wilson and Tony Asher for American rock band the Beach Boys about depression and social alienation. Also produced and sung by Wilson, it appears as the eleventh track on their 1966 album Pet Sounds. He described it as "about a guy who was crying out because he thought he was too advanced, and that he'd eventually have to leave people behind." Its chorus features Spanish-sung background vocals: "Oh, ¿cuándo seré? Un día seré" ("When will I be? One day I will be") The song is an early work of psychedelic rock. Its instrumentation includes harpsichord, muted bass guitar, and a theremin soundalike instrument called the Electro-Theremin. It is the first instance of an Electro-Theremin being used in popular music and the first in rock music to feature a theremin-like instrument. 


Year:
2002
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I keep looking for a place to fit
Where I can speak my mind
I've been trying hard to find the people
That I won't leave behind
They say I got brains
But they ain't doing me no good
I wish they could
Each time things start to happen again
I think I got something good goin' for myself
But what goes wrong
Sometimes I feel very sad
Sometimes I feel very sad
(Can't find nothin' I can put my heart and soul into)
Sometimes I feel very sad
(Can't find nothin' I can put my heart and soul into)
I guess I just wasn't made for these times
Every time I get the inspiration
To go change things around
No one wants to help me look for places
Where new things might be found
Where can I turn when my fair weather friends cop out
What's it all about
Each time things start to happen again
I think I got something good goin' for myself
But what goes wrong
Sometimes I feel very sad
Sometimes I feel very sad
(Can't find nothin' I can put my heart and soul into)
Sometimes I feel very sad
(Can't find nothin' I can put my heart and soul into)
I guess I just wasn't made for these times
I guess I just wasn't made for these times
I guess I just wasn't made for these times
I guess I just wasn't made for these times
I guess I just wasn't made for these times
I guess I just wasn't made for these times
I guess I just wasn't made for these times
I guess I just wasn't made for these times
I guess I just wasn't made for these times

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Brian Wilson

Brian Douglas Wilson (born June 20, 1942) is an American musician, best known as the leader and chief songwriter of the group The Beach Boys. On stage, Wilson provided many of the lead vocals, and often harmonized with the group in falsetto. Early during his on-stage career, Wilson primarily played bass guitar on stage, but gradually transitioned to primarily playing piano/keyboards. Besides being the primary composer in The Beach Boys, he also functioned as the band's main producer and arranger. After signing with Capitol Records in mid-1962, Wilson wrote or co-wrote more than two dozen Top 40 hits including "Surfin' Safari", "Surfin' USA", "Shut Down", "Little Deuce Coupe", "Be True to Your School", "In My Room", "Fun, Fun, Fun", "I Get Around", "Dance Danc… more »

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Written by: BRIAN WILSON, TONY ASHER

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12 facts about this song

Music Creation
"I Just Wasn't Made for These Times" is a song written by Brian Wilson and Tony Asher for the American rock band, The Beach Boys.
Album Appearance
It is the twelfth track on their 1966 album, "Pet Sounds." It is considered one of the Beach Boys' most significant albums and greatly influential in the history of popular music.
Song Theme
The song deals with feelings of alienation and not fitting in, which reflects Brian Wilson's state of mind during the period he composed it.
Production Innovation
"I Just Wasn't Made for These Times" is notable for being one of the first songs to use a theremin, an electronic musical instrument controlled without physical contact.
Documentary Title
In 1995, a documentary about Brian Wilson's life and career was named after this song.
Song Covers
The song has been covered by several artists, including Paul McCartney, Michael Feinstein, and Louis Philippe.
Musical Composition
The song is recognized for its complex arrangement, involving numerous layers and textures of sound.
Critical Acclaim
Many critics and musicians have praised the song's introspective lyrics and innovative production techniques, and it is often highlighted as a key example of Brian Wilson's musical genius.
Recognition
Mojo magazine listed "I Just Wasn't Made for These Times" as one of the 100 Records That Changed the World.
Personal Connection
It is considered one of Brian Wilson's most personal songs, reflecting his feelings of depression and isolation during his time recording "Pet Sounds."
Unique Instrumentation
The track also uses unconventional instruments such as beverage cans and buzzing organs to create its distinctive sound.
Recurring Theme
The song fits into a recurring theme of the album, which was unique for its time, as most other pop albums of the 1960s did not have unifying themes.

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