Trouble
Trouble, trouble, trouble, trouble
Trouble been doggin' my soul since the day I was born
Worry
Worry, worry, worry, worry
Worry just will not seem to leave my mind alone
We'll I've been
Saved by a woman
I've been
Saved by a woman
I've been
Saved by a woman
She won't let me go
She won't let me go now
She won't let me go
She won't let me go now, now
Trouble
Oh, trouble, trouble, trouble, trouble
Feels like every time I get back on my feet
She come around and knock me down again
Worry
Oh, worry, worry, worry, worry
Sometimes, I swear, it feels like this worry is my only friend
We'll I've been saved
By a woman
I've been saved
By a woman
I've been saved
By a woman
She won't let me go
She won't let me go now
She won't let me go
She won't let me go now, now
Oh, ah-ah
Oh-oh-oh
She good to me now
She gave me love and affection
Said, she good to me now
She gave me love and affection
I said I love her
Yes, I love her
I said I love her
I said I love
She good to me now
She good to me, she good to me
Mmm-mmm, mmm-mmm
About This Song
"Trouble" is Ray LaMontagne's deeply personal folk ballad about lifelong struggles with anxiety and depression, expressing how emotional turmoil has haunted him since birth. The song's raw, soulful vocals and sparse acoustic arrangement create an intimate atmosphere that mirrors the vulnerability of the lyrics, while the repetitive structure emphasizes the cyclical nature of mental anguish. At its heart, the song transforms from despair to hope through the redemptive power of love, as LaMontagne reveals how a woman's devotion has become his salvation from inner demons. The track's stripped-down folk style, featuring gentle guitar work and LaMontagne's distinctive raspy voice, helped establish him as a major voice in the early 2000s folk revival. Its honest portrayal of mental health struggles and the healing power of human connection resonated widely, making it both a critical breakthrough and a deeply relatable anthem for anyone who has battled their own troubles.
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