Trouble
Skindred Lyrics
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Don't big up yourself and gwarn like you're a big timer
Don't big up yourself and gwarn like you're a big timer
Tell this fool in my face I don't need enemies so I'm asking you to move back a little,
Why you bigging up your chest and you're thinking that you're tough
Don't you know that every bone is brittle?
Everything will be fine if you just cool out yourself and don't do no crime
Now I'm asking you to move mate! Step it back a little, step back a little
Warning
Explosive exhibition of brutality
Explosive exhibition of...
Trouble's what you want then you're gonna get it
Trouble's what you seek do you really need it?
Trouble's what you want then you're gonna get it
Trouble's what you need then you will receive it.
Don't big up yourself and gwarn like you're a big timer
Why so close up to me, dangerous place to be and you're rocking halitosis a little
Do you think I wear a vest, putting me to the test?
You're gonna get yourself in a pickle
Now you're over the line! Something's ticking and yoot man you're out of time
Now you're taking the piss mate! Step it back a little, step back a little
Warning
Explosive exhibition of brutality
Explosive exhibition of...
Trouble's what you want then you're gonna get it
Trouble's what you seek do you really need it?
Trouble's what you want then you're gonna get it
Trouble's what you need then you will receive it.
Well how long dem ah try come and try test we out
We came fe warn dem yes we come fe warn dem
Well how lond de baldhead boy dem ah try test we out
We come fe warn dem yes we come fe warn dem
Explosive
Why so close up to me dangerous place to be
I don't wanna make war on no enemies
Why you bigging up your chest and you're thinking that you're rough
Explosive brutality
Trouble's what you want then you're gonna get it
Trouble's what you seek do you really need it?
Trouble's what you want then you're gonna get it
Trouble's what you need then you will receive it.
Trouble's what you want then you're gonna get it
Trouble's what you seek do you really need it?
Trouble's what you want then you're gonna get it
Trouble's what you seek do you really need it?
The lyrics to Skindred's "Trouble" are a warning to those who try to act tough and big themselves up. The opening verse is clear in its message that the singer does not need any enemies and asks the person to move back a little. The next verse highlights the foolishness of thinking you're tough and warns that every bone is brittle, meaning you're not invincible. The chorus warns that if trouble is what you want or seek, then you will get it or receive it. The bridge repeats the warning of explosive brutality and the final verse urges the person to step back before they cross the line and end up in a dangerous situation.
The lyrics paint a picture of an intense and potentially violent confrontation, but also provide a message of prevention and caution. The singer is urging the person to cool out and not do any crime, suggesting that violence is not the answer.
Interestingly, Skindred is known for their genre-bending style, often mixing elements of heavy metal, reggae, punk rock, and electronic music. This fusion of styles is especially evident in "Trouble."
Line by Line Meaning
Don't big up yourself and gwarn like you're a big timer
Stop acting like you're a tough guy and better than everyone else.
Tell this fool in my face I don't need enemies so I'm asking you to move back a little,
Don't challenge me or get too close, because you might regret it.
Why you bigging up your chest and you're thinking that you're tough
Why are you trying to show off and act like you're invincible?
Everything will be fine if you just cool out yourself and don't do no crime
You don't need to cause trouble if you just relax and stay out of trouble.
Step it back a little, step back a little
Move away and calm down before things escalate.
Trouble's what you want then you're gonna get it
If you keep provoking people and seek conflict, you will find it.
Do you think I wear a vest, putting me to the test?
Do you expect me to be prepared for a fight, and are you trying to see if I am?
Now you're over the line! Something's ticking and yoot man you're out of time
You've gone too far, and things are about to get out of control.
Now you're taking the piss mate! Step it back a little, step back a little
You're being disrespectful and pushing your luck. Back off and calm down.
Why so close up to me dangerous place to be
It's not safe to get too close to me right now.
Explosive exhibition of...
An outburst of violence or aggression is coming.
Well how long dem ah try come and try test we out
People keep trying to provoke and challenge us, but we've had enough.
Explosive brutality
A violent attack or outburst is about to happen.
Trouble's what you need then you will receive it.
If you insist on causing trouble, you will face the consequences.
Trouble's what you seek do you really need it?
Are you sure that you want to cause trouble, or is there another way to solve your problems?
Trouble's what you want then you're gonna get it
If you keep acting like a troublemaker, you will find what you're looking for.
We came fe warn dem yes we come fe warn dem
We're trying to tell people to stop provoking us and causing problems.
Contributed by Alyssa D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@wager0113
This band is legit one of the most underrated bands I know of. They are one of the few bands where I love EVERY song from them
@michaelmagg8186
my too XD
@PimpDaddyJesus
True :D The only band I can run a CD from start to the end :) No skipping needed :D
@adamrowles6662
Really ,are you fucken deaf.
@aeinarrkrigsson
Why are there always retards that can't understand that people have different taste in music...
@Benrime
Haven't heard a single thing I didn't like.
@Spuck1983
If you get a chance to meet them IRL, take it ! They're super sweet.
Eventhough the music loud, it's happy. And that's exactly how they are. They're really really nice people. Had a great time chatting with Benji and the gang when i saw them in Utrecht. Would absolùtely love to see them again ❤💪🤘
@Careonovam
Tbh knocking back a few beers with them after a heavy headbanging session sounds like a fucking good time ! Happy for you that you had the opportunity to meet them ! =)
@plumeater1
Metal + Punk + Reggae = FEELS TOO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!
@roninwolf3347
Skindred is part of one of four distinct type of nu metal also known as the most love to hate types of music while also remaining to still be highly loved. I love nu metal