Trouble
José James Lyrics

Go on talk to me, baby
José James is asking his love interest to talk to him and communicate. The line reflects his sincere desire to hear her out and understand her.

So long, say yeah
José James bids farewell to his lover, hoping that she'll communicate with him before leaving. He's trying to make her stay.

Trouble and me, we got to try and figure out some kinda way to go That we know, eh eh
José James acknowledges that his life has been full of trouble, and he needs to find a way to deal with it. He's asking his lover to figure out the best course of action with him that they both know will make them happy.

Trouble it meet me every time I step around, the way of danger's flow So we can let it go, said
José James compares trouble to a dangerous river that he has to cross, and it meets him every time he tries to cross it. He's asking his lover to help him overcome his troubles so that they can both move on with their lives.

I, I need someone like you To understand my heart, babe and my soul It's on my mind, baby, it's always Trouble, trouble, trouble
José James realizes that he needs his lover to understand him in a deep and emotional way, to know his mind, heart, and soul. He's struggling with his troubles, and wants someone who can empathize with him.

And all my light lately, call on me to Struggle, struggle, struggle
José James feels that his light or positive energy has been dark lately, and he's struggling day by day with his troubles.

Since we've been apart, baby I can't figure out which way to go in my life, yeah Whoa, since you left my heart and by my side You'll never believe me But through wrong and through right
José James has been struggling to find his direction since his lover left. He assures her that he's been going through thick and thin, trying to make things work in his life even without her.

All my light lately, I don't want to Struggle, struggle, struggle (don't wanna see your face anymore) Struggle, struggle, struggle
José James is trying very hard to keep his positive spirits high and doesn't want to struggle anymore. He finally admits that he doesn't want to see his lover anymore after all that's happened between them.

Go on talk to me, baby, come on talk to me, baby Come on talk to me, baby, come on talk to me, baby Go on talk to me, baby, come on talk to me, baby Come on talk to me, baby, come on talk to me, baby
José James repeats the chorus, asking his lover to talk to him relentlessly. He doesn't want to lose her and is willing to make things work between them.