Born on 27th April 1947 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, Peebles was discovered as a talent by Gene "Bowlegs" Miller of Hi Records during a 1968 trip to sit in singing with him at a Memphis, Tennessee, nightclub. A popular local bandleader, Miller was known for also helping other musicians, such as members of the Hi Rhythm Section, get their starts in the Memphis music industry. Peebles soon began writing and singing hits for the label, cowriting with label staff songwriter Don Bryant, whom she married in 1974. Peebles released a number of commercially successful and critically well received albums produced by Willie Mitchell on Hi Records throughout the 1970s, until the rise of disco in the late 1970s took her music out of the limelight. Hi Records was sold in 1977, but Peebles reunited with Willie Mitchell in 1989 to produce her comeback album, Call Me.
Trouble Heartaches & Sadness
Ann Peebles Lyrics
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Stop knockin' at my door
You used to be a good friend of mine
But you can't hang around me no more
Heartaches (heartaches)
Stop knockin' at my window
I don't wanna hear what you have to say (ooh ooh ooh)
You can go join Mister Trouble (ooh)
'Cause I found the love
I need a long time
I found the love
Help me ease my troubled mind
Dark clouds
Hanging over my head
Oh, but this time, sure won't rain on me
He's my sunshine
And the love he give
Gonna set me free, yeah
Mm hm, sadness
I have no more use for you
I know you can easily find you another friend (ooh ooh ooh)
'Cause I found someone to take away my trouble (ooh)
Bring my sadness to an end (ooh ooh ooh)
Well I found the love
I need a long time
I found the love
Help me ease my troubled mind
Ooh, I found the love
I need a long time
I found the love
In the song "Troubles Heartaches and Sadness" by Ann Peebles, the singer is telling the three negative emotions to stop bothering her because she has found true love. The lyrics are a declaration of empowerment, where the singer claims she has found someone who can take away the pain and misery brought on by heartache, troubles, and sadness. The use of repetition in the chorus, "I found the love I need a long time/Help me ease my troubled mind," emphasizes the singer's firm belief that she has found the cure for her problems.
The song also uses metaphorical language, with Old Man Trouble symbolizing the singer's past and the negativity she wants to move on from. Heartaches and Sadness are presented as separate entities, and the singer declares that she doesn't even want to hear about them. There is a strong sense of finality in the singer's tone, as if she has made the decision to end her suffering and move forward with her life. The use of sunshine as a metaphor for her lover's warmth and love being a shining light in her life, also adds to the uplifting tone of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Woah, Old Man Trouble
Addressing the concept of trouble and difficulties as an old companion.
Stop knockin' at my door
Requesting trouble to stop coming into her life.
You used to be a good friend of mine
Acknowledging that trouble was once familiar and comforting.
But you can't hang around me no more
Declaring the intent to let go of past troubles.
Heartaches (heartaches)
Addressing the concept of heartbreak and emotional pain.
Stop knockin' at my window
Asking heartbreak to stop reminding her of its presence.
I don't wanna hear what you have to say (ooh ooh ooh)
Expressing a desire to move on from past emotional pain.
You can go join Mister Trouble (ooh)
Suggesting that heartbreak can go away with the other troubles.
And be on your merry way
Encouraging heartbreak to leave and be happy elsewhere.
'Cause I found the love
Highlighting the discovery of love as a solution to her troubles.
I need a long time
Acknowledging the need for consistent love and support.
Help me ease my troubled mind
Expressing the need for emotional relief.
Dark clouds
Symbolizing her struggles, difficulties and miseries.
Hanging over my head
Describing the looming presence of her difficulties.
Oh, but this time, sure won't rain on me
Remaining optimistic about not facing more struggles.
He's my sunshine
Associating love with happiness and warmth.
And the love he give
Emphasizing the mutual exchange of love and support.
Gonna set me free, yeah
Indicating that love releases her from her troubles.
Mm hm, sadness
Acknowledging the concept of sadness and melancholy.
I have no more use for you
Rejecting the presence and influence of sadness in her life.
I know you can easily find you another friend (ooh ooh ooh)
Acknowledging that sadness can affect someone else.
'Cause I found someone to take away my trouble (ooh)
Highlighting that love replaces sadness and emotional pain.
Bring my sadness to an end (ooh ooh ooh)
Placing emphasis on the emotional relief brought by love.
Well I found the love
Repeating the discovery of love as the solution.
I need a long time
Reiterating the need for consistent love and support.
I found the love
Emphasizing the lasting impact of love on her troubles.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Don Bryant, Ann Peebles
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@BryantB-di2xv
I feel like this song is about finding Jesus’ love, bringing peace and light to life’s troubles. Am I the only one who hears this?
@mikeyc7072
Ann Peeples should be as well known as Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Chaka Kahn!! Shameful that this video does not have 100's of thousands of views!!
@Lyndanet
Correct this woman can sing
@kobebryant248ful
RZA went crazy with this sample for Shadowboxin’ 🔥
@erichentz4250
Great tune 👍👍😎😎
@bkhumorable770
0:13 sampled by gza - shadowboxin feat method man are very beautiful & actionable.
@RealJew63
Pure FIRE!!!!!
I haven’t heard soul/ R&B SINCE THE 70’s!
@Snocky
Sooo underrated wtff
@SergioOliveira-dw5mt
One of the songs I heard very beautiful big Ann
@brianbcj
Just found her tonight July 7 2023 and Oooooooweeee this fire 🔥