Double Trouble
Buddy Guy Otis Rush and Magic sam Lyrics
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Lay awake at night,
Oh so low, just so troubled.
Can't get a job,
Laid off and I'm having double trouble.
Hey hey, to make you've got to try.
Baby, that's no lie.
I can't even keep decent clothes to wear.
Laugh at me walking,
And I have no place to go.
Bad luck and trouble has taken me
I have no money to show.
[Chorus]
The lyrics of "Double Trouble" by Buddy Guy, Otis Rush, and Magic Sam express the despair and frustration of a person who is facing multiple difficulties in life. The singer describes how they lay awake at night, feeling low and troubled. They also mention being unable to find a job and being laid off, adding to their double trouble.
The chorus emphasizes the feeling of being stuck in this difficult situation, unable to find a way out. They express their belief that in order to succeed, one must make an effort and try. However, they feel that despite their efforts, they are not able to achieve the same level of success as others in their generation who have become millionaires.
The singer also shares the experience of being laughed at, feeling like an outcast with no place to go. They describe their financial struggles, not even being able to afford decent clothes. The combination of bad luck and trouble has left them with no money to show for their efforts.
Overall, the lyrics of "Double Trouble" convey a sense of hopelessness and frustration that comes from facing multiple challenges in life, including financial struggles and unemployment.
Line by Line Meaning
Lay awake at night,
I struggle to fall asleep, troubled by my circumstances.
Oh so low, just so troubled.
I feel extremely down and overwhelmed by my problems.
Can't get a job,
I am unable to find employment.
Laid off and I'm having double trouble.
Not only am I unemployed, but it's causing additional difficulties in my life.
Hey hey, to make you've got to try.
Success requires effort and determination.
Baby, that's no lie.
I'm not exaggerating, it's the truth.
Some of this generation is millionaires,
There are individuals from my time who have become very wealthy.
I can't even keep decent clothes to wear.
I can't even afford proper clothing for myself.
Laugh at me walking,
People mock and ridicule me when they see me walking around.
And I have no place to go.
I have nowhere specific to go, no destination or purpose.
Bad luck and trouble has taken me
I've been heavily affected by misfortune and difficulties.
I have no money to show.
I don't have any money to demonstrate my worth or stability.
[Chorus]
Reiterating the initial chorus lyrics.
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Written by: Otis Rush
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