Miller formed the Buddy Miller Band, which included singer/songwriter Shawn Colvin on vocals and guitar.
In addition to releasing several solo albums over the years, Miller has toured as lead guitarist/backing vocalist for Emmylou Harris's Spyboy band, Steve Earle on his El Corazon tour, and Linda Ronstadt. He co-produced and performed on Jimmie Dale Gilmore's 2000 album Endless Night. He has also appeared on several albums by songwriter/singer Lucinda Williams.
At the 4th Annual Americana Music Association Honors & Awards, the Ryman Auditorium September 2005, Miller received the Album of the Year Award for his Universal United House of Prayer, and the opening cut of that album, Worry Too Much (penned by Mark Heard, and originally released on Second Hand), won the Song of the Year Award.
Somewhere Trouble Don't Go
Buddy Miller Lyrics
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Took me to deep water
Tried to kill me with a kiss
She said "hey now honey"
What about the money
I said "I ain't got time for this"
Take me, take me somewhere trouble don't go
She said baby come inside
I said sorry I got to ride
Sorry but I got to ride
You know you could end up dead
Sleeping in the devil's bed
Sleeping in the devil's bed
Take me, take me somewhere trouble don't go
Make me, make me someone trouble don't know, yeah
Baby wants to drive my car
But she wants to go too far
But she wants to go too far
First comes love it's so fine
Here comes heartache right behind
Here comes heartache right behind
My baby used to be so sweet
Now she won't come down my street
Now she won't come down my street
All my plans got derailed
She locked up my heart in jail
She locked up my heart in jail
Take me, take me somewhere trouble don't go
Make me, make me someone trouble don't know
Take me, take me somewhere trouble don't go
Make me, make me someone trouble don't know
Buddy Miller's "Somewhere Trouble Don't Go" is a song that revolves around a man who is being seduced by the devil's daughter. The first two lines, "Devil had a daughter, took me to deep water" introduces the devil's daughter as a seductive and dangerous woman. She tried to kill the man with a kiss, but he refuses her advances by saying "I ain't got time for this". The singer tries to distance himself from the woman but she keeps insisting, asking about the money, and tries to convince him to come inside.
The chorus speaks of the singer's desire to escape the troubles of his current situation. He wants to be taken to somewhere where trouble cannot follow him and wants to become someone that trouble doesn't know. He is aware that if he continues to engage with the devil's daughter, he is going to end up dead. The line "Sleeping in the devil's bed" illustrates the metaphorical danger that the singer is in if he chooses to go down the wrong path.
The second verse speaks of how the singer knows that he cannot trust the devil's daughter due to her intentions of going too far and eventually causing heartache. The singer's lover who used to be sweet is now distant, refusing to come down his street, which is a metaphor for the breakdown of their relationship. The metaphor of being locked up in jail illustrates the feeling of being trapped and unable to get out of a situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Devil had a daughter
There was a woman who was dangerous and deceitful like the devil himself.
Took me to deep water
She led me into dangerous territory where I could get into trouble.
Tried to kill me with a kiss
She used her charm and attractiveness as a weapon against me.
She said "hey now honey"
She tried to persuade me to do something I didn't want to do with sweet talk.
What about the money
She was greedy and wanted to use me for my financial resources.
I said "I ain't got time for this"
I refused her advances and rejected her requests because I didn't want to get in trouble.
Take me, take me somewhere trouble don't go
I want to go to a place where there is no danger or negativity.
Make me, make me someone trouble don't know
I want to be someone who doesn't attract trouble or problems.
She said baby come inside
She invited me into her dangerous world.
I said sorry I got to ride
I declined her invitation because I had other priorities.
You know you could end up dead
She warned me of the potential consequences of my actions.
Sleeping in the devil's bed
Being involved with her could be dangerous and lead to serious problems.
Baby wants to drive my car
She wants to have control over my life and my possessions.
But she wants to go too far
She has dangerous and risky intentions.
First comes love it's so fine
The beginning of a relationship is often wonderful and romantic.
Here comes heartache right behind
But heartbreak and pain often follow.
My baby used to be so sweet
She used to be kind and loving.
Now she won't come down my street
She has changed and is now someone who is best avoided.
All my plans got derailed
Being involved with her has caused me to lose sight of my goals and dreams.
She locked up my heart in jail
She has hurt me deeply and caused me emotional pain.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BUDDY MILLER, JULIE MILLER
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Devil had a daughter
Took him to deep water
Tried to kill him with a kiss
He said "Hey now honey
What about the money"
I said "I ain't got time for this"
Take me, take me somewhere trouble don't go
Make me, make me someone trouble don't know
He said baby come inside
I said sorry I've got to ride
Sorry but I've got to ride
You know you could end up dead
Sleeping in the devil's bed
Sleeping in a devil's bed
Take me, take me somewhere trouble don't go
Make me, make me someone trouble don't know
Baby wants to drive my car
But he wants to go too far
But he wants to go too far
First comes love and it's so fine
Then comes heartache right behind
Then comes heartache right behind
My baby used to be so sweet
Now he won't come down my street
Now he won't come down my street
All my plans got derailed
He locked up my heart in jail
He locked up my heart in jail
Take me, take me somewhere trouble don't go
Make me, make me someone trouble don't know
Take me, take me somewhere trouble don't go
Make me, make me someone trouble don't know
Yeah
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Songwriters: Buddy Miller / Julie Miller
Somewhere Trouble Don't Go lyrics © BMG Rights Management
abav811
Two of the most talented artists on the planet. Emmylou is speechless.
Mezbourian
You know that's not Emmylou, right? That's Buddy's wife Julie Miller, a good songwriter herself.
John Hunt
@Mezbourian You know that Emmylou is the woman to Buddy's left, right? Though she really ought to be speechless when someone else is playing!
Mezbourian
@John Hunt Yes, thanks, I did recognize Emmy Lou. I like Julie a lot, I have two CDs of hers, one of which has a gorgeous duet of a Civil War song she did with Emmy Lou. Have actually seen Buddy live with Emmy Lou but not with Julie.
John Hunt
@Mezbourian Emmy Lou really is the real deal! My band does a few Buddy covers, but that's the closest I've come to the man. Little jealous!
escapenurse
Who was sitting between Patti Griffin and Emmy Lou? Whatever this was I want to see it!
daf827
Terrific video, thanks for posting. Buddy is a master. He does it all. Nashville royalty.
understanding the times 2
I love them, they should be more famous
Michael Ferry
The percussion that Julie puts on this really puts it over the top...great song...love y'all...from here in South Boston, Massachusetts...we all love you up here....BIG TIME!!!
Brian E. Reinecke
this is awesome. they are a great team. infectious song and especially her performance with the spoons.