TROUBLE
Cage the Elephant Lyrics

We were at the table by the window with the view
The singer sets the scene - they were sat down and had a good view of the world outside.

Casting shadows, the sun was pushing through
The sunlight was strong enough to cast shadows inside where they were sat.

Spoke a lot of words, I don't know if I spoke the truth
The singer talked a lot, but they're unsure if what they said was honest.

Got so much to lose
The artist has a lot that they could lose or have taken away from them.

Got so much to prove
The artist feels like they need to prove something to themselves or others.

God, don't let me lose my mind
The singer is distressed and worried about themselves, and asks a higher power to keep them sane.

Trouble on my left, trouble on my right
The singer is beset on all sides by problems or obstacles.

I've been facing trouble almost all my life
The artist has a long history of facing challenges and difficult situations.

My sweet love, won't you pull me through?
The artist addresses a lover or significant other, asking them to help them through difficult times.

Everywhere I look, I catch a glimpse of you
The artist is reminded of their lover whenever they look around.

I said it was love and I did it for life
The singer has committed to love and to their partner for life.

I didn't do it for you
The artist clarifies their motivation for their previous statement - they weren't doing it for their partner, but for the commitment itself.

Will it come to pass, or will I pass the test?
The singer wonders if they will succeed or fail in their current situation or challenge.

You know what they say, yeah, the wicked get no rest
The singer alludes to a common saying about how bad people don't find peace or rest.

You can have my heart, any place, any time
The singer tells their lover that they are always available to them and willing to give their love.