The band w… Read Full Bio ↴Trouble is a song by English alternative rock band Coldplay.
The band wrote the song and co-produced it with British record producer Ken Nelson for Coldplay's debut album, Parachutes. The song repeats the word trouble throughout the lyrics, and its musicscape is minimalist.
The song was released on 26 October 2000 as the album's third single. It reached number 10 on the UK Singles Chart, making it the band's second Top 10 single in the country. Although Trouble failed to chart on the main singles chart in the United States, the music press deemed it almost as successful as its predecessor, Yellow . Two different music videos for the song were released.
According to Coldplay vocalist Chris Martin, he wrote Trouble as a result of his own behavior. He recalls, "There were some bad things going in our band ... the song is about behaving badly towards somebody you really love and I was certainly doing that to some members of the band." He added that he supposed it was about time to act of a knobhead. The four members of Coldplay co-wrote "trouble ".
Like the song "Yellow", which repeats the word yellow, Martin wrote "Trouble" with the repetitive use of the word trouble. The song's lyrics are on "softer emotional themes"; including apologies, unrequited love, and longing. The song's musicscape was said to be minimalist. Trouble is built around a piano, with a snare drum background that was mixed very low. The snare drum section tends to be inaudible when the guitars come in.
Trouble
Coldplay Lyrics
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A spider web is tangled up with me
And I lost my head
And thought of all the stupid things I'd said
Oh no, what's this?
A spider web and I'm caught in the middle
So I turned to run
And I, I never meant to cause you trouble
And I, I never meant to do you wrong
And I, well if I ever caused you trouble
Oh no, I never meant to do you harm
Oh no, I see
A spider web and it's me in the middle
So I twist and turn
Here am I in my little bubble
Singing out, I never meant to cause you trouble
And I, I never meant to do you wrong
And I, well, if I ever caused you trouble
Oh, no, I never meant to do you harm
They spun a web for me
They spun a web for me
They spun a web for me
The lyrics of Coldplay’s "Trouble" convey a sense of regret and self-blame for a past mistake, while also acknowledging the difficulty of escaping its consequences. The first verse introduces a powerful metaphor, comparing the metaphorical web of consequences one can face for one's actions to an actual spider web. The singer seems to feel stuck in this web, unable to escape his guilt or the repercussions of his mistake. In the second verse, he tries to run away from the situation by turning away from his problems, but he cannot outrun them.
The chorus repeats the idea that he never intended to cause trouble or harm the person he is addressing. At this point, he seems to be trying to acknowledge his past mistakes and apologize to the other person. The bridge shifts the focus from the singer to the ways that others have trapped him with their expectations or judgments. The repeating line “they spun a web for me” suggests that others have set him up to fail or have entrapped him. The song ends with the singer still feeling caught in his own web.
Overall, "Trouble" is a poignant look at how difficult it can be to escape the consequences of our actions, even if we did not intend to cause harm. It acknowledges that mistakes happen, but also that they can have lasting consequences for ourselves and the people around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh no, I see
The singer realizes a bad situation.
A spider web is tangled up with me
The singer is caught in a tricky situation.
And I lost my head
The singer is overwhelmed and confused.
And thought of all the stupid things I'd said
The artist is regretting past mistakes and negative consequences.
Oh no, what's this?
The artist encounters another bad situation.
A spider web and I'm caught in the middle
The singer is trapped and unable to escape.
So I turned to run
The singer tries to avoid the situation.
The thought of all the stupid things I've done
The artist is reflecting on their past mistakes and regrets.
And I, I never meant to cause you trouble
The artist did not intend to cause problems for someone else.
And I, I never meant to do you wrong
The artist did not intend to hurt someone else.
And I, well if I ever caused you trouble
The singer acknowledges that they may have caused problems for someone else.
Oh no, I never meant to do you harm
The artist did not intend to cause physical, emotional, or mental pain to someone else.
Oh no, I see
The singer encounters another bad situation.
A spider web and it's me in the middle
The singer feels trapped and unable to escape.
So I twist and turn
The singer tries to find a way out of the situation.
Here am I in my little bubble
The artist feels isolated and alone in their situation.
Singing out, I never meant to cause you trouble
The artist repeats that they did not intend to cause problems for someone else.
And I, I never meant to do you wrong
The singer repeats that they did not intend to hurt someone else.
And I, well, if I ever caused you trouble
The singer repeats that they may have caused problems for someone else.
Oh, no, I never meant to do you harm
The artist repeats that they did not intend to cause physical, emotional, or mental pain to someone else.
They spun a web for me
The artist blames others for their current situation.
They spun a web for me
The artist repeats that they feel trapped and unable to escape.
They spun a web for me
The singer repeats that others are responsible for their problems.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Guy Rupert Berryman, Jonathan Mark Buckland, William Champion, Christopher Anthony John Martin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@edwardomije
I first heard this song when i was at a very dark and low point in my life. My parents were on the verge of a divorce and were both leaning on me for emotional support, i had become disillusioned with my university studies (and life in general), and I had lost the first love of my life. I felt lost and in a lot of pain, which later led to a depression.
Many people criticized me for listening to this and other Coldplay songs claiming that they were only "furthering my sadness". But this was far from it - Coldplay spoke the pains that i had in my heart that i couldn't find the words to express- they allowed me to voice my vulnerability, my angst, my anxiety, my pain and sadness and get them off my chest and just be...
Coldplay helped show me that i could share the sadness with others so that they would understand and it didn't have to be messy or pitiful, but could be deep, haunting and profound...and maybe, in that way, also encourage others to share the sadness in their hearts, be honest with themselves, get it off their chests and be unshackled.
I started writing poetry and being precise about my feelings through my words.
Coldplay helped me save myself.
Drowning in despair isn't always what kills us - it's being unable to find the words and to share what we're going through and ask for help from those around us.
The inability to say, "Please help me... I'm drowning and I don't know what to do...", is what really kills us.
@fkingoodart3888
Oh no, I see
A spider web is tangled up with me
And I lost my head
And thought of all the stupid things I'd said
Oh no, what's this?
A spider web and I'm caught in the middle
So I turned to run
The thought of all the stupid things I've done
And I, I never meant to cause you trouble
And I, I never meant to do you wrong
And I, well if I ever caused you trouble
Oh no, I never meant to do you harm
Oh no, I see
A spider web and it's me in the middle
So I twist and turn
Here am I in my little bubble
Singing out, I never meant to cause you trouble
And I, I never meant to do you wrong
And I, well, if I ever caused you trouble
Oh, no, I never meant to do you harm
They spun a web for me
They spun a web for me
They spun a web for me
@kylexyg1455
Once upon a time, in the labyrinth of my own existence, I wandered through the shadows of despair, lost and adrift in a sea of uncertainty. Each day felt like a battle against the encroaching darkness, a relentless storm threatening to consume me whole. It was in those bleak moments that a single song emerged as my lifeline, my savior amidst the chaos: Coldplay's "Trouble."
The haunting melody of "Trouble" became the soundtrack to my struggles, its poignant lyrics a mirror to the depths of my despair. With each note, it seemed to reach into the depths of my soul, resonating with the pain and turmoil that threatened to engulf me. Yet, amidst the melancholy, there was a glimmer of hope, a promise of redemption buried within the melody.
Through tear-stained nights and heart-wrenching days, I clung to the song like a drowning soul grasping for a lifeline. Its soothing embrace offered solace in moments of despair, reminding me that even in the darkest of times, there was a flicker of light waiting to be found.
Fueled by the courage instilled by the song, I embarked on a journey of self-discovery and healing. With each step forward, I shed the shackles of my past, embracing the beauty of life with newfound vigor. Surrounded by the love and support of those who believed in me, I began to rebuild what was once shattered, stitching together the fragments of my broken spirit.
As the years passed, the echoes of "Trouble" remained ever-present, a constant reminder of the battles I had fought and the victories I had won. Today, as I stand on the precipice of success, bathed in the warm glow of accomplishment, I am reminded of the transformative power of resilience and the enduring strength of the human spirit.
So, to Coldplay's "Trouble," I owe more than words can express. You were more than just a song; you were my salvation, my guiding light through the darkest of nights. And as I bask in the radiance of a life well-lived, I carry your melody in my heart, a testament to the triumph of the human soul over adversity.
@fortitudevalance8424
October 13th 2009, this song got me out of a very, very dark time of my life, I was about to decide to end everything and that’s that, but had a Parachutes CD in the car playing this soundtrack, when it came to “they spun a web for me”; I put the pills and the whisky down, then, decided to rebuild my life, onwards upwards and outwards. 12 years later I’m an entrepreneur, married with kids, loving life, being free in my mind. I thank Coldplay for saving me. I thank Guy, Jonny, Will and Chris for writing and sharing this masterpiece to the world.
@youraveragepasser-by7367
Great story mate. Glad to hear you're doing okay now
@leroyjenkinz9791
It saved me last week,I can relate.
@samuelsellene
Awesome testimony! Praise Christ
@ScoutmanTC
Congrats on pushing through and how far you have come! This song helped in my darkest days too 💙
@shilohdoak
What if the pills, opiates in my case broke u beyond repair??
@herchellejacobus310
sometimes u forget coldplay got so many hits
@zachpadilla5099
What’s crazy is everyone loves Coldplay. White, black, yellow, old, young. Everyone’s in agreement they slap ❤
@IngeborgDeJong
I understand. Inga from holland. I had the opposite. I was getting down with this song. I am still in a sort dilemma when i hear this song
@IngeborgDeJong
Ok try another song. Seal crazy then i came out of depression.