There's Your Trouble
Dixiechicks Lyrics
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It wasn't different, was it
Same old story, dear John, and so long
Should have fit like a glove
Should have fit like a ring
Like a diamond ring
A token of true love
Should have all worked out
She should be here now
But she isn't
There's your trouble, there's your trouble
You keep seeing double with the wrong one
You can't see I love you, you can't see she doesn't
But you just keep holding on
There's your trouble
So now you're thinking 'bout
All you're missing how
Deep you're sinking, round and round and dragging down
Why don't you cash in your chips
Why don't you call it a loss
Not such a big loss, chalk it up to better luck
Could have been true love
But it wasn't
It should all add up
But it doesn't
There's your trouble, there's your trouble
You keep seeing double with the wrong one
You can't see I love you, you can't see she doesn't
But you just keep holding on
There's your trouble
Should have all worked out
But it didn't
She should be here now
But she isn't
There's your trouble, there's your trouble
You keep seeing double with the wrong one
And you can't see I love you, you can't see she doesn't
But you just keep holding on
There's your trouble
There's your trouble
There's your trouble
There's your trouble, there is your trouble
The lyrics of "There's Your Trouble" by Dixie Chicks tells the story of unrequited love, of a woman who has perhaps missed out on the opportunity to be with the man she loves because he is preoccupied with someone else who does not love him back. In the first verse, the singer expresses regret that things did not turn out differently. She had hoped for a perfect fit, a true love forever, but instead, she has been left alone. The singer implies that the man's attention is misplaced and he should be with her instead.
The chorus is built around the idea that the man has trouble seeing what is right in front of him. He keeps seeing double with the wrong person and can't recognize that the singer loves him, while the other woman doesn't. He clings on to this other woman even though it is harming him. He is stubbornly holding onto something that is not working, even though it is causing him pain.
In the second verse, the singer calls the man out on his behavior. She tells him that he needs to let go of this other woman and accept his loss. She suggests that he should move on because this situation is not healthy. She tries to provide him with some perspective by telling him that it is just one setback, and it should be seen as a minor setback in his search for genuine love.
Line by Line Meaning
Should have been different but
Things should have been different in this relationship but they were not.
It wasn't different, was it
The relationship was not different and unique, it felt the same as the other relationships.
Same old story, dear John, and so long
It's the same story that is repeating in this relationship and it's time for them to say goodbye.
Should have fit like a glove
The relationship should have felt right and comfortable.
Should have fit like a ring
The relationship should have been like a perfect circle with no ending and no beginning.
Like a diamond ring
The relationship should have been precious and valuable like a diamond ring.
A token of true love
The relationship should have been a symbol of true love and affection.
Should have all worked out
The relationship should have worked out perfectly.
But it didn't
Unfortunately, the relationship did not work out as planned.
She should be here now
If the relationship worked out, the partner should have been present now.
But she isn't
Unfortunately, the partner is not here and the relationship is over.
There's your trouble, there's your trouble
The trouble in the relationship is solely based on the partner's inability to see the truth.
You keep seeing double with the wrong one
The partner keeps making the mistake of choosing the wrong person and not realizing who truly loves them.
You can't see I love you, you can't see she doesn't
The partner is blinded by the wrong person's charm and doesn't see the love the singer has for them and the lack of love the other person has for them.
But you just keep holding on
Despite the signs and troubles, the partner keeps holding on to the wrong person and the wrong relationship.
So now you're thinking 'bout
Now the partner is starting to think about their current situation and the things they are missing.
All you're missing how
The partner is missing the love, affection, and happiness that they have not been able to find in this relationship.
Deep you're sinking, round and round and dragging down
The partner is drowning in the sadness and disappointment of this non-working relationship and it's dragging them down.
Why don't you cash in your chips
The singer is advising the partner to cut their losses and move on from this relationship.
Why don't you call it a loss
It's time for the partner to accept this as a loss and not dwell on it any longer.
Not such a big loss, chalk it up to better luck
The artist is telling the partner that it's not a huge loss and they should keep their hopes up for better luck in the future.
Could have been true love
There was a possibility for this relationship to be true love.
But it wasn't
Unfortunately, this relationship did not turn out to be true love.
It should all add up
The relationship should have made sense and been clear from the start.
But it doesn't
Unfortunately, the relationship doesn't make sense and has left the partner with confusion.
There is your trouble
The partner's trouble is based solely on their inability to see what's best for them in this relationship.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TIA SILLERS, MARK SELBY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dana Pendley
It's crazy how you can not listen to a song for years and years but you still remember all the words when you hear it... Love it :)
Sea Cret
Same.
Mitchell R (Gundam_Zephyr)
Dana Pendley ikr
Kizzy J The Odd Sista
👍
Jerry Moad J.R.
Dana Pendley agree
mark ryder
Seriously
Olive McIntosh
My hubby and I saw them in concert here in New Zealand earlier this year and they were amazing, so talented and full of life! Best concert I've been to, grew up on this music :)
Mitchy Babe
These chicks are legendary. A major part of my childhood:) Thanks for the memories!
fkauthority
Only thing is, I remember them as The DIXIE Chicks.
Stephen Hendrickson
Real musicians playing real music on REAL instruments. Thank you Dixie Chix.