Ms. Rose's music is haunted by the ghosts of 60s girl group, Brill Building, and 80s and 90s noise pop in equal measure. It's a spooky, lovely sound -- Frankie's ethereal yet affectation-free voice swirling in a sea of church-like harmonies over a bed of tambourines, bells, and propulsive drumming. Recalling in spirit such groups as The Aislers Set and Black Tambourine, Frankie's music is both timeless and immediate, both deeply personal and completely universal.
Pitchfork cited her song "Where Do You Run To?" as one of the best of 2008, and now with much anticipation The legendary Slumberland Records brings Frankie's debut 7". Recorded at Marlborough Farms Studio with Gary Olson, Kyle Forrester and Crystal Stilts' J.B. Townsend.....
In 2010 she released her debut album as Frankie Rose And The Outs with backing band The Outs. In 2012 she released her follow up, "Interstellar".
Trouble
Frankie Rose Lyrics
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I wanna run away, run away
I tell myself that no one else can help me
And I need esteem, it's okay
I'm being dramatic but if I sit static, it should start to fade
Then he came
Trouble follows you (if you run, no matter where)
Trouble follows you (if you run, no matter where)
Trouble follows you (if you run, no matter where)
Trouble follows you
Sometimes I wanna walk, I wanna walk
I wanna run away, run away
I'm being dramatic but if I sit static, it should start to fade
Then he came
Trouble follows you (if you run, no matter where)
Trouble follows you (if you run, no matter where)
Trouble follows you (if you run, no matter where)
Trouble follows you
The lyrics of Frankie Rose's "Trouble" describe the singer's desire to escape, to walk or run away from her problems. She seems to feel alone and helpless, convinced that no one else can save her but herself. She admits that she needs validation and self-esteem, suggesting that perhaps her troubles stem from an internal struggle with her own self-worth. However, the singer also acknowledges that she might be overreacting, being dramatic, as if her problems are not as real as she feels. But then someone comes into her life, and while it is not clear who this person is or what kind of relationship they have, it seems to have a transformative effect on her. The repetition of "trouble follows you" throughout the song suggests that maybe this person is not a conventional savior, but rather someone who brings a different kind of trouble, a challenge, or a new perspective that the singer finds liberating. Perhaps, the song can be interpreted as a representation of the internal struggle many people feel, trying to find their place in the world while dealing with their own insecurities and doubts. The arrival of trouble, in this sense, becomes an opportunity for growth and self-discovery.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I wanna walk, I wanna walk
At times, I feel like I want to distance myself by walking away from my problems.
I wanna run away, run away
Other times, I feel like I need to escape my troubles by running away from them.
I tell myself that no one else can help me
I convince myself that nobody but me can solve my problems.
And I need esteem, it's okay
I crave recognition and approval, and it's alright to want that.
I'm being dramatic but if I sit static, it should start to fade
I'm aware that I'm overreacting, but if I remain still, my negative thoughts and emotions should dissipate.
Then he came
However, someone unexpected showed up.
Trouble follows you (if you run, no matter where)
No matter where you run, trouble will always follow you.
Trouble follows you (if you run, no matter where)
No matter where you run, trouble will always follow you.
Trouble follows you (if you run, no matter where)
No matter where you run, trouble will always follow you.
Trouble follows you
Trouble seems to constantly latch onto you.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: Frankie Madeline Rose
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Peter Szaraz
This is what I hear:
Sometimes I wanna walk, I wanna walk, I wanna run away. Run away.
I tell myself that no one else can help me and I need esteem. It's okay.
Not being dramatic but if I sit static, it should start to fade. Then it came.
Trouble follows you (if you run no matter where it...)
Trouble follows you (if you run no matter where it...)
Trouble follows you (if you run no matter where it...)
Trouble follows you
colibri1
Such a faithful late 70s/early 80s sound. Try listening to Laurie Anderson's 1981 "O Superman" and Depeche Mode's 1981 "New Life" before it and you'll hear the era that inspired it.
Peter Szaraz
This is what I hear:
Sometimes I wanna walk, I wanna walk, I wanna run away. Run away.
I tell myself that no one else can help me and I need esteem. It's okay.
Not being dramatic but if I sit static, it should start to fade. Then it came.
Trouble follows you (if you run no matter where it...)
Trouble follows you (if you run no matter where it...)
Trouble follows you (if you run no matter where it...)
Trouble follows you
electrocute1979
it's so refreshing when a song like this pops up out of nowhere
Chelly Rivas
Love this song !!!!
Jacey P.
I casually added this to my playlist without really knowing the song one time, and yesterday I went driving to practice for my test, and this song came up on my playlist when I was driving, and let me tell you, one of the greatest driving songs ever, that motorik drum beat is kickass
Eddie Oliver
Just get here by the destiny, and I discovered one of my favorite artists. Thanks for all Frankie Rose!
KENNEDY
Love this <3
Collin
beautiful body of work. Stoked for Seattle show in the fall!
Skinny Project
Amazing, as always
Dave Hadden
Can't wait to hear this live