Couple Trouble
Ginger Lyrics


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So life is what hits you when you’re busy making plans
It falls through your fingers like water in your hands
I tried and I tried
But I just don’t understand you baby

The days in the memory and the nights spent in the doubt
I must’ve got lazy, there’s a lot of it about
I tried and I tried
But I just can’t figure you out my baby

Oh, yeah

I still didn’t get you
From the moment I met you
‘Til the day you disappeared
I have to declare
With my hands in the air
That you’re just too fucking weird

I’m known as a fighter, but with you I’ve no defence
I’m known as a leader, but with you I’m on the fence
I tried and I tried
But you just don’t make no sense my baby





Oh, yeah

Overall Meaning

In the song "Couple Trouble," Ginger sings about the frustration and confusion that can come with a relationship that just doesn't seem to work out. The opening lines, "So life is what hits you when you're busy making plans / It falls through your fingers like water in your hands," suggest that despite our best intentions and efforts to control our lives, unexpected situations and emotions can quickly derail our plans. The chorus, "I tried and I tried / But I just don't understand you baby," highlights the difficulty of comprehending the actions and feelings of another person, especially when they seem at odds with our own.


As the song continues, Ginger reflects on the ups and downs of the relationship. The line "The days in the memory and the nights spent in the doubt" evokes a sense of nostalgia tinged with uncertainty, as though the singer is looking back on their time together with a sense of wistfulness but also questioning whether it was worth it. The admission that "I must've got lazy, there's a lot of it about" suggests that perhaps the singer let their guard down or became complacent in the relationship, leading to its eventual breakdown.


The final verse takes a more confrontational tone, as Ginger declares that "you're just too fucking weird" and admits that despite being known as a fighter and a leader, they feel powerless and baffled in the face of this particular relationship. Overall, the song is a poignant and relatable reflection on the challenges of navigating romantic relationships, particularly when they clash with our expectations or sense of identity.


Line by Line Meaning

So life is what hits you when you’re busy making plans
Life is unpredictable and can throw unexpected challenges your way, even when you think you have it all figured out.


It falls through your fingers like water in your hands
Life can slip away quickly and easily, much like water running through your grasp.


I tried and I tried
Despite my efforts, I have been unsuccessful in resolving our issues.


But I just don’t understand you baby
I am struggling to comprehend your behavior and actions in this relationship.


The days in the memory and the nights spent in the doubt
I reflect on our time together with uncertainty and skepticism, unsure of the true nature of our relationship.


I must’ve got lazy, there’s a lot of it about
I may have become complacent in the relationship, but it seems to be a common problem for many couples.


I just can’t figure you out my baby
I cannot decipher your thoughts, feelings, and motivations, making it difficult for us to communicate and connect.


I still didn’t get you
Despite my efforts to understand you, I am still confused and uncertain about who you truly are.


From the moment I met you
My confusion began when we first met and has persisted throughout our relationship.


‘Til the day you disappeared
My confusion continued until you left our relationship, leaving me with more questions than answers.


I have to declare
I must confess and acknowledge my feelings about our relationship.


With my hands in the air
I have no answers, solutions, or defenses to the issues we faced in our relationship.


That you’re just too fucking weird
I cannot comprehend your behavior and it has resulted in a breakdown of our relationship.


I’m known as a fighter, but with you I’ve no defence
I am typically able to overcome challenges and conflicts, but in this relationship, I feel helpless and unable to defend myself.


I’m known as a leader, but with you I’m on the fence
I am typically a decisive and confident individual, but in this relationship, I am indecisive and uncertain about how to proceed.


But you just don’t make no sense my baby
Your behavior and actions contradict each other and do not make logical sense, making it difficult for me to understand and connect with you.




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story with lauren

Stevie wonder on vocals (he sounds like)

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