Trouble with Men
Julie Arsenault Lyrics
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Barely seventeen
On a former friend's
Little sister's floral sheets
Unaware
Of what was happening
Did he even care? No.
Say it isn't true
Lost it all in one fell swoop
Trouble with men
we all know where it stems
We all try our best to move past the trouble we've been in
I could try to make you understand
I will live my life despite the trouble cause I can
As the woman that I am
Minus five
forty minute drive
I can't find the floor I just lay frozen there in time
So ashamed
Replay it in my mind
Am I the one to blame? No.
The trouble with men
we all know where it stems
We all try our best to move past the trouble we've been in
I could try to make you understand
I will live my life despite the trouble cause I can
As the woman that I am
The woman that I am
In these lyrics, Julie Arsenault reflects on a challenging experience involving a man and the emotional aftermath that she has had to face. The song begins with a depiction of vulnerability, as the singer is described as being young and asleep in a place that is not her own. The mention of "former friend's little sister's floral sheets" suggests a sense of unfamiliarity and discomfort. The line "Unaware of what was happening" implies that the singer was taken advantage of or mistreated by a man, and questions whether he even cared about her well-being.
The song then transitions to the singer coming to terms with the reality of the situation. She pleads for it all to not be true, but realizes that she has lost everything in one destructive event. This suggests that the experience has deeply affected her, causing both emotional and possibly material loss.
The chorus, "Trouble with men, we all know where it stems," explores a broader theme. It acknowledges that difficulties with men are not uncommon and examines the root causes of these troubles, perhaps drawing from personal experiences or societal observations. The lyrics also suggest that despite these challenges, individuals strive to move past the troubles they've faced. The singer expresses a desire to make others understand her perspective, emphasizing her determination to live her life despite the past encounters she's had with men. The line "As the woman that I am" highlights her strength and resilience in the face of adversity.
In the final verse, the imagery of being "minus five" and a "forty-minute drive" conveys a feeling of disorientation and being physically distant from a place of stability. The mention of being frozen in time suggests that the singer may still be grappling with feelings of shame and self-blame, replaying the events in her mind. However, she emphatically denies fault, proclaiming that she is not to blame for what happened.
Ultimately, Julie Arsenault's "Trouble with Men" delves into the emotional aftermath of an unsettling experience with a man, examining the broader issue of challenges faced in relationships with men, and emphasizing the singer's strength and determination to move forward and live her life authentically.
Line by Line Meaning
Fast asleep
I was completely unaware and oblivious to what was happening.
Barely seventeen
I was just a young and naive teenage girl.
On a former friend's
Little sister's floral sheets
I found myself in a vulnerable and uncomfortable situation, lying on the bed of someone I used to be close with.
Unaware
Of what was happening
I had no knowledge or realization of the events unfolding around me.
Did he even care? No.
It seemed like he showed no concern or empathy for me.
I came to.
I regained consciousness or awareness.
Say it isn't true
I desperately hoped that what I experienced was not real or didn't happen.
Lost it all in one fell swoop
I felt like my world came crashing down and everything fell apart in a single moment.
Trouble with men
we all know where it stems
The problems or difficulties I face in relationships with men have a common source or origin.
We all try our best to move past the trouble we've been in
We make efforts to overcome the challenges and hardships we have faced in relationships.
I could try to make you understand
I could attempt to explain and make you comprehend the emotions and struggles I go through.
I will live my life despite the trouble cause I can
I will continue living my life despite the difficulties and obstacles because I have the strength to do so.
As the woman that I am
Emphasizing that I will face these challenges as a strong and resilient woman.
Minus five
forty minute drive
In a state of extreme distress, feeling emotionally distant and numb during the 40-minute drive.
I can't find the floor I just lay frozen there in time
Feeling paralyzed and unable to move forward or process the situation, as if time stood still.
So ashamed
Replay it in my mind
Experiencing deep shame and continuously reliving the traumatic event in my thoughts.
Am I the one to blame? No.
Realizing that I am not at fault for what occurred.
The trouble with men
we all know where it stems
The difficulties and challenges in my relationships with men have a common origin that is widely understood.
We all try our best to move past the trouble we've been in
Collectively, we strive to overcome the adversities and hardships we have faced in our relationships.
I could try to make you understand
I could make an effort to help you comprehend and empathize with the struggles I have faced.
I will live my life despite the trouble cause I can
Despite the challenges, I have the strength and resilience to live my life to the fullest.
As the woman that I am
Emphasizing that I will face these challenges as a strong and empowered woman.
The woman that I am
Reinforcing my identity as a confident and capable woman.
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Written by: Julie Arsenault
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