Troubled
Me Lyrics


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You even think under pressure
Live lies each semester
One week of your life
Make time to get by
Say thanks for whatever
Look great in a sweater
Hidden like ice on the side of the road
Slowly losing control
Slowly spinning controls
Guard rails rarely fail
But when life hits the bottom
Where will you stand
And who will you stand on
Let's run this back in time
In time again you'll find
The thing with troubled minds
Is you don't even notice
Go buy a different name
With never ending shame
Good as dead from the fame
Cause you can't even focus
Lets run this back in time
In time again you'll find
The thing with troubled minds
Is you don't even notice
Go buy a different name
With never ending shame
Good as dead from the fame
Cause you can't focus
Keeping your cards to your chest
Eyes locked on eyes to impress
Not even you in that dress
Is party themed goddess
Put the room through the test
A mental game to contest
Won't wait around
To find what goes down
On the side of the road
Is a vision of you
I won't wait around
To watch you break yourself
Let's run this back in time
In time again you'll find
The thing with troubled minds
Is you don't even notice
Go buy a different name
With never ending shame
Good as dead from the fame
Cause you can't even focus
Let's run this back in time
In time again you'll find
The thing with troubled minds
Is you don't even notice
Go buy a different name
With never ending shame
Good as dead from the fame
Cause you can't focus
Do you sleep at night
Have dreams of living another life
Deprived of time on the inside
Are you so contrite
Forgiveness is far from the fist fight
Miles and miles away
Do you sleep at night
Have dreams of living another life
Deprived of time on the inside
Are you so contrite
Forgiveness is far from the fist fight
Miles and miles away
Let's run this back in time
In time again you'll find
The thing with troubled minds
Is you don't even notice
Go buy a different name
With never ending shame
Good as dead from the fame
Cause you can't even focus
Let's run this back in time
In time again you'll find
The thing with troubled minds
Is you don't even notice
Go buy a different name
With never ending shame




Good as dead from the fame
Cause you can't focus

Overall Meaning

In "Troubled" by Me, the lyrics delve into themes of pressure, self-deception, and the consequences of fame. The lines "You even think under pressure, live lies each semester" highlight the immense strain that the singer is under. They are constantly trying to maintain a facade, pretending that everything is fine, even though they are grappling with internal turmoil. The urgency to "make time to get by" reflects their struggle to keep up appearances while feeling overwhelmed.


The lyrics also touch upon the issue of identity, as the singer contemplates buying a different name to escape from their troubled existence. However, this change would come with a heavy burden of shame and a feeling of being as good as dead from the fame they have acquired. They are unable to focus and are haunted by their troubled mind, yet they fail to even notice the extent of their own turmoil.


The chorus repeats the idea of running back in time, suggesting a desire to revisit past choices or circumstances. Despite this desire, the troubled mind prevents any progress or growth. The references to sleep and dreams allude to the restlessness and inability to find peace within oneself. The line "forgiveness is far from the fist fight" indicates the unresolved conflicts that weigh heavily on their conscience.


In summary, "Troubled" explores the struggle of maintaining appearances under pressure, the consequences of fame and shame, the desire to escape, and the internal battles faced by someone with a troubled mind.


Line by Line Meaning

You even think under pressure
Even in times of stress, your thoughts are clouded


Live lies each semester
You constantly deceive yourself and others with false realities


One week of your life
A mere fraction of your existence


Make time to get by
Put effort into surviving instead of thriving


Say thanks for whatever
Show gratitude for whatever scraps life throws your way


Look great in a sweater
Appear fashionable and put-together on the surface


Hidden like ice on the side of the road
Concealed and unnoticed, just like a dangerous obstacle


Slowly losing control
Gradually losing grasp of your own life


Slowly spinning controls
Struggling to navigate the challenges that come your way


Guard rails rarely fail
Safety measures usually hold up


But when life hits the bottom
During times of extreme hardship


Where will you stand
What foundation or support will you have


And who will you stand on
Who will you rely on or exploit for personal gain


Let's run this back in time
Let's revisit and reflect on the past


In time again you'll find
Repeatedly, you'll discover


The thing with troubled minds
The characteristic of troubled individuals


Is you don't even notice
You are unaware of your own turmoil


Go buy a different name
Seek a new identity to escape your reality


With never ending shame
Forever burdened by guilt and embarrassment


Good as dead from the fame
The consequences of fame have left you feeling lifeless


Cause you can't even focus
Your inability to concentrate has led to your downfall


Keeping your cards to your chest
Keeping your true intentions hidden and guarded


Eyes locked on eyes to impress
Seeking validation through captivating others' attention


Not even you in that dress
Even your outward appearance fails to bring fulfillment


Is party themed goddess
A superficial image with no substance


Put the room through the test
Evaluate the extent to which you can manipulate your surroundings


A mental game to contest
Engaging in psychological battles and competitions


Won't wait around
Not willing to be patient or idle


To find what goes down
To discover the truth or underlying chaos


On the side of the road
At the periphery of your life


Is a vision of you
There is a glimpse of your true self


I won't wait around
I am not patient enough


To watch you break yourself
Witnessing your self-destruction is too painful


Do you sleep at night
Are you able to find solace in sleep


Have dreams of living another life
Desire to escape your current reality through dreams


Deprived of time on the inside
Lacking fulfillment or satisfaction internally


Are you so contrite
Do you feel remorseful for your actions


Forgiveness is far from the fist fight
Reconciliation seems impossible, given the ongoing conflict


Miles and miles away
Distant, both physically and emotionally




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Written by: Mark Kephart

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