Double Trouble
Mr Big & Paul Gilbert Lyrics


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Got a girl named Michelle
She been treatin' me so well
I don't even want to tell you about her

Got a friend named Marie
She been so good to me
I don't know if I could ever do without her
Double trouble
Gotta stop livin' this lie
I'm in serious trouble
Both girls wavin' bye bye

Took advice from a friend
If I want my pain to end
All I have to do is send her a letter

Soon my heart felt anew
So I started writin' two
To make myself feel twice as better

Double trouble
Gotta stop livin' this lie




I'm in serious trouble
Both girls wavin' bye bye

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Double Trouble" by Mr Big & Paul Gilbert tell a story of a man who is caught in a complicated love triangle. He introduces two women in his life, Michelle and Marie, who have both treated him well. He is conflicted and unsure about how to handle the situation. He acknowledges that he doesn't want to reveal too much about Michelle, possibly out of guilt or fear of hurting Marie, and vice versa.


Feeling overwhelmed by the situation, the man seeks advice from a friend who suggests that he write a letter to one of the women in order to end his pain. Taking the advice, he decides to write letters to both of them, hoping that it will make him feel better. However, instead of resolving the situation, it only makes things worse. Both women eventually wave goodbye to him, indicating that they have had enough of the double dealing and are leaving him behind.


The lyrics explore the inner conflict and confusion of being torn between two people and the consequences of trying to juggle multiple relationships simultaneously. It highlights the importance of honesty and the repercussions of living a lie. Ultimately, the singer realizes that he has put himself in serious trouble and has lost both women as a result of his actions.


Line by Line Meaning

Got a girl named Michelle
I have a girl in my life named Michelle


She been treatin' me so well
She has been treating me with kindness and care


I don't even want to tell you about her
I don't even want to explain how amazing she is


Got a friend named Marie
I have a close friend named Marie


She been so good to me
She has been incredibly kind and supportive towards me


I don't know if I could ever do without her
I cannot imagine my life without her presence


Double trouble
Dealing with two complicated situations simultaneously


Gotta stop livin' this lie
I must put an end to this dishonesty


I'm in serious trouble
I am facing a significant problem


Both girls wavin' bye bye
Both girls are saying goodbye and leaving


Took advice from a friend
I listened to a friend's suggestion


If I want my pain to end
If I want to stop feeling hurt


All I have to do is send her a letter
All I need to do is write and send her a letter


Soon my heart felt anew
My heart started to feel refreshed and revitalized


So I started writin' two
So I began writing two letters


To make myself feel twice as better
To make myself feel more than just good




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PAUL BRANDON GILBERT

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@adef7691

Got a girl named Michelle
She been treatin' me so well
I don't even want to tell you about her

Got a friend named Marie
She been so good to me
I don't know if I could ever do without her

Double trouble
Gotta stop livin' this lie
I'm in serious trouble
Both girls wavin' bye bye

Took advice from a friend
If I want my pain to end
All I have to do is send her a letter

Soon my heart felt anew
So I started writin' two
To make myself feel twice as better

Double trouble
Gotta stop livin' this lie
I'm in serious trouble
Both girls wavin' bye bye



All comments from YouTube:

@adef7691

Got a girl named Michelle
She been treatin' me so well
I don't even want to tell you about her

Got a friend named Marie
She been so good to me
I don't know if I could ever do without her

Double trouble
Gotta stop livin' this lie
I'm in serious trouble
Both girls wavin' bye bye

Took advice from a friend
If I want my pain to end
All I have to do is send her a letter

Soon my heart felt anew
So I started writin' two
To make myself feel twice as better

Double trouble
Gotta stop livin' this lie
I'm in serious trouble
Both girls wavin' bye bye

@Jeahbuddy

he can play AND sing. awesome

@henryshomebrew

i just cant get enough of this song. thanks for the post!

@fastlaneprofits

nice vocals paul!

@wilwarinemaltese

oh my god... great! i love this...!

@SheikR_

I have to learn it right now! just great it reminds me a bit of SRv

@elvisjsax

GDim That's why it's called double trouble!

@FeelingShred

Pop music recorded with metal production, super clever xDDD
R.I.P. bold creativity

@mumanhakim

ROCKKKKKK

@mustardmanhank

gilbert had a little lamb

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