Trouble Child
Robb Nash Lyrics
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Standing shattered, all alone
You left me picking up the pieces
But I don't know how to do this on my own
You never heard me crying
And so I screamed
I never heard you say
I had to say them to myself
Time and again I tried
To walk with you by my side
But you just dragged me down
Cause you never heard my crying
And so I screamed
This is your trouble child
You never wanted me to make it, but here I am
Further than you thought I'd be
And every dream you tried to break it, but now I know
Where I end up is up to me.
You never heard me crying
And so I screamed
All of the words I craved
I never heard you say
I had to say them to myself
Time and again I tried
To walk with you by my side
But you just dragged me down
Cause you never heard my crying
And so I screamed
This is your trouble child
If you are someone who's dying like me
Trying to hide all the places you bleed
If you were thinking it's time to let go
Desperately begging for someone to know
If you are someone who's kinda like me
Desperately begging for someone to lead
I am here waiting and want you to know
That I hear you screaming and you're not alone
All of the words I craved
I never heard you say
I had to say them to myself
Time and again I tried
To walk with you by my side
But you just dragged me down
Cause you never heard my crying
The song "Trouble Child" by Robb Nash depicts the feeling of being abandoned, betrayed, and ignored by someone close. The lyrics are about a person who was never truly seen or heard by a loved one, and as a result, ended up feeling shattered and alone. The line "I never saw myself divided, but here I am" suggests that the person once felt whole and complete, but now feels torn into pieces. This could be a result of a relationship that didn't work out or losing someone they thought they could count on.
The chorus "All of the words I craved, I never heard you say" echoes the person's unrequited desire for validation, love, and support from the individual who has hurt them. The last line "This is your trouble child" could suggest that the person singing the song is holding the other person responsible for their pain and disrupted life.
However, the song ultimately offers hope and comfort to anyone who may be going through a similar experience. The bridge "If you are someone who's dying like me, trying to hide all the places you bleed" acknowledges that there are others who may be going through the same thing, and encourages them to reach out for help. The final lines "That I hear you screaming and you're not alone" reaffirms the message of the song, that no one has to suffer alone, and there is always the possibility of finding support and healing.
Line by Line Meaning
I never saw myself divided, but here I am
I never thought my world would fall apart, but it has
Standing shattered, all alone
I feel broken and alone
You left me picking up the pieces
You caused my pain and now I have to deal with it alone
But I don't know how to do this on my own
I'm struggling to move on by myself
You never heard me crying
You never listened to my pain
And so I screamed
I had to make my pain louder to be heard
All of the words I craved
All the comfort and support I needed
I never heard you say
You never offered me what I needed to hear
I had to say them to myself
I had to find comfort on my own
Time and again I tried
I kept hoping things would get better
To walk with you by my side
To go through life with your support
But you just dragged me down
You made things worse for me
Cause you never heard my crying
Because you never paid attention to my pain
This is your trouble child
I'm the one suffering from your lack of support
You never wanted me to make it, but here I am
You didn't believe in me, but I survived
Further than you thought I'd be
I've exceeded your expectations
And every dream you tried to break it, but now I know
You tried to discourage me, but I'm stronger now
Where I end up is up to me.
I'm in control of my own destiny
If you are someone who's dying like me
If you're experiencing the same pain as me
Trying to hide all the places you bleed
Hiding your pain from others
If you were thinking it's time to let go
If you're considering giving up
Desperately begging for someone to know
Wishing someone understood your pain
If you are someone who's kinda like me
If you can relate to my experience
Desperately begging for someone to lead
Wishing someone would show you the way
I am here waiting and want you to know
I'm here for you and you're not alone
That I hear you screaming and you're not alone
I hear your pain and stand with you
Writer(s): Robb Nash
Contributed by Hudson R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@crispy_juicytender
I saw this song along with One Last Breath, Thief Of Colors, Tell Me Why, and Hello Goodbye at my school earlier. You and your band put together some amazing songs and it reminded me of how I got through my emotions. Y'all are amazing at what you do. Keep doing it.
@iron_daddy3357
I remember when you came to my high school way back . the day you came to my school (sudbury secretary) I was gonna end it all and you honestly gave me another reason to live man . and I'm so thankful for it . I was 15 at the time I meet you in a extremely abusive relationship and drugs and I never thought I was good enough for anything. but now getting married once his whole virus is over to this amazing woman. I'm 20 now and I'm a uncle . thanks to you coming to my school when you did
@OfficialRobbNash
Thanks for sharing and I'm so honoured to be a small part of your story. I can tell you've made some incredible choices to turn your life around. I wish you nothing but the best in the next phase of your life!
@celestialphoenixqueen9258
@@OfficialRobbNash i remember when you guys came to jack james high school in calgary , that day when you started singing i started crying so hard cause i felt so bad taking anti depressive meds and anti anxiety meds / mood boosters . but your songs help stave off the constant severe clinical depression and severe anxiety i deal with everyday , your song background is my fav cause it rings so true 4 me . thanks so much robb
@honeyfizzles
ngl i miss the old version
@laylaforsyth8502
He was in a zoom call talking to my school yesterday. I loved this song!
@celestialphoenixqueen9258
when he played this when i was still in high school it was so good and touching and just so lovely to hear
@ashleytunesorvideos
wow love the new version of trouble child, great job Robb Nash
@intenseairtime4640
Awesome song! Absolutely incredible!
@WHYtheband
This is your best song so far!!!! Great work Robb!!!