According to his own account, in his youth his friends referred to him as "Dez, man" - thus creating his artistic pseudonym Desman. His self-titled breakthrough album in 2002 featured three top ten singles ("Shook", "Spread My Wings" and "Get Ready") on the Canadian charts. The album went on to achieve gold certification in Canada.
His follow up, Back for More (2005), with more sexual lyrics, reached number fifty on the Canadian airplay charts. His single from that album, "Let's Go", reached number six on the MuchMusic Countdown. He is currently signed with Sony BMG Music (Canada). Desman is also known for sporting the "sidehawk" hair style, a sort of diagonal mohawk. "Spread My Wings" was a featured song in the movie Kangaroo Jack. Desman was also spotted in the movie Honey alongside Jessica Alba, performing his song "Sexy".
Trouble
Shawn Desman Lyrics
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Should I go?
It's not up to me no more
I can't decide the way my heart feels
Pouring down on me like when under the sunshine
I can't believe it it's so unreal
And am all messed up, drunk on her
And a can't explain what's happenin
But everytime I try to leave
Shes pulling me back in her arms
And'
I don't have the strength to resist her
There's no escapin her love
Cause it's everywhere I turn
Can't get away
I'm in trouble trouble trouble
I think I'm in trouble trouble trouble
I know I'm in trouble trouble trouble
This time am in trouble
I don't even know myself
Turnin into someone else
Can't concentrate can't even think clear
She got me dialing 143 everytime shes not with me
I'm countin seconds till she gets here
And am all messed up, drunk on her
The more a get the more a want
And a can't explain what's happenin
But everytime I try to leave
Shes pulling me back in her arms
And'
I don't have the strength to resist her
There's no escapin her love
Cause it's everywhere I turn
Can't get away
I'm in trouble trouble trouble
I think I'm in trouble trouble trouble
I know I'm in trouble trouble trouble
This time am in trouble
Don't even wanna hang out with my friends no more
Can't even see myself with someone else no more
And'
I owe it all to her, and now she got me singing
Ah ah ah ohh
Ah ah ah ohh
Ah ah ah ohh
Ah ah
Man shes pulling me back in her arms
And'
I don't have the strength to resist her
There's no escapin her love
Cause it's everywhere I turn
Can't get away
I'm in trouble trouble trouble
I think I'm in trouble trouble trouble
I know I'm in trouble trouble trouble
This time am in trouble
Yeah yeah
Ah trouble ah trouble ah think am in trouble
Ah trouble ah trouble ah think am in trouble
Ah trouble ah trouble ah think am in trouble
Ah ah ah think am in trouble
The lyrics of Shawn Desman’s song Trouble are about being in a difficult and confusing situation in a relationship. The singer is torn between his heart and his head, unsure whether he should stay or go. Even though he wants to leave, he finds himself unable to resist the pull of his lover. He is intoxicated by her presence and can’t explain why. Every time he tries to leave, she pulls him back into her arms, and he doesn’t have the strength to resist her. The love she has for him is everywhere he turns, and he feels trapped.
The lyrics are relatable as many people experience similar emotions in their relationships. Sometimes we find ourselves in situations where we are unsure about our feelings and are torn between staying and going. The metaphor of being drunk on love is used to convey the idea of intoxication and losing control. The singer is not in charge of his feelings, and he is being pulled in by the overwhelming emotions he is experiencing.
The chorus of the song, which is repeated multiple times, emphasizes the singer's sense of being trapped and unable to escape. He acknowledges that he is in trouble and feels hopeless to break away from this toxic love.
Overall, the song’s message is that love can be complicated, and it’s not always easy to make decisions when emotions are involved. The singer in the song is in a difficult situation, and he doesn’t know what to do.
Line by Line Meaning
Should I stay?
I don't know if I should continue with this relationship
Should I go?
I don't know if I should end this relationship
It's not up to me no more
I don't have control over my heart and my feelings anymore
I can't decide the way my heart feels
I have no control over my emotions and feelings towards this person
Pouring down on me like when under the sunshine
My feelings are overwhelming me like the heat of the sun
I can't believe it it's so unreal
I can't believe how powerful my emotions are and how they control me
And am all messed up, drunk on her
I am completely consumed and addicted to her
The more a get the more a want
The more I am with her, the more I want to be with her
And a can't explain what's happenin
I don't understand why I feel this way and why I am so drawn to her
But everytime I try to leave
Even though I want to leave her, I find it hard to do so
Shes pulling me back in her arms
She has a hold on me and I can't resist her
And' I don't have the strength to resist her
I am weak when it comes to resisting her and her love
There's no escapin her love
I can't escape her love and the feelings that come with it
Cause it's everywhere I turn
She is always present in my life and my thoughts
Can't get away
I can't distance myself from her and my feelings for her
I think I'm in trouble trouble trouble
I am aware that my feelings for her are problematic and could cause me trouble
I know I'm in trouble trouble trouble
I am certain that my feelings for her are problematic and could cause me trouble
This time am in trouble
This time, my feelings for her are more intense and could get me into even more trouble
I don't even know myself
I am losing my identity and sense of self due to my feelings for her
Turnin into someone else
I am changing as a person due to my feelings for her
Can't concentrate can't even think clear
My thoughts are clouded and I can't focus on anything else other than her
She got me dialing 143 everytime shes not with me
I am constantly calling or messaging her when she is not with me
I'm countin seconds till she gets here
I am eagerly waiting for her to be with me again
Don't even wanna hang out with my friends no more
I don't want to spend time with anyone else other than her
Can't even see myself with someone else no more
I can't imagine being with anyone else other than her
I owe it all to her, and now she got me singing
I am completely devoted to her and she has inspired me to express my feelings in song
Man shes pulling me back in her arms
She has a strong hold on me and I can't stay away from her
Ah trouble ah trouble ah think am in trouble
I am in deep trouble because of my intense and uncontrollable feelings for her
Contributed by Hunter L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.