Looks Good with Trouble
Solange Lyrics

Hey little heartache, skipping out of town
Addressing someone who is trying to leave their troubles behind.

And let's stay out of trouble, you make it look good
Encouraging this person to enjoy themselves and reminding them that they have a talent for making even risky situations seem cool.

Hey young heartache, you're looking kinda charming
Complimenting someone for their attractiveness, despite the fact that they might be experiencing pain.

On the cul-de-sac, hope nobody comes looking
Expressing concern about getting caught while trying to have a good time in a private location.

Hey, little heartache, turn us on the highway
Suggesting that this person should take control and lead them down a more adventurous path.

Let's get into trouble, you make it look good
Acknowledging that this person has a natural ability for handling risky situations with style and charisma.

Hey young lover, let's live on the Broadway
Proposing a more public and glamorous setting in which to enjoy themselves.

Take me to the Bridge but be sure to come look
Referencing a famous location and reminding them to keep watch for anyone who might interfere.

And there ain't nobody loving me, down
Expressing that this person has a special effect on her.

The way you make me go places I've never been
Acknowledging that this person has broadened her horizons and taken her to new places in life.

And the spaces I should have known
Realizing that this person has helped her see things she might have missed without them.

Hey little heartache, won't you leave your mark
Asking this person to make their presence felt, perhaps by causing a stir or leaving a lasting impression.

In corners of the dark where you make it look good?
Asking this person to make even the darkest and most secluded spaces look appealing or exciting.

We've taken this too far
Acknowledging that they may be going too far in their pursuit of excitement and adrenaline.

But let me play the part where you should've stayed put
Taking the responsibility for being reckless and daring, while acknowledging that this person has a calming influence that she lacks.

I really wanna get into something
Expressing a desire to experience something exciting or new.

Bus way too cold (way too cold)
Complaining that the transportation they're using is uncomfortable or unpleasant.

And I don't wanna feel that numbness
Describing a reluctance to disconnect from her surroundings or herself, even for the sake of comfort.

And I just had a show, and I wanted you to go
Explaining that she wishes this person could accompany her to her performances or events.

But you had one too, I was wondering
Acknowledging that this person has their own life and obligations, but expressing curiosity or uncertainty about their choices.

Are the time gods on my side?
Reflecting on the unpredictable and random nature of events or outcomes.

Stuck on a tall-ass bus like 14 bunks and I can't even sleep
Complaining about the cramped and uncomfortable conditions of their travel arrangements.

And I hate getting drunk so I don't got a cup, but I've got James Mason on repeat
Describing a way in which she entertains herself or deals with discomfort, through listening to music instead of drinking.

Ms. Chatty, I'm like one message from calling a taxi
Describing a desire to end a conversation and move on to something else.

Exactly, I'll catch a cold but as long as you match me
Accepting that this person may push her to her limits, but also admitting that she welcomes the opportunity to experience different things with them.

It's actually a troublesome world when you think about it
Admitting that life can be difficult, challenging or unpredictable.

So admit it, we both could look good with it if you're the stylist
Suggesting that, even if things go wrong or get out of hand, this person will still look attractive and charismatic.