Don't Trouble Trouble
Toots & The Maytals Lyrics


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Bam, Bam
Ah

I want you to know that I am the man
Who fight for the right, not for the wrong
Going there, I'm growing there
Helping the weak against the strong
Soon you will find out the man
I'm supposed to be

Help this man, don't trouble no man
But if you trouble that man it will bring a bam bam
What a bam bam, bam bam
See that? Bam bam
It will bring a bam bam
Can you see that?

Ah
(It will bring a bam bam)
What a bam bam
(What a bam bam)
Can you see that?
(What a bam bam)

Hear what I say
(What a bam bam)
Yeah, hey
(What a bam bam)
(What a bam bam)

This man, don't trouble no man
He know you go to nourish man
This man, don't trouble no man
This man is friend and is trying to trouble no man

That's if you trouble this man
It going to bring a bam bam




What a bam bam
Get a bam bam

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Toots & The Maytals's song Don't Trouble Trouble are a call for peace and unity among people. The singer introduces himself as a man who always fights for what is right and is always on the side of the weak against the strong. He pleads with listeners to help their fellow man and not to trouble anyone, but if anyone is troubled, it will bring a "bam bam".


The chorus repeats the phrase "What a bam bam", indicating that a negative action will result in negative consequences. The singer warns that if anyone troubles a man who is doing good, it will only result in chaos and destruction.


The overall message of the song is to live in harmony with others and to always do good. The singer urges listeners to be aware of the consequences of their actions, and to always choose peace over violence.


Overall, the lyrics of Don't Trouble Trouble are a call for people to show empathy towards others and to strive for unity and peace. The song is a reminder that violence only begets violence and that the path of least resistance may not always be the right path.


Line by Line Meaning

Bam, Bam
Expressing excitement or anticipation


I want you to know that I am the man
I need you to understand that I am a person of value


Who fight for the right, not for the wrong
I fight for what is just, not for what is unjust


Going there, I'm growing there
As I face challenges, I am learning and becoming better


Helping the weak against the strong
I am using my strength and resources to aid those who are vulnerable


Soon you will find out the man
In due time, you will recognize who I truly am


I'm supposed to be
The person I am destined to become


Help this man, don't trouble no man
Assist the person who needs help, do not cause trouble for anyone


But if you trouble that man it will bring a bam bam
If you cause harm to that person, there will be consequences


What a bam bam, bam bam
An exclamation to signify a possible altercation or fight


See that? Bam bam
Do you see the potential danger?


It will bring a bam bam
There will be repercussions for your actions


Can you see that?
Are you aware of the possible outcome?


Hear what I say
Pay attention to my words


Yeah, hey
An exclamation to get someone's attention


This man, don't trouble no man
Do not harm this individual


He know you go to nourish man
He understands how to support others


This man is friend and is trying to trouble no man
He is a friend and has no intention of harming anyone


That's if you trouble this man
If you interfere with this person


It going to bring a bam bam
There will be consequences


Get a bam bam
Expect a fight or retribution




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FREDERICK HIBBERT, RALPHUS HENRY GORDON, NATHANIEL MCCARTHY

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