1. Trouble was formed in Chicago, Illinois, the USA in 1979 by vocalist Eric Wagner, guitarists Bruce Franklin and Rick Wartell, bassist Sean McAllister, and drummer Jeff Oly Olson. Drawing deeply from Black Sabbath for inspiration (with occasional nods to the psychedelic sounds of the late '60s thrown in for good measure), the band forged an uncompromising brand of classic metal all their own, made more unique by their gloomy down-tuned riffs and spiritual, often religious lyrics, which quickly earned them the dubious "white metal" tag. The album and song title Run to the Light was thought to be a religious title while it actually came from Eric Wagner watching Poltergeist and writing it down.
The band toured throughout the Midwest during the early '80s before signing with Metal Blade Records and releasing their amazingly mature eponymous debut (later referred to as Psalm 9) in 1984. The equally impressive (and even more depressing) The Skull followed in 1985 and reflected singer Wagner's struggles with substance abuse as well as the growing turmoil within the group. This led to the replacement of bassist McAllister with Ron Holzner and the departure of drummer Olson, who, as legend has it, had decided to become a preacher. Dennis Lesh was drafted as his replacement for 1987's Run to the Light.
A three-year hiatus followed. Luckily, just when it seemed that Trouble's fortunes had run out, the band was snapped up by Rick Rubin's visionary Def American Records for whom they recorded another self-titled album (Trouble) in 1990 with Rubin in the producer's chair. More experimental than previous efforts, the album (featuring new drummer Barry Stern) expanded upon the group's tentative psychedelic notions of the past while abandoning none of their thunderous power chords.
Encouraged by a euphoric response from the media, the revitalized group embarked on a year-long tour, expanded their fan base considerably, and returned to the studio with every intention of making their next album the one that would push them over the edge. Sure enough, 1992's stunning Manic Frustration realized all their creative ambitions, delving even deeper into Beatlesque psychedelia and featuring some of Trouble's most aggressive, energetic performances ever. But when the album still failed to connect with a wider audience (due perhaps to the grunge revolution that made metal a bad word in 1992), it seemed that Trouble had apparently missed their last window of opportunity.
Ultimately dropped by their record company (that by now was experiencing financial problems of their own), the band issued 1995's Plastic Green Head through the Music for Nations label. But despite offering consistently strong songwriting that harkened back to their doom roots, and the return of founding drummer Olson, the album's impact was noticeably dulled by a badly concealed weariness. Vocalist Eric Wagner would quit the band soon after (going on to form Lid). So the band fell apart in 1996.
Though Trouble had been on hiatus ever since, rumours of an eventual re-formation persisted. On January 26th of 2002 the event that all Trouble fans worldwide had waited for finally happened. The band took the stage in Chicago to once again pound the planet with their particular brand of doom. Eric, Bruce, Rick, Ron and original drummer, Jeff Olson took to the stage to perform a short blistering set that announced to the world that they were back. Since then the band has been out and about in the greater Chicagoland area playing local one-off gigs and headlining various metal festivals while working on their upcoming album.
In February 2004, Dave Grohl of Nirvana and Foo Fighters fame put together a tribute to his metal roots by assembling a who's who of metal with his Probot project. The disc featured various vocalists from Dave's favourite metal bands singing on tunes that he recorded the music for. Eric sang on the track "My Tortured Soul". 2005 bass player Ron left the band and was replaced by Chuck Robinson. In 2006, tragedy befell the Trouble camp when former drummer Barry Stern passed away.
A Live DVD called "Trouble - Live in Stockholm", recorded live in Stockholm 2005, was released in 2006. The new album Simple Mind Condition was set to be released in USA and Europe in late February 2007 and part of their back-catalogue were re-released with extra material (live videos, pictures from the period). The new album has begun showing up in online shops and has leaked onto the internet. The rumoured unplugged CD is being released later in 2007 while Trouble have a busy touring schedule in both USA and Europe this year (2007).
In May 2008, it was announced that Eric Wagner has left the band and had been replaced by Kory Clarke of Warrior Soul. Olson also announced his departure from the band two months later to continue with his own band, Retro Grave. Olson's last show was at "The End Club" in Nashville, TN on July 19, 2008. He was replaced by Wet Animal's Mark Lira for the band's upcoming U.S. East Coast tour.
In a September 2008 interview with Rock N Roll Experience, guitarist Rick Wartell mentioned that Trouble has written "eight or nine songs" for their next album, and would begin recording it after touring. When asked which direction is the new music going in, Wartell replied, "I know people have said this a million times and I know you've heard this a million times, but it's pretty fucking heavy, let's put it that way! The music end of it that Bruce and I are writing is getting heavier and heavier…it's getting heavier and then we want Kory to incorporate his style to what we are doing, that's basically all that we really want out of this."
On November 18, 2008, Trouble announced, via their website, that they were in the process of writing songs for an album that would likely be released in the summer of 2009. A live bootleg recording featuring the new line-up was released via the band's website in December 2008.
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2. Earning his nickname from a hard-living lifestyle, Atlanta rapper Trouble signed a record contract just before landing in jail in the late 2000s. Transforming that turmoil into creative inspiration, he issued his debut mixtape, December 17th, in 2011. He released a fresh batch of trap every year until 2018, when he teamed with producer Mike WiLL Made-It for his official studio debut, Edgewood.
In 2008, Trouble (born Mariel Semonte Orr) had just signed a recording contract with Duct Tape Entertainment when he was caught in a home invasion that ended in kidnapping and armed robbery charges. He served his sentence and was released on December 17 , 2010, the date he would use as the title of his debut mixtape, which arrived in 2011. December 17th featured appearances by Waka Flocka Flame and Future and was quickly followed by Green Light. That set included collaborations with Future, Yo Gotti, Gucci Mane, and many more. Without slowing down, he continued with yearly releases, issuing 431 Days in 2012 and The Return of December 17th in 2013.
Continuing his prolific run, Trouble channeled his creative energy into a deluge of mixtapes including All on Me (2014), #ZayDidIt (2015), Skoob Fresh (2015), Skoobzilla (2016), and Year in 2016 (2017). On the side, his 2016 collaboration with fellow Atlanta rapper YFN Lucci, the single Key To The Streets (Feat. Migos & Trouble) reached number 70 on Billboard's Hot 100.
In 2018, Trouble signed with Mike Will's Eardruma label, issuing "Bring It Back" with Drake. That track was the first taste of his official studio debut, Edgewood. Exclusively produced by Mike Will, the high-profile set recruited additional guests the Weeknd, Quavo, Offset, Fetty Wap, and Boosie Badazz. Edgewood also became his first appearance on the Billboard 200. After a relatively quiet year void of a new album, Trouble returned in 2020 with Thug Luv . Home to the hit Quavo collaboration "Popped," the set also featured 2 Chainz, Boosie Badazz, Jeezy, City Girls, and more.
3. Trouble was a one-off blues/jazz band that recorded two songs ("Snake Eyes" and "Mother's Gone") for season 3, episode 5 of David Lynch's TV series "Twin Peaks". The band members were David Lynch's son Riley Lynch (guitar), Alex Zhang Hungtai (Dirty Beaches; saxophone) and Dean Hurley (drums).
4. Trouble was a short-lived rock band from Los Angeles that released one self-titled album in 1977 on United Artists Records. The band members were Rick Failla (vocals), Carey Raymond (guitar), Jim Morris (guitar, keyboards), John Higgerson (bass), and Brian Glascock (drums).
All Is Forgiven
Trouble Lyrics
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With broken hearts we all cry
Times when love cannot smooth the road
You have to carry a heavy load
Please come again, you've been so kind
You can see and I am blind
Forgive me one more time
There are troubles, all our own
Paths we all must walk alone
Just to feel you have a friend
Who stands by until the end
Please come again, you've been so kind
You can see and I am blind
Forgive me one more time
The world will be ours if you are mine
We've been waiting for so long
Just like praying for rain
The Lord has remembered me
Mother feels no more pain
Every time I see your face
It reminds me of my past
To think one of my dreams
Has come true at last
My love, time goes on
All is forgiven love, as time moves on and on
All is forgiven yeah, forgiven
The lyrics of Trouble's song "All Is Forgiven" speak to the universal human experience of facing trouble and heartbreak. The opening lines express the shared pain we feel when trouble comes to try our souls, and how we all cry with broken hearts. The following lines acknowledge that love can't always smooth out the road and that there are times when we have to carry a heavy load alone.
The chorus of the song asks for forgiveness and expresses gratitude for kindness. The lyrics highlight the importance of having a friend who stands by us until the end. The second verse speaks of waiting for a long time for something to come, similar to praying for rain. The writer then speaks of a significant event that seems to have occurred, as they describe the Lord remembering them and a mother feeling no more pain. The final verse sees the lyrics take a nostalgic turn, as the writer reminisces about their past and how their dreams have come true, noting that time goes on and all is forgiven.
In essence, "All Is Forgiven" is a song that acknowledges the hardships we face and the importance of having friends who stand by us through difficult times. It speaks to the power of forgiveness, both for ourselves and others, and the hope and gratitude we feel when our dreams come true after waiting for so long.
Line by Line Meaning
When trouble comes your soul to try
Difficulties will come your way and test you spiritually.
With broken hearts we all cry
When faced with disappointments and grief, we all experience heartbreak and tears.
Times when love cannot smooth the road
Love alone cannot solve every problem you may encounter in life.
You have to carry a heavy load
Some burdens in life will be tough to bear and you will have to carry them alone.
Please come again, you've been so kind
Referring to a kind-hearted person from the past, asking for them to return.
You can see and I am blind
Acknowledging the other person's superior awareness and perception.
Forgive me one more time
Requesting for forgiveness because of past mistakes.
The world will be ours if you are mine
Being together will make the world feel like a better place.
There are troubles, all our own
Everyone has their own unique struggles and hardships they must face.
Paths we all must walk alone
As individuals, we must each navigate our own paths in life by ourselves.
Just to feel you have a friend
Having a loyal friend to stand by your side in tough times can make all the difference.
Who stands by until the end
A true friend will remain by your side through thick and thin, until the very end.
We've been waiting for so long
The wait has been long and enduring.
Just like praying for rain
Waiting has been like praying for rain that seemed fruitless, but is hoped to arrive.
The Lord has remembered me
The feelings of anxiety and neglect have subsided, and signs of hope are present.
Mother feels no more pain
The pain of loss has been eased now that the presence of a mother is no longer lacking.
Every time I see your face
The presence of the other person brings forth feelings of nostalgia and warmth, reminding the artist of their past.
It reminds me of my past
Seeing the other person sparks feelings of sentimentality, reminiscent of a bygone era.
To think one of my dreams
Reflecting on the improbability of achieving a desired outcome, which has now become a reality.
Has come true at last
The realization that a long held dream or ambition has finally come to fruition.
My love, time goes on
An acknowledgement that time moves on, despite the complexities and emotions of life.
All is forgiven love, as time moves on and on
Despite past mistakes and grievances, forgiveness is sought and given, and life carries on.
All is forgiven yeah, forgiven
The central theme of the song, forgiveness is sought and given to move forward and progress with life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: FRANKLIN, WAGNER, WARTELL
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