There are multiple artists with the name 'Trouble': 1) A doom metal band fr… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with the name 'Trouble': 1) A doom metal band from Chicago, 2) A rapper from Atlanta, 3) A blues/jazz band from the United States, 4) A rock band from Los Angeles

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).

Let Them Tell It
Trouble Lyrics

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Everybody do boss, everybody superstar
Everybody this, everybody that
Never seen me...

Chorus:
Everybody talk boss if you let 'em tell it
Everybody got... Fancy cars if you let 'em tell it
Everybody smoking Cush till you come around to smell it

Everybody fake is f-cked up if you're asking me
Everybody got... Fancy cars if you let 'em tell it
Everybody smoking Cush till you come around to smell it
Everybody superstars if you let 'em
Everybody fake is f-cked up if you're asking me

I don't been around... N-ggers who claim they're from the streets
Claim they're in the streets, claim they're packing heat
Then I shut up... Same n-gger videos, made 'em clear the block
From the beginning to this day I'm silent...
Never once had a n-gger...
Never once talked down to my n-gger...
But a lot of n-ggers climbing the street, be cool...
... To be your brother, but to hear you scream...
Never saw no... Bitch, I'm that n-gger!
That's what they say about you when your bed turn, bet you all gonna learn
... Real trouble man, like...
We'll... Like in the video that I...
Can't see that in my hand, n-gger cause I am bluffing
I'm still on paper work, some...
When they're counting you can pull my name, n-gger
I want the tone!

Chorus:
Everybody talk boss if you let 'em tell it
Everybody got... Fancy cars if you let 'em tell it
Everybody smoking Cush till you come around to smell it
Everybody fake is f-cked up if you're asking me
Everybody got... Fancy cars if you let 'em tell it
Everybody smoking Cush till you come around to smell it
Everybody superstars if you let 'em
Everybody fake is f-cked up if you're asking me

Can't choose a model now...
You ain't no dancer, baby, use a...
Go get them clothes off, get butt naked for a lot of...
Matter of fact for a hundred couple dollars probably let a n-gger f-ck right...
Think you got a... Don't you?
... You see it shining... Whatever he say it is!
Or use a dope boy, how many grinds is in the...
Never mind, I can't ask that question, probably heard it from...
... What you heard on tv
... We don't play like that, you gotta see me...
Everybody wanna be... I'm talking real one
Everybody wanna... Never seen one
Everybody gotta be... But don't got what it takes

Chorus:
Everybody talk boss if you let 'em tell it
Everybody got... Fancy cars if you let 'em tell it
Everybody smoking Cush till you come around to smell it
Everybody fake is f-cked up if you're asking me
Everybody got... Fancy cars if you let 'em tell it
Everybody smoking Cush till you come around to smell it

Everybody superstars if you let 'em
Everybody fake is f-cked up if you're asking me

Overall Meaning

The song "Let Them Tell It" by Trouble is a critical commentary on the concept of fake and exaggerated personalities. The opening lines state that everyone wants to be a boss or a superstar, but in reality, nobody knows Trouble. Through the song, the artist highlights his frustration with people who claim to be from the streets or pack heat, yet their actions and words don't reflect their claims. Trouble is calling out these individuals because they are not being authentic and true to themselves.

The chorus is catchy and serves as the recurring idea throughout the song. It remarks how everyone talks big and has fancy things when they are the ones telling their stories. When you come around to see them, their true selves are revealed, and it's not as impressive. Trouble concludes that everyone is fake and messed up if you ask him.

Overall, "Let Them Tell It" is a thought-provoking song that urges listeners to reflect on their authenticity and genuine behavior. It's a reminder that we shouldn't be overly impressed by people's flashy lifestyles or stories without first understanding who they genuinely are.

Line by Line Meaning

Everybody do boss, everybody superstar
Everyone acts like they're in charge and famous

Everybody this, everybody that
Everyone claims to have something special

Never seen me...
But I don't act that way

Chorus:
This is the chorus that repeats throughout the song

Everybody talk boss if you let em tell it
People talk as if they're in charge because you let them

Everybody got... Fancy cars if you let em tell it
People say they have fancy cars because you let them

Everybody smoking Cush till you come around to smell it
People smoke weed but won't admit it until you notice the smell

Everybody fake is f-cked up if you're asking me
People who pretend to be something they're not are messed up

Everybody superstars if you let em
People feel like they're famous because you let them

I don't been around... N-ggers who claim they're from the streets
I've been around people who claim to be from the streets

Claim they're in the streets, claim they're packing heat
They claim to be involved in street life and carry guns

Then I shut up... Same n-gger videos, made'em clear the block
I stay quiet, while they make videos pretending to clear out the block

From the beginning to this day I'm silent...
I've always been quiet and kept to myself

Never once had a n-gger...
I've never had anyone approach me

Never once talked down to my n-gger...
I've never disrespected anyone

But a lot of n-ggers climbing the street, be cool...
But many people pretend to be tough and climb up the street hierarchy

... To be your brother, but to hear you scream...
They claim to be your friend but won't help you when you're in trouble

Never saw no... Bitch, I'm that n-gger!
I've never seen anyone like me: I'm my own person

That's what they say about you when your bed turn, bet you all gonna learn
People will say things behind your back when you're not in power, but you'll learn eventually

... Real trouble man, like...
I'm a real troublemaker, just like...

... Like in the video that I...
Just like how I act in my music videos

Can't see that in my hand, n-gger cause I am bluffing
I don't really have anything in my hand, I'm bluffing

I'm still on paper work, some...
I still have legal paperwork to manage

When they're counting you can pull my name, n-gger
When they're counting success stories, you can include me

I want the tone!
I want to set the tone for how things should be

Can't choose a model now...
You're not a model chooser

You ain't no dancer, baby, use a...
You're not a good dancer, use a...

Go get them clothes off, get butt naked for a lot of...
Take off your clothes and get naked for lots of money

Matter of fact for a hundred couple dollars probably let a n-gger f-ck right...
Actually, for a few hundred dollars, you would probably let someone have sex with you right now

Think you got a... Don't you?
You think you have something, don't you?

... You see it shining... Whatever he say it is!
You see something shiny and believe whatever he says it is!

Or use a dope boy, how many grinds is in the...
Or, use a drug dealer- how many drugs does he push a day?

Never mind, I can't ask that question, probably heard it from...
Actually, never mind, I can't ask because you probably heard it from...

... What you heard on tv
You believe what you see and hear on TV

... We don't play like that, you gotta see me...
But that's not how I play- you have to deal with me face-to-face

Everybody wanna be...
Everyone wants to be something

I'm talking real one
I'm talking about a genuine and authentic person

Everybody wanna...
Everyone wants something else

Never seen one
I've never seen anyone like that

Everybody gotta be...
Everyone feels like they need to be something else

But don't got what it takes
But they don't have the necessary skills or qualities to be that