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).
Mr White
Trouble Lyrics
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Don't even know where to start
Don't want to stand with the setting sun
Tell me does it really show
I'll promise you anything
Place your hand over your heart
Don't want to fool myself anymore
Mr. White, up all night
Hiding in my room
Mr. White, so uptight
Even knows my name
Could never show you just how I feel
[Unverified] so I didn't care
It's only that inside I'm so tired
So tired of being all alone
Now the hours are breathing
Gone like tears in yesterday's rain
I remember voices telling me
Secrets of mind changing reality
Mr. White, up all night
Hiding in my room
Mr. White, so uptight
Even knows my name
In "Mr White" by Trouble, the singer is hesitant about reaching out to someone, possibly a therapist or guidance counselor, to talk about their problems. The first stanza reveals their apprehension towards this process, feeling lost and uncertain about where to start. They are also wary of exposing their innermost feelings to others, indicated by the line "Think nobody else will ever know". The singer is looking for guidance and promises to do anything to overcome their problems but is also afraid of self-delusion.
The chorus of the song, with the repetition of the phrase "Mr. White," creates a sense of paranoia and a feeling of being watched. It is not clear who Mr. White is, but it is suggested that he might be a figment of the singer's imagination, a symbol of the singer's anxiety and fear. The second stanza reveals that the singer has been holding back their true feelings and experiences, as if they are not ready to confront them. They are exhausted from feeling alone and not being able to express themselves freely.
The song suggests that expressing oneself freely can be difficult but is necessary to overcome anxiety and fear. It also suggests that seeking help from a professional can be beneficial but can also be a daunting task. The repetition of "Mr. White" creates an eerie atmosphere and a sense of watchfulness, making the singer feel trapped and suffocated.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm supposed to talk to you
I am expected to converse with you
Don't even know where to start
I am uncertain of how to begin this conversation
Don't want to stand with the setting sun
I do not wish to be left alone with my thoughts
Tell me does it really show
Can you see the emotional pain that I bear?
I'll promise you anything
I am willing to make a commitment to you
Place your hand over your heart
Demonstrate your sincerity and seriousness by placing your hand over your heart
Don't want to fool myself anymore
I refuse to deceive myself any further
Think nobody else will ever know
I feel as if my secret will never be revealed to others
Mr. White, up all night
Referring to the artist's insomnia
Hiding in my room
The artist is seeking solace in isolation
Mr. White, so uptight
The singer is stressed and tense
Even knows my name
Mr. White is a metaphor for the burden of the artist’s debilitating mental illness
Could never show you just how I feel
It is impossible to convey the complexity of my emotions
[Unverified] so I didn't care
I am not sure whether the emotions I felt were real, so I decided not to care
It's only that inside I'm so tired
I am emotionally exhausted and fatigued
So tired of being all alone
I am weary of loneliness
Now the hours are breathing
Time appears to be passing slowly
Gone like tears in yesterday's rain
Time seems to fly by as if it meant nothing
I remember voices telling me
I recall hearing voices in my head
Secrets of mind-changing reality
The voices suggested that reality is subjective and can be manipulated
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FRANKLIN, WAGNER, WARTELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Gabriel frost06
I'm supposed to talk to you
Don't even know where to start
Don't want to stand with the setting sun
Tell me does it really show?
I'll promise you anything
Place your hand over your heart
Don't want to fool myself anymore
Think nobody else will ever know
Mr. White up all night
Hiding in my room
Mr. White so uptight
Black shapes of doom
Could never show you how I feel
Even so I didn't care
It's only that inside
I'm so tired
So tired of being all alone
Now the hours are breathing
Gone like tears in yesterdays rain
I remember voices telling me
Secrets of mind-changing reality
Mr. White up all night
Hiding in my room
Mr. White so uptight
Black shapes of doom
Mr. White up all night
Always likes to sing
Mr. White so uptight
Even knows my name
Shpadoinkle
Barry Stern was a hell of a drummer! R.I.P.
Mark Webb
This song can never be played loud enough...
Gabriel frost06
I'm supposed to talk to you
Don't even know where to start
Don't want to stand with the setting sun
Tell me does it really show?
I'll promise you anything
Place your hand over your heart
Don't want to fool myself anymore
Think nobody else will ever know
Mr. White up all night
Hiding in my room
Mr. White so uptight
Black shapes of doom
Could never show you how I feel
Even so I didn't care
It's only that inside
I'm so tired
So tired of being all alone
Now the hours are breathing
Gone like tears in yesterdays rain
I remember voices telling me
Secrets of mind-changing reality
Mr. White up all night
Hiding in my room
Mr. White so uptight
Black shapes of doom
Mr. White up all night
Always likes to sing
Mr. White so uptight
Even knows my name
metalskirmish
Fuck man, how many times in my life have i listened to this and broke down fucking crying man? My applause, always an incredible piece.
formula6t6
ONE OF MY FAVORITES!
Mr Bad Example
When I heard Eric Wagner passed, this was the one I cued up
Brad Barmherzig
RIP Eric Wagner
Kblogg 777
Wish they’d used this in Breaking Bad.
Stellar Horizon Productions
very cool song!the doctor doctor of 90s!κομματάρα λέμε!
Dawn Robison
Mr. White,so uptight, he knows my name!!!!!