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).
Pray For The Dead
Trouble Lyrics
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Feeling empty inside
I know the parts
Out from the depths
I cry to you
Shed all your tears
For the one, who is dead
We loved you in life
Hate you in death
How could you leave me here
All alone
Out from the depths
I cry to you
Shed all your tears
For the one, who is dead
Poor souls wait for the Lord
Paying for sins which have not been paid
In Life
Pray for the dead -- for it is of faith that these
Poor souls can be saved
He's not to blame for his death
For his death
One day hisfate willbe yours
And well pray for you.
The lyrics of "Pray for the Dead" by Trouble reflect the mourning of a person who has lost someone they love. The opening line, "The one you love is dead", sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer expressing feelings of emptiness and not knowing how to cope with the loss. The line "Feeling empty inside, I know the parts" further emphasizes the deep sorrow that the person is feeling, as if a part of themselves has died along with their loved one.
The chorus of the song urges the listener to shed their tears and pray for the one who has passed away. The lines "Out from the depths I cry to you, Shed all your tears For the one, who is dead" show the desperation with which the singer is calling out to the listener, imploring them to grieve and honor the deceased. The lyric "We loved you in life, Hate you in death, How could you leave me here, All alone" further captures the complicated emotions that come with the death of a loved one, where feelings of love, hate and loneliness can all coexist.
The second verse of the song reflects on the Catholic belief in purgatory, where souls are believed to be cleansed of their sins before being allowed to enter heaven. The line "Poor souls wait for the Lord, Paying for sins which have not been paid, In Life" alludes to this idea, and the chorus again emphasizes the importance of praying for the dead in order to save their souls. The final lines of the song are a stark reminder of mortality, with the assurance that one day the loved ones we have lost will be praying for us.
Line by Line Meaning
The one you love is dead
The person that you loved has passed away
Feeling empty inside
You feel a sense of hollowness within you due to the loss
I know the parts
You have an understanding of the emotions and the pain involved in such a loss
Out from the depths
You are reaching out from your inner being to help cope with the loss
I cry to you
You express your grief and sorrow to a higher power
Shed all your tears
You are asked to let out all of your feelings and sadness
For the one, who is dead
This is a tribute or a memorial for the departed soul
We loved you in life
You express the affection that was felt for the person while they were alive
Hate you in death
There is a sense of bitterness or anger as the person is no longer with us
How could you leave me here
There is a sense of abandonment or feeling left alone without the presence of the person who passed away
All alone
You feel a sense of isolation and loneliness after the loss
Poor souls wait for the Lord
There is a belief that the departed souls are waiting for a higher power to guide them
Paying for sins which have not been paid
It is believed that the departed souls were not able to clear their debts or sins while alive
In Life
This happens when the person is still alive
Pray for the dead -- for it is of faith that these
It is suggested to pray for the departed souls as it is believed that they can be saved through one's faith
Poor souls can be saved
There is a hope or belief that the departed souls can find redemption or salvation
He's not to blame for his death
The person who passed away is not responsible for their own death
For his death
This refers to the passing away of the person being discussed
One day hisfate willbe yours
There is an acceptance of the inevitability of death and that someday we will all face the same fate
And well pray for you.
It is suggested that others will pray for you as well when you pass away
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: BRUCE FRANKLIN, ERIC WAGNER, JEFFREY J. OLSON, RICK J WARTELL, SEAN D. MC ALLISTER
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The one you love is dead
Feeling so empty inside
I know it hurts
(Chorus)
Out from the depths
I cry to you
Shed all your tears
For the one, who is dead
We loved you in life
Hate you in death
How could you leave me here
All alone
(Chorus)
Out from the depths
I cry to you
Shed all your tears
For the one, who is dead
Poor souls wait for the Lord
Paying for sins which have not been paid in life
Pray for the dead - for it is of faith that these poor souls
Can be saved
He's not to blame for his death
For his death
One day his fate will be yours
And we'll pray for you
Pray for the dead
Pray for the dead
Pray for the dead
Pray for the dead
Pray for the dead
Pray for the dead
Pray for the dead
Pray for the dead...
Gab
Im not a christian, but everytime that deppresion kicked in or i was dealing with the death of my uncle (he was very close to my and my father) i always knew that i can find some uplifting words of wisdom in TROUBLE, this song in particular. This album, Psalm 9 and Run To The Light has such a positive impact in my life, i will treasure this music for my whole life.
Thanks so much for all the wisdom, mrs Wagner, your words will be always close to my heart. RIP Eric Wagner
William Miller
Truly one of my favorite bands... very underrated...
Jaymz B.
Absolutely the heaviest.
Manny Ruiz
Love this band. Quality doom metal, great musicianship.
Robb Rivera
Rest In Peace Eric. :(
iami 77
Trouble...totally unique band...had Psalm 9 LP when it was released. Followed and have every LP since. RIP Eric Wagner. Sad loss of such a unique voice.
Peter Pandemonium
The Voice of Anguish!
Swirvin' Birds
RIP Eric Wagner... Up from the depths, I cry to you...
ucantkillrocknroll
Heavenly Metal!
Shams Arifin301101
The one you love is dead
Feeling so empty inside
I know it hurts
(Chorus)
Out from the depths
I cry to you
Shed all your tears
For the one, who is dead
We loved you in life
Hate you in death
How could you leave me here
All alone
(Chorus)
Out from the depths
I cry to you
Shed all your tears
For the one, who is dead
Poor souls wait for the Lord
Paying for sins which have not been paid in life
Pray for the dead - for it is of faith that these poor souls
Can be saved
He's not to blame for his death
For his death
One day his fate will be yours
And we'll pray for you
Pray for the dead
Pray for the dead
Pray for the dead
Pray for the dead
Pray for the dead
Pray for the dead
Pray for the dead
Pray for the dead...