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).
The Truth Is / What Is
Trouble Lyrics
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Filled with hate, but I never cried
Living in dreams that are reality
Can't you see, they are calling for me
Problems on their minds just get worse
Everyone is here but I'm all alone
Feelings of depression, adolescent times
I'll never understand
Why they think we're wrong
Tryin? to change me,
Tryin' to run my life
Leave me alone
Don't want to be like you
Don't want to see like you
How can I believe in me
Close your eyes, look into your mind
See yourself as you really are
As you really are.
Don't be lost in your self sorrow
Know the meaning of what you are.
No more lies, only you know the truth
No one but you
It has to be you.
In our lives, there are changes everyday
Don't run away
Just remember who you are
And what you can be
Have faith and your dreams will come true
Sometimes you think, that tomorrow will never come
Don't let it get you down
Live your life in your own way
Be what you want
Have faith and your dreams will come true.
The first verse of Trouble's song "The Truth Is / What Is" speaks of growing up in a house filled with both love and hate, and the struggle to reconcile these conflicting feelings. The lines "Living in dreams that are reality / Can't you see, they are calling for me" suggest a desire to escape from the difficulties of everyday life, perhaps through creative expression or imagination. The second verse touches on mental health issues such as depression, as the singer describes feeling isolated and misunderstood. The lines "Tryin' to change me, / Tryin' to run my life" express frustration with societal pressures to conform to certain expectations, whether from family or society as a whole.
The chorus of the song encourages listeners to embrace their own identity and reject the negative influences of others. The lines "Don't want to be like you / Don't want to see like you / How can I believe in me" suggest a defiance of those who try to control or change the singer's sense of self. Instead, the song encourages listeners to close their eyes and "look into your mind / See yourself as you really are" in order to find their own truth. The final verse urges listeners to have faith in their own potential, even when it seems like the future is uncertain or bleak.
Overall, "The Truth Is / What Is" is a song about self-discovery and the struggle to find one's place in the world. It speaks to the challenges of growing up, dealing with mental health issues, and resisting societal pressures to conform. The song encourages listeners to embrace their own truth and have faith in themselves, even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Children, they grow in a house of love
Kids are raised in an environment of affection
Filled with hate, but I never cried
Despite the presence of animosity, I didn't show my tears
Living in dreams that are reality
Existing in a world that feels imaginary yet actual
Can't you see, they are calling for me
The situations are summoning me
Problems on their minds just get worse
Their troubles amplify
Everyone is here but I'm all alone
Though everyone is present, I feel isolated
Feelings of depression, adolescent times
Depressive emotions during growing years
Can't you see, there is nowhere to hide
No place to conceal
I'll never understand
I won't comprehend
Why they think we're wrong
Why they believe we're incorrect
Tryin? to change me,
Attempting to modify me
Tryin' to run my life
Trying to control my existence
Leave me alone
Let me be by myself
Don't want to be like you
I don't want to resemble you
Don't want to see like you
I don't want to perceive like you
How can I believe in me
How can I have faith in myself
Close your eyes, look into your mind
Shut your eyes, examine your thoughts
See yourself as you really are
Observe your true self
As you really are.
As you truly exist
Don't be lost in your self sorrow
Don't get stuck in your own grief
Know the meaning of what you are.
Understand your significance
No more lies, only you know the truth
No more deceit, only you have the facts
No one but you
No one else
It has to be you.
It has to be yourself
In our lives, there are changes everyday
Our lives encounter alterations frequently
Don't run away
Don't retreat
Just remember who you are
Recall your identity
And what you can be
Also, remember your potential
Have faith and your dreams will come true
Believe and your aspirations will become reality
Sometimes you think, that tomorrow will never come
Occasionally you may have thoughts of a future that never arrives
Don't let it get you down
Do not allow it to depress you
Live your life in your own way
Live your existence according to your principles
Be what you want
Become what you aspire
Have faith and your dreams will come true.
Believe and your aspirations will become reality
Contributed by Lincoln Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.