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).
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Trouble Lyrics
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and your love so sweet?
When the moonlight pours out from your
eyes in every drop of tears
I offer these sincere apologies for the
life I've brought to this day
Have I shown you I would die before
I give up on this love?
No words can heal all of the pain you feel
It's the cross I carry today
If I told you we can sort this out, oh,
would you do the same?
Drifting strangers, can we be apart?
I'd never want to be
When the world just disappears
because it's only you and me
I offer these sincere apologies
For the life I've brought you
No words can heal all of the pain you feel
It's the cross I carry today
Have I told you I'd be done without you
and your love so sweet?
In the first paragraph, the lyrics convey a sense of dependency and appreciation for the person the singer is addressing. The line "Have I told you I'd be done without you" suggests that the singer recognizes the impact and importance of this person in their life. The phrase "and your love so sweet" emphasizes the depth of the affection and emotional connection shared between them.
Moving on to the second paragraph, the lyrics describe the intensity of the emotions experienced by both the singer and the person they are addressing. The image of moonlight pouring out from the person's eyes in tears implies that their pain or sadness is overwhelming and reflected in their tears. The singer acknowledges this emotional turmoil and expresses remorse for any part they may have played in causing it.
The third paragraph deepens the sense of remorse and responsibility the singer feels for the pain in their loved one's life. The lyrics indicate a willingness to sacrifice and possibly even die for the sake of their love. The line "No words can heal all of the pain you feel" illustrates the magnitude of the hurt suffered by the person, emphasizing that the singer understands that their apologies alone may not be enough to alleviate it.
In the final paragraph, the lyrics present a glimmer of hope for reconciliation and resolution. The singer wonders if the offer to "sort this out" would be reciprocated by the person they are addressing. The line "When the world just disappears because it's only you and me" suggests that in their idealized vision, nothing else matters but the connection they share. Despite the pain and apologies, the singer emphasizes their desire to stay together and overcome any challenges that may arise.
Overall, the song reflects themes of reliance, remorse, and hope for reconciliation. It explores the complexity of a relationship, highlighting the emotional struggles and the dedication to overcome them.
Line by Line Meaning
Have I told you I'd be done without you and your love so sweet?
Have I expressed to you that I cannot go on without you and the love you offer is so comforting?
When the moonlight pours out from your eyes in every drop of tears
When your tears reflect the moonlight and reveal the depth of your emotions
I offer these sincere apologies for the life I've brought to this day
I sincerely apologize for the impact my actions have had on your life until now
Have I shown you I would die before I give up on this love?
Have I demonstrated that I would rather die than give up on our love?
No words can heal all of the pain you feel
It's the cross I carry today
I understand that no words can completely alleviate the pain you are experiencing; it is a burden I must bear
If I told you we can sort this out, oh, would you do the same?
If I suggested that we can find a solution to our problems, would you be willing to do the same?
Drifting strangers, can we be apart?
I'd never want to be
When the world just disappears because it's only you and me
Even though we may currently feel distant, I never want to be apart from you. When we are together, the rest of the world fades away and it's just the two of us
I offer these sincere apologies
For the life I've brought you
No words can heal all of the pain you feel
It's the cross I carry today
Once again, I sincerely apologize for the impact my actions have had on your life. I understand that no words can fully ease your pain, and I accept it as my burden to bear
Have I told you I'd be done without you and your love so sweet?
Have I expressed to you that I cannot go on without you and the love you offer is so comforting?
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Written by: Bruce Franklin, Rick Wartell
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