Damnsel
Trouble in the Wind Lyrics


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Ocean's an agent of change
You know I'm stuck in this rut
Is she married,
Carrying my son?

I hope she's the long arm
Of the law
I've been waiting to break
Is she married,
Is it my mistake?

When we're dancing
Under the moon
It's romantic oh no
I've fallen in to soon

Is it wrong,
Wrong in a way?
I know the answer
But the question remains
In my heart

She's an agent of change
You know I'm stuck in this rut
Is she married,
Carrying my son?

I hope she's the long arm
Of the law
I've been waiting to break
Is she married,
Is it my mistake?

When we're dancing
Under the moon
It's romantic, oh no
I've fallen in to soon

Is it wrong?
Wrong in a way?
I know the answer
But the question remains
In my heart

When we're dancing
Under the moon
It's romantic, oh no




I've fallen in to soon
Oh no...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Trouble in the Wind's “Damsel” describe a man’s intense infatuation with a woman, who he refers to as an “agent of change.” The singer is feeling stuck in a rut in his life, but this woman seems to offer the possibility of transformation or escape. However, he is uncertain about her availability or whether she carries his child. The repeated refrain of “Is she married / Carrying my son?” reveals the singer’s anxieties and insecurities.


The singer’s conflicting emotions are further expressed in the juxtaposition of the romantic setting (dancing under the moon) with the sense that he has fallen too quickly for this woman (the line "I’ve fallen in too soon"). There is a sense of urgency and desperation in the lyrics, as if the singer knows he is engaging in something that is potentially wrong or risky.


Overall, the lyrics of “Damsel” convey a sense of longing and uncertainty, as the singer struggles to navigate his feelings for this woman and the implications of their potential relationship. The song evokes a mood of emotional ambiguity and tension, as the singer grapples with questions of love, lust, and morality.


Line by Line Meaning

Ocean's an agent of change
The ocean is a symbol of change and transformation.


You know I'm stuck in this rut
The singer feels trapped or stuck in their current situation.


Is she married,
The singer is wondering about the woman's marital status.


Carrying my son?
The artist is questioning whether the woman is pregnant with his child.


I hope she's the long arm
The artist hopes that the woman is a symbol of justice or fairness.


Of the law
The singer hopes that the woman represents a sense of law and order.


I've been waiting to break
The singer has been waiting for a change or an opportunity to break free from their current situation.


Is she married,
The artist is still wondering if the woman is married or not.


Is it my mistake?
The artist is questioning whether they made a mistake by getting involved with this woman.


When we're dancing
The artist is describing a moment when they were dancing together.


Under the moon
The dance is taking place outside under the moonlight.


It's romantic oh no
The artist is expressing conflicting feelings of romance mixed with uncertainty or worry.


I've fallen in to soon
The singer feels like they have fallen in love too quickly or too soon.


Is it wrong,
The singer is questioning whether their feelings are right or wrong.


Wrong in a way?
The singer is questioning if there is something immoral or unethical about their situation.


I know the answer
The artist believes that they already know the answer to their question.


But the question remains
Despite knowing the answer, the artist is still left with lingering questions or doubts.


In my heart
The singer is feeling these emotions deeply within themselves.


She's an agent of change
The singer is referring again to the woman as a symbol of change and transformation.


You know I'm stuck in this rut
The artist is expressing their feeling of being stuck or trapped in their current situation.


Is she married,
The artist is still wondering about the woman's marital status.


Carrying my son?
The artist is still questioning whether the woman is pregnant with his child.


I hope she's the long arm
The singer maintains their hope that the woman represents a sense of justice or fairness.


Of the law
The artist thinks that the woman is a symbol for law and order.


I've been waiting to break
The singer is waiting for their opportunity for transformation and liberation.


Is she married,
The singer is still anxious about the woman's marital status.


Is it my mistake?
The singer is still questioning whether their involvement with this woman was a mistake.


When we're dancing
The artist describes another moment when they were dancing with the woman.


Under the moon
This dance is also taking place under the moonlight.


It's romantic, oh no
Again, the singer feels a sense of romance mixed with worry or anxiety.


I've fallen in to soon
The singer thinks that they rushed into this relationship too quickly.


Is it wrong?
The artist is still wondering if their actions or feelings are right or wrong.


Wrong in a way?
The artist is still questioning if there is something unethical or immoral about their situation.


I know the answer
Once again, the artist believes that they know the answer to their own question.


But the question remains
Despite already knowing the answer, the singer is still left with lingering questions or doubts.


In my heart
The artist still feels these emotions deeply within themselves.


When we're dancing
The singer repeats the same phrase once again to reinforce the importance of this moment.


Under the moon
The singer reminds the listener once again of the setting for this dance.


It's romantic, oh no
The singer repeats once again that their feelings are mixed with worry or anxiety.


I've fallen in to soon
The artist repeats that they rushed into this relationship too quickly.


Oh no...
The song ends on a note of uncertainty or apprehension.




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