Kleptoman
Troublemakers Lyrics

The lyrics of Troublemaker's song "Kleptoman" portray the struggles of dealing with someone who has kleptomania, stealing out of compulsion rather than necessity. The singer begins by taking deep breaths, possibly in an attempt to calm themselves down or to brace themselves for what's to come. They grapple with their own moral code as they try to confront this person about their behavior, recognizing that countless others may be affected by their actions. The repetition of the phrase "Slutar nog i tusental" ("They'll probably end up in the thousands") drives home the severity and potential impact of the situation.

The singer then addresses the kleptomaniac directly, calling them out for continuously taking without regard for others. They plead for an explanation, questioning why this person is causing them and others pain and tears. They reference empty promises or beliefs in the past, suggesting that the kleptomaniac may have understood the severity of their actions before, but has chosen to ignore them. Finally, the singer admits to feeling lost, tired, and burned out- perhaps from dealing with this person's behavior on a regular basis. The reference to Kent in the last line may be an allusion to the Swedish rock band, who often sings about dark subjects, as if to hint that even music is no escape from the harsh realities of the situation.