1) A French t… Read Full Bio ↴There are, at least, two bands known as Troublemakers:
1) A French trio
2) A Swedish punk
1) A French trio: Fred Berthet, Arnaud Taillefer & DJ Oil. They met, in 1998, at la Friche Belle (Marseille, France). Their appreciation for '60s / '70s jazz, funk & film scores - plus dance elements - produced a distinctive eclectic sound.
Two years in studio produced a début album - Doubts & Convictions (2001 on Guidance Recordings). Then, Fred departed, leaving a duo. Next they produced a 52 min' film soundtrack - Express Way (filmed in Marseille, OST on Blue Note).
2) A Swedish punk band originally formed in Gothenburg in 1981 with members from Perverts and Göteborg Sound. After a while the band split up in 1991, but reformed in 1995.
Members are (or have been) are Christer Blomgren (vocals), Arild "Psychobilly" Hanssen (guitar), Christian "Elvis" Odin (bass), Charlie Claeson (drums), Martin Hansson (drums), Jens Petersson (bass), Lars-Olof "LOB" Bengtsson (guitar), Dennis Johansson (bass), Jan Olof "Esso" Olsson (drums) and Anders Puke (bass).
They have a website at http://www.troublemakers.se.
Lemon
Troublemakers Lyrics
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will letting me in trouble
Don't let you can't let get you down
If you know that brother
Time after time
And day after day
I'm feeling more free
At last the number
Life is not a game
You know that brother
I'm free
Like the music in my mind . . . I want to keep my soul
(Refrain)
I wanna be free
So once in my life . . . Free
So that I reach the sky . . . I wanna be free
Free like a bird . . . Free
Like the morning sun . . . I wanna be free
Free like my heart . . . Free
Like the moon at night . . . I wanna be free
Free like a dream . . . Free
Just once in my life . . . I wanna be free
Free like a child . . . Free
In my mother's heart . . . I wanna be free
And even if I don't know why . . . Free
I want you to turn left and right . . . I wanna be free
Free free free
Singing lalala . . . I wanna be free
So once in my life . . . Free
I wanna be free that soul
Where is my paradise
And down me
Where is lady day
I go like a stranger
But life is not Broadway
Oh … no compromise
From now and every day
Never leave my say
Hey bro . . . I want to keep my soul
I'm not the only one . . . I want to keep my soul
I'm not the only one . . . I want to keep my soul
I wanna be free . . . Free
I know . . . Free
I know it's your truth even if I ain't with you
I wanna be free . . . Free
I know . . . I wanna be free
I know It's your truth . . . I wanna be free
even if I ain't with you . . . I wanna be free
I know . . . Free
it's your truth even if I ain't with you
Each second of my life
Will letting me in trouble
Forget about your money
I want to keep my soul . . . my soul
Time after time
And day after day
I'm feeling more and more free . . . I want to keep my soul
Free . . . I want to keep my soul
Like Marvin Gay . . . I want to keep my soul
The song Lemon by Troublemakers is an expressive and upbeat tune about the pursuit of freedom, both external and internal. The opening lines, "Each second of my life will letting me in trouble, Don't let you can't let get you down," suggest that the singer experiences trouble frequently but chooses to rise above it. The subsequent lyrics reinforce the importance of staying true to oneself and living authentically.
As the song progresses, the singer repeats the desire to be free, comparing freedom to the feeling of music in one's mind or the sight of the morning sun. The repeated "I wanna be free" refrain serves as a reminder that despite life's complications, staying true to oneself and chasing freedom is worth pursuing. The lyrics also reference a desire to keep one's soul intact, suggesting that the singer values their innermost self above all else.
The bridge of the song seems to shift focus slightly, with the lines "Where is my paradise, and down me, where is lady day?" conveying a sense of searching and longing. However, the singer quickly reconciles this with the statement "But life is not Broadway," reminding the listener that life is not always as straightforward as a musical.
Line by Line Meaning
Each second of my life
There's always something going wrong and causing trouble
will letting me in trouble
I'm constantly at risk of getting into trouble
Don't let you can't let get you down
Don't let anything break your spirit, stay strong no matter what happens
If you know that brother
You need to understand this to survive
Time after time
I keep having to face this again and again
And day after day
It never stops
I'm feeling more free
Despite the hardships, I am finding a way to be free and happy
Each second there's a crime
There's always something bad happening around me
At last the number
It's really overwhelming and never-ending
Life is not a game
This is serious and can have real consequences
Like the music in my mind . . . I want to keep my soul
My soul is important to me and I will protect it at all costs
I wanna be free
I want to be able to live my life on my own terms
So once in my life . . . Free
I want to experience true freedom at least once
So that I reach the sky . . . I wanna be free
I want to reach the top and achieve my dreams
Free like a bird . . . Free
I want to feel completely unrestrained and able to fly free
Like the morning sun . . . I wanna be free
I want to feel empowered and energized, like the sun rising in the morning
Free like my heart . . . Free
I want to feel light and unburdened, like my heart is free
Like the moon at night . . . I wanna be free
I want to feel calm and at ease, like the moon shining in the night sky
Free like a dream . . . Free
I want to feel like anything is possible and that I can accomplish anything I dream of
Just once in my life . . . I wanna be free
I just need to experience this once, even if only for a moment
Free like a child . . . Free
I want to feel innocent and carefree, like a child
In my mother's heart . . . I wanna be free
I want to feel safe and loved, like I'm in my mother's heart
And even if I don't know why . . . Free
Even if I don't understand everything going on around me, I still want to be free
I want you to turn left and right . . . I wanna be free
I want everyone to be able to experience true freedom and happiness
Free free free
I can't emphasize enough how important this is to me
Singing lalala . . . I wanna be free
I am so happy and full of joy that I can't help but sing and dance
Where is my paradise
I'm searching for my own personal paradise, a place where I can be truly happy
And down me
But life keeps getting me down
Where is lady day
Where is the hope and happiness that Lady Day (Billie Holiday) sang about?
I go like a stranger
I feel like I don't belong anywhere
But life is not Broadway
This is real life, not a glamorous Broadway show
Oh … no compromise
I won't make any compromises when it comes to my freedom and happiness
From now and every day
I will continue to fight for what I believe in and what I want most
Never leave my say
I won't let anyone else tell me how to live my life
Hey bro . . . I want to keep my soul
I'm talking directly to my friends and telling them how I feel
I'm not the only one . . . I want to keep my soul
There are others out there who feel the same way as me
I wanna be free . . . Free
I want to break free from all of the constraints holding me back
I know . . . Free
I know for sure that this is what I want most in life
I know it's your truth even if I ain't with you
This truth and desire for freedom is universal, even if we don't all agree on everything else
even if I ain't with you . . . I wanna be free
Even if we don't see eye-to-eye on everything, I still want to be free
Like Marvin Gay . . . I want to keep my soul
Marvin Gaye was all about soulful music and staying true to oneself, and that's what I want to do too
Contributed by Lucy D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.