Double Trouble
Willie Dixon and Friends Lyrics
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Lay awake at night,
Oh so low, just so troubled.
Can't get a job,
Laid off and I'm having double trouble.
Hey hey, to make you've got to try.
Baby, that's no lie.
I can't even keep decent clothes to wear.
Laugh at me walking,
And I have no place to go.
Bad luck and trouble has taken me
I have no money to show.
[Chorus]
The song "Double Trouble" by Willie Dixon and Friends talks about the struggles and hardships of a man who can't seem to catch a break. The chorus sets the tone of the song, with the singer laying awake at night feeling low and troubled. The reason for his troubles is revealed in the following lines, where he laments about being unable to get a job and being laid off, causing him to face double trouble. He then expresses his frustration at seeing the wealthy millionaires of his generation while he can't even afford decent clothing.
The verses of the song continue on this theme, as the singer describes the mocking laughter he faces while walking around with nowhere to go. He attributes all his troubles to bad luck and a lack of money, which seems to be the root of all his problems. The song ends with a reiteration of the chorus, driving home the message of the singer's ongoing struggles.
Overall, "Double Trouble" is a poignant and relatable song that speaks to the hardships faced by many individuals struggling with poverty and unemployment.
Line by Line Meaning
Lay awake at night,
Unable to sleep at all, through the long lonely night.
Oh so low, just so troubled.
Feeling extremely unhappy and miserable that nothing seems to work out.
Can't get a job,
Unable to find a suitable work to earn a living.
Laid off and I'm having double trouble.
Being deprived of existing job, facing double the trouble.
Hey hey, to make you've got to try.
One must put enough effort to attain success.
Baby, that's no lie.
This is the truth and one must believe it.
Some of this generation is millionaires,
Some of the current generation have become millionaires.
I can't even keep decent clothes to wear.
I'm not able to afford proper clothing for myself.
Laugh at me walking,
People make fun of me while I walk.
And I have no place to go.
I am homeless and have no place to stay.
Bad luck and trouble has taken me
Unfavorable circumstances and problems have surrounded me.
I have no money to show.
I don't have any money left to display or portray my wealth.
[Chorus]
Refrain of the song, which is repeating the same lines again.
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Written by: Otis Rush
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