Trouble Man
Marvin Gaye
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I come up hard baby, but now I'm cool I didn't make it sugar, playin' by the rules I come up hard baby, but now I'm fine I'm checkin' trouble sugar, movin' down the line I come up hard baby, but that's okay 'Cause trouble man, don't get in my way I come up hard baby, I've been for real Gonna keep movin', gonna go to town I come up hard baby, I'm gettin' down There's only three things that for sure Taxes, death and trouble This I know baby, this I know sugar Girl Ain't gon let it sweat me babe Got me singin', yeah, yeah, ooh Come up hard, baby, I had to fight Took care my business with all my might I come up hard, come up hard, I had to win Then start all over and win again I come up hard but that's okay 'Cause trouble man don't get in my way, hey, hey I know some places and I seen some faces I got my connections, they take my directions What people say, that's okay, they don't bother me, no I'm ready to make it, don't care 'bout the weather Don't care 'bout no trouble, got myself together Laughin', no cryin', my protection's all around me I come up hard, baby, I've been for real, baby With the trouble mind, movin', goin' tight I come up hard, come on, get down There's only three things for sure Taxes, death and trouble, oh This I know, baby, this I've known, baby Hey now, let it sweat, baby, ooh All right, baby, ooh I've come up hard, but now I'm cool I didn't make it, baby, playin' by the rules I've come up hard, baby, but now I'm fine I'm checkin' trouble, sugar, hey, movin' down the line, oh
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Written by: Marvin Gaye
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12 facts about this song
Music Genre"Trouble Man" is a song rooted in rhythm and blues, soul, jazz, and funk music, showing Marvin Gaye's multifaceted musical abilities.
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AlbumThe song "Trouble Man" is the title track of Marvin Gaye's 1972 album, also titled "Trouble Man". This album was primarily a film score for the movie of the same name.
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Movie Score"Trouble Man" was written and composed by Gaye as part of his soundtrack for the "Trouble Man" film. Gaye not only provided the vocals for the song but also played the piano.
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Chart Performance"Trouble Man" saw significant success on music charts. The single hit number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 and became a number-one hit on the Billboard Soul Singles chart in early 1973.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Trouble Man" describe Marvin Gaye's own personal troubles, including his tax problems and struggles with drug addiction.
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Critical ResponseThe song is well-reviewed and respected for its soulful expression. It is often compared favorably to Isaac Hayes' and Curtis Mayfield's soundtrack work.
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Pop Culture"Trouble Man" has been used in various films and TV shows, including "Four Brothers" and "Captain America: The Winter Soldier."
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Instrumental VersionAn instrumental version of "Trouble Man", called "Main Theme from Trouble Man (2)", was released on the same album as the vocal version.
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Creative ControlThe "Trouble Man" soundtrack was the first project where Gaye had complete artistic control, and he composed and arranged the entire album.
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Music Influence"Trouble Man" showcased the progressive changes in Gaye's music style that later resulted in the recording of his most lauded work, 'What's Going On'.
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Life PerformanceMarvin Gaye performed "Trouble Man" at 'Save The Children Concert' in 1972, which was a singular live performance of the song's album. The film of the concert was directed by Stan Lathan.
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Social CommentaryWhile the song serves as a film score, "Trouble Man" also echoes the challenges and troubles of being black in America, establishing a social commentary in its lyrics.
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