Trouble

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About Trouble

"Trouble" is a song by the British new wave and synth-pop band Heaven 17, released in 1987 as the second and final single from their fourth studio album Pleasure One. It was written and produced by Glenn Gregory, Ian Craig Marsh and Martyn Ware. The song peaked at No. 51 in the UK and spent four weeks on the chart. It was a bigger success in Germany where it reached No. 17. A music video was filmed to promote the single. The 12" single re-titled as "(Big) Trouble".


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I`m in a place where nothing ever happens
I`ll try one day to walk away
But for now I`ll hand around
I am a fool without exception 

I break every rule
But I never break away 
(Trouble) It`s walking my way
I feel it moving closer day after day
(Trouble) I`m talking to you 

It`s getting hot in here but what can I do 
Sometime, someplace I`ll make it happen
Yours is the face, to help me set this time ablaze 
I`ve always thought there`s no protection

You`ll walk through the door
And I`ll never want for more 
(Trouble) Again and again 
It`s not so simple and I never know when
(Trouble) For me and for you
The trouble`s double now we`re fighting for two 

We`ll take this place we`ll make it happen
We`ll leave them behind 
We`ll leave them all to change their minds
The trouble is with the solution
One`s not so strong, but with two of us we can`t go wrong 

(Trouble) I`m talking to you 
It`s getting hot in here but what can I do
(Trouble) - Again and again 
It`s not so simple and I never know when
(Trouble) - I`m talking to you 
It`s getting hot in here but what can I do

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Heaven 17

Heaven 17 are an English New Wave synthpop band originating from Sheffield in the early 1980s. Originally a trio, the band comprised Martyn Ware (keyboards), Ian Craig Marsh (keyboards) (both previously with The Human League) and Glenn Gregory (vocals). Although most of the band's music was recorded in the 1980s, they have occasionally reformed to record and perform since then, playing their first ever live concerts in 1997. Marsh left the band in 2007 and Ware and Gregory continued to perform as Heaven 17 since then. more »

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Written by: JEFFREY BHASKER, NATALIA NOEMI CAPPUCCINI, TEDDY NATALIA NOEMI SINCLAIR

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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15 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Trouble" is a song by English synthpop band Heaven 17. It was written by all three of the band members - Glenn Gregory, Martyn Ware, and Ian Craig Marsh.
Album and Release
It was originally released on the band's 1987 album, "Pleasure One." The song was later released as a single in 1987 by the Virgin Records label.
Music Style
"Trouble" is characterized by the 80s synthpop genre, featuring synthetic instrumentals that are typical of the era.
Chart Placement
The song reached number 51 on the UK Singles Chart in November 1987, spending a total of six weeks in the chart listings.
Music Video
The official music video continues the signature '80s pop aesthetic, capturing the band members performing mixed with a storyline evolving around the theme of 'trouble.'
Lyrics
The lyrics, as suggested by the song's title, talk about troubles and struggles in life, expressing a sense of dissatisfaction and disillusionment.
Other appearances
The song also appeared on several Heaven 17 compilations, including "Higher And Higher - The Best of Heaven 17."
Live Performances
Despite not being one of their higher-charting songs, "Trouble" still features in Heaven 17's live performance setlists.
Critic Reviews
The song received mixed reviews from music critics, with some praising its catchy melody, while others found it less remarkable compared to the band’s other hits.
Song Duration
The runtime for the song is approximately four minutes and four seconds long.
Vinyl Release
"Trouble" was also released as a 7" and 12" vinyl single, a standard format during its release period.
B-side
The B-side of the "Trouble" single was the track, "Move Out" which was another song from the "Pleasure One" album.
Band History
By the time "Trouble" was released, Heaven 17 had already enjoyed a handful of hits in the UK, including "Temptation," which reached number two on the singles chart in 1983.
Cultural Impact
The song, like many other Heaven 17 songs, helped forge the UK's synthpop scene in the 80s.
Collaborations
The song features the distinctive trumpets played by John Thirkell, who worked with many top musicians including George Michael and Pet Shop Boys.

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