Trouble Me
10,000 Maniacs
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Trouble me, disturb me with all your cares and you worries. Trouble me on the days when you feel spent. Why let your shoulders bend underneath this burden when my back is sturdy and strong? Trouble me. Speak to me, don't mislead me, the calm I feel means a storm is swelling; there's no telling where it starts or how it ends. Speak to me, why are you building this thick brick wall to defend me when your silence is my greatest fear? Why let your shoulders bend underneath this burden when my back is sturdy and strong? Speak to me. Let me have a look inside these eyes while I'm learning. Please don't hide them just because of tears. Let me send you off to sleep with a "There, there, now stop your turning and tossing." Let me know where the hurt is and how to heal. Spare me? Don't spare me anything troubling. Trouble me, disturb me with all your cares and you worries. Speak to me and let our words build a shelter from the storm. Lastly, let me know what I can mend. There's more, honestly, than my sweet friend, you can see. Trust is what I'm offering if you trouble me.
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Written by: DENNIS DREW, NATALIE MERCHANT, NATALIE A MERCHANT
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
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12 facts about this song
Album Classification"Trouble Me" is a track from the album "Blind Man's Zoo," the fourth studio album by the American alternative rock band 10,000 Maniacs.
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Year of Release"Trouble Me" was released in 1989, marked as one of the late '80s significant hits for 10,000 Maniacs.
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Chart Performance"Trouble Me" was a successful track that reached number 44 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 9 on the Modern Rock Tracks in the USA.
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Team Overlap with R.E.M.Scott Litt, who also produced several albums for R.E.M, was the producer for the "Blind Man's Zoo" album that includes "Trouble Me."
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Composition"Trouble Me" was written by the band members Natalie Merchant and Dennis Drew.
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Personnel MentionThe performance of "Trouble Me" is credited to Natalie Merchant (vocals), Rob Buck (guitar), Steve Gustafson (bass), Jerry Augustyniak (drums), and Dennis Drew (keyboards).
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B-Side TrackThe B-side track to "Trouble Me" in the US was "The Lion's Share," while in the UK, it was paired with "Planned Obsolescence."
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Song ThemeThe song "Trouble Me" is known for its emotional depth and talks about reaching out and offering support to a loved one who is facing troubles.
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Music VideoThere is a black-and-white music video for "Trouble Me," which features lead singer Natalie Merchant performing and interacting with a young boy - emphasizing the song's theme of offering guidance and support.
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Cover Version"Trouble Me" has been notably covered by artists like Holly Miranda in live performances.
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Live PerformancesThe song is a fan favorite and has been performed by the band in numerous concerts and live events over the years.
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Replacement of Lead SingerA little-known fact is "Trouble Me" is one of the last hits featuring Natalie Merchant as the lead vocalist before she left 10,000 Maniacs in 1993 to pursue her solo career.
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