The Troubles
The Troubles

U2 - The Troubles Lyrics

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Sep 9, 2014
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The Troubles Music Video

The Troubles Lyrics

Somebody stepped inside your soul
Somebody stepped inside your soul
Little by little they robbed and stole
Till someone else was in control

You think it's easier
To put your finger on the trouble
When the trouble is you
And you think it's easier
To know your own tricks
Well, it's the hardest thing you'll ever do

I have a will for survival
So you can hurt me
And then hurt me some more
I can live with denial
But you're not my troubles anymore

Somebody stepped inside your soul
Somebody stepped inside your soul
Little by little they robbed and stole
Till someone else was in control

Somebody stepped inside your soul
Somebody stepped inside your soul
Little by little they robbed and stole
Till someone else was in control

You think it's easier
To give up on the trouble
If the trouble is destroying you
And you think it's easier
But before you throw me a rope
It was the one thing I could hold on to

I have a will for survival
So you can hurt me
And then hurt me some more
I can live with denial
But you're not my troubles anymore

Somebody stepped inside your soul
Somebody stepped inside your soul
Little by little they robbed and stole
Till someone else was in control

Somebody stepped inside your soul
Somebody stepped inside your soul
Little by little they robbed and stole
Till someone else was in control

God knows it's not easy
Taking on the shape of someone else's pain
God now you can see me
I'm naked and I'm not afraid
My body's sacred and I'm not ashamed

Somebody stepped inside your soul
Somebody stepped inside your soul
Little by little they robbed and stole
Till someone else was in control

Somebody stepped inside your soul
Somebody stepped inside your soul
Little by little they robbed and stole
Till someone else was in control

Writer(s): ADAM CLAYTON, DAVE EVANS, LARRY MULLEN, PAUL DAVID HEWSON
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who is the guest singer featured on 'The Troubles' by U2?

    'The Troubles' features guest vocals from Swedish singer Lykke Li. She recorded her parts twice, once without the band and then again with them in the studio.

  2. What album is 'The Troubles' a part of?

    'The Troubles' is the closing track on U2's thirteenth studio album, Songs of Innocence, released on September 9, 2014.

  3. Who produced 'The Troubles'?

    'The Troubles' was produced by Danger Mouse, who also contributed to other tracks on the Songs of Innocence album.

  4. How did Bono describe 'The Troubles'?

    Bono described 'The Troubles' as an uncomfortable song about domestic violence. He mentioned that they needed a feminine spirit for this track, which Lykke Li provided.

  5. What unique recording technique was used for Lykke Li's vocals in 'The Troubles'?

    To create intimacy in Lykke Li's vocals, they turned off all the music and sang only to the drums during recording sessions. This helped get to the core meaning of the song.

  6. Did U2 use a similar vocal feature trick before 'The Troubles'?

    Yes, U2 previously used a similar trick when Johnny Cash closed their song 'The Wanderer.' In both cases, a guest artist's voice is the last one heard on the track and album.

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