I'm a Troubled Man
Melodies of Redemption: Troubled Reflections in Jimmy Nail's Song
Lyrics
Girl, I sing this song for you
Expressing that the song is dedicated to a girl.
For the miseries I've put you through
Apologizing for causing distress or unhappiness to the girl.
For the moods I can't explain
Acknowledging difficulty in expressing certain emotions or feelings.
For the sunny days I've spoiled with rain
Regretting instances where joyous moments were spoiled or ruined.
Please forgive me if you can
Seeking forgiveness from the girl, expressing awareness of personal troubles.
Girl, you know that I'm a troubled man
Reiterating that the singer is troubled and acknowledging it to the girl.
Girl, you know that I'm a troubled man
Repetition emphasizing the troubled nature of the singer.
Child, I sing this verse for you
Dedicating a verse to a child, expressing remorse for neglected responsibilities.
For the duties I have failed to do
Apologizing for failing in certain duties towards the child.
For the times I wasn't there
Expressing regret for times when the singer wasn't present for the child.
Times like broken toys, beyond repair
Comparing certain times to broken toys, beyond repair or redemption.
Please forgive me if you can
Requesting forgiveness from the child and admitting to being troubled.
Child, your daddy was a troubled man
Addressing the child, acknowledging the troubled nature of the singer.
Child, your daddy is a troubled man
Repetition emphasizing the troubled identity of the child's daddy.
God in Heaven, hear my plight
Seeking divine intervention, asking God for help and guidance.
On my darkness, shed eternal light
Pleading for illumination and support during difficult times.
I am weak, You are strong
Expressing personal weakness and recognizing the strength of God.
I can't count the times when I've done wrong
Acknowledging a history of wrongdoing and inability to count those instances.
Please forgive me if You can
Seeking forgiveness from God, acknowledging personal troubles.
Lord, You know that I'm a troubled man
Addressing the Lord, acknowledging the troubled nature of the singer.
Lord, You know that I'm a troubled man
Repetition emphasizing the troubled identity and seeking forgiveness.
Lord, You know that I'm a troubled man
Continuation of acknowledgment of being a troubled individual before God.
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