Trouble
Chasing Shadows: A Tale of Reckless Friendships
Lyrics
I'm looking for trouble he's an old friend of mine
The singer is actively seeking trouble, which they consider a familiar acquaintance.
Can't say that I miss him or that he's ever been kind
The singer doesn't have fond feelings for trouble and acknowledges its unkind nature.
If a lady goes looking, she'll find him every time
Implying that trouble is easily found by those who actively seek it, particularly mentioning a lady's inclination to find it.
I'm looking for trouble he's an old friend of mine
Reiteration of the singer's pursuit of trouble as an old, familiar friend.
With a hefty, How do ya' do ya'?
Describing a friendly or jovial greeting or approach to trouble.
We go singing hallelujah
Expressing a celebratory sentiment, possibly in the midst of trouble.
We'll go rolling round town
Engaging in activities around town, potentially in a reckless or carefree manner.
Till the whiskey runs dry
Partaking in drinking until the alcohol is gone.
And you are nowhere to be found
When trouble arises, the person the singer seeks isn't there.
My body lies limp on the ground
Feeling defeated or helpless due to the absence of someone during troubling times.
I'm looking for trouble she's an old friend of mine
The singer refers to trouble as a female, indicating a familiar but not enjoyable relationship.
Can't say that I miss her or that she's ever been kind
Similar to line 2, expressing a lack of affection for trouble due to its unkind nature.
If a fella goes looking, he'll find her every time
Suggesting that trouble is easily found by men who actively seek it.
I'm looking for trouble she's an old friend of mine
Reaffirmation of the singer's pursuit of trouble as an old, familiar friend.
Dancing cheek to cheek
Engaging intimately with trouble, yet there's been a lack of communication recently.
We haven't spoken in weeks
Not interacting or communicating for an extended period.
If you ask us, we both have reasons why
Both the singer and trouble have reasons for their distance, potentially avoiding confrontations or difficulties.
It's nice from time to time
Admitting that occasional engagement with trouble has its appeal.
But it always ends in a lie
Despite occasional interactions, it consistently ends in deception or falsehoods.
We know lying to friends ain't a crime
Acknowledging that lying to friends is wrong.
I'm looking for trouble it's an old friend of mine
Expressing a continuing search for trouble, considering it an old friend.
Can't say that I miss it or that it's ever been kind
Similar to lines 2 and 14, expressing a lack of fondness for trouble due to its unkind nature.
If I ever go looking, it'll find me every time
If the singer were to actively seek trouble, they believe it would inevitably find them.
I'm looking for trouble it's an old friend of mine
Reiteration of the singer's ongoing pursuit of trouble as a familiar companion.
I'm looking for trouble it's an old friend of mine
Final reaffirmation of the singer's constant search for trouble.
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