Trouble
Avicii Lyrics


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I've been a beggar and I've been a king
I've been a loner and I've won the reign
Losing myself just to find me again
I'm a million miles smarter, but I ain't learnt a thing
I've been a teacher and a student of hurt
I've kept my word for whatever that's worth
Never been last, but I've never been first
Oh I may not be the best, but I'm far from the worst
Oh I may not be the best, but I'm far from the worst

Oh I've seen trouble more than any man should bare
But I've seen enough joy, I've had more than my share
I'm still not done, I'm only halfway there
I'm a million miles ahead of where I'm from
But I still have another million miles to go

Why I keep on searching for the city of gold
I'm gonna follow this yellow brick road
Thinking it maybe, it might lead me home
I'm a million miles farther and a long way from home
I know that there's a plan that goes way beyond mine
I got to step back just to see the design
The mind fears the heart but the heart doesn't mind
Oh I may not be perfect, but I'm loving this life
Oh I may not be perfect, but I'm loving this life

Oh I've seen trouble more than any man should bare
But I've seen enough joy, I've had more than my share
I'm still not done, I'm only halfway there




I'm a million miles ahead of where I'm from
But I still have another million miles to go

Overall Meaning

The song "Trouble" by Avicii, featuring Wayne Hector, is a reflective song about the ups and downs in life that the singer has experienced. The lyrics describe the singer's journey from being a beggar to being a king, from being a loner to winning the reign, and from losing themselves to finding themselves again. The singer also discusses being both a teacher and a student of hurt, and the value they place on keeping their word.


The lyrics convey that although the singer has seen trouble more than any man should bear, they have also seen enough joy to balance it all out. The singer acknowledges that they still have a lot of work to do, but they are a million miles ahead of where they started. The singer also talks about searching and following the yellow brick road, hoping that it might lead them home. They acknowledge that there is a grander design beyond their own plan, and that the heart's desires and fears can sometimes conflict.


Overall, the song "Trouble" offers a message of hope and resilience. The singer has gone through many struggles, yet they still find joy in life and are grateful for the experiences they have had.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been a beggar and I've been a king
I have experienced both poverty and wealth


I've been a loner and I've won the reign
I have experienced both solitude and triumph


Losing myself just to find me again
I have gone through a journey of self-discovery


I'm a million miles smarter, but I ain't learnt a thing
I may have gained knowledge, but I still have much to learn


I've been a teacher and a student of hurt
I have both caused and experienced pain


I've kept my word for whatever that's worth
I have remained true to my commitments


Never been last, but I've never been first
I have always been somewhere in the middle


Oh I may not be the best, but I'm far from the worst
I may not excel, but I am not a failure either


Oh I've seen trouble more than any man should bare
I have been through difficult times beyond what is expected


But I've seen enough joy, I've had more than my share
I have also experienced happiness more than enough


I'm still not done, I'm only halfway there
I have accomplished much but there is more to do


I'm a million miles ahead of where I'm from
I have progressed much from my past


But I still have another million miles to go
But I still have a long way to go


Why I keep on searching for the city of gold
I keep pursuing the ultimate goal


I'm gonna follow this yellow brick road
I will follow the path that leads to success


Thinking it maybe, it might lead me home
I hope it will lead me back to where I belong


I'm a million miles farther and a long way from home
I have come a long way but still not in my comfort zone


I know that there's a plan that goes way beyond mine
I believe there is a divine plan greater than my own


I got to step back just to see the design
I must take a step back to see the bigger picture


The mind fears the heart but the heart doesn't mind
The mind may be hesitant but the heart is steadfast


Oh I may not be perfect, but I'm loving this life
I may have flaws but I still enjoy my existence




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: TIM BERGLING, RAMI YACOUB, CARL FALK, WAYNE HECTOR

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@Michaliey

Lyrics
I've been a beggar and I've been a king
I've been a loner and I've worn the ring
Losing myself just to find me again
I'm a million miles smarter but I ain't learnt a thing

I've been a teacher and a student of hurt
I've kept my word for whatever that's worth
Never been last but I've never been first
No, I may not be the best but I'm far from the worst
No, I may not be the best but I'm far from the worst

Oh I've seen trouble more than any man should bear
But I've seen enough joy, I've had more than my share
And I'm still not done, I'm only halfway there
I'm a million miles ahead of where I'm from,
But there's still another million miles to come

I keep on searching for the city of gold
So I'm gonna follow this yellow brick road
Thinking that maybe it might lead me home
I'm a million miles farther and a long way from home

I know that there's a plan that goes way beyond mine
Got to step back just to see the design
The mind fears the heart, but the heart doesn't mind
No, I may not be perfect but I'm loving this life
No, I may not be perfect but I'm loving this life

Oh, I've seen trouble more than any man should bear
But I've seen enough joy, I've had more than my share
And I'm still not done, I'm only halfway there
I'm a million miles ahead of where I'm from,
But there's still another million miles to come



All comments from YouTube:

@juliecook675

I have brain cancer and this song helps me to live.

@himeshviews7622

Keep the faith.

@MaettGaming

Sending much love

@erica.142

Sending so much love too Julie!

@McBoston

oof, just keep in mind, you can beat brain cancer with this song, keep going you will make it through brain cancer. woo!

@AlkasterCSGO

Hope you're doing ok man

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@petergergelymusic

This is why I love Avicii.

@dtjy121

Going to make a cover of this song? XD

@Minecraftcrow1000

+Peter Gergely make a guitar cover:D

@kishanwhee8790

+Peter Gergely OMG peter ! please do a cover :)

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