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TV on the Radio — Trouble
Album: Seeds
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7.2

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Total ratings: 2284









Released: 2014
Length: 4:27
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Oh, here comes trouble
Put your helmet on, we'll be heading for a fall
Yeah, the whole thing's gonna blow
And the devil's got my number
It's long overdue, he'll come looking soon
Yeah, the whole thing's gonna blow

Oh, here comes trouble
These people talk too much, need to shut 'em up
Yeah, I'd rather be alone
Can you, can you feel that rumble?
All this borrowed time, it's been running out
It's the ending of the show

But I know now, yeah, yeah, I know now, yeah

Everything's gonna be okay
Oh, I keep telling myself, "Don't worry, be happy"
Oh, you keep telling yourself, "Everything's gonna be okay"
Oh, I keep telling myself, "Don't worry, be happy"
Oh, you keep telling yourself, "Everything's gonna be okay"

Oh, I've changed my number
Wore disguises and went undercover just to
Just to hide away from you
Oh, my ghost came a-calling
Making noises 'bout a promise I had broken
Oh, I'm gonna be lonely soon

Oh, here comes trouble
Put your helmet on, we'll be heading for a fall
Yeah, the whole thing's gonna blow
And the devil's got my number
It's long overdue, he'll come looking soon
Yeah, the whole thing's gonna blow

Everything's gonna be okay
Oh, I keep telling myself, "Don't worry, be happy"
Oh, you keep telling yourself, "Everything's gonna be okay"
Oh, I keep telling myself, "Don't worry, be happy"
Oh, you keep telling yourself, "Everything's gonna be okay"

Everything's gonna be okay
Comments (80)add comment
 Robbster wrote:

It's Trouble alright!  Bad music.




If you don't like it, hit the "skip button"!  ...problem solved!  ...and spare us from your drivel!  
Good trouble.
Love this song. So catchy.
this song just puts me in my happy place
Fantastic band and great song! Fuck off Robbster
It's Trouble alright!  Bad music.
 GTT wrote:

I have been thinking a lot about the economy lately, and this song pretty much sums up everything I have been thinking.


funny, this comment is from 2017 when the economy wasn't our biggest problem. was doing a rennovation w/kazoo and he was doing okay, things were good enough despite some challenges.

now it's 2022, kazoo is gone and the economy...well let's just say i'm closer to retirement now than during the last recession. but telling myself everything's gonna be okay isn't different from being hopeful - something i've managed through some f'g interesting times.

i see what happens when people give up. how can things get better if we give over to "OMG poor me"? am trying to help other people and hope that 'high' gets me to a better time/place/frame of mind.

hmm. sounds like the Jamesons talking but this is simply an old RN figuring out how to make it through until things are better...and knowing things are okay and very grateful that I am really blessed compared to a lot of folks out there.

here's to better days - and these aren't bad, honestly. different? challenging? how about better than it was so many times before. Cheers
Love the muted compressed kick, tight gated snare and bass guitar right on top of it all. Almost an 80's drum sound but it doesn't feel old.
HKGK...
 mrselfdestruct wrote:

Official theme of 2020.



21....22
 ExpatLarry wrote:
We're remodeling an old house. I really needed to hear the chorus of this song.
 
{#Lol}  How did it turn out?
Good Tune!
 mrselfdestruct wrote:

Official theme of 2020.




... and every year ever after.   
This is the prettiest rendition of "embrace the suck" ever.
I especially enjoy the accompanying harmonies...lovely song 
brilliant band that hadnt heard until BillG and Rebecca… Long Live RP!
biffy clyros.. had to come from somewhere..
"Everything's gonna be okay.."

Oh I hope so, I really do.
We're remodeling an old house. I really needed to hear the chorus of this song.
Yeah to the absolutely tone deaf person that said this sounds like Coldplay…. Might wanna get your ears checked.
the video to this is beautiful
This is a total Coldplay sound.  Was sure it was them for a long time.
Heard better, but good message...
7 -> 8
so appropriate today
 nicknt wrote:
Frankly not their best effort, average song.
 Then you're not listening, or living  in a mountaintop castle.

This is my mantra... Everything's going to be okay.

(Even if it's not - lol)
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5001/5214376913_f0102ca308_z.jpg 
Frankly not their best effort, average song.
This album is incredibly good !
creates a beautiful sonic landscape
Official theme of 2020.
Don't usually go down the 'sounds like' route... Too many trip hazards!

Always thought this was Beck, but better than most. Now I can check out TVOTR for other songs

I do love RP and my acoustic education!!!!
 Jelani wrote:
9>10
Something about this song that I just love.
 
Hell yeah, I'm bumping it up to 10 too.
 Jelani wrote:
9>10
Something about this song that I just love.
 
Me too... sounds link the internal conversations I have on a daily basis.

 lynn01 wrote:
absolutely LOVE this song!
 The video is quite poignant...https://www.youtube.com/watch?...

9>10
Something about this song that I just love.
absolutely LOVE this song!
wow. Love this song. 
I just bought this album, I think its outstanding. And I cannot figure out how I missed this band years ago, but thank you RP!!
Christ have Mercy on me...  and then I know...  it's gonna be ok! 

123K
10
what a great song, now and always!  Thanks Bill
Very appropiate now!!!
Timely!
I think the video for this song is beautiful.
 VH1 wrote:

{#Music} Me too!
 

Me three!!!
 sunybuny wrote:
I have no idea who Trouble is or what is going to blow...
but I really, really dig this song. Score a 9.
 

Trouble is song title. TV ON THE RADIO is band. I really don't know much at all about them either!! But, in full agreement on this tune!! How very apropos to my life!!
Voice sounds like the guy who sings "Tokyo Rose". (From the band Idle Eyes)
Everything’s awesome when you work with a team! ;-)
  Don't worry be happy  
 Proclivities wrote:

Ah, yes, rhetorical; thanks.  I wonder: could I have been distracted that day?
 
Distracted by the fine tunes, I expect.  I love RP and I love the comments pages - they really help me through my day.  Thanks, friends.
I have no idea who Trouble is or what is going to blow...
but I really, really dig this song. Score a 9.
 Stephen_Phillips wrote:
 DaidyBoy wrote:
Is it just me, or is this a really good band?

Proclivities wrote:

What sort of person answers hypothetical questions?

 
That's not like you Proclivities.  He is not asking a hypothetical question - it is a rhetorical question in the fine tradition of RP listeners and in that way he is inviting us to respond if we wish to.

As far as I can see that is what most of do on this forum, so yes DaidyBoy, I think they are a really good band.
 
Ah, yes, rhetorical; thanks.  I wonder: could I have been distracted that day?
 Stephen_Phillips wrote:
 DaidyBoy wrote:
Is it just me, or is this a really good band?




Proclivities wrote:

What sort of person answers hypothetical questions?

 
That's not like you Proclivities.  He is not asking a hypothetical question - it is a rhetorical question in the fine tradition of RP listeners and in that way he is inviting us to respond if we wish to.

As far as I can see that is what most of do on this forum, so yes DaidyBoy, I think they are a really good band.
 
just a good song with a whole lot of thought into how to put it together
Dang, I love this song!
I saw TOTR in concert a couple of years ago.  They were amazing.  Their albums, especially this one are great.  Easy to listen.  Vocals and tightness of the band are exceptional. If you aren't a fan of TOTR I would recommend you start with this album and work your way back.  You won't be disappointed.
 DaidyBoy wrote:
Is it just me, or is this a really good band?




Proclivities wrote:

What sort of person answers hypothetical questions?

 
That's not like you Proclivities.  He is not asking a hypothetical question - it is a rhetorical question in the fine tradition of RP listeners and in that way he is inviting us to respond if we wish to.

As far as I can see that is what most of do on this forum, so yes DaidyBoy, I think they are a really good band.
Great song.  The whole album is terrific pretty much.
TV on the Radio has a knack for making songs with great lyrics and great music. 

They also make songs that do not all sound too similar to each other, which is a nice plus. The band itself is eclectic.

 Grammarcop wrote:
I really hate this song. I just can't stand the phony beat/clap sound. 

 
Yeah, canned percussion is difficult not to hear, now that you point it out.
Oh, here comes trouble
Put your helmet on, we'll be heading for a fall
Yeah, the whole thing's gonna blow
And the devil's got my number
It's long overdue, he'll come looking soon
Yeah, the whole thing's gonna blow

TV on the Radio — Trouble
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bunJBFtlt-I

I really enjoy this music vid.  Set the video quality all the way up when you view this one. 

It started when I saw the ship go down,
I saw them struggle in the sea,
And suddenly the picture disappears,
In front of me.
 
Now we're busy making all our busy plans,
On foundations build to last.
But nothing fades as fast as the future.
And nothing clings like the past, until we can see,
More than this,
More than this,
So…

 DaidyBoy wrote:
Is it just me, or is this a really good band?

 
What sort of person answers hypothetical questions?
This ... on continuous loop for the upcoming US elections
Always think this is the Foo Fighters when in comes on.
I have been thinking a lot about the economy lately, and this song pretty much sums up everything I have been thinking.
 ShamanManu wrote:
I really like these guys..... {#Music}

 
{#Music} Me too!
 coding_to_music wrote:
Great bass & melody & trance....

 
Though exceptionally basic (2 chords...). But well produced, I agree.
No matter how many times I hear these guys I just don't understand the appeal.
Nor all if their songs (not music) are good but this one is leading off my summer mix.
This band is like a box of chocolates.   But this album is all chocolate covered cheries.  
 Grammarcop wrote:
I really hate this song. I just can't stand the phony beat/clap sound. 

 
I second you... PSD.
 DaidyBoy wrote:
Is it just me, or is this a really good band?

 
It's not just you mate...
I really hate this song. I just can't stand the phony beat/clap sound. 
It is hard to discern the difference in the lead singers voice and inflection to that of Matt Kearney.  Listen to both and its as if they are the same person.
Need to add "Right Now" off this album ... right now
Is it just me, or is this a really good band?
love the guys voice
 
I really like these guys..... {#Music}
Welcome back Bill.
Great bass & melody & trance....
just the medicine we needed today - thanks Bill!