The first single from Miles Kane’s fifth studio album, “Troubled Son” seems to capture a narrative of inner conflict and self-reflection. The lyrics depict a struggle with personal demons, a sense of uncertainty, and a desire for self-improvement.
[Verse 1]
So you wanted happiness, oh
Well, I'm not one to second-guess
I oughta get myself in check, oh
Before I'm left alone again
[Pre-Chorus]
As I caught my own reflection
We were just making conversation to pass the time
I never doubted my dependence
But now it's retrospective, let's draw the line
[Chorus]
I'm a troubled son
I come undone
Then I cut and run
I'm a troubled son
[Verse 2]
Maybe there's a time or place, oh
For me to set the record straight
Maybe I could save some face, oh
I need to feel safe
[Pre-Chorus]
In this darkness, I remain
I'm still standing in the rain, do you hear my call?
As it echos through my veins
And a lifetime of mistakes, just see my fall
[Chorus]
I'm a troubled son
I come undone
Then I cut and run
I'm a troubled son
[Bridge]
I'm sick and I'm tired of second-guessin'
Maybe in time, I'll learn my lesson
I've said some things, I've made a mess
And I'm facing my sins, this life is precious
I'm sick and I'm tired of second-guessin'
Maybe in time, I'll learn my lesson
I've said some things, I've made a mess
And I'm facing my sins tonight
[Chorus]
I'm a troubled son
I come undone
Then I cut and run
I'm a troubled son
I'm a troubled son
I come undone
Then I cut and run
I'm a troubled son
[Outro]
I'm a troubled son (I'm sick and I'm tired of second-guessin')
I'm a troubled son (Maybe in time, I'll learn my lesson)
I'm a troubled son (I've said some things, I've made a mess)
I'm a troubled son (And I'm facing my sins tonight)
I'm a troubled son
Troubled Son was written by Miles Kane & Tom Ogden.
Troubled Son was produced by James Skelly.
Miles Kane released Troubled Son on Tue Apr 18 2023.
I feel like that was like the most fitting song to come back with. It’s a song [about how] we all have struggles in our lives, and sometimes we have shit together, sometimes we don’t. It’s like looking at myself in the mirror and acknowledging my faults, my fears, and sort of showing my journey.
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