You See the Trouble with Me
Barry White
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I'm like a blind man who lost his way I can't see nothin' I'm like a deaf man who can't relay Yeah, I can't hear nothin' You see the trouble with me I can't do nothin' without my baby And as plain as can be It's gonna drive me crazy I walk the lonely streets late at night Cold and lonely Everything I do is wrong, never right I'm lonely for her only See the trouble with me I can't do nothin' without my baby And as plain as can be It's gonna drive me crazy See the trouble with me I can't do nothin' without my baby And as plain as can be, what do I do It's gonna drive me crazy See the trouble with me I can't do nothin' without my baby And as plain as can be, what do I do It's gonna drive me crazy See the trouble with me I can do nothin' without my baby And as plain as can be It's gonna drive me crazy
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Written by: BARRY WHITE, RAY ERSKINE PARKER, RAY ERSKINE, JR. PARKER
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"You See the Trouble With Me" is a song written and performed by American soul artist Barry White. Known for his distinctive bass-baritone voice and romantic image, White is often referred to as the "Prince of Pillow Talk" and the "Maestro of Love".
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Release DetailsThe song was released as a single in 1976 and also included on his album "Is This Whatcha Wont?".
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Chart Performance"You See the Trouble With Me" reached No. 2 position on the R&B charts in the United States and No. 14 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Remix VersionIn 2000, Italian DJ duo Black Legend released a remake of "You See the Trouble With Me" which reached No. 1 in the UK singles chart. This version used samples from Barry White's original song.
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Lyrics InspirationThe lyrics of the song portray the protagonist's lamenting about the problems he faces in his relationship and his inability to deal with them.
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Song ReceptionCritics often praise "You See the Trouble With Me" for its catchy rhythm, relatable lyrics, and Barry White's soulful performance.
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Song StructureThe song is built on a bluesy, funky rhythm punctuated by White's characteristic deep voice and lush orchestral arrangements that made him a star in the world of soul and disco music.
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LegacyAlthough it wasn't one of his biggest hits, "You See the Trouble with Me" is nonetheless a fan favourite and it often features in Barry White's greatest hits compilations. Its continued popularity is evident in its frequent play on classic soul and R&B radio stations.
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AwardsThough the song itself didn't win any specific awards, Barry White's album "Is This Whatcha Wont?" which includes "You See the Trouble With Me," has been honoured and appreciated by different music critic platforms for its unique soulful style.
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Unique PromotionInterestingly, the Italian DJ duo Black Legend’s cover of "You See the Trouble With Me" was initially promoted with a false claim that Barry White himself had contributed new vocal recordings to the track, a rumor which was later debunked when issues of copyright surfaced.
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