Lyric discussion by insomniac328 

Cover art for Trouble lyrics by Ray LaMontagne

nice interpretation stoolhardy. But like stoolhardy says, this song's meaning is quite literal. He got into trouble and was a mess before he met the woman that changed his life. Ray Lamontagne is an incredible artist, i recommend that you check out Hold You IN My Arms, another song by him, that is also amzing if not better than this.