Trouble Child Lyrics

Lyric discussion by MagicoCowgirl 

Cover art for Trouble Child lyrics by Joni Mitchell

I believe she’s referring to her mental health struggles and this seems to be about time spent in a mental health facility. It’s poignant and beautiful. Joni can speak your feelings for you.

@MagicoCowgirl You're right. That's what I have also read. And as I remember she's singing in it about the time when she suffered polio.