trouble me
written by natalie merchant
performed by 10,000 maniacs
from the album Blind Man's Zoo

trouble me
disturb me
with all your cares
and your worries
trouble me
on the day when you feel spent
why let your shoulders bend
underneath this burden
when my back is sturdy and strong
trouble me

speak to me
don't mislead me
the calm I feel
means a storm is swelling
there's no telling
where it starts or how it ends
speak to me
why are you building
this thick brick wall
to defend me
when your silence
is my greatest fear
why let your shoulders bend
underneath this burden
when my back is sturdy and strong
speak to me

let me have a look
inside those eyes while I'm learning
please don't hide them
just because of tears
let me send you off to sleep
with a "there, there, now
stop your turning and tossing"
let me know where the hurt is
and how to heal

spare me
don't spare me anything
troubling
trouble me
disturb me
with all you cares
and your worries
speak to me
and let our words
build a shelter from the storm
lastly, let me know
what I can mend
there's more, honestly
than my sweet friend
you can see
trust is what I'm offering
if you trouble me