Trouble

Coldplay's song 'Trouble' is a poignant ballad that delves into themes of regret and the desire for redemption. The lyrics, penned by lead singer Chris Martin, express a deep sense of remorse for past actions that have inadvertently caused pain to someone else. The metaphor of a spider web is central to the song, symbolizing the complex and sticky situations that one can find themselves in due to their own mistakes.

The opening lines set the scene with the narrator realizing they are entangled in a 'spider web,' a situation of their own making. The repetition of 'Oh, no, I see' and the references to the 'stupid things' said and done highlight the dawning awareness and reflection on past actions. The web represents the intricate and often messy consequences that arise from our words and deeds, and the difficulty in extricating oneself from the aftermath.

The chorus is a heartfelt apology, emphasizing that the harm caused was never intentional. The simplicity of the lines 'And I, I never meant to cause you trouble / And oh, no, I never meant to do you harm' conveys a universal message of human fallibility and the earnest wish to make amends. The song's melancholic melody and Martin's emotive vocals underscore the sincerity of the apology and the yearning for forgiveness. The repeated line 'They spun a web for me' at the end of the song suggests a recognition of the consequences that one must face, but also a hint of victimhood, as if the web is not just of their own making but also a trap set by others or by fate.