Trouble Me

Lyrics by Natalie Merchant and Music by Dennis Drew for 10,000 Maniacs

Trouble me, disturb me with all your cares and your worries.
Trouble me on the days 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 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 these 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 your cares and your worries. Speak to me and let our 
worlds 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.