Trouble Every Day is a song by Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention. It was originally released on their debut album Freak Out! in 1966. The song was written by Frank Zappa and reflects on the social unrest and racial tensions of the time, particularly focusing on the Watts riots in Los Angeles in 1965.

Trouble Every Day is characterized by its raw and confrontational lyrics, as well as its fusion of rock, blues, and avant-garde elements. The song features Zappa’s biting social commentary and incisive observations on the state of society during the mid-1960s.

Despite its controversial subject matter, Trouble Every Day has been praised for its relevance and enduring significance. It remains a standout track in Frank Zappa’s discography and is often cited as one of his most powerful and thought-provoking compositions.

Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention Trouble Everyday Lyrics

Well I’m about to get sick
From watchin’ my TV
Been checkin’ out the news
Till my eyeballs fail to see
I mean to say that every day
Is just another rotten mess
And when it’s gonna change, my friend
Is anybody’s guess, so I’m
Watchin’ and I’m waitin’ hopin’ for the best
Even think I’ll go to prayin’
Every time I hear ’em sayin’
There’s no way to delay
That trouble comin’ every day
No way to delay the trouble comin’ every day
Wednesday I watched the riot
Seen the cops out on the street
Watched ’em throwin’ rocks & stuff & chokin’
In the heat listen to reports
About the whisky passin’ ’round
Seen the smoke & fire
And the market burnin’ down
Watched while everybody
On his street would take a turn
To stomp & smash & bash & crash & slash &
Bust & burn and I’m
Watchin’ and I’m waitin’ hopin’ for the best
Even think I’ll go to prayin’
Every time I hear ’em sayin’ that there’s
No way to delay
That trouble comin’ every day
No way to delay
That trouble comin’ every day