"No matter where I go, I find him" "So don't be alarmed if he takes you by the arm"
Lenka suggests that no matter how much you try to hide or run, trouble is an intrinsic part of the human experience. By calling it a "friend," she acknowledges its familiarity and constant presence. The Futility of Escape Lenka - Trouble Is A Friend (Lyrics)
The song treats "Trouble" not as an event, but as a living, breathing entity. "No matter where I go, I find him"
The verses highlight the struggle of trying to avoid life's complications. "No matter where I go
"Trouble is a friend, but trouble is a foe, oh oh" "He's there in the dark, he's there in my heart"