From the recording Waiting for Redemption 2024
“Troubled Soul” is a compassionate and uplifting song about easing the burdens of worry and fear. Inspired by a chance encounter with a struggling stranger on a train, the song shares gentle wisdom about letting go of what we can’t control and finding peace within. Through empathetic storytelling and comforting advice, “Troubled Soul” reminds us that life is too short to be weighed down by anxiety. With its soothing message, the song encourages listeners to seek relief from their troubles—and to offer kindness and reassurance to others along the way.
Lyrics
A troubled soul was on the train I saw him there in all his pain his face was low his body was faint
He said I’m old and full of fear what if I don’t live out the year I told him the words the wise man said
If there’s worries in your head think about something else instead
Got a load upon your chest lay your doubts all to rest
Aches inside your heart smother them until they depart
There are things that you can’t control but you don’t have to be a troubled soul
Forget the worry he exclaimed and disregard what’s on my brain I just can’t ignore what’s going on
Every day I’m racked with pain my belly aches I grind my fangs again I told him what the wise man said
If there’s worries in your head think about something else instead
Got a load upon your chest lay your doubts all to rest
Aches inside your heart smother them until they depart
There are things that you can’t control but you don’t have to be a troubled soul
When we arrived at his stop he thanked me for cheering him up he forgot about his woes for a while
To walk around with such unease life’s too short for this disease there's no need to be a troubles soul
If there’s worries in your head think about something else instead
Got a load upon your chest lay your doubts all to rest
Aches inside your heart smother them until they depart
There are things that you can’t control but YOU don’t have to be a troubled soul