Discover the story of the song > Trouble Sleep Yanga Wake Am – Fela Kuti

The song talks about how when someone is in trouble, more problems tend to arise. For example, when trouble is sleeping, difficulties will wake it up. The protagonist in the song faces a variety of problems, such as losing his job and being unable to pay his rent, or being charged with wandering after being released from prison. Even when things seem to be going well, such as when he loves his wife, another problem arises, such as a bank debt. Overall, the song emphasizes how problems and difficulties seem to pile up, often leading to more difficulties.