Trouble No More
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The speaker describes a difficult relationship and seems to expect it to end. The other person may leave, gamble, or treat the speaker badly, yet the speaker does not sound entirely heartbroken. The repeated promise that she will not trouble him anymore suggests hope for relief, though it may also be a way of reassuring himself.
A few expressions carry implied meaning. โLiving too fastโ suggests reckless choices, not simply moving quickly. โThe dice wonโt passโ evokes gambling and bad luck, and may imply that the woman keeps taking risks while assuming she will escape the consequences. โBring you home somedayโ is less clear: it could suggest that kindness may eventually draw her back, or that the speaker is simply willing to wait.
The song mixes confidence with uncertainty. The speaker says goodbye and claims he does not want a woman who cannot โhaveโ a man, which sounds like a demand for commitment or reliability. Yet his repeated โsomedayโ leaves open the possibility that he still hopes things will change. The lyrics do not explain whether the relationship is truly ending or whether the speaker is using tough words to cope with disappointment.