Complicated
Alexander Oscar Lyrics

I've been losing sleep
The singer has been struggling to sleep due to thoughts of the person they let down.

Thinkin' 'bout the times I've let you down
The singer is reflecting on the moments when they disappointed the person they care about.

If this is what you need
The singer is willing to let go of the person they love if it is necessary for their well-being.

I have to let you go this time around
The artist believes it is necessary to end the relationship, possibly due to mistakes they have made.

But whenever I think of you with someone else
Despite wanting to let go, the artist admits feeling jealous at the thought of the person they love being with someone else.

I'm remindin' myself I was so unfair
The singer acknowledges their unfair treatment of the person they hurt.

And I got no excuse, I forgot you, and
The singer has no valid excuse for their behavior and admits they had forgotten about the person they love.

Still want you
Despite everything, the artist still has feelings for the person they let down.

But I'm so complicated, I know
The artist recognizes their complexity and the difficulties they face in sorting out their feelings.

Been trying everything
The artist has attempted various ways to move on from the situation.

Just to keep my mind off what was lost
The singer is struggling with the loss of the person they love and is trying to distract themselves.

So I need to re-think
The artist knows they need to take a step back and reconsider their decisions.

Do I have to let you go this time around, ah
The singer is unsure if letting go is the best decision for both parties involved.

'Cause whenever I think of you with someone else
Once again, the singer is reminded of the person they love moving on with someone else.

I'm remindin' myself I was so unfair
The singer continues to acknowledge their unfair actions.

And I got no excuse, I forgot you, and
Once more, the artist has no valid excuse for their past behavior and admits to forgetting the person they care about.

Still want you
The artist's feelings for the person they let down remain unchanged.

But I'm so complicated, I know
The complexities of their emotions persist, causing the singer to struggle with the situation.

Maybe I just need some time, I do
The singer recognizes that they may need some time to sort out their feelings.

And maybe I just need some time from you
The artist suggests that they need time apart from the person they love to make sense of their emotions.

I'm remindin' myself that I miss you here
Despite wanting to take time apart, the artist admits that they miss the person they love.

I don't want no excuse, I just need you in
The artist has no excuses for their behavior and simply wants to be with the person they love.

I want you
The singer is clear about their desires and wants to be with the person they care about.

Now you know I still want you (I know)
The artist reiterates that their feelings for the person they love remain unchanged.

I'm so complicated
The singer recognizes that they are a complicated person with complex emotions.

Now you know I still want you
The singer reiterates that they want to be with the person they love, making their feelings clear.