Complicated Melody
Arie India Lyrics
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He'd be a deep dark forest green
If he were a car
He'd be a long stretch limousine
With room for all of humanity inside
Cause he is so giving
And he is so wise
If he were a number
If were an animal
He's be an ass cause he's so stubborn sometimes
But if he were a song
He'd be a complicated melody
That complicated fellow he
I almost can not sing it on key
But he means the world to me
If he were a building
He'd be a beautiful cathedral
Cause he's so traditionally spiritual
If he were a dance
He'd be complicated like the tango
Exotic like a mango
But if here a song
He'd be a complicated melody
That complicated fellow he
I almost can not sing it on key
But he means the world me
He ain't the reason for the sun and the moon
He is the reason for this here tune
Cause he means the world to me (ooh ooh)
Said he means the world to me
Me me me yeah
He means the world to me yeah
Complicated melody that complicated fellow he
He's a complicated melody
I almost can not sing it on key
These lyrics from India Arie's song "Complicated Melody" describe the rich and intricate aspects of someone's personality. If he were a color, he'd be a deep forest green, which represents stability and growth. If he were a car, he'd be a stretch limousine, indicating his generosity and large-heartedness. He has a brilliant mind, represented by the number five. However, sometimes he can be stubborn and difficult, like an ass. Despite these complexities, the person being described is important to the singer and means the world to her.
The chorus repeats the idea that he is like a complicated melody, something difficult to sing on key. He is compared to a beautiful cathedral, someone traditionally spiritual, and a complicated tango or an exotic mango. He is unique and multi-faceted, but ultimately means a great deal to the singer. He is not responsible for everything in the world, but he is the reason for this tune.
This song is a powerful portrait of someone who is difficult to pin down, but who is loved and cherished by the singer. It celebrates the complexity and uniqueness of human personalities, and reminds the listener that even the most difficult people can be important and valuable.
Line by Line Meaning
If he were a color
If this person were a color, he would be a deep dark forest green.
If he were a car
If this person were a car, he would be a long stretch limousine with enough room for all of humanity inside, because he is so giving and wise.
If he were a number
If this person were a number, he would be a five because he has such a brilliant mind.
If he were an animal
If this person were an animal, he would be an ass because he's sometimes stubborn.
But if he were a song
If this person were a song, he would be a complicated melody, because he's complicated.
That complicated fellow he
He's a complicated person.
I almost can not sing it on key
His complexity makes it hard to understand him completely.
But he means the world to me
Despite his complexity, he's important and valued by the artist.
If he were a building
If this person were a building, he would be a beautiful cathedral, because he's spiritually traditional.
If he were a dance
If this person were a dance, he would be complicated like the tango and exotic like a mango.
He ain't the reason for the sun and the moon
Although he's important, he's not the source of all things.
He is the reason for this here tune
He's the inspiration behind the song.
Cause he means the world to me (ooh ooh)
He's important to the singer.
Said he means the world to me
Reiteration of his importance to the singer.
Me me me yeah
The singer emphasized the importance of this person to them.
He means the world to me yeah
Reiteration of his importance to the artist.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: INDIA ARIE, INDIA ARIE SIMPSON
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