Complicated
Bizzy Bone/Outlawz/The Bone Brothers Lyrics
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Is written all over my face
When you walk into the room I wanna find a hiding place
We used to laugh, we used to hug
The way that old friends do
But now a smile and a touch of your hand
Just make me come unglued
It's such a contradiction, do I lie or tell the truth
It's so complicated
I'm so frustrated
I wanna hold you close
I wanna push you away
I wanna make you go
I wanna make you stay
Should I say it
Should I tell you how I feel
Oh I want you to know
But then again I don't
It's so complicated
Just when I think I'm under control
I think I finally got a grip
Another friend tells me that
My name is always on your lips
They say I'm more than just a friend
They say I must be blind
Well I admit that I've seen you watch me
From the corner of your eye
Oh it's so confusing I wish you'd just confess
But think of what I'd be losing
If your answer wasn't yes
It's so complicated
I'm so frustrated
I wanna hold you close
I wanna push you away
I wanna make you go
I wanna make you stay
Should I say it
Should I tell you how I feel
Oh I want you to know
But then again I don't
It's so complicated
I hate it cause I've waited so long
For someone like you
Should I say it
Should I tell you how I feel
Oh I want you to know
But then again I don't
It's so complicated
The lyrics to Bizzy Bone/Outlawz/The Bone Brothers' song "Complicated" explore the complicated feelings of someone who has developed romantic feelings for a close friend. The first verse highlights the singer's fear of their emotions being transparent, as they feel vulnerable and exposed around the friend they've fallen for. They are conflicted because they used to share a deep and comfortable friendship with this person, but now their interactions make them feel uneasy and unstable. In the chorus, the singer expresses the difficulty they are experiencing in trying to figure out their true feelings for this person. They feel frustrated and confused, wanting desperately to hold onto them while also feeling the urge to push them away.
The second verse reveals that the singer is not alone in their feelings. They have received feedback from mutual friends that their crush may reciprocate their feelings. However, the singer is still struggling with mixed and confusing signals from their friend. They wish their friend would confess their feelings so that they can have a clear understanding of where they stand. The singer's dilemma lies in whether or not they should take the risk of sharing their feelings and potentially ruining the friendship they value so much.
Overall, the song captures the complexity and uncertainty of falling in love with a close friend. The singer struggles with how to express their feelings and what the consequences of those actions may be. This internal conflict is relatable to many people who have found themselves in a similar situation.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm so scared that the way that I feel
I am afraid that my feelings are transparent
Is written all over my face
I cannot hide my emotions
When you walk into the room I wanna find a hiding place
I feel uncomfortable when you are around
We used to laugh, we used to hug
We were close friends in the past
The way that old friends do
Our relationship was typical of old friends
But now a smile and a touch of your hand
Your affection makes me anxious
Just make me come unglued
I cannot handle my emotions
It's such a contradiction, do I lie or tell the truth
I am conflicted about being honest
Is it fact or fiction the way I feel for you
I cannot discern the authenticity of my emotions for you
Just when I think I'm under control
I believe I have contained my feelings
I think I finally got a grip
I believe I have finally gathered my thoughts
Another friend tells me that
Someone else informs me
My name is always on your lips
You frequently mention me
They say I'm more than just a friend
Others believe that we have more than a platonic relationship
They say I must be blind
They are implying that I cannot perceive your attraction to me
Well I admit that I've seen you watch me
I acknowledge that you have observed me
From the corner of your eye
You do it subtly
Oh it's so confusing I wish you'd just confess
I find the situation perplexing and want you to be straightforward
But think of what I'd be losing
I am concerned about the possible negative outcome
If your answer wasn't yes
If you do not have the same feelings as me
I hate it cause I've waited so long
I dislike the fact that I have been waiting for someone like you
For someone like you
For a person with whom I share a connection
Should I say it
Should I confess my feelings
Should I tell you how I feel
Should I articulate my emotions to you
Oh I want you to know
I desire for you to understand
But then again I don't
However, I also do not want you to know
It's so complicated
Our situation is intricate
I'm so frustrated
I am feeling aggravated
I wanna hold you close
I desire to be intimate with you
I wanna push you away
I want to distance myself from you
I wanna make you go
I want you to leave
I wanna make you stay
I want you to remain with me
Lyrics © ENTERTAINMENT ONE U.S. LP
Written by: EDWARD JR. HINSON, DWAYNE JOHNSON, KATARI T. COX, MALCOLM GREENIDGE, ANTHONY HENDERSON, STANLEY HOWSE, RAY WILLIAM JOHNSON, JESSE CALE BURKETT
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Deez Nuttz
Layzies verse is 💯💯🔥🔥🔥 they don't make music like this
Dygo Bone
16 years ago... Damn
RIK ROK
What they no bout this platinum
Bardock
03/06/21