Complicated
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 song "Complicated" by Bone Brothers is a tale of unrequited love and the internal struggle that one goes through when caught in such a situation. The lyrics speak of a person who is deeply in love with someone but is too scared to express their feelings because they are unsure if those feelings are reciprocated. This person is conflicted and confused about what to do and how to act around the person they love. The singer longs for a deeper connection with their friend and feels frustrated by their inability to express themselves.
The lyrics use the metaphor of hiding and seeking, hinting at the singer's desire to find a hiding place when the person they love enters the room. The chorus "It's so complicated, I'm so frustrated" reflects the confusion and frustration that the singer feels. They are torn between their desire to hold the person they love close and push them away at the same time, reflecting the complexity of their emotions.
The lyrics also reveal that the singer has heard rumors that the person they love may have feelings for them as well. However, they are still uncertain about the situation and whether they should confess their feelings. The song ends on a note of uncertainty as the singer asks themselves whether they should tell the person they love how they feel, reflecting the complexity of love and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm so scared that the way that I feel
I am extremely fearful that my emotions are transparent
Is written all over my face
My facial expressions give away my inner thoughts and feelings
When you walk into the room I wanna find a hiding place
I feel uneasy and want to avoid you when you enter the same space as me
We used to laugh, we used to hug
We were once close friends who spent time together enjoying each other's company
The way that old friends do
We had a comfortable, familiar relationship that comes with time and shared experiences
But now a smile and a touch of your hand
Your casual gestures towards me have a profound impact on my emotions
Just make me come unglued
I feel like I am losing control of my emotions in your presence
It's such a contradiction, do I lie or tell the truth
I am torn between being honest and keeping my feelings hidden to avoid potential negative consequences
Is it fact or fiction the way I feel for you
I question the validity and authenticity of my feelings towards you
It's so complicated
My emotions towards you are complex and difficult to navigate
I'm so frustrated
I feel a sense of helplessness and annoyance towards my own feelings
I wanna hold you close
I have an intense desire to be intimate with you
I wanna push you away
Simultaneously, I feel compelled to distance myself from you
I wanna make you go
I wish you would leave my life entirely
I wanna make you stay
Yet, part of me desires for you to remain in my life
Should I say it
I am unsure if I should confess my feelings to you
Should I tell you how I feel
I wonder if confessing my emotions towards you is wise or not
Oh I want you to know
Deep down, I desire for you to be aware of my feelings for you
But then again I don't
However, I am wary of the potential consequences of revealing my emotions
Just when I think I'm under control
I believe that I have a handle on my emotions
I think I finally got a grip
I feel like I am finally getting a handle on my emotions towards you
Another friend tells me that
Someone else has alerted me to something regarding you and I
My name is always on your lips
You mention me frequently in conversation
They say I'm more than just a friend
I have been told that you may have feelings for me beyond just platonic friendship
They say I must be blind
Others believe that I am oblivious to your feelings for me
Well I admit that I've seen you watch me
I have noticed that you observe me more intently than usual
From the corner of your eye
You try to be subtle about your glances in my direction
Oh it's so confusing I wish you'd just confess
I find the situation perplexing and wish you would be honest with me about your feelings
But think of what I'd be losing
However, I also fear the potential consequences if your feelings are not reciprocated
If your answer wasn't yes
If you were not interested in a romantic relationship with me
I hate it cause I've waited so long
I hate the situation because I have been waiting for an answer for a considerable amount of time
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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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