Complicated
Ex-Prom Queens Lyrics

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Uh-huh,
Life's like this
Uh-huh, uh-huh
That's the way it is
la la la la
'Cause life's like this
Uh-huh, uh-huh
That's the way it is

Chill out,
What you yellin' for?
Lay back, it's all been done before
And if you could only let it be
You will see

I like you the way you are
When we're, driving in your car
And you're talking to me
One on one
But you become

Somebody else
'Round everyone else
watchin your back
like you can't relax
you're tryin' to be cool
you look like a fool
to me

Tell me

Why do you have to go and make things so complicated?
I see the way you're
acting like you're somebody else gets me frustrated
life's like this, you
and you fall, and you crawl
and you break, and you take
what you get and you turn it into
honesty ya promise me I'm never gonna find you fake it

No, no, no

You come,
over unannounced
dressed up,
like you're something else
where you,
are and where you sat you see,
you're making me
laugh out,
when you strike a pose
take off all your preppy clothes
you know
you're not fooling anyone
when you become

Somebody else
'round everyone else
watchin' your back
like you can't relax
tryin' to be cool
you look like a fool to me

Tell me

Why do you have to go and make things so complicated?
I see the way you're
acting like you're somebody else gets me frustrated
life's like this, you
and you fall and you crawl
and you break and you take
what you get and you turn it into
honesty ya promise me I'm never gonna find you fake it

No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no .

Chill out,
what you yellin' for?
lay back, it's all been done before
and if you could only let it be
you will see

Somebody else
'round everyone else
you're watchin' your back
like you can't relax
you're trying to be cool
you look like a fool
to me,
To Me!

Why do you have to go and make things so complicated?
I see the way you're
acting like you're somebody else gets me frustrated
life's like this, you
and you fall and you crawl
and you break and you take
what you get and you turn it into
honesty promise me I'm never gonna find you fake it

No, no

Why do you have to go and make things so complicated?
I see the way you're
acting like you're somebody else gets me frustrated
life's like this, you
and you fall and you crawl
and you break and you take
what you get and you turn it into

honesty promise me I'm never gonna find you fake it
no, noo, no

Overall Meaning

The song "Complicated" by Ex-Prom Queens portrays the frustration of dealing with someone who is constantly putting on a facade or trying to be someone they're not. The opening lines of "life's like this, that's the way it is" suggest that this type of behavior is a common occurrence in life, and the singer is encouraging the other person to just be themselves and relax. However, the other person seems to be completely unaware of their behavior, which only adds to the frustration.

The chorus of the song is a plea for the other person to stop making things so complicated and just be honest. The use of the word "fake" emphasizes the idea that the singer sees through the other person's act and just wants them to be genuine. The bridge of the song includes a description of the other person's behavior, including showing up unexpectedly and trying to look different, which only emphasizes their need to impress others.

Overall, "Complicated" is a relatable song that captures the frustration of dealing with someone who is constantly trying to put on a show. It encourages honesty and being oneself, and reminds us that life is much simpler when we stop trying to impress others and just be who we are.

Line by Line Meaning

Uh-huh,
Expressing agreement

Life's like this
Life is tough sometimes

That's the way it is
That’s just how it goes

Uh-huh, uh-huh
Expressing agreement again

la la la la
Sign of indifference or boredom

'Cause life's like this
Again, life is tough

Chill out,
Relax

What you yellin' for?
Asking why someone is yelling

Lay back, it's all been done before
Don't try to create something new

And if you could only let it be
Just leave it alone

You will see
Things will work out

I like you the way you are
I accept you for who you are

When we're, driving in your car
Being happy with you just the way you are

And you're talking to me
Engaging in conversation

One on one
In a private setting

But you become
However, you change

Somebody else
You act like someone else entirely

'Round everyone else
Around others, in public

watchin your back
Being cautious

like you can't relax
Unable to be calm

you're tryin' to be cool
Pretending to be someone else

you look like a fool
And it’s noticeable

to me
From my point of view

Why do you have to go and make things so complicated?
Why do you have to make everything so difficult?

I see the way you're acting like you're somebody else gets me frustrated
I’m getting annoyed when you pretend to be someone else

life's like this, you and you fall, and you crawl, and you break, and you take, what you get and you turn it into honesty
Life is tough, but you can be honest about it

ya promise me I'm never gonna find you fake it
Just don’t lie to me

No, no, no
Simply saying no

You come, over unannounced
You show up without calling first

dressed up, like you're something else
Wearing clothes that are unlike you

where you, are and where you sat you see,
But where and how you are, we can tell

you're making me laugh out, when you strike a pose
I’m laughing at you for being funny

take off all your preppy clothes
Stop pretending to be someone you’re not

you know you're not fooling anyone
We all see through it

when you become somebody else
When you act like someone else

'round everyone else
In front of others

you're watchin' your back like you can't relax
You can’t be comfortable or let your guard down

tryin' to be cool, you look like a fool to me,
Trying too hard and failing