Luke Christopher Hubbard (born May 8, 1993) is an American rapper, singer, … Read Full Bio ↴Luke Christopher Hubbard (born May 8, 1993) is an American rapper, singer, producer and songwriter. Known as Luke Christopher, he is signed to ByStorm Entertainment/RCA.

Luke Christopher was born in Van Nuys, CA. He grew up in the San Fernando Valley and in Westlake Village, California. As a teenager, he started making songs in his room from scratch. After graduating from high school, he was accepted by the University of Southern California, but he did not attend due to the fact that he was offered a record deal by Interscope Records his senior year of high school.

Early on in his career, Christopher was discovered by Music Executive Ron Fair and Jimmy Iovine his senior year of high school. Before releasing his first mixtape, Christopher had released several songs. On January 1, 2012, he released his debut mixtape, titled Building Skies. The music was compared to Drake's by musical website Breakonacloud.com.On July 6, 2012 he released TMRW, TMRW, a mixtape that began to make waves in Los Angeles.

In 2013 he signed a record agreement with ByStorm Entertainment/RCA by Mark Pitts and Peter Edge. On September 30, 2014 he landed a new mixtape titled TMRW, TMRW Pt. II. Most of the mixtape's fifteen tracks were produced by Luke himself. On January 24, 2015 Christopher's song "Lot to Learn" entered the Billboard Twitter Emerging Artists Charts at 28.

On September 11, 2015, Christopher released a double EP, YSTRDY and TMRW. While YSTRDY contains remastered songs from old projects, TMRW features new content including the hit single "They Know". After its debut on iTunes, TMRW immediate positioned itself in the Top 100 albums in the Hip-Hop/Rap category. His song "Roses" from the TMRW was subsequently featured in the Galaxy S7 ad campaign.

On July 28, 2017 he published his first studio album "TMRWFRVR" including 15 songs, one of which was a copy of the 2015 hit song from the album "TMRW", "Lot to Learn" (ByStorm Entertainment and RCA).

On August 10, 2018, Christopher released the first single of his project "THE RENAISSANCE" called 'TROUBLE'. This began the weekly releasing of new singles from this project. The project ended on August 1, 2019, after he released the final song from the project 'BIG HEADED'. By the end of the project, he had released 52 songs.

Complicated
Luke Christopher Lyrics

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Real quick, who you with?
No games, I'm bein' true as shit
I saw your face, I'm like: Ooh, it's lit
I was feeling you and you were feelin' it and then you
Get to switching up like a Mike song in the 80's
All nights you're driving me crazy
If you wanted attention
All you had to do is mention

Now you got me second guessing
Got me asking

If it's too
Complicated
Is this too
Frustrating?
Fuck all that playing
If you want it you should say it
I'ma give you attention
If you want love you would take it
You would take it

You tryna make me feel jealous
Hate to say I don't mind
Lit as hell with my fellas
You just wasting your time
It's a lot on your mind and I get it
Girl, I ain't trippin'
Take a minute and get over
When you got it let me know, girl
This ain't elementary
You might let your friends see me
If you wanted attention
All you had to do is mention
Now you got me second guessing, woah

'Cause right now it's too
Complicated
Is this too
Frustrating?
Fuck all that playing
If you want it you should say it
I'ma give you attention
If you want love you would take it (would you take it?)

The way that you're talking is shady (woh oh)
Don't know what's real and what's not
And reading your mind's overrated
You love me and then you walk off
The way that you're talking is shady
Don't know what's real and was not
But reading your mind's overrated
You love me and then you walk off

It's too (it's too, complicating)
It's too (frustrating)
Fuck all that playing
If you want it you should say it (say it)
I'ma give you attention
If you want love you would take it
Right now it's too
Complicated (complicated)
If it's too
Frustrating (frustrating)
Fuck all that playing
If you want it you should say it
I'ma give you attention

If you want love you would take it
You would take it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Luke Christopher's song "Complicated" speak of the confusion and mixed signals that often arise in relationships. He talks about meeting someone who he is attracted to and who seems to be reciprocating his feelings. However, things quickly turn complicated, and the other person starts playing games or sending mixed signals, leaving him confused and unsure of where they stand. He expresses frustration over the situation, saying that if they want attention or love, they should just say so instead of playing games. He ends the song by emphasizing that it's time for clear communication and action - if they want love, they should take it.

The song seems to be about the ups and downs of modern-day dating, where confusion and mixed signals can often arise due to the nature of communication today. The way we communicate with each other has become increasingly complicated, with texts, social media, and other forms of online interactions often leading to misunderstandings or lack of clarity. The song encourages plain and honest communication, urging people to be clear about their intentions and emotions.

Line by Line Meaning

Real quick, who you with?
Who are you currently with, without any deception or lies?

No games, I'm bein' true as shit
I am being as honest and genuine as possible, with no hidden agendas or manipulations.

I saw your face, I'm like: Ooh, it's lit
When I first saw your face, I was attracted to you and interested in getting to know you better.

I was feeling you and you were feelin' it and then you
We were both experiencing mutual attraction and interest in each other at one point.

Get to switching up like a Mike song in the 80's
You suddenly changed your behavior or feelings towards me, like the unpredictable twists in a Michael Jackson song from the 1980s.

All nights you're driving me crazy
Your actions or words are causing me to feel frustrated or upset, especially at night when I start overthinking things.

If you wanted attention
If you desired more attention or affection from me or someone else.

All you had to do is mention
You could have simply communicated your desires or needs to me, without playing mind games or being indirect.

Now you got me second guessing
Your ambiguous or inconsistent behavior is causing me to doubt myself and our situation.

Got me asking
I am now questioning our relationship and whether it is worth pursuing or not.

If it's too
If our relationship or situation is too complicated or frustrating for you to handle or continue with.

Complicated
If our relationship or situation has become too complex, difficult or unclear.

Is this too
Is the current status or development of our relationship or situation causing you too much stress or trouble.

Frustrating?
Are you feeling overwhelmed, annoyed or fed up with how things are between us (or in general)?

Fuck all that playing
I don't want to deal with any more games, lies, or manipulations in this relationship or situation.

If you want it you should say it
If you truly want a connection or relationship with me, you should be honest about your intentions, feelings and needs.

I'ma give you attention
I will pay more attention and give you the affection or care you deserve if you are open and truthful with me.

If you want love you would take it
If you are serious about finding love and happiness, you would not hesitate to pursue it and reciprocate it.

You tryna make me feel jealous
Are you attempting to provoke jealousy or competition in me?

Hate to say I don't mind
Although I don't like feeling jealous or insecure, I have to admit that it's not affecting me too much.

Lit as hell with my fellas
I'm having a lot of fun and enjoying myself with my male friends or acquaintances.

You just wasting your time
You are not gaining anything productive or meaningful from trying to manipulate me or play games with me.

It's a lot on your mind and I get it
You have a lot of concerns, doubts or worries on your mind, and I understand and empathize with your struggle.

Girl, I ain't trippin'
I am not overreacting or getting angry about your behaviors or thoughts, as I know it's not personal or intentional.

Take a minute and get over
Take some time to calm down or reflect on your feelings, and let go of any negative emotions or thoughts that might be clouding your judgment or happiness.

When you got it let me know, girl
When you have figured out what you truly want and need from this relationship or situation, please inform me about it.

This ain't elementary
This relationship or situation is not simple, basic or easy to deal with, and requires maturity and honesty from both of us.

You might let your friends see me
You might be showing off or flaunting our relationship or connection to your friends or social circle.

The way that you're talking is shady (woh oh)
You are speaking in a way that is unclear, vague or misleading, which makes it hard for me to understand or trust you.

Don't know what's real and what's not
I am unsure or confused about the authenticity, sincerity or honesty of your words or actions towards me.

And reading your mind's overrated
Trying to guess or interpret your thoughts or feelings is not effective or reliable, and can often lead to misunderstandings or miscommunications.

You love me and then you walk off
You are expressing affection or interest in me, but then you suddenly disappear or distance yourself from me, leaving me feeling confused or hurt.

Writer(s): luke christopher

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