Complicated
One of Belgium's top drum'n'bass producers, Netsky (Boris Daenen) made his … Read Full Bio ↴One of Belgium's top drum'n'bass producers, Netsky (Boris Daenen) made his name producing deep, smoothly rolling tracks in the liquid funk style before achieving chart success in Europe and the U.K. with his increasingly pop-minded singles and full-lengths.

Following a series of hotly tipped 2009 singles, he signed to London Elektricity's renowned Hospital Records and released his self-titled debut the following year. Since 2012, Netsky has toured with a full band, in addition to releasing two numerically titled albums, both of which topped the Belgian charts, and his sound has expanded to encompass dubstep, hip-hop, and electro-house.

Taking his stage name from a computer worm affecting Microsoft Windows operating systems, Daenen's first releases as Netsky first appeared in 2009, on independent drum'n'bass labels like Talkin Beatz and Liq-weed Ganja. His melodic, energetic sound made him a natural fit for Hospital Records, who signed him at the end of the year. The debut full-length Netsky appeared in 2010, showcasing Daenen's ability to switch between rigorous dancefloor tracks and full-blown songs with guest vocalists. After collaborating with labelmate Danny Byrd on the 2011 single "Tonight," Netsky's second album, 2, was released in 2012. Reaching the top spot in his native country in addition to charting high in New Zealand and the U.K., the album included four Belgian Top 20-charting singles and guest vocals by Diane Charlemagne and Billie, both of whom toured as part of the Netsky live band. By then, he was an in-demand remix producer, having reworked songs by Swedish House Mafia, Miike Snow, Jessie J, and several others.

"Running Low," a collaboration with American singer Beth Ditto, was released in 2014, and became Netsky's first number one single in his native country. Signing with Epic Records, he released his third album, 3, in 2016. Sporting a noticeably poppier sound and featuring guest appearances from the likes of Emeli Sandé, Saint Raymond, Lowell, and the peculiarly named Digital Farm Animals, the album was another success, topping the Belgian charts while hitting the Top Ten of the dance charts in the U.K. and the United States. He followed the album with the 2017 single "Here with You" (with Lost Frequencies) and 2018's "Téquila Limonada" (featuring A.CHAL). In 2019 Netsky teamed up with Aloe Blacc for the single "Snitch." ~ Andy Kellman & Paul Simpson.

Netsky’s profile as a remixer has been affirmed by his huge remixes of ubiquitous club anthems such as Pendulum – “Witchcraft”, Plan B, Leftfield –“Release The Pressure”, Audio Bullies –“Only Man”, Swedish House Mafia – “One”, Jessie J – “Nobody’s Perfect” and Rusko – “Everyday” and more.

Complicated
Netsky Lyrics


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Why do you gotta overcomplicate it
I try to never have to feel this way
But every time I try to walk away
You got to promise me to love me, love me better
Why do you gotta overcomplicate it
I try to never have to feel this way
But every time I try to walk away
You got to promise me to love me, love me better

Why do you gotta overcomplicate it
Why do you gotta overcomplicate it
Why do you gotta overcomplicate it
Why do you gotta overcomplicate it
Why do you gotta overcomplicate it

I try to never have to feel this way
But every time I try to walk away
You got to promise me to love me, love me better
Why do you gotta overcomplicate it
I try to never have to feel this way
But every time I try to walk away
You got to promise me to love me, love me better

Why do you gotta overcomplicate it
I try to never have to feel this way
But every time I try to walk away
You got to promise me to love me, love me better

Love me, love me, better
Love me, love me, better
Love me, love me, better
Love me, love me, better
Love me, love me, better
Love me, love me, better
Love me, love me, better
Love me, love me, better
Love me, love me, better
Love me, love me, better
Love me, love me, better
Love me, love me, better
Love me, love me, better
Love me, love me, better
Love me, love me, better
Love me, love me, better

Why do you gotta overcomplicate it
I try to never have to feel this way
But every time I try to walk away
You got to promise me to love me, love me better
Why do you gotta overcomplicate it
I try to never have to feel this way




But every time I try to walk away
You got to promise me to love me, love me better

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Complicated" by Netsky express frustration towards a partner who overcomplicates the relationship. The singer tries to avoid feeling this way but is unable to when their partner makes it difficult to walk away. The repeated plea for the partner to love them better implies that the singer feels undervalued and unappreciated in the relationship.


The use of repetition in the chorus reinforces the feeling of being stuck in a cycle and unable to break away from the complications. The tone of the song is both melancholy and angry, as the singer seems to be stuck in a frustrating situation but is also angry at their partner for causing it. Overall, the lyrics convey a powerful sense of emotion and are relatable to anyone who has been in a relationship that feels too complicated.


Line by Line Meaning

Why do you gotta overcomplicate it
Why are you making things unnecessarily complex?


I try to never have to feel this way
I don't want to feel this way again.


But every time I try to walk away
Every time I try to leave this situation.


You got to promise me to love me, love me better
You need to promise me that you will love me more and treat me better.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Boris Daenen

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Comments from YouTube:

@devo2920

That vocalist is talented

@margojmi

i see netsky, i click

@devo2920

Not so complicated

@ubazz

Nice garage vibes!🎶🎶

@rickylovesyou

*UK Garage.

Regular garage is a sub genre of rock music.

@joeybratten

A different sort of vibe for Netsky, I like it! ❤️

@YoshiExcel

Everyone always expects dnb bangers from Netsky, but I like the stuff from other genres that he puts out as well. This one is solid.

@chrisbunzly5473

This is a banger from netsky 🥰

@RL-

He honestly hasn't made a DnB banger for about ten years lol. I came looking for Hospital Records because I heard he was "back" and all of the stuff he's done in the last year has been the same old generic gash. I mean this is decent but it's not him trying to recapture old DnB magic so it gets a pass. That said I almost feel like I've heard a better older version of this before in Bklava - Thinkin of You so maybe not

@somedaylaugh9369

@@RL- check out 'cant speak - netsky!' fire dnb not too long ago

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