Complicated
Paul van Dyk Lyrics


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If I have little space
If I deconstruct it all
If I drink until I feel numb

If I take a little time
If I lose a little sleep
I'll forget I thought you were the one
It's complicated

Still chased by ghosts of
Little mistakes

It's complicated
It's complicated
It's complicated
It's complicated

All the promises
That you made to me
Unintentional lies
God I still believe

It's complicated
It's complicated

If I try to turn it off
If I swallow all my pride
If I love till nothing's left at all

If I say but never do
If I weep a little while
If I could only make this stop

Tell me that you love me, oh
Just tell me that you love me
Just tell me that you love me
Just tell me that you love me
Yeah, yeah, oh, oh

Complicated
Complicated

If I bleed until I die
Make love to loneliness
Accept that this is all I've got

If I convince myself
Forget what's in the past
You wouldn't still be what I want

Tell me that you love me, oh
Just tell me that you love me
Just tell me that you love me




Just tell me that you love me
Yeah, yeah, oh, oh

Overall Meaning

"Complicated" by Paul van Dyk feat. Ashley Tomberlin is a powerful song that delves into the complicated nature of relationships. The chorus repeats the word "complicated," indicating that the relationship in question is difficult to understand and navigate. The verse starts with a series of "if" statements that suggest various actions the singer might take to forget their feelings for their partner. They would try to create distance ("little space"), deconstruct their relationship, and even numb their emotions with alcohol. However, none of these actions seems to solve the fundamental problem of their feelings for their partner.


The second verse suggests that the singer has been hurt by their partner's broken promises and lies. Despite this, they still believe their partner and find it difficult to move on. The final verse suggests that the singer is still holding out hope for their partner's affection, even though they acknowledge the futility of this desire. The repetition of the plea "Tell me that you love me" emphasizes the singer's desperation and desire to be loved.


Overall, "Complicated" is a poignant exploration of the challenges of love and relationships, and the difficulties of accepting when they are no longer working. The song is underpinned by a powerful electronic beat and soaring vocals, creating an intense emotional experience for the listener.


Line by Line Meaning

If I have little space
If my life is overwhelmed and I can't take it all in


If I deconstruct it all
If I break everything down until it's all gone


If I drink until I feel numb
If I dull my emotions with alcohol until I can't feel anything


If I take a little time
If I step back and try to clear my head


If I lose a little sleep
If I sacrifice some rest to think things through


I'll forget I thought you were the one
I'll forget my belief that you were the right person for me


It's complicated
The situation is complicated and difficult


Still chased by ghosts of
Haunted by the memories of


Little mistakes
Small errors that caused problems


All the promises
The commitments that were made


That you made to me
That you said you would keep to me


Unintentional lies
Mistakes that turned out to be untruths


God I still believe
Despite everything, I still have faith in you


If I try to turn it off
If I try to ignore my feelings


If I swallow all my pride
If I let go of my ego and admit I was wrong


If I love till nothing's left at all
If I give all my love until there's nothing left for myself


If I say but never do
If I make empty promises


If I weep a little while
If I let myself cry for a while


If I could only make this stop
If I could find a way to end the pain


Tell me that you love me, oh
Please make me believe that you still care


Just tell me that you love me
Just give me some reassurance


Yeah, yeah, oh, oh
An expression of emotional turmoil


If I bleed until I die
If I keep hurting until I can't go on anymore


Make love to loneliness
Find comfort in isolation


Accept that this is all I've got
Accept that my life may not turn out the way I hoped


If I convince myself
If I try to rationalize my feelings


Forget what's in the past
Let go of what has already happened


You wouldn't still be what I want
Realize that you are not the one I need




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ashley Elizabeth Tomberlin, Paul Van Dyk

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Comments from YouTube:

@sarajamus

My kind of trance/house… stoked to get a physical copy of this from eBay in a week!

@stighemming5061

A winnertrack 🔊🎶🎶🎶❤❤❤👍
Thank you Paul and Ashley!

@user-zf7bl4ht6f

pvd = pure magic

@rubensdomm9373

I love you ashley tomberlin!!!

@epicpolyphony

Thank you for creating this song. It has so much meaning to me, simply due to it's contemporaneous nature with other events in my life, that I wouldn't ever wish for it to be different.

@minerzero

I have exact same bond with it, but from 2008/9

The emotions I felt, fresh out of highschool and enjoying a tumultuous life of raving and Heart break

@brokenwingbird2552

Damn exact same, just pulled it off old highschool harddrive from 08 haha

@andrey6687

In 2020 - still trancing!

@StalkerStiv

this music is timeless

@FrequenceSpectrums

one of the best Compilation ;) !

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