It's Complicated
Radio Racer Lyrics


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I drove alone, with nowhere to go, without my navigation You wanted love and I gave more than I could afford Its complicated when Im fading, when Im wrong Youre wrong, youre wrong Its complicated when youre asking for the world Youre wrong, youre wrong This is the apex of my obligation Im counting stars in your eyes while counting seconds But I just couldnt get enough of you When I knew you felt the same Honestly I never though that You and I could make this work Well pray for emotion Ive made mistakes Because I make mistakes




Overall Meaning

The lyrics to It's Complicated by Radio Racer are layered with themes of love, desire, and complexity in relationships. The opening line "I drove alone, with nowhere to go, without my navigation" sets the scene of the singer being lost and without direction in his life. He then talks about a lover who wanted more love than he could afford to give, implying that they both had different expectations and needs in the relationship. The chorus "It's complicated when I'm fading, when I'm wrong, you're wrong" highlights the complexity and confusion that arises when both parties in a relationship are making mistakes but are not willing to accept or acknowledge their faults.


The singer then describes the extent of his love and dedication to his partner, counting stars in her eyes and cherishing every moment with her. But he also acknowledges his own mistakes and falls short of meeting her expectations. The bridge "Honestly I never thought that you and I could make this work, we'll pray for emotion, I've made mistakes because I make mistakes" shows the singer's vulnerability and self-awareness of his past mistakes. He recognizes that although they might have different expectations and approaches to the relationship, they are both flawed human beings who need to work together to make things work.


Overall, It's Complicated is a song about the complexities of relationships and the difficulties of meeting each other's expectations. It highlights the importance of communication, honesty, and accepting one's own faults in order to make things work.


Line by Line Meaning

I drove alone, with nowhere to go, without my navigation
I felt lost and directionless in life, lacking guidance.


You wanted love and I gave more than I could afford
You desired affection from me and I went above and beyond what I was capable of giving.


Its complicated when Im fading, when Im wrong Youre wrong, youre wrong
Our relationship gets complicated and messy when I'm struggling or making mistakes, and instead of understanding and supporting me, you shift the blame onto me.


Its complicated when youre asking for the world Youre wrong, youre wrong
It becomes a complex issue when you demand too much from me and then blame me for not being able to fulfill your unrealistic expectations.


This is the apex of my obligation
This is the highest level of commitment I can offer.


Im counting stars in your eyes while counting seconds
I'm admiring your beauty and appreciating the moments we have together.


But I just couldnt get enough of you When I knew you felt the same
I was addicted to being with you and receiving your affection, especially since I knew you felt the same way about me.


Honestly I never thought that You and I could make this work
I didn't believe that we could successfully have a relationship together.


Well pray for emotion Ive made mistakes
We'll hope for a continued emotional connection despite the fact that I've screwed up in the past.


Because I make mistakes
I admit that I'm not perfect and will make errors in judgement in this relationship.




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