Complicated
Rihanna Lyrics
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You're not easy to love, no
You're not easy to love
You're not easy to love, no
Why is everything with you so complicated
Why do you make it hard to love you
Oh I hate it
I will throw my hands up 'cause baby I tried
Everything with you is so complicated
Oh why
Sometimes I get you
Sometimes I don't understand
Sometimes I love you
Sometimes it's you I can't stand
Sometimes I wanna hug you
Sometimes I wanna push you away
Most times I wanna kiss you
Other times punch you in the face
'Cause every minute you start switching up
And you say things like you don't give a fuck
Then I say I'm through with you
Take my heart from you
And you come running after me and baby I'm back with you
Oh, you're not easy to love
You're not easy to love, no
You're not easy to love
You're not easy to love, no
Why is everything with you so complicated
Why do you make it hard to love you
Oh I hate it
'Cause if you really wanna be alone I,
Will throw my hands up 'cause baby I tried
Everything with you is so complicated
Oh why
Sometimes I catch you
Sometimes you get away
Sometimes I read you
Other times I'm like where are you on the page
Sometimes I feel like we will be together forever
But you're so complicated
My heart knows better
Why is everything with you so complicated
Why do you make it hard to love you
Oh I hate it
'Cause if you really wanna be alone I,
Will throw my hands up 'cause baby I tried
Everything with you is so complicated
Oh why
I'ma stick around just a little while longer
Just to make sure that you're really sure
You like sleeping alone
I'ma stick around just a little while longer
Just to make sure that you're really sure
You like sleeping alone
Why is everything with you so complicated
Why do you make it hard to love you
Oh I hate it
'Cause if you really wanna be alone I,
Will throw my hands up 'cause baby I tried
Everything with you is so complicated
Oh why
You're not easy to love
You're not easy to love, no
You're not easy to love
You're not easy to love, no
The song "Complicated" by Rihanna is all about the struggles and complexities that come with loving someone who is difficult to love. The song starts off with Rihanna acknowledging that her partner is not easy to love and she repeats this phrase multiple times throughout the song. She then questions why everything with her partner is so complicated and why they make it hard for her to love them. There is a sense of frustration and despair in her voice as she sings about how difficult it is to be with someone who is constantly changing and unpredictable.
Rihanna talks about the constant ups and downs in her relationship and how it can be hard to keep up with her partner's moods. She mentions how sometimes she understands her partner and other times she doesn't, how sometimes she loves them and other times she can't stand them. There is a lot of uncertainty and confusion in the relationship and she doesn't know what to do. At times she wants to push her partner away but other times she wants to be close to them. The song ends on a somewhat hopeful note as Rihanna says she will stick around for a little while longer to make sure her partner really wants to be alone but it is clear that the relationship is far from perfect.
Overall, "Complicated" is a heartbreaking and honest portrayal of the difficulties that can arise in a relationship when one person is not easy to love.
Line by Line Meaning
You're not easy to love
It's difficult to love you because of your complicated ways.
Why is everything with you so complicated
I don't understand why you make everything so difficult and complex between us.
Oh I hate it
It frustrates me and causes me to have negative feelings.
Cause if you really wanna be alone
If you truly want to be by yourself, I'll leave you alone.
Everything with you is so complicated
You make every aspect of our relationship complex and difficult.
Sometimes I get you
There are moments when I understand you and your actions.
Sometimes I don't understand
Other times, I don't comprehend why you act the way you do.
Sometimes I love you
Occasionally, I feel a deep affection towards you.
Sometimes it's you I can't stand
However, there are instances when I find it challenging to tolerate you.
Sometimes I wanna hug you
I desire to hold you close at times.
Sometimes I wanna push you away
Other times, I want space and distance from you.
Most times I wanna kiss you
Usually, I want to share a romantic kiss with you.
Other times punch you in the face
However, there are moments when I feel like hitting you.
Cause every minute you start switching up
You constantly change your mind and your behavior, making it difficult for me to keep up.
And you say things like you don't give a fuck
You express an apathetic attitude towards our relationship.
Then I say I'm through with you
After feeling frustrated, I decide that I cannot continue with the relationship.
Take my heart from you
I remove my heartfelt affections towards you.
And you come running after me and baby I'm back with you
You try to win me back and I fall back in love with you.
Sometimes I catch you
I understand what you're trying to convey in some instances.
Sometimes you get away
Other times, there are things you do that I do not understand.
Sometimes I read you
I understand your actions and statements at certain moments.
Other times I'm like where are you on the page
However, there are occasions when I feel like we're not on the same page.
Sometimes I feel like we will be together forever
At times, I'm optimistic that our relationship will last a lifetime.
But you're so complicated
However, your complex nature makes me doubt our future together.
I'ma stick around just a little while longer
I'll remain in this relationship a bit longer.
Just to make sure that you're really sure
To confirm that you're certain about your feelings towards me.
You like sleeping alone
If you enjoy alone time, I'll give it to you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOSEPH DEAN, TY TAYLOR
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