[Intro]It's complicated, but I'm still here [Verse 1] Alarm goes off but you're already awake Counting every single mistake you think you make The mirror reflects a stranger in the glass Wondering how long this heavy weather will last You put on your shoes and you walk out the door Fearing today is just like the day before Heavy boots walking on an uphill track Carrying the world like a weight on your back [Pre-Chorus] They draw their conclusions based on where you fall But they don’t know the story, no, they don't know it all [Chorus] I know it's complicated When life doesn't go your way Yeah, I know it's complicated When people look down on you and say That you’re never gonna make it out That you’re drowning in the doubt But you're stronger than the noise they make Every single promise that they break It's hard to stand tall when they minimize your name And treat your existence like a losing game [Post-Chorus] You've got a fire they don't even know You are not defined by the stones that they throw (Complicated)You've got a fire they don't even know You are not defined by the stones that they throw Yeah, they talk, talk, talk, let 'em run their mouth While I figure this complicated out [Instrumental Drop] [Verse 2] You take a step, they want to take you back a mile You're hiding all the damage underneath a smile They love to point a finger at your worst mistake And underestimate the giant that they're gonna wake The view from the bottom makes the summit look so tall But the highest trees started out so small Hold your head up through the rain. Push right past the doubt and pain. [Chorus] I know it's complicated When life doesn't go your way Yeah, I know it's complicated When people look down on you and say That you’re never gonna make it out That you’re drowning in the doubt But you're stronger than the noise they make Every single promise that they break It's hard to stand tall when they minimize your name And treat your existence like a losing game [Post-Chorus] You've got a fire they don't even know You are not defined by the stones that they throw (Complicated)You've got a fire they don't even know You are not defined by the stones that they throw Yeah, they talk, talk, talk, let 'em run their mouth While I figure this complicated out [Instrumental Drop] [Bridge] Why do you gotta make it so complicated? Why is the price of admission so high? Why is the world so bitter and harsh Just to be myself, just to be alive? I’m just breathing, I’m just trying to grow Why do you push when I'm already low? It shouldn't be a crime to survive [Breakdown] Oh, it’s complicated, yeah, we shake it up Oh, it’s complicated, but we don't give up Too much weight on your shoulders now But we’re gonna break through somehow [Indie guitar Instrumental Drop] [Chorus] I know it's complicated When life doesn't go your way Yeah, I know it's complicated When people look down on you and say That you’re never gonna make it out That you’re drowning in the doubt But you're stronger than the noise they make Every single promise that they break It's hard to stand tall when they minimize your name And treat your existence like a losing game [Post-Chorus] You've got a fire they don't even know You are not defined by the stones that they throw (Complicated)You've got a fire they don't even know You are not defined by the stones that they throw
