The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
Take a look around, this is what I see
Is there anybody else that feels like me, yeah
You sweat, you sweat, you bleed, you bleed
What you get ain't what you see
Up is down and black is white to me
I'm complicated, I get frustrated
Right or wrong, love or hate it
I'm complicated, you can't sedate it
I heard that song but I won't play it
It's alright, it's OK, you wouldn't want me any other way
Momma, keep on praying cause I ain't changin'
I'm complicated, yeah
I'm complicated, yeah
I'm smart enough to know what I don't know
I'm fool enough to stay when I should go
You work, you work, you cry, you cry
You watch your whole life pass you by
Sometimes you've got to close your eyes to see
I'm complicated, I get frustrated
Right or wrong, love or hate it
I'm complicated, you can't sedate it
Heard that song but I won't play it
It's alright, it's OK, you wouldn't want me any other way
Momma, keep on praying cause I ain't changin'
I'm complicated, yeah
I'm complicated, yeah
Is there anybody out there?
Just like everybody out there
Just one somebody out there, Just like me
I'm complicated, I get frustrated
Right or wrong, love or hate it
I'm complicated, you can't sedate it
I heard that song but I won't play it
It's alright, it's okay, you wouldn't want me any other way
Momma, keep on praying, cause I ain't changin'
I'm complicated, I get frustrated
Right or wrong, love or hate it
I'm complicated, you can't sedate it
Heard that song but I won't play it
Is there anybody out there?
Just like everybody out there
Just one somebody out there
Just like me
Is there anybody out there
Just like everybody out there
Just one somebody out there
Just like me
I'm complicated
Is there anybody else that feels like me, yeah
You sweat, you sweat, you bleed, you bleed
What you get ain't what you see
Up is down and black is white to me
I'm complicated, I get frustrated
Right or wrong, love or hate it
I'm complicated, you can't sedate it
I heard that song but I won't play it
It's alright, it's OK, you wouldn't want me any other way
Momma, keep on praying cause I ain't changin'
I'm complicated, yeah
I'm complicated, yeah
I'm smart enough to know what I don't know
I'm fool enough to stay when I should go
You work, you work, you cry, you cry
You watch your whole life pass you by
Sometimes you've got to close your eyes to see
I'm complicated, I get frustrated
Right or wrong, love or hate it
I'm complicated, you can't sedate it
Heard that song but I won't play it
It's alright, it's OK, you wouldn't want me any other way
Momma, keep on praying cause I ain't changin'
I'm complicated, yeah
I'm complicated, yeah
Is there anybody out there?
Just like everybody out there
Just one somebody out there, Just like me
I'm complicated, I get frustrated
Right or wrong, love or hate it
I'm complicated, you can't sedate it
I heard that song but I won't play it
It's alright, it's okay, you wouldn't want me any other way
Momma, keep on praying, cause I ain't changin'
I'm complicated, I get frustrated
Right or wrong, love or hate it
I'm complicated, you can't sedate it
Heard that song but I won't play it
Is there anybody out there?
Just like everybody out there
Just one somebody out there
Just like me
Is there anybody out there
Just like everybody out there
Just one somebody out there
Just like me
I'm complicated
Lyrics submitted by miss_bonjovi, edited by JAMP0T1
Complicated Lyrics as written by Martin Karl Sandberg Jon Bon Jovi
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Anthem Entertainment, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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i think everyone can relate to this song. i definitely can. "Momma, keep on praying ‘cause I ain't changin'" i love these lyrics. i love the whole new album. bon jovi are back, man!!!!
Great lyrics, great song!
God! As a Lawyer I am working so god damn hard that only this song can explain my situation right now.
¨I'm smart enough to know what I don't know I'm fool enough to stay when I should go You work, you work, you cry, you cry You watch your whole life pass you by Sometimes you've got to close your eyes to see.¨
I think this song is about going forward even when all the hope has gone and you´re playing the role of underdog every day, every week!
I also think it´s about love dissapoinment .
¨It's alright, it's OK, you wouldn't want me any other way¨
this song is about standing your ground without giving a shit as to what other people say or do... "I'm complicated, you can't sedate it"... the guy's got a take it or leave it kinda attitude, which totally rocks
i love bon jovi ive seen them twice in the last year and they really know how to put on a show. This song really reminds me of myself. And you know what I'm not changing unless it's for myself!
What do they mean by "Sometimes you've got to close your eyes to see"?
usually it is easier to imagine things with your eyes closed, so i think it means that sometimes you have to picture the situation in your mind and think about it deeply to see what's really going on:)
To me, it says, "You've gotta look inward, rather than outward." (Sorry for the SAW reference in there)
God, living with ADHD, this is basically my theme song. Thank you so much, Bon Jovi! \m/