Complicated
Mac Miller Lyrics


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Outside it's cloudy but I like that better (better, better)
Behind the wheel, but still ain't on my way
Some people say they want to live forever
That's way too long, I'll just get through today

Without any complications
Does it always gotta, does it always gotta
Gotta be so complicated?
Well, I'm way too young to be gettin' old

Mm, and all I wanna do is look, but I can't see, baby
Who you talkin' to while you talkin' to me, baby?
Let me, let me know if I can see you later
We could make it easy

Inside my head is gettin' pretty cluttered (cluttered, cluttered)
I tried but can't clean up this mess I made
'Fore I start to think about the future
First, can I please get through a day?

Without any complications
Does it always gotta, does it always gotta
Gotta be so complicated?
Well, I'm way too young to be gettin' old

Some people say they want to live forever

Without any complications
Does it always gotta, does it always gotta




Gotta be so complicated?
Well, I'm way too young to be gettin' old

Overall Meaning

The song "Complicated" by Mac Miller deals with the complexity of life that the singer is facing. The first verse in the song describes the weather outside as cloudy, which the singer prefers. This sets the mood for the song, indicating that he is not feeling particularly upbeat. Although he is behind the wheel, he is not sure of his destination or where he is headed. He then goes on to quote people who say that they want to live forever, but he disagrees with this idea, explaining that he prefers to focus on living one day at a time, without any complications. The singer talks about how he is too young to feel old and how he simply wants to get through each day without any issues.


In the second verse, the singer talks about how his mind is cluttered and how he cannot seem to clear up this mess that he has made. He reflects on the future and realizes that he needs to focus on getting through the day first. He still can't shake off this feeling of being overwhelmed, and he longs for a life without complications. The lyrics "Let me know if I can see you later, we could make it easy" might show how the singer is looking for a way out of his complicated life, hoping that someone or something can make things a bit easier for him.


Overall, the song is about the unpredictability of life and how it can be complicated at times. However, even in the midst of all the hardships and challenges, there is always hope that things will get better.


Line by Line Meaning

Outside it's cloudy but I like that better (better, better)
I prefer the cloudy weather outside over the sunshine. Getting a clear view of things can be complicated, so I like things a little hazy.


Behind the wheel, but still ain't on my way
I'm driving, but I'm not there yet. I'm still on the journey and haven't arrived at my destination.


Some people say they want to live forever
Some people believe that eternal life is desirable, but I don't think so. Life is already complicated enough.


That's way too long, I'll just get through today
Living forever is too much to handle. Rather than planning to live for eternity, I'll focus on getting through today.


Without any complications
I want things to be simple and straightforward.


Does it always gotta, does it always gotta
Is it necessary for everything to be so complex and difficult all the time?


Gotta be so complicated?
Why is everything so complicated?


Well, I'm way too young to be gettin' old
I'm still young and don't want to age too quickly. I want to enjoy life and not worry about the future.


Mm, and all I wanna do is look, but I can't see, baby
I want to look at the situation clearly, but I can't seem to get a good view. It's like I'm blinded to the truth.


Who you talkin' to while you talkin' to me, baby?
Are you really talking to me or to someone else? I'm not entirely sure who you're addressing.


Let me, let me know if I can see you later
Can we meet up later? Maybe then we can figure things out.


We could make it easy
Things don't have to be complicated. We can make it simple and easy.


Inside my head is gettin' pretty cluttered (cluttered, cluttered)
My thoughts are all jumbled up and it's hard to think straight. My mind is like a cluttered room.


I tried but can't clean up this mess I made
I've tried to organize my thoughts, but it's not working. I've made a mess of things, and it's hard to fix.


'Fore I start to think about the future
I can't think too far ahead right now. I need to focus on the present and take things one day at a time.


First, can I please get through a day?
I just want to make it through the day without any major complications.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jon Brion, Malcolm McCormick

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@shawngardner2472

[Verse 1]
Outside is cloudy, but I like that better (Better, better)
Behind the wheel, but still ain't on my way
Some people say they want to live forever
That's way too long, I'll just get through today

[Chorus]
Without any complications (Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Does it always gotta, does it always gotta
Gotta be so complicated? (Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Well, I'm way too young to be gettin' old

[Verse 2]
And all I wanna do is look, but I can't see, baby
Who you talkin' to while you talkin' to me, baby?
Let me, let me know if I can see you later
We could make it easy

[Verse 3]
Inside my head is getting pretty cluttered (Cluttered, cluttered)
I try, but can't clean up this mess I made
'Fore I start to think about the future
First, can I please get through a day?

[Chorus]
Without any complications (Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Does it always gotta, does it always gotta
Gotta be so complicated? (Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Well, I'm way too young to be gettin' old

[Outro]
Some people say they want to live forever
Without any complications (Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Does it always gotta, does it always gotta
Gotta be so complicated? (Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Well, I'm way too young to be gettin' old



All comments from YouTube:

@LookitsTook

SERIOUS THANK YOU TO MACS FAMILY AND THE PRODUCER THAT HAD TO ENDURE THE HEARTACHE MAKING THIS.

@mitchleo3192

This is produced by Mac.

@mrmac5795

Legit thank you thank you thank you. Wouldnt been unbelieveable hard. Mad respect so happy and so unexpected i love it i fell off the mac train for few years but im happy i get a piece of him again old and new!!!!!!

@IFuckingHateWhales

Mitch Leo Mac had it all written and recorded. Jon Brion was his producer on this and swimming.

@LookitsTook

Obviously Mac produced this but producer Jon Brion had to finalize it, mix and master, and fill in whatever holes were missing. That had to be such a heavy task.

@Filmwithpurpose

FOR REAL! MAD RESPECT TO EVERYONE WHO MADE THIS POSSIBLE!!!! 💜💜💜

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@Jordan2001

“Some people say they want to live forever, that’s way too long I’ll just get through today” 🕊

@jonathanjay1423

Damn man that's deep

@makaila2646

💞

@seifasi9534

And then after he says “without complications 🥺

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