Shattered glasses and cigarettes
There’s a lot built up inside of me
And I have so many regrets
This isn’t how things used to be
And you’re never satisfied
Guess what? I’ll stop fucking trying
You suck
In case you didn’t know, you’re horrible
But it’s always true, I’m always wrong, anything I do
And I always go to war with you and I lose, yeah, yeah
I’m a silly dude ’cause I keep coming back to you
This is feeling like déjà vu
My head’s spinning around and you got me saying
I, I, I, I
You’re way too complicated
I, I, I, I
I can no longer take it
I, I, I, I
We’re no good, let’s just face it
I, I, I, I
‘Cause you’re way too complicated
You’re such a snobby girl, used to think you were a queen
Damn, sure did rain on my parade (Oh-oh-oh)
Same old silly games you play, this is such a waste of time
I’m starting to think that you’re insane, cuckoo cuckoo, cuckoo cuckoo
But it’s always true, I’m always wrong anything I do
And I always go to war with you and I lose, yeah, yeah
I’m a silly dude ’cause I keep coming back to you
This is feeling like déjà vu
My head’s spinning around and you got me saying
I, I, I, I
You’re way too complicated
I, I, I, I
I can no longer take it
I, I, I, I
We’re no good, let’s just face it
I, I, I, I
‘Cause you’re way too complicated
I’m not sure, what else can I do?
I’ve had enough of your rules
Yeah, you, way too Soduku, true
Ain’t in no mood for proofs and square roots
Go ahead, run and find yourself another man who, who, who could
Figure you wild, I’m sick of your mouth
‘Bout to slip, don’t have to listen and rather sleep on the couch
Yeah, stick to my decision, chick, I’m kickin’ you out
No mathematician, take the digits and bounce
You got me screamin’ out
I, I, I, I
You’re way too complicated
I, I, I, I
I can no longer take it
I, I, I, I
We’re no good, let’s just face it
I, I, I, I
‘Cause you’re way too complicated
I, I, I, I
You’re way too complicated
I, I, I, I
I can no longer take it
I, I, I, I
We’re no good, let’s just face it
I, I, I, I
‘Cause you’re way too complicated
Breaking Down the Complexity of Love
“2 Complicated” by Chris Brown dives deep into the emotional turbulence of a relationship that has become overwhelming and unsustainable. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of frustration, regret, and the realization that love, at times, becomes too tangled to salvage. Brown’s candid lines highlight the push-and-pull dynamics between two people who can’t seem to find common ground, no matter how hard they try. The recurring reference to feeling misunderstood and defeated reveals the exhaustion of continually battling for connection.
Letting Go of the Struggle
Throughout the song, Brown uses raw, direct language to express his breaking point. He calls out the never-ending arguments, the feeling of always being in the wrong, and the cyclical nature of their fights. The catchy chorus, repeating “You’re way too complicated,” drives home the theme of emotional overload and the need to move on. Ultimately, the song captures the liberating—if bittersweet—moment of choosing peace over chaos.
Song Credits
- Artist: Chris Brown
- Songwriters: Not specified
- Release Year: Not specified
- Label: Not specified