Complicated
Sometimes I'm strong, sometimes I'm not
Sometimes I don't appreciate everything I've got
Sometimes I'm ready for love, sometimes I'm too scared
I'm usually focused, but sometimes my mind wanders everywhere
Gotta be honest
Sometimes I'm lonely even with others around
My mind's in overdrive, don't know how to calm it down
In the war between what I crave and what I need
Some I win, some I lose
But Lord, please have mercy on me
(Have mercy on me)
I know it's not easy
But why does it have to be
So complicated
Even though I know I can handle it
I don't wanna chance getting jaded
So please tell me
Why does it have to be
So complicated
Is there something I'm missing?
Sometimes it's all a blur
Maybe I wasn't listening
Am I ready for the answer?
Sometimes I get lost looking for light
Just a simple guy pressing on, trying to do what's right
Searching for transparency in the midst of a masquerade
It's like they pulled the pin and then handed me the grenade
(And no one stayed)
I know it's not easy
But why does it have to be
So complicated
Even though I know I can handle it
I don't wanna chance getting jaded
So much confusion
So many illusions
Sometimes it gets out of hand
And why when life hands us counterfeits
We just consent to it
Help me understand
Where do I fit into all this chaos
And should I even play the game?
Wish it could all be so simple
But the lesson wouldn't be the same
I know it's not easy
But why does it have to be
So complicated
Even though I know I can handle it
I don't wanna chance getting jaded
I knew it wouldn't be easy
But why does it have to be
So complicated
Wish it could all be so simple (please tell me)
But the lesson wouldn't be the same (why)
Writer/s: Oronde Jenkins