COMPLICATED Lyrics – Jessie J

COMPLICATED Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1]
In this part, she looks back at a time when she felt lost and unsure of herself, even though she kept pushing forward and singing loudly to hide her doubts. She remembers a breakup that turned into public drama, leaving her feeling exposed and misunderstood. She also talks about hearing hurtful things from people in the industry, being told she was too much, and feeling like she didn’t fully belong. Through all of it, she was juggling pressure, judgment, and confusion while trying to figure out who she was meant to be.

[Chorus]
Here, she talks about how life is full of ups and downs, and not everyone stays with you through all of it. She’s learned to accept her complicated nature instead of fighting it. After years of struggles and victories, she realizes there’s value in her messy journey. She chooses to appreciate it, recognizing that being imperfect is part of what makes her who she is, and she’s finally comfortable with that.

[Verse 2]
In this part, she opens up about a painful moment when she was told she couldn’t have children, which left her needing time to heal. She gave herself space the following year to process the sadness. She then moved at her own pace, wanting to claim the next year as a fresh start. She mentions a relationship that people exaggerated or reduced to gossip, frustrated that the media focused on shallow headlines instead of her real experiences and growth.

[Chorus]
Once again, she reminds herself that life is unpredictable and not everyone stays for every part of the ride. She accepts her complicated journey and doesn’t see it as a burden. She acknowledges her highs and lows, choosing to embrace them instead of judging herself. Being complicated is simply part of her story, and she’s learned to live peacefully with it.

[Bridge]
Here, she admits that she makes mistakes but refuses to let them define her future or her identity. She knows she’s still growing and shaping who she wants to become. Even when she slips up, she doesn’t let those moments control her self-worth. She holds on to the idea that her missteps don’t cancel her potential or the person she’s working toward becoming.

[Chorus]
In this final part, she repeats that she’s still a complicated person, but she no longer sees that as a problem. Instead, she embraces it as something worth appreciating. Even with emotional highs and lows, she’s learned to accept every part of herself. Being complicated has become something she’s comfortable living with and even proud of.