Complicated – English Lyrics

• By: Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, David Guetta, Kiiara

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of electronic dance music with "Complicated," a vibrant collaboration that's perfect for language learners. Its clear vocals and repetitive, easy-to-follow chorus make the lyrics highly accessible. Learn common phrases related to relationships, simplicity, and having a good time, as the song encourages listeners to 'keep it simple' and 'not make it complicated,' offering practical vocabulary for everyday conversations about avoiding drama and embracing authenticity.

[English]

Pour another drink, I don't wanna think

Oh, it's been a long day

Get out of your head, smoking on a bed

Put that song on replay

Don't worry now, look what we found

We don't have to go all-in

Head in the clouds, both looking down

Doesn't mean that we're falling

Oh, oh, oh

We can keep it simple, baby

Let's not make it complicated

Labels are so overrated

Let's not make it complicated

Rules are meant for breaking, baby

Let's not make it complicated

Why don't we just go get naked?

Let's not make it complicated

...

Let's not make it complicated

...

Let's not make it complicated

Skinny dip at night, I can see your eyes

Searchin' through the shadows

You don't have to fight, I'll let you decide

I can help you let go

Don't worry now, look what we found

We don't have to go all-in

Head in the clouds, both looking down

Doesn't mean that we're falling

Oh, oh, oh

We can keep it simple, baby

Let's not make it complicated

Labels are so overrated

Let's not make it complicated

Rules are meant for breaking, baby

Let's not make it complicated

Why don't we just go get naked?

Let's not make it complicated

...

Let's not make it complicated

...

Let's not make it complicated

(Let's not make it complicated)

(Let's not make it complicated)

(Let's not make it complicated)

Let's not make it complicated

We can keep it simple, baby

Let's not make it complicated

Labels are so overrated

Let's not make it complicated

Rules are meant for breaking, baby

Let's not make it complicated

Why don't we just go get naked?

Let's not make it complicated

...

(Let's not make it complicated)

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
drink /drɪŋk/ A1	noun - a liquid that can be swallowed
think /θɪŋk/ A2	verb - to have a particular opinion or belief
found /faʊnd/ B1	verb - to discover something or someone
clouds /klaʊdz/ A2	noun - a visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere
simple /ˈsɪmpl/ B1	adjective - easily understood or done; presenting no difficulty
complicated /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd/ B2	adjective - consisting of many interconnecting parts or elements; complex
naked /ˈneɪkɪd/ B2	adjective - not clothed or covered
fight /faɪt/ B1	verb - to take part in a violent struggle involving the exchange of physical blows
rules /ruːlz/ B1	noun - one of a set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct or procedure
overrated /ˌoʊvərˈreɪtɪd/ B2	adjective - rated or valued too highly
shadows /ˈʃædoʊz/ B1	noun - a dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface

Key Grammar Structures

• Pour another drink, I don't wanna think

  ➔ Informal Contraction ('wanna')

  ➔ 'Wanna' is a colloquial contraction of 'want to'. It's common in spoken English and informal writing. The sentence structure uses the imperative 'Pour' to start the command, followed by a statement of intent using 'don't wanna'.

• Get out of your head, smoking on a bed

  ➔ Present Participle as Adjective (smoking)

  ➔ Here, "smoking" acts as an adjective modifying an implied noun, suggesting someone is smoking while on the bed. The imperative 'Get out of your head' is a command to stop overthinking.

• Put that song on replay

  ➔ Imperative Sentence

  ➔ This is a direct command. The verb 'Put' is in its base form, initiating the order. There is an implicit subject (you).

• We don't have to go all-in

  ➔ Modal Verb of Obligation (don't have to)

  ➔ 'Don't have to' expresses a lack of obligation. It means there is no requirement to 'go all-in'.

• Doesn't mean that we're falling

  ➔ Present Simple Negative with Contraction ('Doesn't')

  ➔ 'Doesn't' is the contracted form of 'does not'. The sentence denies a direct relationship, stating that a certain situation does not necessarily lead to another.

• Rules are meant for breaking, baby

  ➔ Passive Voice with Modal Auxiliary ('are meant for')

  ➔ The passive construction "are meant for" indicates a purpose or intention assigned to the subject ('rules'). This suggests that rules exist with the inherent possibility or even expectation of being broken.

• Why don't we just go get naked?

  ➔ Question Tag using 'Why don't we'

  ➔ 'Why don't we' is a common phrase used to make a suggestion or proposal. It's a softened way of suggesting an action.

• Skinny dip at night, I can see your eyes

  ➔ Simple Present Tense (I can see)

  ➔ "I can see" expresses a present ability or observation. "Skinny dip at night" is a truncated sentence setting the scene.