Avril Lavigne - Complicated (lyrics) (2025)

Do they act like "somebody else 'round everyone else"?

Do they try so hard to be "cool" that they end up looking like a "fool" to those who actually know them? Avril Lavigne - Complicated (Lyrics)

The song is about the struggle of being 100% yourself in a world that often rewards "fake" behavior. Do they act like "somebody else 'round everyone else"

Are they constantly "yellin'" or creating unnecessary drama instead of just letting it be? Avril Lavigne - Complicated (Lyrics)

Are they "watchin' [their] back like [they] can't relax," or are they comfortable being themselves around you?

To turn these lyrics into a "useful feature," here is an based on the song's themes of being real versus "putting on a face." The "Complicated" Authenticity Checklist