Katie Gregson-MacLeod - complex (demo)

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lyrics:

I’m 21
The edge is razor thin
Between being numb
And feeling everything
Good days only serve as relief again

Now I’m watching as I waste away my days
And then
It’s a cross dissolve
It’s a scene I’ve played before
And the leading role that I thought I’d hold
Doesn’t listen to me anymore

But I’m wearing his boxers
I’m being a good wife
We won’t be together
But maybe the next life

I need him like water
He lives on a landslide
I cry in his bathroom
He turns off the big light

I’m being the cool girl
I’m keeping it so tight
I carry home while
My friends have a good night

I need him like water
He thinks that I’m alright
I’m not feeling human
I think he’s a good guy

But it’s complex
It’s a complex
It’s a complex
I’m a complex

Triangular
I can see them now
Three points at which
I let myself down
I was just a girl
What’s the excuse now?

Too regular
This pattern
I’ve been taking shelter in
Reaching new highs
When I was 19
I wanted to die

Now I just want to kill you
But I don’t want to paint you the victim
And I talk a good game
I’d die for you just the promise you’d listen

But I’m wearing his boxers
I’m being a good wife
We won’t be together
But maybe the next life

I need him like water
He lives on a landslide
I cry in his bathroom
He turns off the big light

I’m being the cool girl
I’m keeping it so tight
I carry home while
My friends have a good night

I need him like water
He thinks that I’m alright
I’m not feeling human
I think he’s a good guy

But it’s complex
It’s a complex
It’s a complex
I’m a complex

#katiegregsonmacleod #complex #itsacomplex

[CrowbarWoman]

“I just wanna kill you but I don’t wanna paint you the victim” oh my GOD the lyrics are incredible

[rachs]

I'm a 70 y old woman in tears listening to this young poet....such sorrow and beauty, I hope you soar dearest Katie

[livvy]

it is more beautiful than i ever anticipated

[ilove_cha]

I usually get disappointed when I hear artists release their songs after a small snippet but this was everything you put emotions into words so well it’s like you wrote this about me

[KTpotato]

This song is for all the people-pleasers that have never seen their love & energy reciprocated. Never let the actions (or inactions) of someone else deem your value as a person. You are worth so much more than how someone else treats you. Hug yourselves from me, I see you.

[spilledsalt]

So happy that it still has the feel that the TikTok had. I worried it would be over-produced but it is perfect. Simply amazing. I hope this will turn you into a huge star like we know you already are!

[lizryan]

this isn't just for shitty ex's, this is for anyone who has ever suffered from narcissistic abuse. mine came from a family member who was supposed to love us. this song so perfectly captures the intense sorrow and sadness that comes with never being good enough for someone you put your entire self into.

[jiadidio]

i can imagine an entire stadium crowd just singing this whole song back to her one day

[zadzko]

The fact that the snippet of this song got you signed is so well deserved, love this song and can’t wait to hear all your future work I know it’ll be amazing! May your label promote you well!

[courtneyeckert]

I don’t know how it could have gotten any better but hearing the song whole is such a different feeling - I’m in love. You are so so talented and I can’t wait to hear more from you! Literal goosebumps 🤍

[summerraine]

The entire second verse absolutely crushed me. Immaculate story telling. You have an incredible gift.

[dana]

Her voice is just… it climbs into your chest and sits heavy there, it’s a strange feeling listening to it, like I wanna stop listening cuz it’s so thick and heavy on my chest but it’s also warm, I don’t even know how to explain it. It’s incredible.

[ananyadutta]

The words "I need him like water; he lives on a landslide" are beautiful in a way I cannot appreciate.

[davidcjupp]

Absolutely timeless song. Made me think about people I hurt when I was selfish and young. Important message.

[connorvasey]

This is going to be huge. I’m so excited to be here at the beginning.

[Ivnabi]

I’ve never had a song make me feel this way, I want to create art like this, this inspired me so much. Thank you so much.

[hazelfraser]

I am a 75 + senior and I was blown away by the beautiful voice and lyrics sung by Katie. Just loved it

[valerieb]

this is just… wow. i hope there’s a ten minute long version of this because these lyrics are haunting and beautiful. i desperately needed this song 3-4 years ago when i was dealing with the hardest breakup of my life; i was attached to a narcissist who broke me to the point of not being able to feel. this song perfectly describes those feelings in a way i’ve never been able to put into words. this is real art and i can’t thank you enough for this masterpiece ❤️.

[hayleydid]

This song hits so hard. I spent a whole night with it on repeat just sobbing, truly a sign of unparalleled lyricism and vocal control 💚

[heatherclancy]

"I'd die for just the promise you'd listen" 🥺😭😭😭