The song is about the struggle of being 100% yourself in a world that often rewards "fake" behavior.
Written in F Major , the song's bright, catchy melody contrasts with its frustrated, rebellious lyrical tone. Avril Lavigne - Complicated (Lyrics)
Are they "watchin' [their] back like [they] can't relax," or are they comfortable being themselves around you? The song is about the struggle of being
Can they take what life gives them—the "falls" and "crawls"—and turn it into genuine honesty? Why These Lyrics Resonate the song's bright
Released as her debut single in 2002, it remains a quintessential example of "skate-chic" culture and teen angst. Avril Lavigne – Complicated Lyrics - Genius
Do they act like "somebody else 'round everyone else"?