Missy Higgins - A Complicated Truth (Official Video)

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  • @Jem71743
    @Jem71743 5 місяців тому +53

    My husband moved out a year ago today. This video popped up on my feed and it completely floored me. Your songs have spoken to me at so many points in my life and this one really hit home. Our situation may be a little different but I know that feeling of trying to explain the unexplainable to a small person who just wants to understand and knowing that you cant give them the one thing they really want. Sending you love and solidarity. Thank you for sharing these pieces of you that speak so deeply to others.

  • @casparwhittey
    @casparwhittey 23 дні тому +1

    This is such a moving song. Tremendously done, I'm so thankful and proud of Missy for finding the courage to write about the difficult moments, it's clear they're resonating with a ton of people (myself included).

  • @johnmac777
    @johnmac777 5 місяців тому +43

    How to make an 84 year man cry. Beautiful and moving song and performance. 😍

    • @melbguy1
      @melbguy1 5 місяців тому +3

      Count a 53 yo bloke on that list as well...and I've never even been married or been a father.

  • @sarahhill1492
    @sarahhill1492 5 місяців тому +22

    If only every child had a parent who could write a beautiful song to cover every emotional situation. Unbelievably beautiful song.

  • @paulseitz672
    @paulseitz672 5 місяців тому +29

    My wife and I split when our daughter was 4. This song brought me right back there. The video may as well have been audio only as I couldn’t see it through the tears. Once when I was bringing her back to her Mum’s she told that we don’t have enough time; she was five. Breaks my heart even now. She’ll be 20 in October. All we want for our children is to be happy, healthy and loved. Beautiful song! Thank you.

  • @blacksheep6683
    @blacksheep6683 5 місяців тому +20

    The trees are swaying out the window and you're not with me today
    You're with him and that's okay. That's okay.
    I hope you're running round in circles, hope you're laughing till you drop
    I hope you're feeling safe, I hope you're feeling loved
    The days are longer when you're not here, I've been staring at the sky
    Wondering what I used to do with all my time
    You're a universe of starlight bursting out of every seam
    And the house is so damn quiet when you leave
    You've been asking lots of questions lately, trying to figure out
    Why the endings in your books don't match ours
    And it breaks my heart trying to find some words you'll understand
    Cause baby nothing about this was in the plan
    All that I can tell you is a complicated truth
    I'll always love your daddy, cause together we made you
    From the moment I first met him I knew everything would change
    Your daddy woke my heart up in the kitchen that day
    He wore no metal armour, rode a vesper not a horse
    But I'd never felt so seen and so adored
    We loved each other's faulty parts, we kissed each other's wounds
    Till one day we were opening them too
    And I know your books don't end like that, I know it's hard to take
    A promise is a promise you say
    And all that I can tell you is a complicated truth
    I'll always love your daddy
    But now our love is something new
    Now I'm walking past your empty bedroom, turning off the lights
    And I'm hoping that he's tucked you in tight
    Cause I haven't had the answers lately
    Haven't known what to say
    When you ask me why love runs away
    And all that I can give you are these complicated truths
    Sometimes happiness is the hardest thing to choose
    But I'll always love your daddy, cause together we made you

  • @compostdave
    @compostdave 5 місяців тому +32

    I'll soon be having this conversation with my youngest daughter so this one really struck a nerve. Another fantastic song by one of the best song writers of the last 50 years

    • @Mububban23
      @Mububban23 5 місяців тому +4

      Good luck with everything

  • @MorosSilverwing
    @MorosSilverwing 5 місяців тому +13

    I'm a child of separated parents. They separated when i was 3 and i don't remember them being together but this was something i needed to hear. Ty.

  • @matthewquinten3315
    @matthewquinten3315 4 місяці тому +6

    Amazing song. Someone cut onions.

  • @cydelegs
    @cydelegs 5 місяців тому +6

    Just WOW, been listening to Chappell Roan a lot lately and she reminds me of so many great artists, one of which is Missy in terms or song construction & lyrical economy as well as vocal technique.
    Along with Vanessa & Delta, her songwriting just gets better with every year.

  • @scottlawrie8445
    @scottlawrie8445 5 місяців тому +15

    Missy we have followed your journey from afar for over 20 years and this is a testament to your courage to never stop moving forward ❤

  • @teawarrior
    @teawarrior 5 місяців тому +7

    Had the chance to see her in Sydney just recently and this one had my friend and I holding back our tears, didn't work of course.
    It's such a beautiful song, I can't wait for the new album.

  • @deemolloy5123
    @deemolloy5123 5 місяців тому +13

    I was there in Frankston back in March and the Palais in May to hear this live and I have been waiting for you to release it. Just an amazing song with such true lyrics that resonate with so many. You are the soundtrack to our lives Missy and we are blessed to have you share your truth so beautifully with us, Thank you x

  • @phillipaaldridge5048
    @phillipaaldridge5048 5 місяців тому +15

    Such a talented story teller. This is a beautiful thing to give your kids. Keep being wonderful. ❤

  • @ccwatchesvidz
    @ccwatchesvidz 5 місяців тому +7

    I was so lucky to be at this concert in St Kilda! This song is so beautiful, only time I've ever been in tears at a concert. Love your music so much Missy, thank you for sharing such a personal story with all of us, I'm sure there are many who have gone through this same tough experience who would have felt so seen through this song

  • @ThereseMcLean
    @ThereseMcLean 5 місяців тому +5

    Oh Missy, saw you perform this live last week at the State Theatre in Sydney and it made me cry then and again now. I'm preparing myself to visit my mum's house for the first time since she died 18 months ago and I'm imagining the "walking past your empty bedroom" ...

  • @brunetteXer
    @brunetteXer 3 місяці тому +1

    i was a fan back from the start but fell away, .... been a swiftie for years, but this album is missy's tortured poets, and it's so brilliant in its poetry. now i just feel sad having missed all the years of her music, will try to catch up because i'm sure this album really hits harder for fans. but apart from that, the songs here really are breaking some new ground that is rarely touched.

  • @luise.arista125
    @luise.arista125 5 місяців тому +16

    God, this album is going to be heartbreaking. Beautiful, as always, but heartbreaking.

    • @ThereseMcLean
      @ThereseMcLean 4 місяці тому

      Missy warned us at her concert that the new album would indeed be heartbreaking 💔

  • @MegsuiPhoenix
    @MegsuiPhoenix 5 місяців тому +7

    Watched this in awe in Brisbane & with tears streaming missy. So beautiful & relatable. Thank you for sharing. My beautiful angels were 8 months & 3 yo when it happened. It’s been 2 years & what a wild ride. Soo amazing to see you returning home to yourself again missy! Thank you for 20 years of validating songs that help sooth the heartaches.

  • @Jesse-B
    @Jesse-B 5 місяців тому +10

    Beautiful, Missy Higgins, Brava.

  • @user-yg2sl1tk3b
    @user-yg2sl1tk3b 4 місяці тому +2

    I wish this was out 10 years ago 😓, omg these lyrics mean the world to a undefeated , difficult and understanding off love 💔

  • @georgelorimer6335
    @georgelorimer6335 5 місяців тому +10

    Sending much love from Ireland ❤☘️

  • @jzajk3682
    @jzajk3682 5 місяців тому +8

    What a beautiful song! I wish you would tour North America. ❤

  • @shanesemathis5568
    @shanesemathis5568 5 місяців тому +6

    I’m single, never married, and have no children, but brought to tears. Another beautifully vulnerable song Missy 💛

  • @cristianstrahorn3716
    @cristianstrahorn3716 5 місяців тому +15

    I don't even have kids, I'm not married, and I haven’t been divorced. But this song brought me to tears... That's the power of Missy's song writing. Just amazing! Been a fan since Sound of White ❤

    • @shanesemathis5568
      @shanesemathis5568 5 місяців тому +3

      Same here. No kids, never married, but brought to tears. Her music has this magical ability to do that to you 💛

    • @vicster838
      @vicster838 4 місяці тому +1

      Same here but Missy has been a part of my journey in life as well. ❤

  • @ash-2777
    @ash-2777 5 місяців тому +8

    heartbreakingly beautiful missy, thank you for creating this

  • @teresamay3063
    @teresamay3063 5 місяців тому +1

    I dream one day ypu play here in the UK. Your music travelled around Oz with me(2007-2009) helped me through some big life changing challenges, and now this stunning song, as a single parent..... Oh Thank you so much for your magical musical masterpieces. Love your music. Love & light
    🎧🙏🏽💗🎶💗🙏🏽🎧

  • @kindfriend78
    @kindfriend78 5 місяців тому +7

    Missy that was so eloquently versed, and I'm sure she will understand and love your honesty more and more xx hugs from the UK ❤❤

  • @laurarepetti3449
    @laurarepetti3449 5 місяців тому +7

    This one is heartbreakingly beautiful Missy ❤‍🩹❤‍🩹❤‍🩹

  • @alexdelaney1975
    @alexdelaney1975 4 місяці тому +1

    It's amazing how she is able to move an audience.

  • @MrPJD17
    @MrPJD17 3 місяці тому +2

    Bawling. XO Missy Higgins XO

  • @kyliesmart8563
    @kyliesmart8563 5 місяців тому +6

    Thankyou Missy :) beautiful song xx

  • @judymiller8831
    @judymiller8831 5 місяців тому +4

    Beautiful @missyhiggins. I miss seeing you live. I’ve shared this. I’ve bought your piano music, but can not afford to see you right now, but I’m cheering from the sidelines. I love you.

  • @LanaAbby83
    @LanaAbby83 4 місяці тому +2

    You have always been the best storyteller and always get the words just right. Thank you for still making music that hits home.x

  • @kcervino
    @kcervino 2 місяці тому

    This could also be applicable to a spouse dying. Very moving. Thank you. ❤

  • @Jmc4222
    @Jmc4222 2 місяці тому

    Thankyou 🙏 I love and miss my two beautiful kids so much. This song hits my heart 💜

  • @sarahwaldin
    @sarahwaldin 5 місяців тому +5

    As always, nailed it! It’s this heart-wrenching and hearing your words reminds me of how hard it’s been with my kids (who were older than yours but equally confused by the adult stuff). Thank you 🙏

  • @beetee1878
    @beetee1878 5 місяців тому +4

    That made me cry. A beautiful song.

  • @happiness6177
    @happiness6177 5 місяців тому +5

    😢Wow...Such Beautiful Lyrics to a little 5yr old💔😢Beautifully Presented Missy as Always❤wish I was there❤😊

  • @robertfantasticsinginggreatson
    @robertfantasticsinginggreatson 5 місяців тому +5

    Fantastic moving song Missy ,love the song

  • @Jayne_Maya
    @Jayne_Maya 5 місяців тому +5

    Oh missy.. you’ve made me cry. Beautiful 😭❤️

  • @auntyem76
    @auntyem76 5 місяців тому +6

    A powerful writing from the heart. ❤

  • @painite7211
    @painite7211 5 місяців тому +7

    What a treat this is!!

  • @SusanBrown-hb7xz
    @SusanBrown-hb7xz 4 місяці тому +1

    I relate sadly, and it’s a hurtful hard thing when things don’t go as you dreamed they would but had no control over.

  • @Abenthy2
    @Abenthy2 4 місяці тому +1

    Missy, you are an Australian icon. Love your music

  • @clive0956
    @clive0956 5 місяців тому +4

    Absolutely beautiful!

  • @Galaxy_squad_Moon
    @Galaxy_squad_Moon 5 місяців тому +3

    Thank you 🤗

  • @Pumpkin-vg1ur
    @Pumpkin-vg1ur 5 місяців тому +4

    Such heart wrenching lyrics...a beautiful truth. Wishing your family healing and peace as you transition towards new adventures x

  • @brunalouise
    @brunalouise 5 місяців тому +4

    That made me cry, wow, beautiful ❤️

  • @victorialancaster4414
    @victorialancaster4414 4 місяці тому +1

    Just beautiful 🥰

  • @7star7storm7
    @7star7storm7 5 місяців тому +3

    Lovely ⭐❤🇦🇺

  • @claudiamorelli4018
    @claudiamorelli4018 5 місяців тому +5

    Wow ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @ruthclark2104
    @ruthclark2104 5 місяців тому +3

    sweet and bittersweet in the best way.

  • @MattJones-up9xk
    @MattJones-up9xk 4 місяці тому +1

    Gorgeous

  • @joeysgirl132
    @joeysgirl132 4 місяці тому +1

    Beautifully stunning

  • @happiness6177
    @happiness6177 4 місяці тому +1

    😢So Beautiful but...💔😢💔Beautifully presented Missy you're a ❤National Treasure❤so sad for you💔😢

  • @barnanimal30
    @barnanimal30 3 місяці тому

    What a beautiful song.

  • @deganellis
    @deganellis 5 місяців тому +2

    Amazing song Missy!

  • @brucebanner5073
    @brucebanner5073 5 місяців тому +3

    Brilliant writing as usual from you ❤❤❤❤

  • @BirdieHaze2207
    @BirdieHaze2207 4 місяці тому +1

    So beautiful ❤💔

  • @maryandthecrane
    @maryandthecrane 5 місяців тому +1

    So heart felt and raw.
    Beautiful beautiful

  • @Zookeeper.
    @Zookeeper. 5 місяців тому +1

    Complex as Reality.. Got You 😊

  • @scotty3538
    @scotty3538 5 місяців тому +3

    You’re good Missy

  • @preppymaisyxoxo9369
    @preppymaisyxoxo9369 5 місяців тому +4

    Love this❤

  • @christopherjeffreys7835
    @christopherjeffreys7835 5 місяців тому +1

    So much love unconditionally this brought teàrs to my eyés

  • @ColeRobinson99
    @ColeRobinson99 5 місяців тому +2

    Omg chills 😢❤❤

  • @22mangles
    @22mangles 5 місяців тому +1

    Tanunda ❤

  • @songkid
    @songkid 5 місяців тому +2

    Sounds great! 🤜🏼💥🤛🏼

  • @catdog726
    @catdog726 5 місяців тому

    Missy this is a great song, brought back memories thanks ❤

  • @alexislogan3744
    @alexislogan3744 4 місяці тому

    Absolutely Beautiful song❤

  • @janettesessarago4690
    @janettesessarago4690 4 місяці тому +1

    👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @OilCanHarry2U
    @OilCanHarry2U 5 місяців тому +2

  • @Apoz
    @Apoz 5 місяців тому

    Wow it's actually a good song, from 04:00 onwards!
    Idk what was going on in the first few min though.
    Nice vocals & instrumentals after first 4 min!!

    • @Apoz
      @Apoz 5 місяців тому

      03:44* check for yourself, before and after is night and day :)

    • @georgina3054
      @georgina3054 5 місяців тому

      @@Apozmaybe it’s your internet

    • @deadshot8077
      @deadshot8077 2 місяці тому

      Troll, don’t feed him.

    • @Apoz
      @Apoz 2 місяці тому

      @@deadshot8077 What's trolling about it, you can clearly hear the vast difference in performance.

  • @stuarthill6504
    @stuarthill6504 4 місяці тому +2

    My beloved brother-in law just died unexpectedly at 41. I listen to these lyrics and my heart bleeds for his wife and 10 month old daughter xo

  • @AdamSandaver
    @AdamSandaver Місяць тому

    💔

  • @kyliestorm_music
    @kyliestorm_music 5 місяців тому +1

    You look so beautiful.

  • @awesomeSTEM
    @awesomeSTEM 4 місяці тому +1

    My divorce was the absolutely hardest decision I ever made. At the same time, it was essential. I hope my son will eventually understand.

  • @dasweelie81
    @dasweelie81 4 місяці тому

    I bet daddy ain’t getting any money from this song

    • @mitchellsmith1168
      @mitchellsmith1168 4 місяці тому +1

      I would love to hear why he should

    • @dasweelie81
      @dasweelie81 3 місяці тому

      I absolutely love Missy mate but are you married???

  • @timmcgrath9708
    @timmcgrath9708 3 місяці тому

    Why would anyone leave you?

  • @billdefrances4314
    @billdefrances4314 5 місяців тому

    You never even got close to answering her questions……