Samia’s cover and remix of “Complainer”, from Cold War Kids‘ 2019 studio album New Age Norms 1 was born during her stint as opening act on their 2019 tour. Samia makes the track her own, opting for a stripped back version, re-recording the vocals originally sung by Cold War Kids.
[Verse 1]
I can't stand waiting around to dance, uh-huh
Don't wanna talk, already know what I want
You got big plans, but you never take a chance, uh-huh
When will you stop wondering who you are?
[Pre-Chorus]
I showed you mine, now show me yours
Are you down to get serious?
Your wild life, coast to coast
Make it last, and let's take it slow
I can't stand waiting around to dance, uh-huh
When will you stop and look at the one you got?
[Chorus]
You say you want to change this world
Well, do you really believe in magic?
But you can only change yourself
Don't sit around and complain about it
[Verse 2]
All your friends, they got the nicest things, uh-huh
Travel a lot, I don't understand their job
In suspense, slipping right through my hands, uh-huh
When will you stop wondering what they thought?
[Pre-Chorus]
I showed you mine, now show me yours
Are you down to get spiritual?
Flying high, but I'm confused
You weren't always dripping in jewels
All of your friends, they got the nicest things, uh huh
Just don't expect them to pick up the check
[Chorus]
You say you want to change this world
Well, do you really believe in magic?
But you can only change yourself
Don't sit around and complain about it
Now you're out on your own, don't know where you belong
Don't sit around and complain about it
You say you want to change this world
Don't sit around and complain about it
[Bridge]
Don't sit around, sit around
Don't sit around and complain
(Don't sit around and complain about it)
Don't sit around, sit around
Don't sit around and complain about it
[Chorus]
You say you want to change this world
Well, you must really believe in magic
Stand up and show them who you are
Don't sit around and complain about it
Now you're out on your own, don't know where you belong
Don't sit around and complain about it
You say you want to change this world
Don't sit around and complain about it
Complainer (Samia Remix) was written by Asa Taccone & Bonnie McKee & David Quon & Lars Stalfors & Matthew Compton & Nathan Willett.
Complainer (Samia Remix) was produced by Lars Stalfors.
Cold War Kids released Complainer (Samia Remix) on Fri Oct 11 2019.