Band consists of 氷室京介 (vocals), 布袋寅泰 (guitar), 松井常松 (bass) and 高橋まこと (drums).
They are a rock band that reached legendary status in Japan during the 80s. Their style of play varied from punk to pop rock and they had fans of all ages. The 90s band movement was credited to Boøwy as they popularized the formation of musical groups, which caused musical instrument sales to hit an all-time high during the 90s and the record companies signed and debuted 80 bands during the 90s in hopes of finding a new Boøwy.
The group disbanded in 1988.
Members:
氷室京介 (vocals)
布袋寅泰 (guitar)
松井常松 (bass)
高橋まこと (drums)
Former Members:
深沢 (saxophone) 1980-1982
諸星アツシ (guitar)1980-1982
木村マモル (drums)1980-1981
Label Of Complex
BOØWY Lyrics
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疲れきってノスタルジー
テールエンドのささやきは
ジャーナリズムに踊る
ティーン・エイジャー
ほんの4マルクだけの夢
笑い転げるデモクラシー
フィクサーのつぶやきは
マテリアルだけのキャピタル
リアルなデモクラシー
プロレタリアの微笑みは
THEY FORGOT
シャレでアンジェラス 1994
NIGHT LIFE 街角のバンブー
思う間もない
クイッキーグロッキー
ファシスト気取り
スキナーズフィクサー
夢見心地のWALKING TALKING
ほんの4マルクだけの夢
笑い転げるデモクラシー
フィクサーのつぶやきは
ブルージーNIGHT
マテリアルだけのキャピタル
リアルなデモクラシー
プロレタリアの微笑みは
THEY FORGOT
シャレでアンジェラス 1994
ほんの4マルクだけの夢
笑い転げるデモクラシー
フィクサーのつぶやきは
ブルージーNIGHT
マテリアルだけのキャピタル
リアルなデモクラシー
プロレタリアの微笑みは
THEY FORGOT
ほんの4マルクだけの夢
笑い転げるデモクラシー
フィクサーのつぶやきは
ブルージーNIGHT
マテリアルだけのキャピタル
リアルなデモクラシー
プロレタリアの微笑みは
THEY FORGOT
ブルージーNIGHT
THEY FORGOT
ブルージーNIGHT
THEY FORGOT
The lyrics of BOøWY's song Label of Complex may appear complex at first glance but they are essentially a commentary on the society's obsession with materialism and the failure of democracy to address the needs of the working class or proletariat. The use of metaphors in the song is a reference to the city life with its fast-paced, high-pressure environment that often leaves people feeling burnt out and nostalgic for the past. The term "Label of Complex" suggests that people are often defined or judged by their social status, wealth, and possessions, creating a sense of insecurity and anxiety that fuels consumerism.
The lyrics describe the voices of fixers or people who manipulate the media to push their own agenda, regardless of the truth. The use of the term "teenager" is a reference to the youthful enthusiasm of social movements, but it also points to the fact that young people are often exploited for their idealism and lack of experience. The line "They forgot" may refer to the workers or those marginalized by society who are voiceless and forgotten in the system.
Overall, BOøWY's song Label of Complex criticizes the capitalist society that drives individuals to work themselves to exhaustion, leaving them feeling empty and longing for something more meaningful than the materialistic pursuits that dominate modern life.
Line by Line Meaning
メトロポリスネガティブな MY LIFE
My life in this negative metropolis
疲れきってノスタルジー
Exhausted and nostalgic
テールエンドのささやきは
Whispers at the tail end
ジャーナリズムに踊る
Dancing to journalism
ティーン・エイジャー
Teenagers
ほんの4マルクだけの夢
Dreams worth only four marks
笑い転げるデモクラシー
Laughing at the democracy
フィクサーのつぶやきは
Whispers from fixers
ブルージーNIGHT
Bluesy night
マテリアルだけのキャピタル
Capital made of only material possessions
リアルなデモクラシー
Real democracy
プロレタリアの微笑みは
Smiles of the proletariat
THEY FORGOT
They forgot
シャレでアンジェラス 1994
Angelus of puns 1994
NIGHT LIFE 街角のバンブー
Bamboo on the street corner of night life
思う間もない
No time to think
クイッキーグロッキー
Quickly dazed
ファシスト気取り
Acting like a fascist
スキナーズフィクサー
Fixer of skinheads
夢見心地のWALKING TALKING
Dreamily walking and talking
ブルージーNIGHT
Bluesy night
ほんの4マルクだけの夢
Dreams worth only four marks
笑い転げるデモクラシー
Laughing at the democracy
フィクサーのつぶやきは
Whispers from fixers
リアルなデモクラシー
Real democracy
プロレタリアの微笑みは
Smiles of the proletariat
THEY FORGOT
They forgot
ほんの4マルクだけの夢
Dreams worth only four marks
笑い転げるデモクラシー
Laughing at the democracy
フィクサーのつぶやきは
Whispers from fixers
ブルージーNIGHT
Bluesy night
マテリアルだけのキャピタル
Capital made of only material possessions
リアルなデモクラシー
Real democracy
プロレタリアの微笑みは
Smiles of the proletariat
THEY FORGOT
They forgot
ブルージーNIGHT
Bluesy night
THEY FORGOT
They forgot
ブルージーNIGHT
Bluesy night
THEY FORGOT
They forgot
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: 京介 氷室
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