1. Complex is a Japanese rock band formed in 1988 with Koji Kikkawa (吉川晃司) as lead singer and his long time friend Tomoyasu Hotei (布袋寅泰) from the legendary rock band BOØWY on guitar.
Making two albums both of which went to number one in the national charts, Complex remained as one of the most popular bands in Japan until their split in 1990.
2. Complex were an English psychedelic rock band from Blackpool, United Kingdom. Formed in 1968, the group initially consisted of Brian Lee (lead guitar), Tony Shakespeare (lead vocals, drums), Lance Fogg (bass) and Tony Fisher (rhythm guitar). After some early personnel changes, in early 1970 the line-up was Lee, Shakespeare and Fogg with the addition of Steve Coe (keyboards). In November 1970 they cut their first, self-titled album Complex, of which only 99 copies were released in May 1971. Originally devised as a demonstration record for bringing the band to the attention of major record companies, it went on to become quite famous among collectors of rare British psychedelia, fetching high prices.
In the Summer of 1971 they recorded a second album, which was released in August 1971, The Way I Feel, once again as a 'private press'. Original copies of their two albums are sought-after artefacts of British psychedelia today. They feature echo-laden and organ-driven garage psychedelia. Most of the songs were penned by Steve Coe, who left the group shortly after the 'release' of the second LP. Several years later he re-emerged in Monsoon. The remaining members recorded a five-track acetate for a third album, which remains unreleased, before disbanding. Cherry Red Records released the group's collected works on a CD called Live for the Minute: The Complex Anthology in early 2022.
3. Complex is a Bongo Flava (Swahili hiphop) artist from Tanzania.
4. Complex is a Finnish punk band that released a 7-inch EP entitled Tervetuloa Yhteiskuntaan... in the 1990s.
1990
Complex Lyrics
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もう離しは しない
もう二度と その瞳
戸惑いで 曇らせない
プライドを 守るために
思ってもない 言葉で
身勝手に 傷つけていた
欲しい物も憧れも はじめから違うから
求め続けて 探し続けて行こう
いつだって その笑顔より
輝いてる ものはない
どんなに 強がっても
ひとりじゃ 何もできない
二人の夜は 例えば
重ねてきた エピソード
心うるませる 夢に
しまい込んで 眠ろう
交わす言葉も凍りつく いじけた都会でも
二人ならうまくやれるさ きっとやれる
今 すべての思い出を 投げ捨てて
今 すべての夢に 勇気を込めて
今 すべてをこの愛に かけてみる
ほどけた靴紐を むすんで
欲しい物も憧れも はじめから違うから
求め続けて 探し続けて行こう
今 すべての思い出を 投げ捨てて
今 すべての夢に 勇気を込めて
今 すべてをこの愛に かけてみる
ほどけた靴紐を むすんで
今 すべての思い出を 投げ捨てて
今 すべての夢に 勇気を込めて
今 すべてをこの愛に かけてみる
ときめく街に 夜が明ける
ほどけた靴紐を むすんで
振り向かずに 歩いてゆく
The lyrics to the song's first verse express the determination to not let go of a lover's embrace. The singer speaks of protecting their pride with harsh words, which they regret because it hurt the other person. The pain of regret caused them to run away from their emotions. However, they are committed to finding what they truly desire and pursuing it relentlessly. In the chorus, they reflect on how nothing compares to their lover's smile and that even when trying to be strong, they can't do anything alone.
The second verse suggests that the couple has been together for a while, as they have accumulated memories and dreams together. Even if they are in a frozen and jaded city, the two of them can navigate it successfully. The bridge of the song encourages the singer to let go of the past and embrace their dreams and love with courage. The song concludes with the hope that everything they threw away and the courage they gained will lead them to a wonderful new dawn together.
Line by Line Meaning
抱きしめた この腕を もう離しは しない
I won't let go of the arms I hugged anymore
もう二度と その瞳 戸惑いで 曇らせない
I won't make your eyes cloudy with confusion ever again
プライドを 守るために 思ってもない 言葉で
I hurt you with words I never meant to protect my own pride
身勝手に 傷つけていた 悔しさから 逃げていた
I hurt you selfishly and ran away from the regret
欲しい物も憧れも はじめから違うから
What I want and what I aspire for are different from the start
求め続けて 探し続けて行こう
Let's keep seeking and searching
いつだって その笑顔より 輝いてるものはない
There's nothing more radiant than your smile
どんなに 強がっても ひとりじゃ 何もできない
No matter how strong I try to be, I can't do anything alone
二人の夜は 例えば 重ねてきた エピソード
Our nights together, for example, have been a series of stories we've built
心うるませる 夢に しまい込んで 眠ろう
Let's store away the dreams that make our hearts flutter and sleep
交わす言葉も凍りつく いじけた都会でも
Even in the bitter city where words freeze
二人ならうまくやれるさ きっとやれる
We can make it work together, I'm sure of it
今 すべての思い出を 投げ捨てて
Throw away all the memories now
今 すべての夢に 勇気を込めて
Hold courage in all your dreams now
今 すべてをこの愛に かけてみる
Let's bet everything on this love now
ほどけた靴紐を むすんで
Tighten the loose shoelaces
ときめく街に 夜が明ける
The night breaks in the exciting city
振り向かずに 歩いてゆく
We walk without looking back
Writer(s): 布袋 寅泰, 吉川 晃司
Contributed by Carter K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-ml9hy1un3l
2022年になっても色褪せない名曲ですな。
@foxone2024
もう１度、熱く生きて行こうではありませんか。この曲と共に。
@nngor6ms
@FOX・ONE みんな思うことは一緒なんやね。
@Bancyo-chappy
個人的にコンプレックスの最高傑作の曲
@landrock2002
わしもそう思う！
@user-zw6nw6sh1z
ぼくちんもそうおもう
@katosan222
ワイもや
@user-og1zq3qr2z
同じ考えです
@kikuichi6564
恋をとめないで と△で
@TaZimon888
これ、布袋と吉川の仲が最悪だった頃に作られた曲なんだよね…
なのにもかかわらずこんな神曲を生み出せるのは流石の2人としか言いようがない