There are at least four bands named Complex: a British psychedelic rock gro… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least four bands named Complex: a British psychedelic rock group, a Japanese rock super group, a Tanzanian band and a Finnish punk band.

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.

No More Lies
Complex Lyrics

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No more lies
本当の気持ちを押し殺し
人の顔色をうかがって
つくり笑顔浮かべている
No more lies
そんな奴等があふれてる
ごまかしだらけの世の中で
俺は真心もてあます

No more lies
嘘に犯された毎日を
いくつ数えればお前達
気づかないふりやめるのさ
No more lies
夜の隙間から流れ込む
寒い思い出にうつむいて
涙流すのはもうやめさ

無邪気に瞳輝かせ
夢を語り明かした
あの頃忘れないでくれ
今ならまだ間に合うはず
昨日までを断ち切って
本当の勇気見せつけてやれ

無邪気に瞳輝かせ
夢を語り明かした
あの頃忘れないでくれ
今ならまだ間に合うはず

昨日までを断ち切って
本当の勇気見せつけてやれ

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "No More Lies" by Complex express a strong desire for honesty and authenticity in a world full of deception and fake smiles. The opening lines convey the internal struggle of suppressing one's true feelings and constantly trying to gauge the expectations of others. The singer laments the presence of such people around them, overwhelming the world with deceit and leaving them feeling helpless in their attempts to show genuine concern. They reject the notion of living in a constant stream of lies and finally decide to stop pretending and ignoring the lies that have invaded their daily life. The chorus suggests a turning point where they no longer want to be burdened by the cold memories that haunt them during the night and want to put an end to shedding tears.

The second verse reminisces about a time when they were innocent and full of dreams, emphasizing that they should never forget that period. The singer believes that if they act now, there is still a chance to cut ties with the past and display their true courage. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the theme of longing for a return to a more genuine and sincere existence, motivating them to take action and show their true colors.

Overall, "No More Lies" is an anthem for embracing honesty and authenticity, rejecting the falsehoods that surround us and seeking a more meaningful existence.

Line by Line Meaning

No more lies
I refuse to hide my true feelings and constantly analyze the expressions on others' faces, putting on fake smiles.

本当の気持ちを押し殺し
Suppressing my true emotions

人の顔色をうかがって
Constantly trying to gauge the reactions of others

つくり笑顔浮かべている
Putting on fake smiles

No more lies
I am tired of dealing with people like that

そんな奴等があふれてる
The world is full of deception and lies

ごまかしだらけの世の中で
In a world filled with dishonesty and deception

俺は真心もてあます
I struggle to show genuine sincerity

No more lies
I can't count how many days I've been deceived by lies

嘘に犯された毎日を
Every day that has been tainted by lies

いくつ数えればお前達
How many times do I have to count until you realize?