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.
Pretty Doll
Complex Lyrics
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お前の場合でたらめさ
わがままやりたいほうだいで
独りよがりの baby
今日も おきまりの つくり笑願 浮かべて
You're pretty doll, just a pretty doll
どこかの金持ちを 得意げになだめてる
危なかしくていつもはらはら
目をはなせやしない
いいかげんちょっとバカさかげんに
気づいたらどうなのさ
わかってくれよ俺の気持ちも
こんなに見つめているのに
横目でちらっとみるだけで
お前はうわのそらさ
シャンハングラスを こいきにつまんで
You're pretty doll, just a pretty doll
もてはやきれて まるで夢ごこち
You're pretty doll, just a doll
華やいだ街の裏側でいつも
笑われているんだぜ
金で買われたおかざりの pretty
奴等の仲間にゃなれない
危なかしくていつもはらはら
目をはなせやしない
いいかげんちょっとバカさかげんに
気づいたらどうなのさ
華やいだ街の裏側でいつも
笑われているんだぜ
金で買われたおかざりの pretty
奴等の仲間にゃなりゃしない
Pretty doll, just a doll, a doll, ah, oh
The lyrics of Complex's song "Pretty Doll" tell the story of a woman who is treated like a doll by men around her, who only care about her external appearance and use her as a status symbol. The singer first criticizes the woman for being spoiled and insensitive, ignoring his feelings and only focusing on her own vanity. He then describes her as a vulnerable and naive victim, who is in danger of being hurt or exploited by the people who surround her.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "You're pretty doll, just a pretty doll" in a mocking tone, suggesting that the woman's beauty is nothing but a superficial trait that makes her a prey for others. The singer implies that he wants the woman to see beyond her superficiality and recognize the true value of human relationships based on mutual respect and understanding.
Overall, the lyrics of "Pretty Doll" criticize the objectification of women and call for a more authentic and humane approach to love and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
わかっちゃいないね 何もかもが
You don't seem to understand anything
お前の場合でたらめさ
And everything seems to be up to you
わがままやりたいほうだいで
You just want to be selfish
独りよがりの baby
Being all alone, it's all about you, baby
今日も おきまりの つくり笑願 浮かべて
And today, you put on your usual fake smile
You're pretty doll, just a pretty doll
You're a pretty doll, but that's all you are
どこかの金持ちを 得意げになだめてる
You try to please some rich man
危なかしくていつもはらはら
Always in danger, always nervous
目をはなせやしない
Never taking your eyes off
いいかげんちょっとバカさかげんに
You need to stop being so foolish
気づいたらどうなのさ
Otherwise, where will you end up?
わかってくれよ俺の気持ちも
Can't you understand my feelings too?
こんなに見つめているのに
I'm looking at you so intently
横目でちらっとみるだけで
But all you do is glance sideways
お前はうわのそらさ
Ignoring my presence completely
シャンハングラスを こいきにつまんで
You just play with the champagne glass
もてはやきれて まるで夢ごこち
Basking in the attention, it feels like a dream
華やいだ街の裏側でいつも
But behind the glitz and glamour of the city
笑われているんだぜ
You're being laughed at
金で買われたおかざりの pretty
You're just a pretty ornament bought with money
奴等の仲間にゃなれない
You'll never belong to their group
危なかしくていつもはらはら
Always in danger, always nervous
目をはなせやしない
Never taking your eyes off
いいかげんちょっとバカさかげんに
You need to stop being so foolish
気づいたらどうなのさ
Otherwise, where will you end up?
華やいだ街の裏側でいつも
But behind the glitz and glamour of the city
笑われているんだぜ
You're being laughed at
金で買われたおかざりの pretty
You're just a pretty ornament bought with money
奴等の仲間にゃなりゃしない
You'll never belong to their group
Pretty doll, just a doll, a doll, ah, oh
You're just a beautiful doll, nothing more than that
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Kouji Kikkawa
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
カピバラ社長
ベースくっそかっこいいな
。まあちゃん
この曲最高にカッコいい！
masakun K
COMPLEX💖だけは今でも聴いてしまう😉👍🏻💖💖💖
おねっと
COMPLEXの曲で1番好き
hiroshi kagaya
ガキの頃バイト行く前にテンション上げる為、毎日ビデオで観ていました！個人的にはCD含め、この曲はこの音源が一番かと思います・・・
三郎如月
激しく同意
キュア
いい曲すよね～。布袋さんのギターも生き生きとしてる感じがしますｗ でも、この男二人のユニットというスタイルがやっぱり印象的だね～。90年代は男性二人組というの多かった気がします。あぶない刑事とか、ビーバップハイスクールとか、ダウンタウンとか、そんな時代だったな～
フジニ
カッコいい
星野純伸
コンプレックスが活動してた時代って俺は中３～高２だった！まさに青春真っ盛りに凄いユニットが活動してたね(*^^*)
大洞宗永
バンドで散々、やってた(笑)
今でもやっぱりシビれるね💖💖