In the beginning Forty Deuce concentrated on performing live... numerous live performances preceded releasing "Nothing to Lose", which is the debut album of this group. Actually, FD was already formed in 2003 at an after hours party, joining Taka, a Tokyo native on guitar, Aro on bass and THR3E on drums. To give an impression of how passionate the members of this band are, one must point out the immediate songwriting process that followed the founding of this group. Musically Forty Deuce is a hard rock group that places a strong emphasis on chorus, and definitely has an edge to their sound. Their songs have good groove but also melodies are memorable.
The production on this album is somewhat harsh, which seems to suit this record well. Slight background distortion occurs few times, but it isn't too obtrusive. Since the sounds have raw power to them, the mix complements the music quite seamlessly. All in all, Forty Deuce is a group to be aware of.
Complicated
Forty Deuce Lyrics
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I walk with my feet off the ground
I go to a place that my head has never been
Somehow it's pulling me down
Automatic voices in my head
Am I living, am I dead?
And I don't know why
It gets so complicated all the time
No matter how hard I try
I try to fight my way out of this place
Theses empty streets turn me down
You say the truth right in front of my face
But that won't turn me around
Automatic voices in my head
Am I living, am I dead?
It gets so complicated in my mind
And I don't know why
It gets so complicated all the time
No matter how hard I try
I can't fake it, I'm not changing, I am wasted...
Complicated
The song Complicated by Forty Deuce is a reflection of the inner turmoil that the singer faces while dealing with the complexities of their mind. The lyrics are a representation of the feeling of being lost, and how the singer is trying to find their way. The opening lines, "Just around midnight the stars light my way, I walk with my feet off the ground," sets the tone for the entire song. The singer is trying to escape the complexities of the world by losing themselves in their own thoughts. However, no matter how much they try, their head is always pulling them down.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's internal struggle. The line "It gets so complicated in my mind, and I don't know why" highlights the confusion that the singer feels. They are unable to comprehend why their mind is so complicated and why they are unable to escape from it. The line "No matter how hard I try" accentuates their sense of hopelessness in trying to deal with their inner turmoil. The song's themes are resonant with those who suffer from mental health issues, and it serves as a reminder that it's not a sign of weakness to seek help.
Line by Line Meaning
Just around midnight the stars light my way
At night when the sky is dark, the stars guide me to my destination
I walk with my feet off the ground
I feel so free and happy that I feel like I'm floating and not walking on the ground
I go to a place that my head has never been
I am exploring a new realm which I've never visited before
Somehow it's pulling me down
This new experience is so intense that it's overwhelming me
Automatic voices in my head
I have multiple thoughts racing through my mind without my control
Am I living, am I dead?
I'm questioning my existence and my purpose in life
It gets so complicated in my mind
My thoughts become so confusing and jumbled that it's hard to think straight
And I don't know why
I'm unaware of the reason behind this mental confusion
It gets so complicated all the time
This mental struggle occurs frequently without any relief
No matter how hard I try
Despite my efforts to rid myself of this situation, I'm unable to
I try to fight my way out of this place
I attempt to overcome this complicated situation
Theses empty streets turn me down
My surroundings provide no solace or answers to my predicament
You say the truth right in front of my face
Others try to give me clear solutions to my problems
But that won't turn me around
But my inability to control my thoughts prevents me from gaining clarity
I can't fake it, I'm not changing, I am wasted...
I'm being honest about my situation; I'm unable to progress and it's exhausting me
Complicated
The situation I'm in is arduous and perplexing
Contributed by Victoria V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.