Complications
Nutty Boys Lyrics


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(Thompson/Foreman)
Try to understand the complications
Running through my mind
I've barely the time for my own relations
Let alone your own low life crimes
So spare me the grief accept the consequences
You'd steal the gold from the teeth
As your grandmother ghostdances
We're all looking for a good time
The easy way out
And with the complications there's got to come a lowdown
Complications there's got to be a showdown
Do I honestly know just what it is I'm searching for
Looking for searching for
I'll check under the floorboards
So just stand still it's all making me
(Complications all work all work out)
(Complications all work all work out)
(Complications all work all work out)
(Complications all work work ??? out)
We're all looking for the green man
The safest way home
Check it check it check it check it check check check check it ???
Complications there's got to come a lowdown
Complications there's got to be a showdown
Try to understand the sheer frustrations
Tumbling through our mind
Do I honestly know just what it is
I'm searching for
We're all looking for a good time
The easy way out
Complications there's got to be a lowdown
Complications there's got to come a showdown




Complications hi hi hi, hi hi hi
Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiii  !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Overall Meaning

The Nutty Boys' song "Complications" speaks to the overwhelming stress and confusion that the singer is experiencing both internally and externally. The lyrics mention "complications" several times, with the clear implication being that they are causing significant problems for the singer. The song mentions the singer's lack of time for relationships, which suggests that they are focused on dealing with these complications. Additionally, the lyrics mention the desire to find an "easy way out" of the situation, which could be interpreted as a reference to the temptation to avoid problems rather than facing them head-on.


The song also touches on the disconnect between the singer and those around them. The line "let alone your own low life crimes" suggests that the singer may feel alienated from those who are committing crimes or making life difficult for them. Similarly, the line "we're all looking for a good time" implies that the singer is seeking something that others around them may not understand or value. This sense of isolation and frustration is further emphasized by the repeated use of the word "complications," which creates a feeling of claustrophobia and tension.


Overall, "Complications" is a song that speaks to the complexity of modern life and the toll that it can take on individuals. The song's lyrics suggest that dealing with these complications requires strength, resilience, and a willingness to confront problems head-on. By highlighting the challenges that the singer is facing, the Nutty Boys offer a powerful commentary on the ups and downs of modern life.


Line by Line Meaning

Try to understand the complications
The singer is asking the listener to try to comprehend the difficulties he is going through.


Running through my mind
These complications are occupying the singer's thoughts.


I've barely the time for my own relations
The singer is so busy dealing with his issues that he hardly has any time to devote to his personal relationships.


Let alone your own low life crimes
The singer does not have the bandwidth to deal with the listener's immoral actions.


So spare me the grief accept the consequences
The singer is tired of hearing excuses and wants the listener to take responsibility for their actions.


You'd steal the gold from the teeth
The singer is accusing the listener of being a thief who would even steal from their own family.


As your grandmother ghostdances
This line is metaphorical and refers to the listener's deceased grandmother whose ghost is dancing because of their bad deeds.


We're all looking for a good time
Everyone wants to enjoy life and have fun.


The easy way out
People want to avoid difficulties and take the path of least resistance.


And with the complications there's got to come a lowdown
The singer is warning that with complications there is always going to be some negative consequences.


Complications there's got to be a showdown
Difficulties always lead to a confrontation or conflict.


Do I honestly know just what it is I'm searching for
The singer is questioning whether he knows what he wants in life.


Looking for searching for
This is a repetition of the previous line, emphasizing the singer's confusion.


I'll check under the floorboards
This line is likely metaphorical and means that the singer will search for answers in unexpected places.


So just stand still it's all making me
The singer is overwhelmed with everything, and he just wants the listener to stop for a moment and let him catch his breath.


(Complications all work all work out)
This line means that although difficulties arise, they generally work themselves out in the end.


(Complications all work all work out)
This line repeats the previous one for emphasis.


(Complications all work all work out)
Once again, this line emphasizes that, eventually, things will work out.


(Complications all work work ??? out)
This line is unclear, so it is difficult to assign a specific meaning.


We're all looking for the green man
This line is probably a metaphor for financial success or stability.


The safest way home
People want to avoid danger, and taking the safest route is the best way to do so.


Check it check it check it check it check check check check it ???
This line is unclear, so it is difficult to assign a specific meaning.


Try to understand the sheer frustrations
The singer is once again asking the listener to try to comprehend his difficulties and frustrations.


Tumbling through our mind
The singer's frustrations are consuming his thoughts and feelings.


Complications there's got to be a lowdown
With difficulties, there are bound to be negative consequences or a reckoning.


Complications there's got to come a showdown
Difficulties often lead to conflicts or confrontations that must be faced.


Complications hi hi hi, hi hi hi
This line is unclear, so it is difficult to assign a specific meaning.


Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiii !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This line is an exclamation of frustration, possibly expressing the singer's exhaustion with the complications in his life.




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kevin ska'd 4 life

The backbone of Madness stayed with the Group through the bad times as well as the good legends Respect to both of them

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Awesome boys! Long live madness

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