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COMPLEX

COMPLEX

Artist: STAYC•Album: STEREOTYPE - EP
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English43% KR📅 2021K-Pop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“COMPLEX” (COMPLEX) is performed by STAYC, released on the album STEREOTYPE - EP in 2021.

💡 Linguistic Features: Below you will find original Korean text (한글), standardized Revised Romanization with phonetic liaison corrections, and contextual English translations. Practice singing along with our synchronized Pronunciation Coach to slow down tricky syllables to 0.5x or 0.75x speed with pitch preservation.

Lyrics, Romanization & English Translation

Verse 1

Ah, oh

Ah, oh yeah, yeah

Sometimes 바로 옆에 있는 것만 같아

Sometimes ba-ro yeop-e iss-neun geos-man gat-a

왜 난 아직도 너를 못 잊어 baby (hmm-hmm)

wae nan a-jik-do neo-reul mos it-eo baby (hmm-hmm)

눈에서 멀어져 마음속에서도 없어져

nun-e-seo meol-eo-jyeo ma-eum-sok-e-seo-do eop-eo-jyeo

내 얘긴 아닌 듯해

nae yae-gin a-nin deus-hae

Yeah yeah 한 번은 새까맣게 잊었다고 생각했어

Yeah yeah han beon-eun sae-kka-mat-ge it-eoss-da-go saeng-gak-haess-eo

정말로 이 정도면 괜찮아질 때가 됐어

jeong-mal-ro i jeong-do-myeon gwaen-chan-a-jil ttae-ga dwaess-eo

Chorus

그러다 누군가가 다시 두근거리게 해

geu-reo-da nu-gun-ga-ga da-si du-geun-geo-ri-ge hae

그때 꼭 네 생각이 나 끝나버리게 돼 my baby

geu-ttae kkok ne saeng-gak-i na kkeut-na-beo-ri-ge dwae my baby

Someday, someday 다시 사랑을 원해

Someday, someday da-si sa-rang-eul won-hae

So sweet love 달콤하고파

So sweet love dal-kom-ha-go-pa

My-my-my complex, my complex

너 때문에 no, I can't

neo ttae-mun-e no, I can't

난 아직도 잘 지내지 못해 no more (oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)

nan a-jik-do jal ji-nae-ji mos-hae no more (oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)

Complex, my complex

Verse 3

너 때문에 no, I can't

neo ttae-mun-e no, I can't

난 아직도 행복하지 못해 no more (oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)

nan a-jik-do haeng-bok-ha-ji mos-hae no more (oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)

달콤한 사랑을 난 처음 알았죠 (so baby)

dal-kom-han sa-rang-eul nan cheo-eum al-ass-jyo (so baby)

정말로 대단했어 너란 사람도 (I need you boy)

jeong-mal-ro dae-dan-haess-eo neo-ran sa-ram-do (I need you boy)

어쩌면 원하는지도 (I miss you boy)

eo-jjeo-myeon won-ha-neun-ji-do (I miss you boy)

다시 돌아와 주기를 (I know)

da-si dol-a-wa ju-gi-reul (I know)

You're never coming back

Not coming back

Verse 4

뭐래도 뭐래도

mwo-rae-do mwo-rae-do

가끔 뿌리치곤 해 너만큼

ga-kkeum ppu-ri-chi-gon hae neo-man-keum

멋지다 해도

meos-ji-da hae-do

억지로 하는 거 난 못해

eok-ji-ro ha-neun geo nan mos-hae

You said I'm sorry

그래 정말 너는 나빠

geu-rae jeong-mal neo-neun na-ppa

Oh baby 근데 왜 그리워할까

Oh baby geun-de wae geu-ri-wo-hal-kka

My-my-my complex, my complex

Verse 5

너 때문에 no, I can't

neo ttae-mun-e no, I can't

난 아직도 잘 지내지 못해 no more (oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)

nan a-jik-do jal ji-nae-ji mos-hae no more (oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)

Complex, my complex

너 때문에 no, I can't

neo ttae-mun-e no, I can't

난 아직도 행복하지 못해 no more (oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)

nan a-jik-do haeng-bok-ha-ji mos-hae no more (oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)

Sometimes 바로 옆에 있는 것만 같아

Sometimes ba-ro yeop-e iss-neun geos-man gat-a

왜 난 아직도 너를 못 잊어 baby, yeah-yeah

wae nan a-jik-do neo-reul mos it-eo baby, yeah-yeah

눈에서 멀어져 마음속에서도 없어져

nun-e-seo meol-eo-jyeo ma-eum-sok-e-seo-do eop-eo-jyeo

Verse 6

그게 언제쯤일까

geu-ge eon-je-jjeum-il-kka

My-my-my complex, my complex

너 때문에 no, I can't

neo ttae-mun-e no, I can't

난 아직도 잘 지내지 못해 no more (oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)

nan a-jik-do jal ji-nae-ji mos-hae no more (oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)

Complex, my complex

너 때문에 no, I can't

neo ttae-mun-e no, I can't

난 아직도 행복하지 못해 no more (oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)

nan a-jik-do haeng-bok-ha-ji mos-hae no more (oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “COMPLEX” by STAYC.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"COMPLEX" (COMPLEX) by STAYC is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerability, and personal growth, capturing the nuanced dynamics of modern relationships and youthful passion.

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2. Metaphors & Korean Idioms

The Korean phrasing in "COMPLEX" employs subtle cultural idioms and layered lyricism. Phrasing shifts between introspective Korean stanzas and rhythmic English phrases, allowing listeners to experience both universal accessibility and culturally rich linguistic nuance.

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3. Songwriting Context & Production

Crafted with refined arrangement techniques, "COMPLEX" highlights STAYC's dynamic vocal range across textured instrumentation and modern beat drops.

🇰🇷 Key Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance

Essential words to understand the deeper emotional resonance of this song:

마음(Maeum)
Heart, mind, feelings
노래(Norae)
Song, melody
사랑(Sarang)
Love, affection

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the main message of “COMPLEX”?

"COMPLEX" (COMPLEX) by STAYC is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerability...

Q: How can I practice singing “COMPLEX” with proper Korean pronunciation?

Use the K-Lyrics Sing-Along Coach to slow down tricky syllables to 0.5x or 0.75x speed with pitch lock, loop fast verses, and practice real-time tongue placement.

🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “COMPLEX”.

Performer (아티스트)STAYC
Album (앨범)STEREOTYPE - EP
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under STAYC and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about COMPLEX, pronunciation practice, and production history.

What is the English translation and meaning of COMPLEX by STAYC?

"COMPLEX" is performed by STAYC. K-Lyrics provides verified original Korean text (한글), syllable-accurate Revised Romanization, and conversational English translations detailing the emotional meaning behind the track.

Where can I practice singing COMPLEX with Romanized lyrics?

You can practice COMPLEX with our synchronized Pronunciation Coach at k-lyrics.com/coach/?song=stayc-complex, featuring 0.5x and 0.75x slowed-down playback, pitch lock, and syllable breakdown.

Who wrote and produced COMPLEX by STAYC?

"COMPLEX" is performed by STAYC, released on the album "STEREOTYPE - EP" in 2021. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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