Ben Gibbard - Complicated (Cover Avril Lavigne)

[TheMhew]

nice cover. Love it :)

[eb0nikz]

I personally don't have a problem with Ben Gibbard's voice, nor do I think it's spectacular, but can we all just be thankful that he did the original songwriters of this song some justice... because god knows Avril Lavigne didn't write this, nor sing it well at all.

[OnlyMeBeingMe]

It sounds pretty obnoxious when Avril sings it, but when Ben does it sounds like it could be from one of his albums.

[dylz]

"complicated" was always a good song. it actually kind of disgusts me that so many people don't like it until someone with an image acceptable to them performs it, at which point they think it's ok to like it.

why did ben imitate avril's accent on "pose"? is he a smug asshole too? ugh, this whole thing is depressing.

[ob7777]

@dylz go fuck yourself.

[dylz]

@ob7777 i already do that every night, thanks. go back to masturbating to ben gibbard's awful voice.

oh god, this horrible performance and all the starbucks/barnes and noble hipsters in the audience giggling is filling me with rage again. seriously fuck you and everyone who likes this atrocity.

[ob7777]

@dylz hahaha, so you think Ben Gibbard's voice is "awful"... You're a worthless waste of space. Ben Gibbard is a genius. Everything he touches turns to musical gold.

It's funny you mention hipsters, cuz you sure are acting like one... all upset that people suddenly like this song because someone "with an image acceptable to them performs it"... who the fuck cares WHY they like it? The song is still Avril's. You're an idiot.

[dylz]

@ob7777 bathe in a camel's semen

[OnlyMeBeingMe]

@dylz No wonder you hate Ben Gibbard, on your page there's a video called "Best Songs of 2011" which is only full of hipster pop songs that almost all teenage girls listen to.

Brittney Spears, Spice, REBECCA FUCKING BLACK!?

You don't know what good music is, I have no respect for your opinions.

[dylz]

@OnlyMeBeingMe i don't hate ben gibbard you dumb fuck. i like a lot of his music. but i'm beginning to hate his dumbass fans. i don't want respect from people who dismiss music based on the fact that teenage girls listen to it, so i'm glad you have no respect for my opinions. please join ob7777 under the camel semen shower.

[OnlyMeBeingMe]

@dylz Well, you called his voice "awful"... So why would you listen to him? You're pretty mature, though. I'll give you that. :)

[dylz]

@OnlyMeBeingMe ok, i don't really dislike his voice. i just felt like being confrontational. i'm a beacon of maturity and level-headedness.

[Hinatafan4ever666]

@dylz Sounds legit.

[Rosemooncraft]

@dylz I can't be arsed to read the whole 'disagreement' but dude, your insults rock XD

[Reaver3214]

One of the most beautiful song I've ever heard. The first time I heard this, I was literally speechless. I love Avril, but this is hundred times better than the original. This song made me obsessed with Death Cab for Cutie and Ben Gibbard <3

[klimtZ23]

this always makes me laugh.

[elvisrosennig1105]

very very nice version!!! go to my favorites videos!!

[legwaterlily12]

29 people don't think Ben's being serious.

[JaimeEskobar]

HAHAHA YEAH!!!

[pntblnguitarists]

Keep rocking man!!

[lia2603]

holla mui bien amei

[flashablecards]

this needs to be legitimately recorded hahaha

[flippinablazing]

9000 times better than avril lavigne -- no offense avril lavigne fans i like her music i thought his michael jackson cover was better too

[wias777]

It's just a song ... supkr me just tell fortunes

[wias777]

It's just a song ... supkr me just tell fortunes

[grope4luna]

LMAO. Ben is the man.  But now I hate him because he has my dream girl Zooey Deschanel!

[adaptedfromher]

It's not so funny... I really don't understand, i thought Gibbard was more like the guy who would respect anybody, even if he doesn't like... I thought he was more professional (and less juvenile)...

Actually i really liked Avril until a few years ago and still like listening to her songs, but i really really like DCFC, so...

Please, peace buddy, stop laughing at each other... If music can't stay cool, then how could the world do?

[happyguycol]

@adaptedfromher its just a laugh

[darasusilo8595]

Zooey, you lucky bitch, you're beautiful and talented, and married to Ben.

[PujolJunkie]

@darasusilo8595 ha, Zooey's not the lucky one in this marriage. Ben Gibbard is a fat sad house cat and he gets to have sex with Zooey Deschanel when he gets home from work? Punch me in the balls why don't you, Ben, ya prick.

[taingu112]

@PujolJunkie Fat sad house cat? He's making tons of money and married to a beautiful girl. The fuck you doin' with your life? Until you become a famous singer and marry a beautiful actress/singer you shouldn't be talking. You ignorant slut.

[musicmbw]

@PujolJunkie this guy is incredibly interesting and I think they both do each other good. Zooey is the one who can do glamour without becoming too comercial - and ben is fighting for musicians rights more. I like his looks. And he can look really good, whith longer hair!

[kwatson293854]

I just fell in love.

[Music4Life4Every1]

I love you, ben gibbard. Sing more of my favourite songs. Marrry me instead -3

[lumyingluo]

nice :)

[raininginowlcity]

lololol

[JophieXD]

Very nice voice!!!I like it!!^^Don't stop singing!!

[kitface09]

im not taking off theese preppy clothes hahaa .. i fkng like em :p

[kitface09]

me loves 

[geoffcabforcutie]

C'mon, it's a serious song.

[bholz120]

i used to love this song in highschool. and i felt stupid for it, so i love this video! haha

[DJSAINODJ]

It's a serious song xD Avril is so much better than this, sorry guys... but this version is also nice ;p

[trentinium]

avril la fricking vine.

[ilinaeternity]

made me love a shitty song. :D The power of Ben Gibbard.

[tazkongmcgraw]

I always hated this song... is it bad that Ben's cover made me love it?!

[howswtthesound]

forget zooey, ben gibbard is sooo my husband.

[nicolas8577148]

Is Not Funny!!!

In order that to joke of a pretty song The original version is excellent in order that to ruin it I love avril lavigne

[kgzuig]

whats funny??

[drcheesemeat]

I love the way everyone is having a jolly good laugh when they can't take this seriously,either way it is music and music doesn't need musically bigotry like these people

[DistDaDidProduction]

he looks so much like dwight from the office

[agarbun]

"Chill out What you yellin for?"

Man: "YEAAAAHHHH~" its a funny song

[xcarveyourheart3]

such a win. he's amazing, always.

[katecpell]

that was awesome

[charmed3690]

he actually makes this song worth listening to, Gibbard is the man

[cheboyellow]

this sucks!

[SoleyNSilent]

@hehfilms Win. Shes hardly even that mainstream,and theres nothing wrong with "soft" music. +1 Super win.

[SoleyNSilent]

@hehfilms ...Win.

[MATTierial]

"its a serious song!" he says then laughs a bit. Gibbard is so awesome!

[FallandJive]

its a serious song

[SoleyNSilent]

The original is better. Avril is the best,I love you Avril

[Bomberlost]

@SoleyNSilent Fail.

[SoleyNSilent]

@Bomberlost Win.

[sssheik]

ah, Ben Gibbard, everything he sings is simply amazing and this is no exception, i personally always liked this song for it's lyrics and such, tho i feel it's recieved so much hate from the indie listeners simply because it was made by a pop princess. sigh, well this is still awsome, sing on Ben Gibbard

[chshcam]

hehe

[beafino]

ahahahhah , xD

[DS6FILMS]

Hey guys, this is a serious song... lol.

[crazyinsaane]

"it's a serious song" haha awesome ^_^

[kgyde]

Bwahaha.... LOVE!!

[MrRabbit1993]

He did so much justice to this song I'm loving it!

[nodqisme222]

19 people hate themselves.

[nimax83]

....man. Pay this guy instead of Lavigne, he nailed it. hahah

[ofekf]

LMFAO!!!! XD

[AlchemyOfSin]

lol. I love his commentary on the song.

[StanDolla]

Take off all your preppy clothes You know You're not fooling anyone When you become

[CHORUS]

[VERSE 1]

[StanDolla]

things so complicated? I see the way you're Acting like you're somebody else gets me frustrated Life's like this, you And you fall and you crawl And you break and you take

What you get and you turn it into Honestly Promise me I'm never gonna find you fake it

[END CHORUS]

You come over unannounced Dressed up like you're something else

Where you are and Where you sat, you see You're making me Laugh out When you strike a pose

[StanDolla]

LYRICS for people too lazy to search it--

[VERSE 1]

Chill out, What you yellin' for? Lay back, it's all been done before And if you could only let it be You will see

[END VERSE 1]

I like you the way you are When we're, driving in my car And you're talking to me

One on one But you become

[CHORUS]

Somebody else 'Round everyone else Watchin' your back Like you can't relax You're tryin' to be cool You look like a fool To meWhy do you have to go and make

[jordyfrench]

Bof bof . Avril version is better !

[182homes]

what does he say at the begining?

[seel5]

@182homes "you guys can boo or hiss if you don't like it, i'm just doing this for myself."

[182homes]

@seel5 thanks :)

[KurayamiEternal]

THIS IS A SERIOUS SONG

[mileshuffman]

mah buddy ben looks awfully A. Powers in this photo

[Lyeo13]

Ben could easily be the worlds most loved man. Haha not joking.

[rocknrollmusiclover]

I perfer this version. Way better! I love Ben!!!!

[natasha2009]

"No this a serious song" love this guy

[RafaelTBDT]

fuck you _|_

[shepsoverthere]

HAhaha i wish I had been at this gig! Ben Gibbard, what a legend XD

[UhMarisaBayless]

this just made him even more attractive, which i did not think was possible

[plunkdeez]

Wow amazing, I fuckn hate the original, but I like his version, I guess thats a true artist, to take something I hate and turn it into something else completely, great job

[maddyt96]

haha ben gibbard...you are one awesome man :)

[pommahawk5986]

haha good man :)

[RafaelTBDT]

I don't do understand the Laughs ¬¬

[HeadbangingToJazz]

Ben is freaking amazing. lol love him =D

[deathcabgirl87]

i love ben"s cover of this song i really wish he would put this song on album.

[Swiftlygothedays]

C'mon guys, stop laughing! This is a serious song! Lmao.

This is truly beautiful. I am guilty of liking this song when I was little. But this is even better. Gibbard is the man.

[MrNirvanaQueen]

I'm gonna take off these preppy clothes,I F**ing like them!!!!!

[gameaddict51]

@Swiftlygothedays Wtf is wrong with liking the song now? It IS a serious song. It has a meaning. It's played with real instruments. It's a fantastic pop rock song. It's not like Britney Spears or Ke$ha all autotuned and bullshit. Jesus christ, I'm sick of you people comparing Avril to the pop fags of today. She is nothing like them.

[gameaddict51]

@Swiftlygothedays Wtf is wrong with liking the song now? It IS a serious song. It has a meaning. It's played with real instruments. It's a fantastic pop rock song. It's not like Britney Spears or Ke$ha all autotuned and bullshit. Jesus christ, I'm sick of you people comparing Avril to the pop fags of today. She is nothing like them.

[Swiftlygothedays]

@gameaddict51 I don't like Avril Lavigne's song. I just don't like it. I listen to the music, and it just doesn't hit me. It has nothing to do with her making "pop" music. Meaning and "real instruments" don't automatically make a song serious. When did I compare Avril to Ms. Spears and Kesha? Stop putting words into people's mouths.  Using ad hominems like "you people" to refer to other commenters and "fags" to refer to other pop artists makes your argument lose all of its credibility.

[Swiftlygothedays]

@gameaddict51 I don't like Avril Lavigne's song. I just don't like it. I listen to the music, and it just doesn't hit me. It has nothing to do with her making "pop" music. Meaning and "real instruments" don't automatically make a song serious. When did I compare Avril to Ms. Spears and Kesha? Stop putting words into people's mouths. Using ad hominems like "you people" to refer to other commenters and "fags" to refer to other pop artists makes your argument lose all of its credibility.

[mrkillerfun]

lol

[iamthepeej]

That man can do any song. Benjamin Gibbard, thank you for being so awesome

[xXspacecaseXx]

rofl this is the ONLY time i can listen to an avril song and enjoy it lol plus love the laughs

[darrelnicolaye]

ditto. lol

[xMegatonGirl]

lmao. this guy has it. =]

[GLsJAwtomatica]

This is a good cover

[JayFer]

I'm guessing that's why he did it. I mean he did a cover of " Girls Just Want To Have Fun" he probably just wants to surprise people with each show.

Hell, the one I went to he lied to us throughout the whole thing " So I just turned 45 yesterday.." " This next song.. is about dinosaurs," etc. Funny guy :)

[aliceisfalling]

Agreed.

[aliceisfalling]

Hera, that cracks me up at the beginning. "No, this is a serious song!" lmao.

[RLFilms]

yeah i don't think it sounds much like something he would come up with either, but we can all agree on one thing...he's awesome.

[skatrdude19]

I meant not so much the chords or lyrics, but the way he kinda made it into his style, vocally as well as musically.

[incircles]

i just spent the last hour working up a slow, folky cover of this song. i was amazed by how much i could actually feel the lyrics when i sang them; it's a great song, really.

and now i find out that this punk beat me to it.

[JonnysVitamins]

@incircles hahahaha.

But same here, I just sang to myself a slow folky cover of this song... 'Twas a quite enjoyable experience

But yes, I do believe there is some depth behind the lyrics that seem elementary.

[Speccy94]

Is it just me or does Ben look a wee bit like Austin Powers in that picture?

[alexolsennavarro]

YA BABY!!

[mr1286]

@Speccy94 yes... and i'm thinking a little bit of roy orbison too

[pickmeuptaylor]

@Speccy94 or dwight from the office

[fabulouswifey]

@pickmeuptaylor

Hahahaha thats true!!

[sundownscreamer]

@Speccy94 Or elton John. hahaha

[DJay2411]

@Speccy94 I think he looks like the geek from Ghostbusters...his name escapes me at the minute.

[SuperChipDouglas]

@DJay2411  rick moranis

[willkookoo]

@Speccy94 its not just you

[skatrdude19]

Lol, this actually sounds like a song Ben would write :) His rendition is infinitely better than Avril's

[paywy]

imo one of the greatest singers for the last years.

Love his voice..just perfect!

[interrowhimper]

"I'm just doing this for myself." And that's how it should be.

[Princevegeta77]

lol that was great.

[injoyfruit]

YES

[nicholasgregg]

omg.

it feels like these are his words, not avril's or whoever wrote it.

[brisweet91]

"I'm not taking off these preppy clothes I fucking like them!"

BAHAHAHA

[saruhliz]

only ben gibbard could make an avril lavigne song wonderful

[coreyjayy]

ahaha this so funny :)

[Streetlightcngus]

haha, " this is a serious song! "

[dj7oya]

hahaha

VEEEERY NICEE

the beginning is hilarious!

[LedNRoses]

Oh man, this is fantastic!! haha

[JonteKrok]

To bad the audience fucks up this wonderful cover...

[alifewithoutsolace]

yeah, i was thinking the same thing. it isn't a joke. i take him seriously, cuz of the content of what he sings- and this fits perfectly into what he normally says. but still gotta have fun too. so maybe it is a joke, or somewhere in the middle of a joke that has adeeper meaning. ?? idk. i'm bored.

[myinternetromance]

oh my god..

ben.. your so awesome.

[XXsuperbadchickyXX]

ben gibbard makes me so happy (:

[toodoeltieempo]

So funn. Good Job , i likke ur voice

[CHEYANNgriep]

i heard avril's come on in art class today. i would've loved to hear this one instead.

[CHEYANNgriep]

fucking love this guy.

[toadboy15]

Ben can make anything sound good.

Now I want to hear him cover Coldplay. They're both so good.

[aaamrik]

YES YES YES

[antifascistmilitant]

Thats a fucking seriously deep song, lol.

[F3nderjazz]

he made this song his bitch lol

[mwilliams333]

what the guy say from the crowd right at the end?

[Deathcabluver]

Ben's so eloquent, yet so funny! I love what he said at the end. It makes me wish I could have been there!

Really, though, this was better than the original. Times ten.

[lenalovescakes]

i think this is a really nice cover!! i kinda dont like avril but i think ben made that song sound sweet to me!!

[beyonder]

Well, I'd try to explain it to you but I'd do just as well chatting with a bowl of peeled potatoes.

oh, no, no...I got this great party trick where I take my dick out and put it on the forehead of the person closest to me.....something of a metaphor here, really....

[pinky0926]

Charming. Enjoy your peeled spuds.

[ccatie456]

dudes, i love ben gibbard. he's amazing

[MrSmokebongs420]

as soon as it starts you hear the girls laugh and guys YEAHH!! WHOOOOO!!!! hahaha its so funny and touching :) BG is da man

[arrestmydevelopment]

the way he says "pose"

hehehehe

this man's mind is amazing :D

[CokedOutCaroline]

Love that manly yell at the begining. That guy was excited lol

[episcopalpk]

Why is Benjamin so dang cute?! :P

[coolpisces93]

haha this is so amazing

[lenalovescakes]

lol

thats kinda funny cause he always has to laugh but i think it sounds really good!! =)

"it's a serious song" =)

[AntiCitizenOne1]

lol this is great

he makes it sound like a good song

[Nickyrinkydinky]

hahaha, Bens voice makes this song now awesome :D

[feaadfaerie]

He does it pretty well, actually. His style makes it sound almost sound genuine, if he weren't mocking it. Ha ha

[icedragontt]

great voice, hilarious interpretation.

[Spliffs789]

I love this, haha.

[XiansiX]

i actually throw a little bit of 'humor' into my set whenever i play, too. i play Smash Mouth's "All Star" haha

[CeciliaXGale]

Ben Gibbard is amazing hahaha!

[damarapratt]

HAHAHAHA

[TheFadedGuitar]

Stfu, who cares if he wasn't "serious" enough, he has a better sense of humor than anyone talking crap about him