Barenaked Ladies - Told You So [Bathroom Sessions]

[MsConfettiEd]

Every time we lose a chance to save a dear one from whatever pulls them into their eventual demise--either situational or more permanent--I think of this song.

I listened to this song on a loop when I lost one of my dearest friends to her final act--a successful suicide. Understated, it was a most confusing time. I think that's why I still NEED music--like some people need things, or praise, or even food. Music satisfies, rewards, and feeds souls.

Thank you, Barenaked Ladies. I owe you.

[19craiggy87]

Im a huge BNL fan always have been but umm does anyone else see that he kinda looks like harold from red green sometimes in this vid? lol

[VWBtl06]

@19craiggy87 I can see that... Both from Canada, too. Funny and freaky

[GaolisVideoLog]

When I was a kid my brother bought the CD. I heard this song so often when I was a kid. Listening to this now, I finally understand it. Finally! So true.

[MetallicaOwnsYou]

most definitely need an acoustic album, crazy good stuff man

[beckiefletcher]

Stunt is amazing.

[sparks158]

One time my mom and sister stood behind you guys in a line in Toronto. True story.

[Username93611]

@sparks158

Cool story bro.

[usergently]

GREAT!

[hedsleep]

this song was my anthem as a teenager, it got me through some tough times, still never have and stll never will!!!!! thanx ed

[cblaker114]

yep stunt...#11...it's in my cd player in the car now

[whalenz]

Stunt?

[PrinceCurtis]

which CD was this song originally? I forgot it's been a while sense I heard it.

[AsLongAsFiyeroIsMine]

Stunt

[wihitra]

Man - you are soooo great!! Please make an album out of this!!

[Franker17]

seriously...?? i hope you are kidding.

[Sonic8231]

lol

[Mooxdog]

Ive always been a BNL fan but Ive been watching these videos ever night for about a month now and ive grown a new respect for them

thanks ed for these sessions

[doubleds100]

I've watched these videos at least five times over by now and I still can't get enough. Actual talent like this is hard to come by. You guys are awesome.

[NOOBwozuyniboT]

Sun Trickk is right. Id buy a BNR b.s. album. That would kick ass!!!!!!!

[februarystars75]

Awesome.....I love this song soooo much. Bathroom sessions are great!

[54spiritedwill54]

This is my favorite bnl song.

[AlemanJuan]

Thanks for posting one of my all time favorites! You sound great!

[SunTrickk]

dude

im not jokin

i love your hair

i really love yall

i think the bathroom sessions might be better then the originals....

you should make a cd with just b.s.

<33

[MiaSays]

Such an amazing song, brings back so many memories.

[ckburton1101]

I am proud to say I have met and worked with these guys twice. They are exactly as nice and cool as you would expect them to be from their music. Love BNL!

[randompenguin182]

he is just amazing! brilliant voice hes so good!

[mikebtko]

They have amazing songwriting sensibility... So many melodic tunes... Beautiful vocals... Barenaked Ladies Rock!!!...  Thank you for posting...

[knadian747]

These guys are golden. Bands like this with great writing, and care about their fans, theyre hard to come by. You guys rock.

[TheAnswer42]

<3 Makes me teary every time.

[aaerosteve]

Awesome man, I will be doing this song soon and uploading. I haven't had the courage to upload any of my work yet, but I'm going to try to do it this weekend. After I do, please listen to it and let me know what you think. I have been practicing your songs for quite a while. Barenaked ladies are on the top of my list.

[aaerosteve]

I really like the way you play it, YOU GUYS ROCK

[aaerosteve]

still workin on it..

[domarigavjusmom]

BNL are definately one of the most underrated bands.

[JonnyVera]

i hate him. he's too good. and his songs are too beautiful. he makes me soo damn jealous. why arent i that amazing? my songs are great but i will never be as good at him at writing songs or playing them.

[shanefolan]

song reminds me of my next door neighbour,in 1984 she had her 2nd daughter and had blood transfusion during birth,for years after it she was ill but doctors didnt know what was wrong despite her been tested for everyfing,she was even sectioned in a mental home for some time,she was always complaning about been unwell.eventually in early 07 they traced the illness back to the 1984 bloodtransfusion and it was discovered she had hiv and only had months left to live,lukily rest of family tested neg

[thesithwithashotgun]

The mother went through all this? That's horrible! I can't imagine how hard it was to find out that she had HIV.

[shanefolan]

the weird thing was that during her years of sickness she suspected hiv and asked for a test but the doctoirs said it wasnt and there was no point,she was always getting hot flushes and had rashes and red circles appearing on her skin,it was only wen she passed out and came round the docs said they suspected hiv,every1 was amazed the husband was negative,very sad story

[slipknotivi]

Stunt is without a doubt one of the best albums on my MP3 and all the songs from that album and others that he did on The Sessions.... Wow.... Just amazing

[nicoletortoi]

seria fantastico que viniesen para chile.

(please come to Chile!)

muak! (K)

nicole :)

[MrKev02]

ed come back to minnesota asap... you guys are the best

[lyrialzander]

Ed

I &hearts; U

Remember me?

I grabbed your ass at the Maroon show in Portland OR!

[sparxjes92]

HAHAH!! Way to be :]

[cherilyndria]

so dumb ? i always wondered...is this song about aids?

[JeffreyOsb]

No, and sorry I thumbs downed, it was a mistake!

[shanefolan]

yea i think it is about aids,the songs very open to different meanings,it can mean alot of things but the 'viral infection' with 'no cure' bit made me think of aids though ppl argue it could be a metaphor for a broken heart,its like the song 'every breath you take' or 'toy sdoldiers',ppl get different meanings from it

[Vekin86]

I'm fairly certain it's about being in an unhealthy relationship for a long time, and finally having it end, and realizing that it's better that way.

"Viral infection, caused by affection," which I think you guys get the aids part from, seems to say to me that he was sick because he loved her, so he stayed in the situation for so long.

[stoerock2]

soo good

[HiImEmron]

This is my favorite bnl song.

[goofybutkind]

uhm...in s duh v how could you rescue me in a puffy coat and tin boat...abuser of power...at the sake of my sanity...you never wanted to help any thing or one but your record sales

[gt667902]

This sounds like a stalker. That would be bad.

[goofybutkind]

addy rescued his turdette:-)

[EdweenaTheTurdSeller]

i love this guy

[bigbertieb]

u boys rock!!!

come back to ireland soon please?!

[BCMIke22]

awesome tune....completely dig it

[Spiritedaway182]

The way (ed?) sings it brought me to tears, i've been going thro shit and it helped cheer me up so thanks!

[liprincessprincess]

One of their most underrated songs. I heart Ed.

[h1234567h]

wow. u must really like them...i think they suck. kinda like you...soo yeah...might as well do the movie

[TheAnswer42]

I absolutely love this song. And the fact that it is still just as beautiful in a bathroom is impressive.

[jganimator]

I would like to do something like this. What kind of Microphones did you use. I see people on here a lot and the quality is very poor, but you have good quality to your sound. So could you give me some tips on recording? Please

[playtoyx]

I love this song.

[dlconnell]

I LOVE THIS SONG. Nice bathroom ;) Ed you are the best!

[Tagewag]

:)

[blbalbi]

I don't belive Iam the first to see this video! I feel lucky.... BNL rules!