Ben Gibbard - Complicated (Cover Avril Lavigne)

Ben Gibbard singing Avril's song.

[@jac8137]

To be honest, if I had no idea who Avril Lavigne was, I'd probably think this was Ben's own handwritten song lmao

[@clementello]

goes to show how great the original song is lol

[@funkyrenegade7]

"Guys it's a serious song" but he can't but laugh. I love this.

[@incircles3103]

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.

[@junjinho1]

he hits every note and pitch perfectly, he has like total control of his voice

[@ChristopherTucker]

I love when he says, "this song is serious guys."
hahaha

[@m_lee02]

Its amazing how he can turn any song into a masterpiece. Solid singer he is

[@jeremyschep3589]

Ben laughing while singing is something I never thought I'd hear

[@danceinpeace]

my goodness this man is amazing! ahahah, i loved the part when he sang "pose" like avril did in the actual song. man, i wish he could've done this at the death cab show i went to.. or was this on his solo tour?

[@smacateer]

his voice makes any song beautiful

[@formerpodcaster9292]

he laughs but honestly it sounds like something he would have written anyway

[@iamthepeej]

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

[@rossmorris]

c'mon.... admit it
this is GENIUS!

[@interrowhimper]

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

[@Stephanie824]

LOVE. THIS. SO. MUCH.

[@BrianMaguireMKE]

seriously, right? Gibbard is one of the most talented singer/songwriters of this generation.

[@ThatsSpace_]

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

[@brightsidejim71]

I think even Mrs Lavigne would agree that Ben has shat on her face with this rendition.

[@fishsticx]

You know what, leave it to Ben Gibbard to make me happy. Listening to this just made my absolutely shitty day so much better.

[@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

[@dantheman13131]

I love the way he keeps laughing. Cool guy.

[@petec2204]

love it

[@LoveTheLies]

he makes me smile. SMILE. ^___^

[@ericconnor3728]

dayum...too bad...I highly doubt there is a studio version of this :/

[@legwaterlily12]

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

[@mattnelson247]

Oh Ben Gibbard. Seriously, this guy is my fucking hero.

[@cleolele]

Ben Gibbard can make anything amazing.

[@aaamrik]

YES YES YES

[@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

[@boosterjooster]

BEN GIBBARD IS THE SHIZNUT.
Whatta cutie. I wish I could see this actual performance. D:
Lol at the end. "I don't understand what's so complicate." "I like my preppy clothes."
:D :D

[@gigispet]

He is so cute singing this song- i love it!

[@codeybales1593]

Well, Im now 30 and am only now starting to realise how deep this is. **Edit, as a teen i thought this was a real fun song.

[@cheeeyyyx]

ben gibbard makes me so happy (:

[@MATTierial]

I love this so much :D

[@charmed3690]

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

[@MATTierial]

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

[@natasha2009]

"No this a serious song" love this guy

[@UhMarisaBayless]

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

[@ianlee1024]

Play A2 for the A-->(Thin sting-002200-Thick sting) F#m-->(002440) B#m-->(004420)
Capo1
Intro:
F#m D A E
Verse:
A F#m D E
Pre-Chorus:
D F#m D E
Chorus:
F#m D E
Honestly, Promise me~ (At this part play B#m instead of F#m)

[@Thebigbluemeany]

It’s odd… I loved the Avril version as a thirteen year old but I never thought it was a girl talking to her boyfriend. I always thought it was a mother/teenage daughter relationship…he’s right it’s not that complicated if you automatically assume it’s about two lovers but nothing in the song or original video says that it is. It could be a family relationship, or two friends or even just her talking to an alter ego of herself. It doesn’t HAVE to be about a boy.

[@pintoresca]

This is the greatest thing ever.

[@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

[@OhNoesItsSamy]

I love this.

[@icedragontt]

great voice, hilarious interpretation.

[@JophieXD]

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

[@marissanieto297]

Amazing!

[@Fallsemester101]

This is so awesome!

[@danualb]

Are you sure his not a wizard! are you sure! Cuz last time I checked he was an absolute wizard!

[@worldangel7]

wow....... i actually like this song now.....

[@ErikMarie]

Ben is awesome. I hate this song but I could listen to Ben sing it all day long ^_^

[@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

[@YouXKneekXIT]

Thanks for posting! This is the only way I'd like this song...with him covering it ;)

[@injoyfruit]

YES

[@spunkygirl99]

OK. It's official. Ben Gibbard is GOD.

[@NJDJ30]

Enjoy your burrito!

[@bholz120]

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

[@alexolsennavarro]

YA BABY!!

[@shepsoverthere]

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

[@TheMhew]

nice cover. Love it :)

[@Booshmonkey]

YES!

[@brisweet91]

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

[@dj7oya]

hahaha
VEEEERY NICEE
the beginning is hilarious!

[@malphigian]

If you think Avril Lavigne wrote her own songs, you're really kidding yourself. Her producers ("The Matrix") wrote this song, and are fair targets for mockery.

[@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

[@Nickyrinkydinky]

hahaha, Bens voice makes this song now awesome :D

[@thomgwynne]

I love avril, soooo much its all like i listen to like.... yer i said that :)

[@CGiles]

I looove when Ben covers girl songs.
Like, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun was better than the original.
I despised this song but his version is amazing! haha.

[@GLsJAwtomatica]

This is a good cover

[@rmalik23]

Too bad they are some of the best musicians of their genre.

[@jbrisby]

I guess some songs were just never meant to be sung by a guy. But it sounds more affectionate than contemptuous to me. And the crowd seemed to like it too. Also, his performance makes it clear that it's not as easy to sing the song as Avril makes it look. ;)

[@Music4Life4Every1]

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

[@howswtthesound]

forget zooey, ben gibbard is sooo my husband.

[@LedNRoses]

Oh man, this is fantastic!! haha

[@Princevegeta77]

lol that was great.

[@OnlyMeBeingMe]

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

[@mwilliams333]

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

[@highelectricaltemperature]

Oh, I don't know. Despite what Slate says, it sounds like he's genuinely having some fun with the song. To be offended by this is to take the music of Avril Lavigne far too seriously.

[@herbymora12]

thats better than the original song

[@XiansiX]

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

[@livi030791]

where can i get this song? its awesome!!

[@pinky0926]

Charming. Enjoy your peeled spuds.

[@AshleyTrinh]

can you spell out the chords for those of us who don't know anything about guitar theory besides how to look up chords on google?

[@lasfinisimas]

Ok I have to admit that this song is good, maybe its teenybopper shit but its actually a great pop song and it sounds better in Ben style!

[@ilinaeternity]

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

[@agarbun]

"Chill out What you yellin for?"
Man: "YEAAAAHHHH~" its a funny song

[@chaplink]

I love ben gibbard hahah

[@Lyeo13]

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

[@kgyde]

Bwahaha.... LOVE!!

[@kittenkraze13]

Lol, he said "pose" just like Avril does. Damn, not only is he talented, but he's hilarious, too... :0

[@freakazoid6657]

he could be a stand-up comedian as a job on the side, haha

[@xSaecredChaotixx]

Hilarious stuff. I thought he was being serious for a second.

[@maddyt96]

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

[@BrianMaguireMKE]

also. is the audio for this available anywhere?

[@182homes]

what does he say at the begining?

[@facundosaavedra5639]

love love loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@AntiCitizenOne1]

lol this is great
he makes it sound like a good song

[@Tsuu]

clearly you need to do some research before you start bashing on wonderful artists like Mr.Gibbard, here. (:

[@encierro75]

What does he say before he starts the song? What's wrong with its lyrics anyway?

[@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.

[@FunnyGamer3]

his talking voice sounds just like weird al yankovic

[@7ZERQ]

Well she hasn't got any better so I think it's safe to say it's fine to sort of mock the song, but he sounded very genuine in his peformance.