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Complicated vs. Since U Been Gone

Which one is your fav? 117 members have voted

  1. 1. Which one is your fav?

    • Complicated
      46%
      54
    • Since U Been Gone
      53%
      63
  2. 2. Which one is more iconic?

    • Complicated
      46%
      54
    • Since U Been Gone
      53%
      63
  3. 3. Better Music Video?

    • Complicated
      53%
      63
    • Since U Been Gone
      46%
      54

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Complicated is timeless and iconic

 

SYBG is a great generic pop rock, it cant compare

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The was Avril stans are so obviously pressed by the overall superiority of SUBG :coffee:

 

SUBG is not only is a pop song, it’s also a iconic moment in pop culture that changed modern music/pop profoundly at the time and paved way for the pop rock genre. It’s now a track that everybody knows, and that is considered one of the best modern pop songs ever made. With SUBG, it’s all about the combination of ingredients. The relatable subject and lyrics, the pop rock track, Kelly’s vocals, the angst, the music video, the attitude. It’s also about Kelly transitioning from Idol to a relevant pop star, and SUBG was that song for her and for the rest of the world.

 

So sorry, anyone saying complicated is denying reality. Or lacks knowledge. Or taste. 
 

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2 hours ago, Julianna Calm Down said:

The was Avril stans are so obviously pressed by the overall superiority of SUBG :coffee:

 

SUBG is not only is a pop song, it’s also a iconic moment in pop culture that changed modern music/pop profoundly at the time and paved way for the pop rock genre. It’s now a track that everybody knows, and that is considered one of the best modern pop songs ever made. With SUBG, it’s all about the combination of ingredients. The relatable subject and lyrics, the pop rock track, Kelly’s vocals, the angst, the music video, the attitude. It’s also about Kelly transitioning from Idol to a relevant pop star, and SUBG was that song for her and for the rest of the world.

 

So sorry, anyone saying complicated is denying reality. Or lacks knowledge. Or taste. 
 

Kelly Clarkson Mv GIF

ok this tea though you spilled :jonnycat:

3 hours ago, Julianna Calm Down said:

The was Avril stans are so obviously pressed by the overall superiority of SUBG :coffee:

 

SUBG is not only is a pop song, it’s also a iconic moment in pop culture that changed modern music/pop profoundly at the time and paved way for the pop rock genre. It’s now a track that everybody knows, and that is considered one of the best modern pop songs ever made. With SUBG, it’s all about the combination of ingredients. The relatable subject and lyrics, the pop rock track, Kelly’s vocals, the angst, the music video, the attitude. It’s also about Kelly transitioning from Idol to a relevant pop star, and SUBG was that song for her and for the rest of the world.

 

So sorry, anyone saying complicated is denying reality. Or lacks knowledge. Or taste. 
 

Kelly Clarkson Mv GIF

Um sweety, Avril was forefront for bringing the pop rock movement, not Kelly.. you cannot actually be serious :bibliahh:

 

Complicated also out-streamed and outsold the other local song.

5 hours ago, Julianna Calm Down said:

It’s now a track that everybody knows

Spotify:

Complicated - 629,460,024

SUBG - 539,267,903

 

YouTube:

Complicated - 575,088,396

SUBG - 113,042,170

 

ATRLers will just say anything:ahh:

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I like Kelly better but Complicated is better, more iconic, and more impactful ngl

 

SUBG's music video is much better tho. The scene she messes up her ex's room >>>>>>

subg is an amazing song but COMPLICATED is one of my most fave songs ever :heart2:

Miss Ramona wins this one, Complicated for all. Tho I like both, they are different, it depends of your mood tbh

 

 

Complicated for all

 

Since U Been Gone is merely okay. Feels very forgotten now, and for good reason.

13 hours ago, Julianna Calm Down said:

SUBG is not only is a pop song, it’s also a iconic moment in pop culture that changed modern music/pop profoundly at the time and paved way for the pop rock genre

:bibliahh:The delusion! 

 

8 hours ago, ProudLBS said:

Spotify:

Complicated - 629,460,024

SUBG - 539,267,903

 

YouTube:

Complicated - 575,088,396

SUBG - 113,042,170

We love receipts :clap3:

They’re both iconic and trendsetters. They’re both important to the female music scene. They’re both amazing. Well done girls :clap3:

14 hours ago, Julianna Calm Down said:

The was Avril stans are so obviously pressed by the overall superiority of SUBG :coffee:

 

SUBG is not only is a pop song, it’s also a iconic moment in pop culture that changed modern music/pop profoundly at the time and paved way for the pop rock genre. It’s now a track that everybody knows, and that is considered one of the best modern pop songs ever made. With SUBG, it’s all about the combination of ingredients. The relatable subject and lyrics, the pop rock track, Kelly’s vocals, the angst, the music video, the attitude. It’s also about Kelly transitioning from Idol to a relevant pop star, and SUBG was that song for her and for the rest of the world.

 

So sorry, anyone saying complicated is denying reality. Or lacks knowledge. Or taste. 
 

Kelly Clarkson Mv GIF

Sis Kelly only did Pop/Rock because Avril brought the sound to mainstream popularity. It was no surprise that after Let Gos success that labels wanted to imitate what Avril did. Katy Perry has disclosed this that as she signed with labels they all wanted the next Let Go moment. They were so desperate for it that they even placed a Let Go B-Side on Breakaway and made it the title track. Kelly followed down Avril’s path - not the other way around. Avril’s success was also extremely global while Kelly’s success outside of Breakaway is mainly local. 

Neither would smash in today's music environment.

 

Radio won't play pop-rock songs unless they go viral on TikTok.

They way both songs peaked at #2 yet they're more remembered and impactful than many #1's from that decade :jonny: 

SUBG was such a fav since the iPod Shuffle days, but Complicated aged like fine wine and the impact from that song just hits different

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