Complicated

~ Recording by Avril Lavigne

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.2Complicated4:05Avril LavigneLet GoAvril LavigneAlbum
  • CA2002-06-04
Arista07822-14740-2
1.2Complicated4:05Avril LavigneLet GoAvril LavigneAlbum
  • US2002-06-04
Arista07822-14740-2
1.2Complicated4:07Avril LavigneLet GoAvril LavigneAlbum
  • US2002-06-04
1.2Complicated4:05Avril LavigneLet GoAvril LavigneAlbum
  • US2002-06-04
Arista07822-14740-2
1.2Complicated4:08Avril LavigneLet GoAvril LavigneAlbum
  • -2002-06-04
Arista
1.2Complicated4:05Avril LavigneLet Go (BMG club edition)Avril LavigneAlbum
  • US2002-06-04
Arista, BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)07822-14740-2, D144805
1.2Complicated4:05Avril LavigneLet GoAvril LavigneAlbum
  • CA2002-06-04
AristaARCD-4740
1.2Complicated4:05Avril LavigneLet GoAvril LavigneAlbum
  • ZA2002-06-04
AristaCLAST(CF)435
1.2Complicated4:05Avril LavigneLet GoAvril LavigneAlbum
  • US2002-06-04
Arista74321 96205 2
1.2Complicated4:05Avril LavigneLet GoAvril LavigneAlbum
  • JP2002-07-24
AristaBVCA-27013
1.2Complicated4:05Avril LavigneLet GoAvril LavigneAlbum
  • DE2002-09-09
Arista74321962052
1.2Complicated4:02Avril LavigneHits Total, Volume 5Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2002-09-20
EMI Music Media (EMM in logo above EMI Music Media)7243 5 41905 2 0
1.2Complicated4:04Avril LavigneLet GoAvril LavigneAlbum
  • JP2002-09-25
AristaBVCA-24007
1.2Complicated4:04Avril LavigneLet GoAvril LavigneAlbum
  • US2002-10-15
Arista14787-5
2.3Complicated4:05Avril LavigneThe Dome, Volume 24Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2002-12-06
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)74321 96614 2
1.2Complicated4:05Avril LavigneLet GoAvril LavigneAlbum
Arista
1.2Complicated4:05Avril LavigneLet GoAvril LavigneAlbum
Arista162 214740
1.2Complicated4:05Avril LavigneLet GoAvril LavigneAlbum
Arista, BMG Brasil Ltda., Hifi Recordings74321949312
1.2Complicated4:05Avril LavigneLet GoAvril LavigneAlbum
Arista74321949312
1.2Complicated4:05Avril LavigneLet Go (CRC club edition)Avril LavigneAlbum
AristaARCD 4740
1.2Complicated4:05Avril LavigneLet GoAvril LavigneAlbum
Arista74321949312
1.4Complicated4:07Avril LavigneStar Lounge 2002 CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
SRO Productions, Inc.
1.1Complicated4:03Avril LavigneThe Works, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.2Complicated4:04Avril LavigneTop 2002Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)74321 96625 2
1.7Complicated4:03Avril LavigneRTL Party Hits 2003Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2003-02-07
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)82876 50001 2
1.9Complicated4:05Avril LavigneGRAMMY Nominees 2003Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2003-02-11
R2 73843
1.2Complicated4:05Avril LavigneBrit Awards 2003Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-02-15
BMG UK & Ireland8287650406 2
1.2Complicated4:04Avril LavigneJuno Awards 2003Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • CA2003-03-11
EMI Music Canada7243 5 82698 2 6
1.6Complicated4:07Avril Lavigne31HITS~THE GOLD DISC AWARD 2003~Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2003-04-23
avex traxAVCD-17297
1.2Complicated4:05Avril LavigneLet GoAvril LavigneAlbum
  • AU2003-05-16
Arista82876-52937-2
1.2Complicated4:05Avril LavigneLet GoAvril LavigneAlbum
  • AU2003-05-16
Arista82876-52937-2, 82876529372
1.2Complicated4:04Avril LavigneThe Very Best of Drive Time: 40 Driving Classics and Feel Good AnthemsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-06-02
  • -2003
BMG (the former Bertelsmann Music Group, defunct since 2004-08-05; for releases dated 2008 and later, see annotation), BMG UK & Ireland, Telstar TVTTVCD3336
1.7Complicated4:05Avril LavigneDrivin'Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2003-07-24
2.2Complicated4:04Avril LavigneNew Woman: The New Collection 2003Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-08-18
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries), Virgin TV7243 5 93252 2 4, VTDCD 576
2.8Complicated4:05Avril LavigneÖ3 Greatest Hits 23Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • AT2003-09-22
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)7243 593977 2 6
2.1Complicated4:01Avril LavigneHairbrush DivasVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-10-13
Warner Strategic MarketingWSMCD152
2.3Complicated4:04Avril LavigneTop Gear: The Greatest Driving Album This YearVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-11-10
Sony Music TVSTVCD171
2.17Complicated4:03Avril LavigneAbsolute Hits 2003Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • SE2003-11-12
EVA Records (Sweden)EVACD 4033
1.21Complicated4:02Avril LavigneThe Very Best of Funky DivasVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-12-01
Telstar TVTTVCD3364
1.15Complicated4:06Avril Lavigne20 Jahre RTL: 20 Jahre HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past), BMG (the former Bertelsmann Music Group, defunct since 2004-08-05; for releases dated 2008 and later, see annotation)82876 58467 2
1.1Complicated4:02Avril LavigneBarbie Pool Party Mix, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Shock (Australian independent)BARBIECD07
1.4Complicated4:06Avril LavigneFunky Ladies 04Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA (for use with NL/BE/FR releases only. See annotation)82876 506562
1.21Complicated4:03Avril LavigneHit Machine 2003, Volume 13Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Licensing Music (U.L.M)301 623-2
1.9Complicated4:05Avril LavigneHits 55Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG UK & Ireland, Sony Music TV, Telstar TV, Warner Strategic MarketingHITSCD551
1.1Complicated4:06Avril LavigneNew Divas 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG Italy, Ricordi (Italian imprint launched by Dischi Ricordi S.p.A. in 1958)82876508332
1.1Complicated4:05Avril LavigneNu Divas 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG (the former Bertelsmann Music Group, defunct since 2004-08-05; for releases dated 2008 and later, see annotation)82876 50497 2
1.4Complicated4:09Avril LavigneSuper FreshVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Music ThailandS-044
1.13Complicated4:02Avril LavigneTake 40 Australia: The Number Ones Volume Two 1994-2003Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Liberation Music (Australian, big L logo or “Liberation” on one line)LIBCD5085.2
1.1Complicated4:06Avril LavigneThe Girl ZoneVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG Australia (use with caution, be prepared to prove your edit!)82876517732
1.1Complicated4:07Avril LavigneThe Very Best of All Woman 2003Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG (the former Bertelsmann Music Group, defunct since 2004-08-05; for releases dated 2008 and later, see annotation), Telstar TVTTVCD3299
1.2Complicated4:04Avril LavigneWoman VIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)UMD 039 229 2
1.5Complicated4:02Avril LavignePop PrincessesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-04-05
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)9817531
1.2Complicated4:04Avril LavigneLet Go (special bonus edition)Avril LavigneAlbum
  • JP2004-04-28
Arista82876-61050-2, BVCA-27031
1.18Complicated4:07Avril LavigneTop KidsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • PL2004-05-24
Magic Records (Poland)9818918
1.7Complicated4:05Avril LavigneCruise Control: The Very Best Drive Time AnthemsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2004-06-07
  • AZ2005-01-01
  • GB2005-01-01
82876624302
2.18Complicated4:05Avril LavigneUltimate Girls Night InVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-10-18
Sony Music TV82876652652
1.7Complicated4:05Avril LavigneFor the LadyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2004-10-28
Rhino (reissue label)R2 78443
1.20Complicated4:04Avril Lavigne40 Jaar Top 40: 2001-2002Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)7243 599894 0 2
4.2Complicated4:03Avril LavignePure Power BalladsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2004
1.2Complicated4:04Avril LavigneTracks 20 År: RocksamlingenVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)
1.2Complicated4:05Avril LavigneLet Go (Japan Tour Special Limited Version)Avril LavigneAlbum
  • JP2005-02-23
AristaBVCA-21138
1.19Complicated4:05Avril LavigneEssential WomanVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2005-10-10
Sony BMG (rare imprint, likely in use between 2004–2008 only)82876688722
1.3Complicated4:02Avril LavigneJacqueline Wilson's Best Friends (disc 1)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2005-11-14
1.2Complicated4:05Avril LavigneLet GoAvril LavigneAlbum
GSM MusicGSM-09001Y
3.1Complicated4:07Avril LavigneOh What a Feeling 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • CA2006-04-11
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)59829
1.18Complicated4:05Avril LavigneGirls AllowedVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)9842542
1.11Complicated4:04Avril LavigneRTL Sommer Hits 2006Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.6Complicated4:03Avril LavigneShe’s Fabulous: The Ultimate Compilation For WomenVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
McMusic ANSMCCD144
1.7Complicated4:05Avril LavigneNorthern Stars: A Canadian Singers & Songwriters CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • CA2007-02-27
Time–Life Music
1.2Complicated4:05Avril LavigneLet GoAvril LavigneAlbum
  • XW2007-04-11
AristaG010000278610J
1.2Complicated4:05Avril LavigneLet GoAvril LavigneAlbum
  • JP2007-06-20
AristaBVCM-37943
1.6Complicated4:06Avril LavigneHousework Songs II: The Spring Clean EditionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • AU2007-10-23
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)
2.9Complicated4:06Avril LavigneAbsolute No 1sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)88697113412
1.2Complicated4:05Avril LavigneLet Go / Under My SkinAvril LavigneAlbum + Compilation
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)886971498226
1.11Complicated4:06Avril LavigneDie ultimative Chart Show: Die erfolgreichsten RadiohitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2008-01-04
Polystar (Germany)06007 5305571
3.10Complicated4:05Avril Lavigne101 Power BalladsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2008-11-10
Virgin TVVTDCDX 944
1.14Complicated4:04Avril LavigneThe Best of Now That's What I Call Music! 10th AnniversaryVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2008-11-11
UMe (imprint of Universal Music Enterprises)B0012225-02
2.5Complicated4:06Avril LavigneDonna Top 5000Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • BE2008-11-27
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)
1.12Complicated4:04Avril LavigneJe t’aime 2008Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)5306002
1.9Complicated4:04Avril LavigneZomertijd - Een Zomer Vol Muziek - De 100 Grootste ZomerhitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)88697325862
1.2Complicated4:05Avril LavigneLet GoAvril LavigneAlbum
  • XE2009-04-28
Arista88697632532
1.6Complicated4:07Avril LavigneDie ultimative Chart Show: Die erfolgreichsten Lieblingssongs der FrauenVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2009-05-15
Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)06007 5318800
3.10Complicated4:05Avril Lavigne101 Power BalladsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2009-10-09
EMI TV
4.5Complicated4:05Avril Lavigne100 Love SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88697454452
2.8Complicated?:??Avril LavigneHet beste uit de Qmusic Millennium Top 1000: 2000–2009Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Belgium06007 5324501
3.5Complicated4:06Avril LavigneHet beste uit de Qmusic top 500 van deze eeuwVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)
Promotion
1.2Complicated4:02Avril LavigneLet GoAvril LavigneAlbum
Arista
1.1Complicated4:05Avril LavigneLet Go (Sampler)Avril LavigneAlbum
Arista74321 96750 2
1.2Complicated4:05Avril LavigneLet Go (Sketch Book)Avril LavigneAlbum
AristaARCD-4740
1.1Complicated4:07Avril LavigneLet Go Special SamplerAvril LavigneAlbum
Arista, BMG JapanPTS 1035
1.7Complicated4:04Avril LavigneMastermix: Pro Disc 27Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music Factory (UK promotional remix service started in 1985)CD399
1.4Complicated4:06Avril LavigneThe Angus Drive EPAvril LavigneEP
AristaARPCD-5116
1.4Complicated4:03Avril LavigneQuattro: Vislieliskākie mirkļi sākas ar QVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Bootleg
1.2Complicated?:??Avril LavigneLet GoAvril LavigneAlbum
Arista (fake label, for bootlegs/counterfeits/pirated releases only)F30809
1.10Complicated4:07Avril LavigneKISA, Volume 10: Dealing With the Bad NewsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2003-11-25
1.2Complicated?:??Avril LavigneWorld NameAvril LavigneAlbum + Compilation
FullHouse Records (Russian pirate label)F42368
1.13Complicated4:05Avril LavigneDiamond CollectionAvril LavigneAlbum + Compilation
  • -2008
1.13Complicated4:07Avril LavigneGreatest HitsAvril LavigneAlbum + Compilation
Star Mark14095
(unknown)
2.2Complicated4:05Avril LavigneCompilation 2005Various ArtistsCompilation
1.5Complicated4:05Avril LavigneGirls AllowedVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music New Zealand Limited (Universal’s subsidiary in New Zealand; DO NOT USE as an imprint)

Relationships

recording engineer and producer:The Matrix (songwriters/producers collective)
executive producer:Antonio M. Reid
assistant mixer:Femio Hernandez
mixer:Tom Lord‐Alge
guitar:Corky James
additional vocals:The Matrix (songwriters/producers collective)
arranger:The Matrix (songwriters/producers collective)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Arista Records, Inc. (manufacturing and distribution company, do not add releases here) (in 2002)
Arista Records, LLC (holding company - file NO releases here!) (in 2022)
recorded at:Decoy Studios in Studio City, Los Angeles, California, United States
mixed at:South Beach Studios in Miami Beach, Florida, United States
has remixes:Avril Lurveen by Dywindel
Complicaded (LA‐X remix)
sampled by:Smoke Tower by Renard (Lapfox)
Smoke Tower (Mix for "Because Maybe!") by Renard (Lapfox)
Speedycake by The Gates of Sleep
mash-ups:And I’ll Write Your Name (Show You What It Feels Like Outside remix) by DJ Funk U Up
AVR-CRANK by Death Cab for Yeezy
AVR-LAFFY by Death Cab for Yeezy
AVR-LEAN by Death Cab for Yeezy
AVR-NEL by Death Cab for Yeezy
AVR-POP by Death Cab for Yeezy
AVR-WALK by Death Cab for Yeezy
Avrilsmith by David0Mario
Childrenated by Filip Čihák (mash-up artist)
Complicated / High Hopes (Avril Lavigne vs. Panic! At The Disco) by XaiDor’s Mashups
Complicated Broken People (KJ-52 vs Avril Lavigne) by DJ Nerd42
Complicated Sex on Fire (Kings of Leon vs. Avril Lavigne) by DJ Schmolli
High Hopes / Complicated (Panic! At The Disco vs. Avril Lavigne) by XaiDor’s Mashups
I Miss You (Life’s Like This) by Midcall
The Complicated Scientist (Avril Lavigne vs. Coldplay) by Mighty Mike (mashup artist)
music videos:Complicated
part of:Billboard Year-End Hot 100 2002 (number: 11) (order: 11)
recording of:Complicated

Complicated

writer:Avril Lavigne
The Matrix (songwriters/producers collective)
publisher:Avril Lavigne Publishing LLC
Ferry Hill Songs
Hollylodge Music
Mr. Spock Music
Tix Music
Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
later parody versions:A Complicated Song
Confiscated
Department of Surgery