Barenaked Ladies - Brian Wilson (Video) 

Fun fact: Brian Wilson likes this song, and even played it live several times in the late 90s/early 2000s.

I feel sorry for anyone who doesn't get this song - which captures the beauty and insanity of a mind that can't _not_ be musical, a mind epitomized by the legendary Brian Wilson's. I love this song so much and would give it ten thumbs up if I could.

I work out to this song, I'm 78 years old and this has been on my ipod for 7 years. So glad I finally looked the boys up. I ain't dead yet.

His voice is so haunting. This band is highly underrated. I saw them in concert in 2011. I was blown away.

Drove downtown in the rain nine-thirty on a Tuesday night, just to check out the late-night record shop. Call it impulsive, call it compulsive, call it insane; but when I'm surrounded I just can't stop. It's a matter of instinct, it's a matter of conditioning, It's a matter of fact. You can call me Pavlov's dog Ring a bell and I'll salivate- how'd you like that? Dr. Landy tell me you're not just a pedagogue, cause right now I'm [Chorus] Lying in bed just like Brian Wilson did Well I'm lying in bed just like Brian Wilson did. So I'm lying here, just staring at the ceiling tiles. and I'm thinking about what to think about. Just listening and relistening to Smiley Smile, and I'm wondering if this is some kind of creative drought because I am [Chorus] And if you want to find me I'll be out in the sandbox, wondering where the hell all the love has gone. Playing my guitar and building castles in the sun, and singing "Fun, Fun, Fun." [Chorus] I had a dream that I was three hundred pounds and though I was very heavy, I floated 'til I couldn't see the ground I floated 'til I couldn't see the ground Somebody help me, I couldn't see the ground Somebody help me, I couldn't see the ground Somebody help me because I'm [Chorus] Drove downtown in the rain nine-thirty on a Tuesday night. Just to check out the late-night record shop. Call it impulsive, call it compulsive, call it insane; but when I'm surrounded I just can't stop.

My friends and I were playing guitars in the park, and a man came over, and asked to see the guitar, we were a little wary of him because we obviously didn't want him to take off with it. He sat down in the middle of a group of high schoolers and sang the most beautiful version of this song I have ever heard...amazing. So chilling and almost somber...but beautiful.

I remember the day we shot this video..amazing 3 day shoot, the fellas (BNL) were perfect gentleman and made my directing and my crew extremely pleased with working with them! Not to mention Best Director Much Music Video Award, Peoples Choice, that Year. And a special thank you and condolences to the cast and crew who are no longer with us, RIP. W

i am a brother from jamaica .. this song just does something for me love the tempo. just really love this song..it's so true they need that signiture leading voice back..

Canada has some of the most underrated awesome music you can find anywhere.

Love this song. The lyrics are so sharp and I find this more of a tribute to Brian Wilson than a put down.

Steven Page did a tour with a symphony earlier this year, and I was the photographer for one of the shows. They did a sound check and played this, and I was the only person in the room (besides the musicians and the sound guy)... I was in absolute awe. I love this song!

When I saw Brian Wilson live, he actually opened the show with this song. It was very odd.

Such an unusual voice. Nobody sounds like this guy.

I don't alway lie in bed But when i do its just like Brian Wilson did

I still remember going to watch these guys play at Bumpershoot in Seattle, WA way back in '93 before anybody even knew who they were. They blew away the entire audience and wailed out every song, especially this one, my favorite. They even upstaged The Violent Femmes. I can still remember their amazing breakdance routine at the end of the show. Man, this band rocked and STILL rocks!

It's only fitting that one of the greatest songs of all-time is a tribute to one of the greatest musical geniuses of all-time.

This is, in my opinion, one of the most underrated songs of all time.

I love how the clothing of the band members and even the lyrics “just to check out the late night record shop” date this song. It’s so fantastically 90’s. What a wonderful time that was, and I’m sadly afraid that we’ll never get back to that place again.

my friend who died 3 years ago today turned me on to this song, and for that i'll always be grateful to him. RIP eric.

As someone who suffers with crippling bipolar and am in the shit right now, there is no greater truth than this song.

Guys, come on: let Steven back in the band. One of my favorite memories was seeing you guys in concert at Hershey, PA promoting "Everything to Everyone." It's just not the same without him. I know he messed up, but hasn't enough time passed?

Just saw Brian Wilson in concert last week with an 11-member band. I thought it would be good ... it was absolutely fantastic! They did a SEVEN-song encore after a full show with no intermission. Great to see one of the best overcome his issues and get back our there again.

Steven Page is wearing hipster glasses. 20 years before "it was cool". YOUR MOVE, HIPSTERS.

I've been running an experiment for years with this song. When I go into a bar where you can control the jukebox, I play this one every time - and this is (by my VERY scientific research) the most universally loved song by everyone. Almost all the patrons know the words, they're singing or dancing along - it never fails

"Dr. Landy tell me you're not just a pedagogue". How poetic. Getting caught up with someone like Landy. Brian survived. Barely.

Amazing how a song about crippling depression can sound so fun and up.

Saw Brian in concert, and his band did indeed do this song.

Nothing says '90s like goatees and orange pants

A song about a genius, written and performed by a genius!

Fun fact: Steve Page wrote this song as a teenager. He will sometimes tell the story when performing live. It’s not just a fun tribute to Brian Wilson, it’s a song about mental health. Page (and the whole band really) are on another level when it comes to musical melodies and story telling. If you get the chance, see him live. And the Bare Naked Ladies. Not sure if we would ever get a reunion tour, but if so, it would be a dream come true for the fans.

Child 2022 I understand it, 40yrs fighting depression and anxiety, but can't lie in bed

I just feel good when I hear this song! It's just got everything. Intelligent lyrics with humor and a good beat! OMG love the retro bass/

It's O.K NOT TO BE O.K...HELP IS OUT THERE...NEVER GIVE UP..NEVER....GIVE UP...YOU ARE SPECIAL TO SOMEONE...AND GOD.

I miss Steven Pages voice in the band. This was the best era of them.

Legend has it, Canadians still dress like that to this very day.

On a BNL bender today. Definitely one of my favorites.

their harmonies have always been freaking perfect. And that standup bass....yep!

It all ways struck me about these guys...on the surface so funny and off the wall..and then when you listened lose about what they were talking about....God it just killed ya

I hope you all know who Brian Wilson is. He is alive and still a legend

They were much better before kicking Steve Page out of the band.

Wish they still made songs like this today

27 Years later and still gives me chills. Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If I could like this more than once... then I'd like it exactly 37 times.

Heck, how this guy is missed in the Ladies' formation. Steve still sounds like BNL, and will always do, even as a soloist. I wish he returns one day, even if it's only for a tour, an album, whatever.

This song is fantastic. Love the musical finish. They're a lot of fun live.

This song is the all-time best showcase of Steven Paige's voice and all he can do with it. He is great with delivering lyrics with just the right touch.

I have talked with others who are BNL fans about this song, most younger then I. When I bring up the song's subject matter I get a blank look from them. Brian Wilson, Smiley Smile, 300lbs, acid, sandbox etc., they just think it is some obscure reference to some guy names Brian Wilson....smh. They have no idea about the mental breakdown, his addict drummer brother Dennis and their "sessions" of cheeseburgers, drugs and new "songs". They aren't even aware that his was a/the Beach Boy.

This song never gets old for me. Why don't more people know BNL for this and not "One Week"?!?!?

Went to The Who concert last night Steven opened up for them and played this song he did a great job as the opening act

Such a powerful song, about the struggles of mental illness, totally relate to this song, as I have experienced it myself. I play it a lot.

One of my favorite songs ever...my dad and I used to go out on the patio and shout the lyrics while pretending to play guitar on a broom...memories :)

Steven Page is The Barenaked Ladies. HE was the artistic force behind the band. Sucks without him

I have heard of them, but never listened to not one of their songs, I’m in love 🥰 with so many. Nostalgic, poetic, romantic, funny. I’m definitely expanding my musical horizons. I’m officially addicted.

OMG you guys don't know what you done for me in life! First of all you did it for me and my twin sister! But she died this past summer she died unexpectedly August 2nd 2020 22. Carl I love you guys so much that we chased you down one time when you were at a meet-and-greet in Cleveland Ohio and you guys look so stressed out trying to get away from us to wasn't even funny but we both loved you so much we've loved you guys for so many years and now that she's gone. But when the old apartment comes on that was her mind's most favorite song I guess besides Brian Wilson LOL😊 but why we were listening to the old apartment we were beat each other up while listening to yourself LOL I miss her so much I just want to get into a big fight every time I hear your song ❤️❤️😊

Sucks they were just so good. They kicked the main dude out because he did coke I heard. Did they not know that kinda comes hand in hand w entertainers. Miss them

Here because this song was mentioned in undergrad psychology textbook

If you’ve ever been drunk in a garage drinking beer with friends at 3 am listening to a DeWalt radio then you’ve heard this song

They got in Bryan’s head - and the genius flowed. Fantastic song

i fricken love this song over pretty well 20 years later since been introduced to this song as a child

Blessings in an abundance of the faith. I salute you. 😘🙏 Grace and peace be unto you and to this place. Thank you. God bless you. 😊Will you believe and receive Jesus Christ as your LORD and personal saviour??? I do. 😊

I'm a metalhead as well, but I make my love for these guys very well known.

Weird Al Yankovic should make a parody of this song called "John Lennon", cause John Lennon spent a week lying in bed to promote peace

Barenaked ladies went way harder than we remember

I agree the Bare Naked Ladies are an unjustly under-rated band. The instrumentals on this song are brilliant, and I've always loved their ferocious lyrics.

I rarely admit to liking these guys, but they really do have a lot of great tunes. Proud to say they are Canadian !

and if you wanna find me...I'll be... out in the sand box...wondering were all the love has gone...my favorite part

The mid to late 90's, in my opinion, were the best songs ever in a generation. That's a lot to say from a guy who lived thru the 80's. BNL, Tonic, Vertical Horizon, Third Eye Blind, Dave Matthews...

Anyone notice that Steven page is Hipster before time :-) I love that band.

One of those songs that make you unexplainable burst into long feel good tears. ❤

this has been one of my family songs throughout my life. It my fav at 12 and still my fav at 22. Thanks for being there BNL, you’ve gotten me through a lot ♥️

Such crazy dude and such a creative song, musical genius’ and a lot of fun to play…

I really which that Steven would come back.

There's some great fretless bass playing on this track. And I love the typical early 90s "dry" mix where you can actually hear the bass!!

Well Brian Wilson did a cover version of this song so obviously he liked it.

If Kevin Smith had a comic shop I imagine the guys who patronized it would look like this. They have that look. Great songs, too.

I love this song brings me back to my childhood

Saw them on thier first cross Canada tour with my girlfriend at the time. I am taking my now wife and our 3 kids to watch thier Christmas concert In December at the same venue. This is by far my most favorite song of thiers.

This song is great. Brian's band played a little piece of it sometimes in their concerts.

Hey just to let everyone know I got out of bed.

I honestly think this song massively shaped the trajectory of Barenaked Ladies. This was from BNL's debut album, and while it definitely still had many tongue-in-cheek songs, songs like this still showed a seriousness and a vulnerability. But, people didn't take the song seriously. Some saw it as more of a mocking put-down against Wilson, others just saw it as quirky and goofy, since that's what they expected from BNL. I think that reception probably solidified the band's decision to stick to a more quirky, light-hearted tone for their future music. And while I do love BNL's music, I do wonder if we missed out on a lot more songs like this because of the reception it received. Either way, I think this is undeniably their best song, and it's a testament to just how good a songwriter Steven Page is.

Back when orange was a good colour for pants

this is the whitest music alive but totally jams and i mean that.

This song is perfection. Lyrically and musically amazing. I wish i could see it live as it should be.

This song brings me back to when Brian was I'm his hotel room drinking while his manager lived in his penthouse house...sad.

Best song of all time!

I always loved him and his name since my before I was 20 I'm 53 now it's awesome training behind his medical wording he's so talented I thought other day I speak fast OMG great song I'll shhh

Not only are these guys talented and a great band, but they're hilarious as well.

..Yikes ! 😯 ...I thought that was a latter-day *George Michael* there at 0:14 ! 😊 ..[So sorry, Mr. Steven Page ! ..ex-BNL Leader !!] 🙃

2020 & still listening to this daily!!!!! Call it impulsive, compulsive, you can call me insane ;) One of the Best songs I've ever heard Hands Down!

Ironically, I was helping my son with psychology homework and discussing conditioning, Pavlov, dogs and saliva, and then ... THIS song. Get outta bed, or not.

one of the first albums i ever bought. hearing it tonight brought me to tears.

I’m probably one of the biggest Brian Wilson honks under 40 in this entire world And this is song is a tribute, an homage, certainly not derogatory

2020 this song is soooooo underrated it ridiculous!

God there is nothing like his voice.

I've seen these guys 3 times live in concert. Their music still brings me back to when I was a teenager. Powerful songs and powerful lyrics combined with a haunting voice. I will never grow old of BNL , specifically Gordon.

I only just realized I'm a huge BNL Fan. I never thought I'd say that. But I was born in Scarborough and remember the 90's there... It was strange. This song is really well crafted. Feel bad that they shunned the Singer dude after his Coke in the Washroom strangeness. I don't think they have ever done anything of greatness without that Dude...

They look like they were supposed to do a cameo in that PBS show named Arthur, but the animators forgot to actually animate them, so they made this video at the last minute.

I suffer from Multiple Sclerosis. I spend a lot of time lying in bed. So I'm a-lyin here, just staring at the ceiling tiles. And I'm thinkin bout, oh, what to think about, just listening and re-listening to Smiley Smile, and I'm a-wonderin if this is some kind of creative drought because:

The band is totally underrated. I agree!!!!

OMG I will always love this song and thats when Canadian Bands like them?Ill say it again PROUD TO BE A CANADIAN.LOVE YOU B.N.L's