Addicted (Simple Plan song)

"Addicted" is a song by Canadian rock band Simple Plan from the group's debut album No Pads, No Helmets...Just Balls. The band wanted "Addicted" as the first single, however, due to a film opportunity, "I'm Just a Kid" was chosen instead; it ultimately appeared on the soundtrack for the 2002 teen comedy film The New Guy.

"Addicted" was released to radio on February 24, 2003. The CD version included a cover of Cheap Trick song "Surrender" and the video for "Addicted", while the 7" vinyl version included "Surrender" and a demo of "One by One". "Addicted" became Simple Plan's first top-50 hit in the United States, peaking at number 45 on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2004, it was re-released in Australia following the success of "Perfect" and reached number 10.

Music video

The music video was directed by Ryan Smith and Frank Borin, also known as Smith n' Borin, whom previously directed the first two music videos for the band: "I'm Just a Kid" and "I'd Do Anything". In the clip, the band destroy possessions in a room, and ends with an explosion, inspired by an effect in the film The Natural (1984).

Track listings

UK CD single

1. "Addicted" – 3:57
2. "Surrender" – 2:58
3. "Addicted" (video)

Australian CD single

1. "Addicted"
2. "Perfect" (acoustic version)
3. "Grow Up" (live in Japan)
4. "American Jesus" (live in Japan)
5. "Simple Plan Loves to Go Down... Under" (live and backstage footage)
6. Pat's scrapbook (exclusive Australian tour pictures)
7. "Addicted" (video)
8. "I'd Do Anything" (video)

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Release history