Phoebe Bridgers on Austin City Limits "Savior Complex"

Phoebe Bridgers performs "Savior Complex" on Austin city Limits. Olivia Rodrigo / Phoebe Bridgers premieres December 4, 2021 on most PBS stations. Watch live on your local PBS station or stream later at pbs.org/austincitylimits
About the Episode
Enjoy fresh perspectives in song from Olivia Rodrigo and Phoebe Bridgers. The chart-topping Rodrigo performs tunes from her bestselling debut Sour, while Bridgers sings songs from her critically acclaimed LP Punisher.
About Austin City Limits
Austin City Limits (ACL) offers viewers unparalleled access to featured acts in an intimate setting that provides a platform for artists to deliver inspired, memorable, full-length performances. Now in its 47th Season, the program is taped live before a concert audience from The Moody Theater in downtown Austin. Austin City Limits is the longest-running music series in television history and remains the only TV series to ever be awarded the National Medal of Arts. Since its inception, the groundbreaking music series has become an institution that’s helped secure Austin’s reputation as the Live Music Capital of the World. The historic KLRU Studio 6A, home to 36 years of ACL concerts, has been designated an official Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Landmark. In 2011, ACL moved to the new venue ACL Live at The Moody Theater in downtown Austin. ACL received a rare institutional Peabody Award for excellence and outstanding achievement in 2012.
Austin City Limits is produced by Austin PBS, KLRU-TV and funding is provided in part by Dell Technologies, Workrise, the Austin Convention Center Department and Cirrus Logic. Additional funding is provided by the Friends of Austin City Limits. Learn more about Austin City Limits, programming and history at acltv.com.

[@miacameron9526]

i’ll never forget hearing this song for the first time

[@carysdavies7555]

This was my first time hearing it and It’s so beautiful

[@nourafifi5502]

Same

[@Em4gdn1m]

Where were you?

[@bobbmillie9632]

same 🥲

[@itismeanttobe]

It made me cry 3 times night after night something in how its written and composed, if i wanna get nerdy that minor plagal cadance is what makes it magical

[@juanmoraesx]

1:47 I'm hypnotized by this man playing the trumpet.. just so beautiful

[@david-sd3tl]

THE TRUMPET. ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE

[@ChadwickRider]

Agree, the song is already incredible... but that Trumpet takes it to the next level.

[@snaprockandpop]

firs time listening and im now excited to hear the trumpet ...

[@richardlong5928]

Oh my god I know. That had to be the most beautiful run I’ve ever heard

[@Zodthe1st]

Whenever someone says there isn't any good music nowadays, I share Phoebe Bridgers with them. A new national treasure.

[@davidpaul6656]

HA HAHA 😆

[@Zodthe1st]

@@davidpaul6656 ...yeah, I know. There's no smugness quite like that of music snobs. Thanks for the reminder.😒

[@bstrouble]

@@Zodthe1st lol you're chillin. This punk is just a troll

[@oldblueaccord2629]

@@davidpaul6656 Yeah I dont get it either....

[@montysano]

@@Icu__hotel_hotel So incredibly and sadly true (says this late 60s Boomer).

[@stephaniezap]

i literally love the subtle harmonizing marshall adds in every so often, it sounds BEAUTIFUL

[@boyvoyje]

love she's getting more and more recognition

[@kevincarman5739]

That trumpet player has beautiful phrasing oh my god. The trumpet added so much!

[@WHATTHEBEEP1]

incredible job, Glad to see her on that stage ,deserves it.

[@Ladiesman7790]

LYRIC Emotional affair Overly sincere Smokin' in the car, windows up Crocodile tears, run the tap 'til it's clear Drift off on the floor I drag you to the shore Sweating through the heat You're gonna drown in your sleep For sure Wake up and start a big fire In our one room apartment But I'm too tired To have a pissing contest All the bad dreams that you hide Show me yours, I'll show you mine Call me when you land I'll drive around again One hand on the wheel, one in your mouth Turn me on and turn me down Baby, you're a vampire You want blood and I promised I'm a bad liar With a savior complex All the skeletons you hide Show me yours, and I'll show you mine All the bad dreams that you hide Show me yours

[@ChadwickRider]

Damn, that trumpet is amazing. Reminds me of the trumpet playing in Natalie Merchants "Break Your Heart" track. Soothing, smooth and perfect.

[@wheresmybonejuice5524]

Trumpet player goes HARD

[@ohmyberry]

it's my mental breakdown i get to pick the song

[@jesusrocks311]

I so feel this

[@kailajensen1021]

she sounds so good live

[@bettip4331]

she is so incredible

[@Krustenkaese92]

trumpet being that good should be illegal

[@k2thepeak]

The way she truncates the “I’ll show you mine” lyric is sublime. Hits me hard.

[@rachelclarke5484]

3:00 gave me chills I'm not gonna lie

[@LAVISHING]

Having Phoebe’s and Olivia’s shows recorded on my DirectTV when they air. So happy! Thank you Phoebe and Olivia!

[@praisethelorde8024]

everything abt this is beautiful. phoebe, this song, the trumpet, the violin and the drums. phoebe youre incredible. i love u

[@JimJurena]

Wonderful.

[@huilen8409]

Such a beautiful song it’s so pretty

[@myplayerpiano]

the mix is superb

[@rory1723]

This ones so underrated I love it 😩

[@sadiea6696]

I am in love with this woman

[@marianaevano]

perfeito!

[@arminsoleimani2047]

You're the best phoebe, عجب عشقی هستی تو دختر

[@annayaroshenko8288]

Magical ❤

[@michaellawlor1267]

Very ethereal. A musical breath of fresh air

[@kaashout]

so beautiful man

[@MrGriff305]

couldn't be more beautiful

[@paleblueones]

3:28 saving this for myself

[@danieldavid1438]

Oh Man !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@luka-ft3ij]

yeah

[@marib2041]

no!!! that's the song I'm sensible about !!! 😫

[@appanaulaaa]

I love her I love this song I love her clothes

[@GOLDWXNG]

1:48 nuttin in this

[@frnknstn22]

The trumpet hit different

[@Flowster562]

I wonder where she got her style of music from. You know what they say “ Love is hell.” Must of been a good time out in Austin “City rain city streets.”

[@bandnerd2861]

Her big inspiration is Elliot Smith! If you listen to some of her lyrics they are similar to Smith’s!

[@wsofea]

can someone please tell me the chords

[@user-mk8ke1qn4z]

Never knew how much I needed a skeleton marching band until now

[@kevinfredericks2335]

harrison whitford sounding like church chimes on the moon

[@yooo547]

phoebe really looks like rosamund pike at parts

[@austincore]

i’m a bad liar with a savior complex

[@lostlanguag.es_]

sorry bassist

[@davidpaul6656]

Sounds great! But why would she smash a guitar? When her music isn't even aggressive!? 🤣😂

[@lee32476]

Check out I Know the End and you'll understand. That song is a fantastic journey.

[@DiabIe37]

Do you see the logo on the drum set?

[@davidpaul6656]

@@DiabIe37 - Nope! So it matters why? 😆

[@sadbutmads7889]

because she can do whatever she wants

[@boyvoyje]

anyway it's an alternative rock

[@gradaloo]

Curious what she does based on recent publicity for political statements at her concerts. Always on the lookout for someone interesting and innovative (somebody compared her to Bowie). Well, seems pretty pedestrian from what I've heard.

[@zachelmquist4932]

Boring.

[@joeboonmusic4004]

Okay bro... Who asked? Maybe trap is more your thing.

[@robbiefenton9378]

Music that makes you think isn’t great for the simple minded.

[@kelb6073]

It's very boring, I agree. Simple lyrics and boring melodies. Almost all of her songs sound the same.

[@Chase_AM]

@@kelb6073 I would take emotive music over intricate music any day of the week. Jacob Collier makes intricate music but it’s soulless.

[@kelb6073]

@@Chase_AM doesn't have to be intricate. Leonard Cohen made rather simple music. Amazing lyrics and beautiful melodies.