I'm just going to be honest. I didn't like it. I thought the instrumentation was very good and you did well there, but I just think your voice wasn't the right type of voice for such an aggressive song.
It sounds like you're not putting any emotion in it. It sounds just like me singing the song while I'm bored. Try to put some more emotion in it and try to yell a bit during the chorus.
I don't think I've ever heard anyone say "what the fuck is wrong with me?" in such a nice, friendly tone.
Maybe hybridsoldier couldn´t relate Given Up cause he didn´t feel what the song says. Hybridsoldier, try to sing songs you can relate to. Ex: if you are happy and feel love, sing a love song, instead of a break up song.
No offense, but your voice is too mellow for Given Up. It's not the worst thing I've ever heard, but you don't have the voice for it.
check out my instrumental guitarage of given up that i made with mee friends: www.myspace.com/jesusandfriendsband its pretty bad LAWL
My song selection was wrong. It is practically impossible to hit those notes in the chorus. Oh well, guess I should cover softer songs from next time.