When You're Gone

Avril Lavigne

About When You're Gone

"When You're Gone" is a song by Canadian singer Avril Lavigne. It was written for Lavigne's 2007 album, The Best Damn Thing. It was co-written and produced by Walker and Welch and released as the album's second single on 19 June 2007.


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2007
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I always needed time on my own
I never thought I'd
Need you there when I cry
And the days feel like years when I'm alone
And the bed where you lie
Is made up on your side

When you walk away
I count the steps that you take
Do you see how much I need you right now?

When you're gone
The pieces of my heart are missin' you
When you're gone
The face I came to know is missin', too
When you're gone
The words I need to hear
To always get me through the day
And make it okay
I miss you

I've never felt this way before
Everything that I do
Reminds me of you
And the clothes you left, they lie on the floor
And they smell just like you
I love the things that you do

When you walk away
I count the steps that you take
Do you see how much I need you right now?

When you're gone
The pieces of my heart are missin' you
When you're gone
The face I came to know is missin', too
When you're gone
The words I need to hear
To always get me through the day
And make it okay
I miss you

We were made for each other
Out here forever
I know we were
Yeah, yeah
And all I ever wanted was for you to know
Everything I do, I give my heart and soul
I can hardly breathe; I need to feel you here with me
Yeah

When you're gone
The pieces of my heart are missin' you
When you're gone
The face I came to know is missin', too
When you're gone
The words I need to hear
Will always get me through the day
And make it okay
I miss you

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Avril Lavigne

Avril Ramona Lavigne (pronunciation: /ˈævrɨl ləˈviːn/; AV-ril lə-VEEN; born 27 September 1984) is a Canadian singer-songwriter. She was born in Belleville, Ontario, but spent most of her youth in the small town of Napanee. By the age of 15, she had appeared on stage with Shania Twain; by 16, she had signed a two-album recording contract with Arista Records worth more than $2 million. In 2002, when she was 17 years old, Lavigne broke onto the music scene with her debut album Let Go. more »

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Written by: AVRIL LAVIGNE, BUTCH WALKER

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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12 facts about this song

Songwriting and Production
The song "When You're Gone" was both written and produced by Avril Lavigne herself, alongside producer Butch Walker.
Album Inclusion
The song featured as the second single off her third album titled "The Best Damn Thing," which was released on April 13, 2007.
Audience Reception
The song received favorable reviews from music critics and became a commercial success, achieving a top ten spot in music charts around the world.
Meaning of Song
The song is about a painful emotional experience related to separation. Avril Lavigne was inspired by the loneliness she felt when missing her then-husband, musician Deryck Whibley, whenever he was away.
Music Video
The music video for "When You're Gone" was directed by renowned music video director Marc Klasfeld and narrates three different stories all based on the feeling of missing someone.
Live Performances
Lavigne has performed this song numerous times in her live shows and tours, where it always receives positive audience reactions.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at No. 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and held the No. 1 spot in Argentina and the Czech Republic, as well as the top 10 in several other countries.
Awards and Nominations
"When You're Gone" received nominations for numerous awards, including the MuchMusic Video Award for Best Canadian Artist in 2008.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered numerous times by different artists and singers on diverse media platforms since its original release.
Certifications
The song has been certified Platinum in Australia and Gold in the United States, denoting over one million copies sold.
Documentary Appearance
The song was also included in the documentary "Naruto: The Cross Roads", a Japanese anime television series based on Masashi Kishimoto's manga series.
Emotional Impact
The song is often used in tributes and memorials because of its emotional depth and Lavigne's mesmerizing vocals, which perfectly mirror the emptiness one feels when a loved one is not present.

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