I Always Get What I Want
Avril Lavigne
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[Bonus track] Every now and then we all want something Even if there's no way of gettin' it If I stomach that that's the way it must be Be the way around it, could I get myself around it Get me what I want Everything that I got Get me what I want 'Cause I'm a big shot Don't want to always have to be so nice Don't want to hear you say well that's just life I dry out when I open my mouth I make my way around it, make my way around it Get me what I want Everything that I got Get me what I want 'Cause I'm a big shot So give me what I want I always get what I want Don't want to see me red If I don't get what I want That's not what you want I'm not about to take no for an answer No If I tell you I can't I'm still gonna go I did it all by myself I found my way around it Get me what I want Everything that I got Get me what I want 'Cause I'm a big shot So give me what I want I always get what I want Don't want to see me red If I don't get what I want That's not what you want It's not to lovely It could start to get ugly It really bugs me Get me what I want Everything that I got Get me what I want 'Cause I'm a big shot So give me what I want I always get what I want Don't want to see me red If I don't get what I want That's not what you want
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Written by: AVRIL LAVIGNE, CLIF MAGNESS
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10 facts about this song
Song's Background"I Always Get What I Want" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne. It is included as a bonus track on the "Under My Skin" album.
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Album InformationThe track is from Lavigne's second studio album, "Under My Skin," released on May 19, 2004.
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Track PositionThe song is listed as the 13th track on the album.
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GenreIt falls under the genre of punk-pop and post-grunge, consistent with most of Lavigne's early works.
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SongwritingLike most of her songs, Avril Lavigne was involved in the songwriting process. She co-wrote "I Always Get What I Want" with Clif Magness.
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Lyrical ThemeThe lyrics signify Lavigne's defiance and assertiveness, suggesting that she's uncompromising when it comes to getting what she wants.
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Live Performances"I Always Get What I Want" was not a single but it’s been performed multiple times live over the years, notably in various legs of "The Best Damn Tour" (2008).
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Fan SubcultureIt became a fan-favorite over the years, capturing the rebellious spirit of Lavigne's image that resonated with her fanbase.
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Song StructureThe song follows a standard verse-chorus form, with an energetic guitar-driven sound that characterizes the distinct rock-edge of the album.
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Album SuccessAlthough "I Always Get What I Want" was not released as a single, it contributed to the overall success of the "Under My Skin" album, which debuted at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard 200, sold more than 10 million copies worldwide, and solidified Lavigne's status as a pop-punk icon.
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