Wish You Were Here
Avril Lavigne
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I can be tough I can be strong But with you, it's not like that at all There's a girl That gives a shit Behind this wall You've just walked through it And I remember, all those crazy things you said You left them running through my head You're always there, you're everywhere But right now I wish you were here All those crazy things we did Didn't think about it, just went with it You're always there, you're everywhere But right now I wish you were here Damn, damn, damn, What I'd do to have you Here, here, here I wish you were here Damn, damn, damn What I'd do to have you Near, near, near I wish you were here I love the way you are It's who I am, don't have to try hard We always say, say it like it is And the truth is that I really miss All those crazy things you said You left them running through my head You're always there, you're everywhere But right now I wish you were here All those crazy things we did Didn't think about it, just went with it You're always there, you're everywhere But right now I wish you were here Damn, damn, damn What I'd do to have you Here, here, here I wish you were here Damn, damn, damn What I'd do to have you Near, near, near I wish you were here No, I don't wanna let go I just wanna let you know That I never wanna let go Let go, oh, oh No, I don't wanna let go I just wanna let you to know That I never wanna let go (let go let go let go let go let go let go let go) Damn, damn, damn, What I'd do to have you Here, here, here I wish you were here (i wish you were) Damn, damn, damn What I'd do to have you Near, near, near I wish you were here Damn, damn, damn, What I'd do to have you Here, here, here I wish you were here Damn, damn, damn What I'd do to have you Near, near, near I wish you were here
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Written by: Avril Ramona Lavigne, Martin Karl Sandberg, Johan Karl Schuster
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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14 facts about this song
Songwriter and Performer"Wish You Were Here" is a song performed by Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne.
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Album InclusionThe song is from her fourth studio album titled 'Goodbye Lullaby,' which was released in 2011.
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Song Theme"Wish You Were Here" is a ballad about missing someone who is no longer in your life.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its emotional depth, "Wish You Were Here" did not chart as high as Lavigne's previous songs. However, it did reach the top 100 in several countries.
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Music Video ReleaseThe music video for "Wish You Were Here" was released on September 9, 2011.
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Music Video ContentIn the music video, Lavigne is seen expressing her longing and sadness in various scenes, including crying in a burnt room and lying down in a bathtub.
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Song ProducersThe song was produced by max Martin and Shellback, who are famous for their work with pop artists like Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, and Pink.
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Record Label"Wish You Were Here" was released under RCA Records, which is one of the flagship labels of Sony Music Entertainment.
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SongwritersBesides Lavigne, Max Martin and Shellback also co-wrote this song.
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Critical ResponseThe song received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised its emotion and Lavigne's vocal performance, while others felt it was too generic.
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Fan ReactionDespite the mixed critical reaction, the song has been a fan favorite and is often considered one of Lavigne's most emotional songs.
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Live PerformanceAvril Lavigne has performed "Wish You Were Here" live in several programs and during her world tour concerts.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists and amateurs have covered "Wish You Were Here" due to its popularity, further solidifying its status as a fan favorite.
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Streaming MilestonesAs of 2021, the "Wish You Were Here" music video has over 360 million views on YouTube.
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