17

Avril Lavigne

About 17

17 is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne from her fifth studio album, Avril Lavigne (2013). It was written by Lavigne, J Kash and Martin Johnson and produced by Johnson, Moorman and Paddock. The song deals with nostalgia, with Lavigne reminiscing about numerous scenarios throughout her teenage years, especially probably to do with her first date back from 2001-2004 with Jesse Colburn, when he was in his early 20s. Critical reception was positive, with many critics considering the song to be catchy, while others feared it was not as strong as "Here's to Never Growing Up" and "Rock n Roll". "17" is currently Lavigne's biggest-selling non-single song from her album in Asia, debuting within the top-five of the South Korean Goan Chart. 


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2013
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He was working at the record shop
I would kiss him in the parking lot
Tasting like cigarettes and soda pop
Seventeen
He would tell me I was beautiful
Sneaking in the neighbor's swimming pool
Yeah, he taught me how to break the rules
Seventeen

Hey, those days are long gone
And when I hear this song it takes me back

We were on top of the world
Back when I was your girl
We were living so wild and free
Acting stupid for fun
All we needed was love
That's the way it's supposed to be
Seventeen

Stealing beers out of the trailer park
Flicking lighters just to fight the dark
My favorite place was sitting in his car
Seventeen
We laid a blanket on the roof top
That time I knew I wouldn't make him stop
The nights were cold but we kept 'em hot
Seventeen

Hey, those days are long gone
And when I hear this song it takes me back

We were on top of the world,
Back when I was your girl
We were living so wild and free
Acting stupid for fun
All we needed was love
That's the way it's supposed to be

We were running red lights
We were going all night
Didn't care about anything
We were living our dream
It was you and me
And we were seventeen

Oh, oh, oh, oh...
Seventeen
Seventeen

I remember what it felt like
Just a small town kind of life
If I could only just go back in time,
Seventeen

We were on top of the world
Back when I was your girl
We were living so wild and free
Acting stupid for fun
All we needed was love
That's the way it's supposed to be

We were running red lights
We were going all night
Didn't care about anything
We were living our dream
It was you and me
And we were seventeen

Seventeen
Seventeen
Seventeen

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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 »

18 fans

Written by: Martin Johnson, Avril Lavigne, Jacob Kasher Hindlin

Lyrics © Red Brick Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC

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10 facts about this song

Composition
"17" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne from her self-titled fifth studio album, released in 2013.
Inspiration
Avril has stated in various interviews that the song was written based on her own experiences and nostalgia about being 17 years old.
Genre
The song falls under the music genres of pop and pop-rock. It carries a sense of electricity and exhilaration, consistent with Lavigne's musical style.
Songwriting
Avril Lavigne is the primary songwriter for "17," showing her personal input and sense of style. She worked in collaboration with songwriters Martin Johnson and J Kash.
Critical Reception
While the song was not released as a single, it received generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised its nostalgia and catchy melody.
Musical Elements
"17" starts with a guitar intro, then builds with full band instrumentation. Lavigne's vocals share memories of a youthful, carefree time.
Music Video
Even though there's no official video for "17," Lavigne performed the song during live concerts and there are several fan-made music videos.
Autobiographical Elements
The song expresses a less rebellious, more down-to-earth Lavigne as she looks back on her teenage years with fondness.
Album Performance
On the whole, Lavigne's self-titled album went on to land within the top 10 on album charts in several countries, demonstrating the overall success of songs like "17."
Personal Connection
Fans have noted that the song's ability to channel the emotion and excitement of being 17 builds a strong connection between Lavigne and her audience.

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