17
Avril Lavigne
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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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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.
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InspirationAvril has stated in various interviews that the song was written based on her own experiences and nostalgia about being 17 years old.
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GenreThe 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.
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SongwritingAvril 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.
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Critical ReceptionWhile the song was not released as a single, it received generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised its nostalgia and catchy melody.
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Musical Elements"17" starts with a guitar intro, then builds with full band instrumentation. Lavigne's vocals share memories of a youthful, carefree time.
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Music VideoEven though there's no official video for "17," Lavigne performed the song during live concerts and there are several fan-made music videos.
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Autobiographical ElementsThe song expresses a less rebellious, more down-to-earth Lavigne as she looks back on her teenage years with fondness.
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Album PerformanceOn 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."
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Personal ConnectionFans 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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