Here's to Never Growing Up
Avril Lavigne
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Singing Radiohead at the top of our lungs With the boom box blaring as we're falling in love I got a bottle of whatever, but it's gotten us drunk Singing here's to never growing up Call up all our friends, go hard this weekend For no damn reason, I don't think we'll ever change Meet you at the spot, half past ten o'clock We don't ever stop, and we're never gonna change Say, won't you say forever stay If you stay forever hey We can stay forever young Singing Radiohead at the top of our lungs With the boom box blaring as we're falling in love I got a bottle of whatever, but it's getting us drunk Singing, here's to never growing up We'll be running down the street, yelling "Kiss my ass!" I'm like yeah whatever, we're still living like that When the sun's going down, we'll be raising our cups Singing, here's to never growing up Oh whoa, oh whoa, here's to never growing up Oh whoa, oh whoa, here's to never growing up We live like rock stars, dance on every bar This is who we are, I don't think we'll ever change They say just grow up, but they don't know us We don't give a f*ck, and we're never gonna change Say, won't you say forever stay If you stay forever hey We can stay forever young Singing Radiohead at the top of our lungs With the boom box blaring as we're falling in love I got a bottle of whatever, but it's getting us drunk Singing, here's to never growing up We'll be running down the street, yelling "Kiss my ass!" I'm like yeah whatever, we're still living like that When the sun's going down, we'll be raising our cups Singing, here's to never growing up Oh whoa, oh whoa, here's to never growing up Oh whoa, oh whoa, here's to never growing up Say, won't you say forever stay If you stay forever hey We can stay forever young Singing Radiohead at the top of our lungs With the boom box blaring as we're falling in love I got a bottle of whatever, but it's getting us drunk Singing, here's to never growing up We'll be running down the street, yelling "Kiss my ass!" I'm like yeah whatever, we're still living like that When the sun's going down, we'll be raising our cups Singing, here's to never growing up Oh whoa, oh whoa, here's to never growing up Oh whoa, oh whoa, here's to never growing up Oh whoa, oh whoa, here's to never growing up Oh whoa, oh whoa, here's to never growing up
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Written by: MARTIN JOHNSON, CHAD KROEGER, AVRIL LAVIGNE, DAVE HODGES, JACOB KASHER HINDLIN
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Here's to Never Growing Up" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne. It was released as the lead single from her fifth studio album, titled Avril Lavigne, in 2013.
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Chart PerformanceThe song achieved moderate success, peaking at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and number 1 on the Taiwan Billboard. It was also a top 10 hit in several countries, including Australia and the UK.
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Song ProductionAvril co-wrote the song with her then-husband Chad Kroeger from Nickelback, along with David Hodges, former member of Evanescence, and producers Martin Johnson and Jacob Kasher.
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Song InspirationThe inspiration for the song comes from Avril's desire to live in the moment and capture the youthful spirit. The lyrics express a nostalgic longing for the carefree aspects of youth that she doesn't want to let go.
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Concept of the Music VideoIn the music video, Lavigne is seen partying at a high school prom, further emphasizing the song's theme of youthful freedom and rebellion. It was directed by Chris Marrs Piliero.
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Song Reception"Here's to Never Growing Up" received mixed reviews from music critics, with some praising its catchy pop rock sound and carefree lyrics, and others criticizing it for being too similar to Lavigne's earlier work.
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Song CertificationsDespite the mixed reviews, the song was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and triple Platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA).
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Song's Use in Pop CultureThe song was used in several commercials and films, including the trailer for the 2013 film "The To Do List." It is also featured in the soundtrack of the Brazilian soap opera "Amor à Vida".
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Influence on Other ArtistsThis song enabled other Pop-Punk and Pop-Rock artists to open up more in their lyrics about their nostalgia for youthful times and the yearning to stay forever young.
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Live PerformancesAvril Lavigne has performed "Here's to Never Growing Up" at several music festivals and award ceremonies, including The Voice, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and the MuchMusic Video Awards. These performances were well-received and noted for their high energy and Lavigne's solid vocals.
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