Head Above Water
Avril Lavigne
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I've gotta keep the calm before the storm I don't want less, I don't want more Must bar the windows and the doors To keep me safe, to keep me warm Yeah, my life is what I'm fighting for Can't part the sea, can't reach the shore And my voice becomes the driving force I won't let this pull me overboard God, keep my head above water Don't let me drown, it gets harder I'll meet you there at the altar As I fall down to my knees Don't let me drown, drown, drown Don't let me, don't let me, don't let me drown So pull me up from down below 'Cause I'm underneath the undertow Come dry me off and hold me close I need you now, I need you most God, keep my head above water Don't let me drown, it gets harder I'll meet you there at the altar As I fall down to my knees Don't let me drown, drown, drown Don't let me, don't let me, don't let me drown Don't let me drown, drown, drown Keep my head above water, above water And I can't see in the stormy weather I can't seem to keep it all together And I, I can't swim the ocean like this forever And I can't breathe God, keep my head above water I lose my breath at the bottom Come rescue me, I'll be waiting I'm too young to fall asleep God, keep my head above water Don't let me drown, it gets harder I'll meet you there at the altar As I fall down to my knees Don't let me drown Don't let me drown (don't let me, don't let me, don't let me drown) Don't let me drown (don't let me, don't let me, don't let me drown) Keep my head above water, above water
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Written by: Avril Ramona Lavigne, Stephan Moccio, Travis Clark
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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14 facts about this song
Release Date"Head Above Water" was officially released on September 19, 2018.
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AlbumThe song is the title track and lead single from Avril Lavigne's sixth studio album of the same name.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 64 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, becoming Lavigne's first entry on the chart since 2013.
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Meaning & Inspiration"Head Above Water" was inspired by Avril's personal experience with Lyme disease, a condition she publicly revealed she was struggling with in 2015.
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Song CompositionThe song is conducted in the key of Bb major with a moderately slow tempo of 68 beats per minute.
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Video DirectorThe music video was directed by Elliott Lester and shares the song's theme of resilience in the face of adversity.
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Awards & NominationsThough the song itself didn't receive any specific awards, its positive reception contributed to Avril receiving a 2019 Juno Award nomination for "Pop Album of the Year".
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CollaborationLavigne co-wrote "Head Above Water" with Travis Clark of the band We The Kings and producer Stephan Moccio.
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PhilanthropyIn tandem with the song's release, Avril Lavigne's charitable foundation launched a campaign to help individuals affected by Lyme disease.
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Global Impact“Head Above Water” has been translated into different languages worldwide and has inspired many due to its strong emotional connection to overcoming hardships.
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Song GenreThe song falls under the genre of Christian pop and pop rock showing different musical scope and style in comparison with Lavigne's previous work.
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Chart Position in Canada"Head Above Water" was a Top 10 hit on the Canada AC chart, peaking at number 2.
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Song CertificationIn 2020, "Head Above Water" was officially certified Gold by Music Canada.
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Evolution of Lavigne's MusicThe track marked a departure from her signature pop punk sound; instead, it features a significantly lighter, piano-driven melody that showcases her vocal maturity and growth as an artist.
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