How Does It Feel
♪ Avril Lavigne Lyrics
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I just need to know that I can breathe
And I don't need much of anything
But suddenly, suddenly
I am small and the world is big
All around me is fast moving
Surrounded by so many things
How does it feel to be
Different from me
Are we the same
How does it feel to be
Different from me
Are we the same
How does it feel?
I'm young and I am free
But I get tired and I get weak
I get lost and I can't sleep
But suddenly, suddenly
How does it feel to be
Different from me
Are we the same
How does it feel to be
Different from me
Are we the same
How does it feel?
Would you comfort me
Would you cry with me
Uh-uh-oh-oh, uh-oh, uh-oh, uh-oh
Uh-uh-oh-oh, uh-oh, uh-oh, uh-oh
I am small and the world is big
But I'm not afraid of anything
How does it feel to be
Different from me
Are we the same
How does it feel to be
Different from me
Are we the same
How does it feel to be
Different from me
Are we the same
How does it feel to be
Different from me
Are we the same
Ah, ah, ah, ahh-ah, ahh-ah
Ah, ah, ah, ahh-ah, ahh-ah
How does it feel, how does it feel
Different from me, different
How does it feel, how does it feel
Different from me, different
How does it feel, how does it feel
Different from me, different
How does it feel, how does it feel
Different from me
In "How Does It Feel," Avril Lavigne confronts the feelings of loneliness and separation that come with being different from others. The song starts with the vocalist expressing her need to feel in control and breathe in order to find confidence in herself. However, despite feeling small in a big world, Lavigne’s voice is determined, and she is not afraid of anything. Then the song takes a turn as she wonders how people who are different from her feel. She wants to know if they share similar feelings and experiences as herself. What comes next is a series of questions, each repeated twice with slight variations. Lavigne asks about the feeling of being different from her and whether they are the same. She is searching for understanding and hoping that someone will empathize with her. Lavigne then seeks comfort, asking for someone to cry with her.
Overall, "How Does It Feel" contains a message that everyone struggles with feelings of isolation and otherness at some point in their lives. The song's tone is introspective as the singer admits her weaknesses and how her insecurities make her feel small. She hopes that people can connect through their shared experiences of feeling different and alone, and that understanding each other’s unique struggles can lead to meaningful connections and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not afraid of anything
I am not afraid of any external threats
I just need to know that I can breathe
I only need assurance that I can survive
And I don't need much of anything
I don't require much to live a fulfilling life
But suddenly, suddenly
Suddenly, things change
I am small and the world is big
I feel insignificant in a gigantic world
All around me is fast moving
Everything around me is moving rapidly
Surrounded by so many things
I am surrounded by a lot of things
How does it feel to be Different from me
What does it feel like to be different from me
Are we the same
Do we share any similarities despite our differences
I'm young and I am free
I am young and I am free to make my own choices
But I get tired and I get weak
Despite being free, I still get tired and weak
I get lost and I can't sleep
I sometimes feel lost and unable to sleep
Would you comfort me, Would you cry with me
If I needed support, would you provide it
Uh-uh-oh-oh, uh-oh, uh-oh, uh-oh
Refrain used for musical purposes
I am small and the world is big
I still feel small and insignificant in a big world
But I'm not afraid of anything
Still, I have a fearless attitude towards external threats
How does it feel to be Different from me
Asking others to consider what it feels like to be different than me
Ah, ah, ah, ahh-ah, ahh-ah
Refrain used for musical purposes
How does it feel, how does it feel Different from me
Continuing to ask others how it feels to be different from me
Different How does it feel, how does it feel
Repetition of the previous question
Different from me, different How does it feel, how does it feel
Asking once again how it feels to be different from me
Different from me
Acknowledging that others are different from me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHANTAL KREVIAZUK, AVRIL LAVIGNE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Evolve
Where are you listening from?
Bobby Mark Pingol
philippines
Ma.Nigella Orito
Philippines:>🥳
I actually have to go bed in this hour haha.
Lu
I am alien
Axelle Bahary
Mauritius..
Jimin's Jam
Philippines🥰
Pritish Appadoo
This is an absolute anthem for anybody that was a teenager in the early 2000s. Timeless and iconic.
Tism-Rat
I agree!
random ass Indian
2010s too!
jessyvexxy
does 2009 count?