Lavigne's third studio album, The Best Damn Thing (2007), reached number one in seven countries worldwide and saw the international success of its lead single "Girlfriend", which became her first single to reach the top of the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. Her next two studio albums, Goodbye Lullaby (2011) and Avril Lavigne (2013), saw continued commercial success and were both certified gold in Canada, the United States, and other territories. After releasing her sixth studio album, Head Above Water (2019), she returned to her punk roots with her seventh studio album, Love Sux (2022).
Alongside her music career, Lavigne voiced an animated character in the film Over the Hedge (2006) and made her screen acting debut in Fast Food Nation (2006). Her accolades include eight Grammy Awards nominations.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avril_Lavigne
Studio albums
Let Go (2002)
Under My Skin (2004)
The Best Damn Thing (2007)
Goodbye Lullaby (2011)
Avril Lavigne (2013)
Head Above Water (2019)
Love Sux (2022)
4 Real
Avril Lavigne Lyrics
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Get to know you
If I hold you just for today
I'm not gonna wanna let go
I'm not gonna wanna go home
Tell me you feel the same
'Cause I'm for real
I can't help myself
It's the way I feel
When you look me in the eyes like you did last night
I can't stand to hear you say goodbye
But it feels so right
'Cause it feels so right just to have you standing by my side
So don't let me go
Cause you have my soul
And I just wanted you to know
I don't wanna look back
Cause I know that we have
Something the past could never change
And I'm stuck in the moment
And my heart is open
Tell me that you feel the same
'Cause I'm for real
Are you for real?
I can't help myself
It's the way I feel
When you look me in the eyes like you did last night
I can't stand to hear you say goodbye
Well it feels so right
'Cause it feels so right just to have you standing by my side
So don't let me go
'Cause you have my soul
And I just wanted you to know
Hold (Hold) me down (me down)
Hold (Hold) me now
I'm safe (I'm safe)
I'm sound (sound)
When you're around
Hold (Hold) me down (me down)
Hold (Hold) me now
I'm safe (I'm safe)
I'm sound (sound)
When you're around
'Cause I'm for real
Are you for real?
I can't help myself
It's the way I feel
When you look me in the eyes like you did last night
I can't stand to hear you say goodbye
Well it feels so right
'Cause it feels so right just to have you standing by my side
So don't let me go
'Cause you have my soul
And I just wanted you to know
(I'm for real)
'Cause I'm for real
Are you for real?
I can't help myself
It's the way I feel
When you look me in the eyes like you did last night
I can't stand to hear you say goodbye
Well it feels so right
'Cause it feels so right just to have you standing by my side
So don't let me go
'Cause you have my soul
And I just wanted you to know
"4 Real" is a love song by Avril Lavigne that describes the feelings of a person who falls in love quickly and deeply. The song opens with the singer expressing her willingness to open up and get to know the person she loves more intimately. She is afraid to let go of this person and wants to hear that they feel the same way too. The chorus repeats the phrase "I'm for real, are you for real?" and emphasizes the urgency of the singer's desire for an honest and deep connection with her lover.
In the following verse, the singer acknowledges the transience of life and the importance of making the most of the present moment. She refuses to look back at the past and instead focuses on the present, where she is completely devoted to her lover. The song's bridge repeats the chorus but with the addition of the word "hold" repeatedly. It is an expression of the singer's desire to be close to her lover and feel safe and secure in their presence.
Overall, the song 4 Real is a plea from a lovestruck singer to her significant other, asking for their commitment and honesty in the relationship. It is a powerful and emotional ballad that showcases Avril Lavigne's vocal abilities and songwriting skills.
Line by Line Meaning
If I show you
If I reveal myself to you
Get to know you
If I get to know you better
If I hold you just for today
If I hold you, even for a short time
I'm not gonna wanna let go
I won't want to let you go
I'm not gonna wanna go home
I won't want to leave your side
Tell me you feel the same
Let me know you have the same feelings
'Cause I'm for real
Because my emotions are sincere
Are you for real?
Do you share the same emotions?
I can't help myself
I can't control my feelings
It's the way I feel
These emotions are just how I feel
When you look me in the eyes like you did last night
When you gave me that look last night
I can't stand to hear you say goodbye
I don't want to hear you say goodbye
But it feels so right
But being with you feels so right
'Cause it feels so right just to have you standing by my side
Because having you next to me feels so right
So don't let me go
Please don't leave me
Cause you have my soul
Because you have my heart and soul
And I just wanted you to know
And I just needed to share this with you
I don't wanna look back
I don't want to reflect on the past
Cause I know that we have
Because I know we have something special
Something the past could never change
Something that can't be affected by the past
And I'm stuck in the moment
I'm living in the present moment with you
And my heart is open
My heart is open to love and this feeling
Hold (Hold) me down (me down)
Hold me close
Hold (Hold) me now
Hold me in your arms
I'm safe (I'm safe)
I feel protected
I'm sound (sound)
I feel secure
When you're around
Because you're here
(I'm for real)
(My emotions are true)
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AVRIL RAMONA LAVIGNE
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