"Girlfriend" received generally positive reviews from music critics, who complimented its catchiness. The song was a worldwide success, peaking at the top spot of the charts in eight countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Canada and was Lavigne's first number-one song in the United States, reaching the top on Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard Top 40 Mainstream. It additionally charted in the top ten of most other countries. The song's accompanying music video, directed by The Malloys, sees Lavigne portraying three alter-egos, with all of them fighting over the same guy. In June 2007, the song's official remix, featuring American rapper Lil Mama, was released. Lavigne performed the song a number of times, including at the 2007 MuchMusic Video Awards, the 2007 Teen Choice Awards, and the 2008 Juno Awards.
The song's success made it a mainstay of pop music in the late 2000s. "Girlfriend" was certified multi-platinum in Australia and the United States. It was among the top-selling songs of 2007, with over 7.3 million worldwide sales. In 2008, the song became the most viewed video on YouTube, and was the first video on the site to reach 100 million views. Rolling Stone ranked the song number thirty-five on their "Top 100 Songs of 2007" list. Several versions of the song were released with the chorus sung in multiple languages. In 2010, the song was named the ninety-fourth most successful song on the Hot 100 in the 2000s decade. Allmusic highlighted the song as one of the most significant pop punk songs of all time. The song also received several awards, including Most Addictive Track at the MTV Europe Music Awards, Song of the Year at Los Premios MTV Latinoamérica, Choice Music: Single at Teen Choice Awards, the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Song and was nominated for Single of the Year at the Juno Awards.
Girlfriend
Avril Lavigne Lyrics
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Lil Mama and Avril Lavigne (Remix)
Lil Mama and Avril Lavigne (Remix)
Lil Mama and Avril Lavigne
Hey, hey, you, you, I don't like your girlfriend
No way, no way, I think you need a new one
Hey, hey, you, you, I could be your girlfriend
Hey, hey, you, you, I know that you like me
No way, no way, no, it's not a secret
Hey, hey, you, you, I want to be your girlfriend
I could be your girl, Lil Mama be your girlfriend
Don't get it twisted, Lil Mama got her paper on
That mean I'm a paper chaser, I chase my paper on
And I gon' be chasing paper that you be chasing on
I just deliver them lyrics that people focus on
Get up in the booth and a chopped-up song
Put it in a store and they go cops on
Everybody know that it's no compo
Y'all better lay low like popos
'Case you ain't know, better already know
I goes in like Pac, Jay, so
So get it Biggie, Mama
B-R-double O-K-lyn drama
Hey, hey, you, you, I don't like your girlfriend (nope)
No way, no way, I think you need a new one (yep)
Hey, hey, you, you, I could be your girlfriend (yep)
I could be your girl, Lil Mama be your girlfriend
Hey, hey, you, you, I know that you like me (yep)
No way, no way, no, it's not a secret
Hey, hey, you, you, I want to be your girlfriend (yep)
I could be your girl, Lil Mama be your girlfriend
Please, eight bars and stop
All I know's sixteen to pop
Told y'all y'all better act on top
Been doing this since Hop on Pop
Aww, thought about it can't stop
Problem is I'm crack on rocks
Problem is they love Mama style
So I gotta go harder than I did before
Her style is crossover
PeeWee Kirkland, Lil Mama
Ms. Kirkland's going in
So when you see me in the drop top shades
In the summer-time blazing
You wanna be my boyfriend
Hey, hey, you, you, I don't like your girlfriend (nope)
No way, no way, I think you need a new one (yep)
Hey, hey, you, you, I could be your girlfriend (yep)
I could be your girl, Lil Mama be your girlfriend
Hey, hey, you, you, I know that you like me (yep)
No way, no way, no, it's not a secret
Hey, hey, you, you, I want to be your girlfriend (yep)
I could be your girl, Lil Mama be your girlfriend
Uh, in a second you'll be wrapped around my finger
'Cause I can, 'cause I can do it better
There's no other, so when's it gonna sink in?
She's so stupid, what the hell were you thinking?
Uh, in a second you'll be wrapped around my finger
'Cause I can, 'cause I can do it better
There's no other, so when's it gonna sink in?
She's so stupid, what the hell were you thinking?
I ain't hating, but, your girl's a bird
You by my side, make it work
You and her, that sounds absurd
Me and you more better, you heard?
You hear the way them girls laugh in the back
That's 'cause I spit crack on the track
I'm 'a keep it real boy, I'm tryna mack
Let me know if you down with that
Me and your girlfriend we ain't no tie
You better ask T.I.
I'm telling you like Jennifer Hudson
I got plastic elastic in the back of the Jag with chauffeur
Stacks, I'm popping tags on purses, bags is filled
I laugh 'cause this is nothing
Hey, hey, you, you, I don't like your girlfriend
No way, no way, I think you need a new one
Hey, hey, you, you, I could be your girlfriend
I could be your girl, Lil Mama be your girlfriend
Hey, hey, you, you, I know that you like me
No way, no way, no, it's not a secret
Lil Mama and Avril Lavigne
I could be your girl, Lil Mama be your girlfriend
Hey, hey
The song "Girlfriend" was originally released by Avril Lavigne in 2007, and it was a massive hit all over the world. The song is an upbeat, punk-influenced track that talks about a girl who wants to be with a guy who is already in a relationship. The lyrics to the song are simple, and they repeat the chorus several times throughout the song. In the first verse, Avril Lavigne sings, "Hey, hey, you, you, I don't like your girlfriend. No way, no way, I think you need a new one." This sets the tone for the rest of the song, which is essentially about how the girl could be a better girlfriend for the guy.
In the second verse, Lil Mama joins in with her own rap verse, where she talks about how she is focused on her career and how she is always working hard to achieve her goals. She also talks about how she is a better girlfriend than the guy's current girlfriend, and how she would be a much better match for him. The chorus of the song is repeated several more times, and it continues to be a fun and upbeat track that is perfect for dancing.
Overall, "Girlfriend" is a catchy, fun song that is meant to be enjoyed by people of all ages. The lyrics are simple and easy to follow, and the music is upbeat and energetic. The song is a classic example of pop-punk music, and it remains one of Avril Lavigne's most popular tracks to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, hey, you, you, I don't like your girlfriend
Avril doesn't like the person's girlfriend.
No way, no way, I think you need a new one
Avril thinks that the person needs to find a new girlfriend.
Hey, hey, you, you, I could be your girlfriend
Avril is offering herself to be the person's girlfriend.
I could be your girl, Lil Mama be your girlfriend
Lil Mama is also offering herself to be the person's girlfriend.
Hey, hey, you, you, I know that you like me
Avril is aware that the person likes her.
No way, no way, no, it's not a secret
It's not a secret that the person likes Avril.
Hey, hey, you, you, I want to be your girlfriend
Avril is expressing her desire to be the person's girlfriend.
Don't get it twisted, Lil Mama got her paper on
Lil Mama values financial success and is motivated to make money.
That mean I'm a paper chaser, I chase my paper on
Lil Mama is a hustler and works hard to make money.
And I gon' be chasing paper that you be chasing on
Lil Mama is determined to make as much money as the person.
I just deliver them lyrics that people focus on
Lil Mama is focused on delivering powerful lyrics.
Get up in the booth and a chopped-up song
Lil Mama goes into the recording booth to create music.
Put it in a store and they go cops on
People love Lil Mama's music and rush to buy it.
Everybody know that it's no compo
Lil Mama knows she's the best and no one can compete with her.
Y'all better lay low like popos
Lil Mama warns her competition to back off.
Uh, in a second you'll be wrapped around my finger
Avril is confident that she can easily manipulate the person.
'Cause I can, 'cause I can do it better
Avril believes she can do things better than the person's girlfriend.
There's no other, so when's it gonna sink in?
Avril thinks that there's no one better for the person than her.
She's so stupid, what the hell were you thinking?
Avril insults the person's girlfriend and questions why they would be with someone so dumb.
I ain't hating, but, your girl's a bird
Lil Mama tries to be polite but also insults the person's girlfriend.
You by my side, make it work
Lil Mama believes that she and the person would make a great pair.
Me and you more better, you heard?
Lil Mama thinks the person and her would be better together.
You hear the way them girls laugh in the back
Lil Mama is aware that there are girls who are jealous of her and the person.
That's 'cause I spit crack on the track
Lil Mama's music is so good that others envy her.
Me and your girlfriend we ain't no tie
Lil Mama does not see herself as equal to the person's girlfriend.
You better ask T.I.
Lil Mama references rapper T.I. for support.
I'm telling you like Jennifer Hudson
Lil Mama references Jennifer Hudson to emphasize her point.
I got plastic elastic in the back of the Jag with chauffeur
Lil Mama flaunts her wealth and luxury car.
Stacks, I'm popping tags on purses, bags is filled
Lil Mama brags about her shopping addiction and how much money she has.
I laugh 'cause this is nothing
Lil Mama finds it funny that she has so much money and success.
Lil Mama and Avril Lavigne
The two artists are collaborating on this song.
I could be your girl, Lil Mama be your girlfriend
Both Avril and Lil Mama offer themselves to be the person's girlfriend.
Hey, hey
A recurring chorus throughout the song.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Avril Ramona Lavigne, Lukasz Gottwald, Niatia Jessica Kirkland
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@pinkration
avril lavigne was mad at avril lavigne because avril lavigne stole avril lavigne's boyfriend
@brucebrown3849
This makes Absolutely no sense
@pinkration
@@brucebrown3849 ok
@Amit-tz2vu
happy ending this makes no sense?
@pinkration
@@Amit-tz2vu yes iit does
@isaacv.4340
Lmao! Despite being different characters, the girls are played by Avril.
@jasonle520
This was the original “Break up with your girlfriend I’m bored”
@itsnotapril1291
Fr lmao
@amitgeismar2857
Periodt
@fatereins7824
Yes frrr also old Avril.. wayyyy better ngl