I Don't Give
Avril Lavigne Lyrics


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Every time you go away
It actually kinda makes my day
Every time you leave
You slam the door

You pick your words so carefully
You hate to think you're hurting me
You leave me laughing on
The floor

Cause I don't give it up, I don't give a damn
What you say about that
You know I don't give it up, I don't give a damn
What you say about that
You know I'm not gonna cry, about some stupid guy
A guy who thinks he's all that

I thought we were just hanging out
So why'd you kiss me on the mouth
You thought the way you taste
Would get me high

You went to all your friends to brag
Guys are always such a drag
Don't you know the reason that I kissed you was to
Say goodbye

Cause I don't give it up
I don't give a damn what you say about that
You know I don't give it up
I don't give a damn what you say about that
You know I'm not gonna cry about some stupid guy
A guy who thinks he's all that

Hanging hanging out, I am simply
Hanging hanging out, I am simply
Hanging so why'd you kiss me on the mouth?

Don't you know that I
I don't give a damn about you
I won't give it up not for you
I don't give a damn about you
I won't give it up not for you
I'm not gonna cry about some stupid guy
A guy who thinks he's all that

I don't give it up
I don't give a damn what you say about that
You know I don't give it up
I don't give a damn what you say about that

I don't give it up
I don't give a damn what you say about that




You know I don't give it up
I don't give a damn what you say about that

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Avril Lavigne's song "I Don't Give" are centered around themes of self-empowerment, self-love, and self-worth in the context of a relationship. The first two lines of the song suggest that the singer is happy when her partner goes away, implying that this person causes more harm than good. The chorus reiterates this point, with Lavigne singing that she doesn't care about what the person says or thinks. The verses describe how the partner's carefully chosen words and actions are not enough to make Lavigne feel bad, and that the kiss they shared was meant to say goodbye. Overall, the song is about letting go of a toxic relationship and valuing oneself over someone who doesn't treat them properly.


One interesting fact about the song is that it was co-written by Lavigne with other well-known artists, such as Max Martin and Shellback. Another fact is that it was released as part of an EP in July 2021 called "Love Sux," which also includes songs like "Kiss Me Deadly" and "Love It When You Hate Me." The EP is meant to be a follow-up to her 2011 album "Goodbye Lullaby." It's a return to the more punk-rock style that Lavigne was known for earlier in her career. The music video for "I Don't Give" features Lavigne singing in a club while a colorful animated backdrop plays behind her.


The chords for "I Don't Give" are not available yet as the song is quite new, but the key is G Major, and it features a punchy, guitar-based pop-punk sound, typical of Lavigne's music. Another interesting fact is that the lyrics of the song are said to have been inspired by Lavigne's breakup with her ex-husband, Chad Kroeger of Nickelback, and her subsequent marriage to musician Mod Sun in 2021. The song shows how Lavigne has grown as a person over the years and is unafraid to stand up for herself and her own happiness. Finally, "I Don't Give" has been well-received by fans and critics alike, with many praising Lavigne's vocal performance, songwriting, and overall message of self-love and empowerment.


Line by Line Meaning

Every time you go away
Every time you leave, it makes me happy.


It actually kinda makes my day
Your absence is a relief to me.


Every time you leave
Every time you depart from my company.


You slam the door
You exit with force and aggression.


You pick your words so carefully
You're cautious about what you say to me.


You hate to think you're hurting me
You don't want to acknowledge that you're causing me pain.


You leave me laughing on the floor
Your actions are comical and I find them amusing.


Cause I don't give it up, I don't give a damn
I'm not going to change my attitude or behavior for you.


What you say about that
Your thoughts and opinions are insignificant to me.


You know I don't give it up, I don't give a damn
You should already be aware that I won't compromise for you.


You know I'm not gonna cry, about some stupid guy
I'm not going to shed tears over a guy who isn't worth it.


A guy who thinks he's all that
A guy who is arrogant and self-centered.


I thought we were just hanging out
I believed we were spending time together as friends.


So why'd you kiss me on the mouth
Why did you make a romantic advance towards me?


You thought the way you taste
You believed that kissing me would be a pleasurable experience for both of us.


Would get me high
Would make me euphoric and infatuated with you.


You went to all your friends to brag
You boasted to your peers about your attraction to me.


Guys are always such a drag
Men are typically difficult to deal with and manage.


Don't you know the reason that I kissed you was to
Do you not understand that my intention behind the kiss was to


Say goodbye
End our relationship and move on from you.


Hanging hanging out, I am simply
Spending time with you casually and non-romantically.


Hanging so why'd you kiss me on the mouth?
Why did you abruptly change our dynamic with a romantic gesture?


Don't you know that I
Are you aware that I


I don't give a damn about you
I don't care about your actions or feelings towards me.


I won't give it up not for you
I won't change for you or compromise my values.


You know I don't give a damn about you
You already know that I don't value you or our relationship.


I'm not gonna cry about some stupid guy
I won't shed tears over a mediocre guy.


A guy who thinks he's all that
A man who has an overly inflated ego and opinion of himself.


What you say about that
Your thoughts and commentary are irrelevant to me.


You know I don't give it up
You already know that I won't change or compromise for you.


I don't give a damn what you say about that
Your opinions and input are insignificant to me.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LAUREN CHRISTY, SCOTT SPOCK, GRAHAM EDWARDS, AVRIL RAMONA LAVIGNE

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LYRICS:

Every time you go away
It actually kinda makes my day
Every time you leave you slam the door

You pick your words so carefully
You hate to think you're hurting me
You leave me laughing on the floor

'Cause I don't give a damn, I don't give a shit
What you say about that
You know I don't give a damn, I don't give a shit
What you say about that

You know I'm not gonna cry
About some stupid guy
A guy who thinks he's all that

I thought we were just hanging out
So why'd you kiss me on the mouth
You thought the way you taste would get me high

You went to all your friends to brag
Guys are always such a drag
Don't you know the reason that I kissed you was to say goodbye

'Cause I don't give a damn, I don't give a shit
What you say about that
You know I don't give a damn, I don't give a shit
What you say about that

You know I'm not gonna cry
About some stupid guy
A guy who thinks he's all that

Hanging, hanging out
I am simply hanging, hanging out
I am simply hanging
So why'd you kiss me on the mouth?

Why'd you kiss me?

Don't you know that I

I don't give a damn about you
I don't give a shit about you
I don't give a damn about you
I don't give a shit about you

I'm not gonna cry
About some stupid guy
A guy who thinks he's all that

I don't give a damn, I don't give a shit
What you say about that
You know I don't give a damn, I don't give a shit
What you say about that
You know I don't give a damn, I don't give a shit
What you say about that
You know I don't give a damn, I don't give a shit
What you say about that



All comments from YouTube:

@nattochiiin8939

She's re-uploading everything!

@zomerlach

sounds so fresh. Different to the original mixes

@theblacksheep00

@@zomerlach maybe they have just mixed it a little different! Still sounds LIT❤️‍🔥 though!!!🎸🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

@larajancy922

So goood!!

@Graceytc

B sides

@neogirl127

And I love it!!!

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@attilaszamosfalvi5749

Although this has always been "just" a B-side, it's one of my biggest favorite songs from her. Lovely to hear it again.

@idontknowwhattoputhere.

The B side version is an explict version. In this version she sings "i dont give it up i dont give a damn what you say about that" but in the b side version it says "i dont give a damn i dont give a shit what you say about that"

@spankyboi4080

ya this track is really a good one

@ila9063

Avril’s b sides are the shit 👌

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