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)
My Own Worst Enemy
Avril Lavigne Lyrics
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I didn't mean to call you that;
I can't remember what was said or what you threw at me
Please tell me,Please tell me why?
My car is in the front yard
And I'm sleeping with my clothes oooon
I came in through the window last night
( it begins here : )
It's no surprise to me I am my own worst enemy,
'cause every now and then I kick the living sh*t out of me
The smoke alarm is going off when there's a cigarette
Still burning
Please tell me why
My car is in the front yard
And I'm sleeping with my clothes on
I came in through the window last night
And you're gone gone
Please tell me why
My car is in the front yard
And I'm sleeping with my clothes on
I came in through the window last night
It's no surprise to me I am my own worst enemy
'cause every now and then I kick the living sh*t out of me
Can we forget about the the things I said when I was drunk
I didn't mean to call you that
In Avril Lavigne’s song “My Own Worst Enemy,” the singer is apologizing for their drunken behavior in a relationship, acknowledging that they are their own worst enemy. The song begins with the singer wanting to forget the things they said when intoxicated, as they cannot remember and did not mean to insult their partner. The next two lines provide specific details about the singer’s current state, where their car is in the front yard and they are still wearing their clothes from the previous night, having slept with them on. We learn that the singer entered through the window because their partner is no longer in the house when they awaken.
The main theme of “My Own Worst Enemy” is that while the singer may have external forces that contribute to their turmoil, they are the ones who cause most of their pain. This is expressed in the chorus where the singer says, “It's no surprise to me I am my own worst enemy, 'cause every now and then I kick the living sh*t out of me.” The singer feels they are responsible for the majority of their problems, and this is most likely why their partner left. The final lines of the song revisit the opening of the song, asking for forgiveness for their drunken words in a plea to rekindle the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Can we forget about the things I said when I was drunk?
I said some hurtful things when I was drunk, can we try to move on from that?
I didn't mean to call you that;
I regret calling you that name, it was a mistake and I am sorry.
I can't remember what was said or what you threw at me
I was so drunk that I don't even remember what we were fighting about or what you threw at me.
Please tell me, Please tell me why?
I need to know why you left, please tell me what happened.
My car is in the front yard
My car is parked in a strange place, indicating that things were not going well.
And I'm sleeping with my clothes oooon
I didn't even bother to take off my clothes before falling asleep, showing my state of distress.
I came in through the window last night
I was locked out, and had to resort to breaking into my own home.
And you're gone gone
You left, leaving me alone and confused.
It's no surprise to me I am my own worst enemy,
I have a tendency to self-destruct and make things worse for myself.
'cause every now and then I kick the living sh*t out of me
I have a pattern of engaging in self-destructive behavior that hurts me even more.
The smoke alarm is going off when there's a cigarette
I am so out of it that I don't even realize the danger I am putting myself in by smoking inside the house.
Still burning
Despite the fire hazard, I continue to smoke inside, further hurting myself.
Contributed by Hunter B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
xxtheAvrilgirlxx
it is Avril, i´m sure
Uncle Bob
I think this is Michelle Branch. It's definitely not Avril. Any real Avril fan knows this.
andrew carson
OKAY IM A TRUE FAN OF AVRIL LAVIGNE BEEN ONE SINCE 13 AND THIS IS NOT HER
Wolf Howling
This is Michelle Branch! not avril lavigne
Emily Gloyna
@avril4ever333 the song is Lit's song
Dylan Ricker
this was originally done by a band called lit >.>
Ben Appleby
@skill3rpanda I thought you were finished arguing? xD thought not, guess we'll have to keep on You're obviously no Avril fan, as it's insulting saying this is her... for one Avril Lavigne doesn't lose breath while singing and can hold a note!
skill3rpanda
@TheBenAppleby 1.Covers aren't usually posted in brochures. Its a bonus type thing to what the audience expects. 2. When someone is projecting their voice, their accent is tweaked. And she doesn't even sound "texan" there. You should probably grow up in Texas before making that assumption. 3. I'm sorry if making a typo makes me a dumbass. But how does knowing how to spell her name relate to going to the concert and hearing her sing it?? Genius. 4. Live concert VS recorded CD. Again. Genius.
Marc Kelsey
Not Avril...fo'sho! lol
skill3rpanda
@TheBenAppleby Um. I'm not trying to cover back, & for the record, I've proven you wrong. and I have further evidence that I found last night while playing Rock Band 2. xD If you don't have it that sucks for you because when you choose the song "My own worst enemy" by Lit. When the songs loading they tend to show random facts in the middle of the television screen.. and therefor you are proven wrong when one of the facts show that Avril Lavigne has covered "My own worst enemy" in a live concert.