Things I'll Never Say
Avril Lavigne Lyrics


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I'm tugging at my hair
I'm pulling at my clothes
I'm trying to keep my cool
I know it shows
I'm staring at my feet
My cheeks are turning red
I'm searching for the words inside my head
'Cause I'm feeling nervous
Trying to be so perfect
'Cause I know you're worth it
You're worth it
Yeah

If I could say what I want to say
I'd say I want to blow you, away
Be with you every night
Am I squeezing you too tight
If I could say what I want to see
I want to see you go down
On one knee
Marry me today
Guess, I'm wishing my life away
With these things I'll never say

It don't do me any good
It's just a waste of time
What use is it to you
What's on my mind
If ain't coming out
We're not going anywhere
So why can't I just tell you that I care

'Cause I'm feeling nervous
Trying to be so perfect
'Cause I know you're worth it
You're worth it
Yeah

If I could say what I want to say
I'd say I want to blow you, away
Be with you every night
Am I squeezing you too tight
If I could say what I want to see
I want to see you go down
On one knee
Marry me today
Guess, I'm wishing my life away
With these things I'll never say

What's wrong with my tongue
These words keep slipping away
I stutter, I stumble
Like I've got nothing to say

'Cause I'm feeling nervous
Trying to be so perfect
'Cause I know you're worth it
You're worth it
Yeah

Guess I'm wishing my life away
With these things I'll never say

If I could say what I want to say
I'd say I want to blow you, away
Be with you every night
Am I squeezing you too tight
If I could say what I want to see
I want to see you go down
On one knee
Marry me today
Guess I'm wishing my life away




With these things I'll never say
These things I'll never say

Overall Meaning

“Things I’ll Never Say” is a song by Avril Lavigne, which was released in 2002 as part of her debut album “Let Go”. The song is about having feelings for someone but being too scared to express them, and it speaks to the fear and vulnerability that come with expressing oneself honestly.


The opening lines of the song “I'm tugging at my hair, I'm pulling at my clothes, I'm trying to keep my cool, I know it shows” establishes that the singer is feeling incredibly anxious and nervous. The lyrics in the chorus “If I could say what I want to say, I'd say I want to blow you away, be with you every night, am I squeezing you too tight?” expresses the unspoken desires that the singer has for the person they like.


The song speaks to the fear that comes with vulnerability, and the difficulty in expressing oneself honestly. It captures the universal experience of wanting to reveal one's true feelings but being too scared to do so, which is something that everyone can relate to at some point in their lives.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm tugging at my hair
I'm feeling overwhelmed and stressed out


I'm pulling at my clothes
I'm feeling uncomfortable and anxious


I'm trying to keep my cool
I'm attempting to remain calm and collected


I know it shows
I'm aware that my nervousness is apparent to others


I'm staring at my feet
I'm avoiding eye contact and feeling self-conscious


My cheeks are turning red
I'm blushing and embarrassed


I'm searching for the words inside my head
I'm struggling to find the right words to express my feelings


'Cause I'm feeling nervous
My anxiety is affecting my ability to communicate


Trying to be so perfect
I'm putting pressure on myself to be flawless


'Cause I know you're worth it
I value and care about you deeply


You're worth it
You are important to me


If I could say what I want to say
If I had the courage to speak my mind


I'd say I want to blow you, away
I want to impress and surprise you with my love


Be with you every night
I desire to spend all my evenings with you


Am I squeezing you too tight
I'm concerned that I might overwhelm you with my affection


If I could say what I want to see
If I could express my wishes and desires to you


I want to see you go down
I envision a sweet and romantic gesture from you


On one knee
A traditional proposal, with the man getting down on one knee to ask for marriage


Marry me today
I want to spend forever with you, and I don't want to wait


Guess, I'm wishing my life away
Maybe I'm being impatient or unrealistic


With these things I'll never say
These feelings and thoughts will remain unspoken


It don't do me any good
Keeping my feelings bottled up is not helpful


It's just a waste of time
Not expressing my affection and desires is pointless


What use is it to you
You won't benefit from my unspoken thoughts and feelings


What's on my mind
The emotions and thoughts I'm too scared to articulate


If ain't coming out
I can't seem to express myself


We're not going anywhere
Our relationship won't progress without open communication


So why can't I just tell you that I care
Why can't I just be honest with you about my feelings?


What's wrong with my tongue
I'm struggling to articulate what I feel


These words keep slipping away
The words I want to say evade me


I stutter, I stumble
I'm having a hard time expressing myself effectively


Like I've got nothing to say
My anxiety and nervousness are making it hard to speak my mind


Guess I'm wishing my life away
Perhaps I'm sacrificing the present moment for a hypothetical future


With these things I'll never say
These feelings and desires will remain locked inside me


These things I'll never say
These unspoken thoughts and emotions cannot be ignored forever




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lauren Christy, Scott Spock, Graham Edwards, Avril Ramona Lavigne

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@kizzy303

I'm tugging at my hair
I'm pulling at my clothes
I'm trying to keep my cool
I know it shows
I'm staring at my feet
My cheeks are turning red
I'm searching for the words inside my head
'Cause I'm feeling nervous
Trying to be so perfect
'Cause I know you're worth it
You're worth it
Yeah
If I could say what I want to say
I'd say I want to blow you, away
Be with you every night
Am I squeezing you too tight
If I could say what I want to see
I want to see you go down
On one knee
Marry me today
Guess, I'm wishing my life away
With these things I'll never say
It don't do me any good
It's just a waste of time
What use is it to you
What's on my mind
If ain't coming out
We're not going anywhere
So why can't I just tell you that I care
'Cause I'm feeling nervous
Trying to be so perfect
'Cause I know you're worth it
You're worth it
Yeah
If I could say what I want to say
I'd say I want to blow you, away
Be with you every night
Am I squeezing you too tight
If I could say what I want to see
I want to see you go down
On one knee
Marry me today
Guess, I'm wishing my life away
With these things I'll never say
What's wrong with my tongue
These words keep slipping away
I stutter, I stumble
Like I've got nothing to say
'Cause I'm feeling nervous
Trying to be so perfect
'Cause I know you're worth it
You're worth it
Yeah
Guess I'm wishing my life away
With these things I'll never say
If I could say what I want to say
I'd say I want to blow you, away
Be with you every night
Am I squeezing you too tight
If I could say what I want to see
I want to see you go down
On one knee
Marry me today
Guess I'm wishing my life away
With these things I'll never say
These things I'll never say



@nicbentulan

get ready for 2029

Avril Lavigne album pattern? 2002, 2004, 2007, 2011, 2016 (on average LOL), 2022

2002+2=2004

2004+3=2007

2007+4=2011

2011+5=2016 (average of 2013 and 2019)

2016+6=2022

(So AL8 2022+7=2029...)



@diegocaetano2710

[Lyrics of "Things I’ll Never Say" with Avril Lavigne]

[Intro]
Da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da, da-da
Da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da-da
Da-da-da-da, da-da

[Verse 1]
I’m tuggin' at my hair
I’m pullin' at my clothes
I’m tryna keep my cool, I know it shows
I’m starin' at my feet
My cheeks are turnin' red
I’m searchin' for the words inside my head

[Pre-Chorus]
And I’m feelin' nervous
Tryna be so perfect
'Cause I know you’re worth it, you’re worth it, yeah

[Chorus]
If I could say what I wanna say
I'd say I wanna blow you away
Be with you every night
Am I squeezin' you too tight?
If I could say what I wanna see
I wanna see you go down on one knee
Marry me today
Guess I’m wishing my life away
With these things I’ll never say

[Verse 2]
It don’t do me any good
It’s just a waste of time
What use is it to you what’s on my mind?
If it ain’t comin' out (It ain't comin' out)
We’re not goin' anywhere
So why can’t I just tell you that I care?

[Pre-Chorus]
'Cause I’m feelin' nervous
Tryna be so perfect
'Cause I know you’re worth it, you’re worth it, yeah

[Chorus]
If I could say what I wanna say
I'd say I wanna blow you away
Be with you every night
Am I squeezin' you too tight?
If I could say what I wanna see
I wanna see you go down on one knee
Marry me today
Guess I’m wishing my life away (Uh)
With these things I’ll never say

[Bridge]
(What is wrong with) What's wrong with my tongue?
These words keep slippin' away
(Stutter) I stutter (Stutter), I stumble
Like I’ve got nothin' to say

[Pre-Chorus]
'Cause I’m feelin' nervous
Tryna be so perfect
'Cause I know you’re worth it, you’re worth it, yeah

[Interlude]
Da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da, da-da
Da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da-da
Da-da-da-da, da-da (Yeah)
Da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da, da-da
Da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da-da
Da-da-da-da, da-da
Guess I’m wishing my life away
With these things I’ll never say

[Chorus]
If I could say what I wanna say
I'd say I wanna blow you away
Be with you every night
Am I squeezin' you too tight?
If I could say what I wanna see
I wanna see you go down on one knee
Marry me today
Guess I’m wishing my life away
With these things I’ll never say
These things I’ll never say



All comments from YouTube:

@megabarcellano6866

Oh my avril. Why? So many many memories.

@WaseemOnlines

Me the same

@obscure884

@Tone Deaf Nice joke.

@randomthings2016

bby meg 😭😭😭❤️😫🙏😘

@adelin76

@Tone Deaf not in ur better dreams pal

@asanahjutekxz8122

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@oceansoflorewi

Hands down one of the most beautifully manifested songs in existence. The sound of true love without it sounding corny, forced, fake, nor s3xualized. This song is a true masterpiece. Gives me chills. It reaches past our body our ego and into our primal higher self. Real love is something fading near extinction on this planet, this song gives me hope.

@griselmendoza1107

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@XKloosyvv

Not sexualized? Do you not hear the very clear innuendos lol

@levistepanian5341

@XKloosyv be with you every night. Is this line sexual? It doesn’t have to be, sometimes couples just cuddle, I know I’d love to. Sex is important but not vital for romantic relationships.

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