Avril Lavigne-Goodbye Lullaby

I can't help it, Avril has always been one of my guilty pleasures. Her lyrics are pretty lame, but her songs are so damn catchy, I can't resist! Her fourth album is no exception. She reels you in with the upbeat single "What the Hell" and then again with "Wish You Were Here." The powerful chorus expresses the message well; "Damn, damn, damn, what I'd do to have you here, here, here...Damn, damn, damn what I'd do to have near, near, near." It's deep, I know.:P Then in the song "Smile" which is a catchy gem equal to the likability of "What the Hell." The only problem with "Smile" is some of the lyrics make me cringe excessively. For instance, "Last night I passed out I think...What did you, what did you put in my drink?...I remember making out and then...I woke up with a new tattoo...you're name was on me and my name was on you...I would do it all over again." I think Avril may have forgotten that her fan base is teenage girls that are trying to fit in. The song is obviously good for a laugh, but I'd hate for anyone to see the lyrics as inspiring. The album over-all doesn't disappoint and although her lyrics remain shallow and simplistic, and she chooses to sometimes sing like a five year old, her actual music seems to be maturing nicely. Some of my favorites are: What the Hell, Stop Standing There, Darlin, Not Enough.