What the Hell
Avril Lavigne · Goodbye Lullaby [2011]
(Yeah yeah, yeah yeah)
All cause I was making out with your friend
(Yeah yeah, yeah yeah)
Love hurts whether it's right or wrong
(Yeah yeah, yeah yeah)
I can't stop cause I'm having too much fun
(Yeah yeah, yeah yeah)
PRE-CHORUS
You're on your knees, begging please, "Stay with me"
But honestly? I just need to be a little crazy
CHORUS
All my life I've been good, but now?
I, I, I, am thinking what the hell
All I want is to mess around
And I, I, I don't really care about
If you love me, if you hate me
You can save me baby, baby
All my life I've been good, but now?
What the hell
What? What? What?
What the hell
So what if I go out on a million dates?
(Yeah yeah, yeah yeah)
You never call or listen to me anyway
(Yeah yeah, yeah yeah)
I'd rather rage than sit around and wait all day
(Yeah yeah, yeah yeah)
Don't get me wrong, I just need some time to play
(E-yeah-ay)
PRE-CHORUS
You're on your knees, begging please, "Stay with me" (la la la-ah)
But honestly? I just need to be a little crazy (crazy)
CHORUS
All my life I've been good, but now?
I, I, I, am thinking what the hell
All I want is to mess around
And I, I, I don't really care about
If you love me, if you hate me
You can save me baby, baby
All my life I've been good, but now?
What the hell
La la la la la la la
Woah-oh, woah-oh-oh
La la la la la la la
Woah-oh, woah-oh-oh
You say that I'm messing with your head
Boy, I like messing in your bed
Yeah, I am messing with your head
When I'm messing with you in bed
CHORUS
All my life I've been good, but now?
I, I, I, am thinking what the hell (what the hell)
All I want is to mess around
And I, I, I don't really care about (I don't care about)
All my life I've been good, but now?
I, I, I, am thinking what the hell
All I want is to mess around
And I, I, I don't really care about (if you love me)
If you love me (you know)
If you hate me (you know)
You can save me baby, baby (if you love me)
All my life I've been good, but now?
What the hell
La la la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la la
What the Hell
Avril Lavigne's 'What the Hell' serves as a high-energy track from her 2011 album 'Goodbye Lullaby,' marking a significant shift in her sound toward a more mature, rock-oriented direction. Released during a period where she sought to distance herself from her earlier pop-punk image, the song features a driving rhythm and anthemic chorus that reflects her evolving musical identity. It stands alongside other tracks on the album that blend alternative rock influences with her signature vocal style, showcasing her ability to adapt her artistry while maintaining her connection with a global fanbase. The recording captures the essence of her work in the early 2010s, emphasizing themes of self-reflection and resilience through a polished production that bridges her past and present eras.