Sk8er Boi
Avril Lavigne · Let Go [2002]
Can I make it any more obvious?
He was a punk, she did ballet
What more can I say?
He wanted her, she'd never tell
Secretly she wanted him as well
But all of her friends stuck up their nose
They had a problem with his baggy clothes
CHORUS
He was a skater boy
She said, "See ya later boy"
He wasn't good enough for her
She had a pretty face
But her head was up in space
She needed to come back down to earth
Five years from now she sits at home
Feeding the baby she's all alone
She turns on TV, guess who she sees?
Skater boy rockin up MTV
She calls up her friends, they already know
And they've all got tickets to see his show
She tags along, stands in the crowd
Looks up at the man that she turned down
CHORUS
He was a skater boy
She said, "See ya later boy"
He wasn't good enough for her
Now he's a super star
Slamming on his guitar
Does your pretty face see what he's worth?
He was a skater boy
She said, "See ya later boy"
He wasn't good enough for her
Now he's a super star
Slamming on his guitar
Does your pretty face see what he's worth?
Sorry girl but you missed out
Well tough luck that boy's mine now
We are more than just good friends
This is how the story ends
Too bad that you couldn't see
See the man that boy could be
There is more than meets the eye
I see the soul that is inside
CHORUS
He's just a boy
And I'm just a girl
Can I make it anymore obvious?
We are in love
Haven't you heard
How we rock each others world?
I'm with the skater boy
I said, "See ya later boy"
I'll be backstage after the show
I'll be at the studio
Singing the song we wrote
About a girl you used to know
I'm with the skater boy
I said see ya later boy
I'll be back stage after the show
I'll be at the studio
Singing the song we wrote
About a girl you used to know
Sk8er Boi
Avril Lavigne's "Sk8er Boi" stands as a defining anthem of the mid-2000s pop-punk revival, released on her debut album *Let Go*. The track captures the rebellious spirit of teenage culture through its driving guitar riffs and catchy melody, establishing Lavigne as a leading voice in the genre. Its widespread adoption by skateboarding communities and mainstream media cemented its status as an iconic recording of the era. The song's enduring popularity highlights Lavigne's ability to blend pop sensibilities with punk energy, creating a sound that resonated globally and influenced countless subsequent artists. As a cornerstone of her discography, "Sk8er Boi" remains a cultural touchstone representing the intersection of youth culture and modern rock music.