Why
Avril Lavigne · Avril B-Sides [2000]
Why couldn't you just see it through me?
How come you act like this?
Like you just don't care at all
Do you expect me to believe
I was the only one to fall?
PRE-CHORUS
I can feel, I can feel you near me
Even though you're far away
I can feel, I can feel you baby
Why?
CHORUS
It's not supposed to feel this way
I need you, I need you
More and more each day
It's not supposed to hurt this way
I need you, I need you, I need you
Tell me
Are you and me still together?
Tell me do you think we could last forever?
Tell me why
Hey listen to what we're not saying
Let's play a different game than what we're playing
Try to look at me and really see my heart
Do you expect me to believe
I'm gonna let us fall apart?
PRE-CHORUS
I can feel, I can feel you near me
Even when you're far away
I can feel, I can feel you baby
Why
CHORUS
It's not supposed to feel this way
I need you, I need you
More and more each day
It's not supposed to hurt this way
I need you, I need you, I need you
Tell me
Are you and me still together?
Tell me do you think we could last forever?
Tell me why
So go on and think about
Whatever you need to think about
Go on and dream about
Whatever you need to dream about
And come back to me when you know just how you feel
You feel
PRE-CHORUS
I can feel, I can feel you near me
Even though you're far away
I can feel, I can feel you baby
Why
CHORUS
It's not supposed to feel this way
I need you, I need you
More and more each day
It's not supposed to hurt this way
I need you, I need you, I need you
Tell me
It's not supposed to hurt this way
I need you, I need you
More and more each day
It's not supposed to hurt this way
I need you, I need you, I need you
Tell me
Are you and me still together?
Tell me do you think we could last forever?
Tell me why
Why
Avril Lavigne's "Why" serves as an early indicator of the pop-punk energy that would define her career. Released during the initial phase of her discography, the track captures the raw, rebellious spirit that characterized her debut era. Lavigne's songwriting often explores themes of youthful frustration and emotional volatility, qualities that resonate strongly within this recording. The song stands as a testament to her ability to blend catchy melodies with straightforward, relatable narratives. As part of her broader body of work, "Why" contributes to the foundation of her signature sound, bridging the gap between her initial breakthrough and the subsequent evolution of her musical style. It remains a notable song in her catalogue for fans interested in the development of her early artistic identity.