Wish You Were Here
Avril Lavigne · Goodbye Lullaby [2011]
But with you, it's not like that at all
There's a girl that gives a shit
Behind this wall you just walk through it
PRE-CHORUS
And I remember all those crazy things you said
You left them running through my head
You're always there, you're everywhere
But right now I wish you were here
All those crazy things we did
Didn't think about it, just went with it
You're always there, you're everywhere
But right now I wish you were here
CHORUS
Damn, damn, damn
What I'd do to have you
Here, here, here
(I wish you were here)
Damn, damn, damn
What I'd do to have you
Near, near, near
(I wish you were here)
I love the way you are
It's who I am, don't have to try hard
We always say, say like it is
And the truth is that I really miss
PRE-CHORUS
All those crazy things you said
You left them running through my head
You're always there, you're everywhere
But right now I wish you were here
All those crazy things we did
Didn't think about it, just went with it
You're always there, you're everywhere
But right now I wish you were here
CHORUS
Damn, damn, damn
What I'd do to have you
Here, here, here
(I wish you were here)
Damn, damn, damn
What I'd do to have you
Near, near, near
(I wish you were here)
No, I don't wanna let go
I just wanna let you know
That I never wanna let go
Let go, oh oh
No, I don't wanna let go
I just wanna let you know
That I never wanna let go
(Let go, let go, let go)
CHORUS
Damn, damn, damn
What I'd do to have you
Here, here, here
(I wish you were here)
Damn, damn, damn
What I'd do to have you
Near, near, near
(I wish you were here)
Damn, damn, damn
What I'd do to have you
Here, here, here
(I wish you were here)
Damn, damn, damn
What I'd do to have you
Near, near, near
(I wish you were here)
Wish You Were Here
Avril Lavigne's "Wish You Were Here" stands as a poignant song in her 2011 album Goodbye Lullaby, marking a distinct shift toward a more mature, acoustic-driven sound. Departing from the high-energy pop-punk that defined her earlier career, this ballad reflects the emotional depth and personal introspection characteristic of that era. The recording showcases Lavigne's ability to convey vulnerability, utilizing a stripped-back arrangement that emphasizes her vocal delivery and songwriting craft. As part of a discography known for blending rock sensibilities with pop accessibility, the track highlights her evolution as an artist capable of navigating softer, more melancholic territories while maintaining her signature emotional resonance.