Everybody Hurts
Avril Lavigne · Goodbye Lullaby [2011]
Why do you have to leave me
It seems I'm losing something deep inside of me
Hold on, on to me
Now I see, now I see
CHORUS
Everybody hurts some days
It's okay to be afraid
Everybody hurts
Everybody screams
Everybody feels this way
And that's okay
La da da da da da
That's okay
It feels like nothing really matters anymore
When you're gone I can't breathe
And I know you never meant to make me feel this way
This can't be happening
Now I see (now I see), now I see
CHORUS
Everybody hurts some days
It's okay to be afraid
Everybody hurts
Everybody screams
Everybody feels this way
And that's okay
La da da da da da
That's okay
La la la la la
So many questions, so much on my mind
So many answers I can't find
I wish I could turn back time
I wonder why
CHORUS
Everybody hurts some days (some days)
Everybody hurts some days (some days)
Everybody hurts some days (some days)
It's okay to be afraid (afraid)
Everybody hurts
Everybody screams
Everybody feels this way
And that's okay
La da da da da da
That's okay
La, la, la, la
Everybody hurts some days (some days)
It's okay to be afraid (afraid)
Everybody hurts some days
Yeah we all feel afraid (it's okay)
Everybody feels this way but it'll be okay
Can somebody take me away (some days)
To a better place
Everybody feels this way (it's okay)
It's okay
La, la, la, la
It's okay
La, la, la, la
It's okay
La, la, la, la
It's okay
Everybody Hurts
Avril Lavigne's "Everybody Hurts" marks a distinct shift in her musical trajectory, appearing on the 2011 album Goodbye Lullaby. Departing from the high-energy pop-punk that defined her earlier career, this track embraces a slower, more introspective ballad style. The recording reflects a period of artistic exploration where Lavigne moved away from her signature skate-rock sound toward a more mature, emotional delivery. As part of a discography that includes hits like "Girlfriend" and "My Happy Ending," this song demonstrates her versatility in navigating different genres. The work stands as a poignant song in her catalogue, showcasing a softer side that contrasts with the upbeat anthems of her previous releases while maintaining her recognizable vocal presence.