Things I'll Never Say
Avril Lavigne · Let Go [2002]
I'm pulling at my clothes
I'm trying to keep my cool
I know it shows
I'm staring at my feet
My cheeks are turning red
I'm searching for the words inside my head
PRE-CHORUS
I'm feeling nervous
Trying to be so perfect
Cause I know you're worth it, you're worth it, yeah
CHORUS
If I could say what I want to say
I'd say I want to blow you away
Be with you every night
Am I squeezing you too tight?
If I could say what I want to see
I want to see you go down on one knee
Marry me today
Guess I'm wishing my life away
With these things I'll never say
It don't do me any good
It's just a waste of time
What use is it to you, what's on my mind?
If it ain't comin' out (If it ain't comin' out)
We're not goin' anywhere
So why can't I just tell you that I care?
PRE-CHORUS
Cause I'm feeling nervous
Trying to be so perfect
Cause I know you're worth it, you're worth it, yeah
CHORUS
If I could say what I want to say
I'd say I want to blow you away
Be with you every night
Am I squeezing you too tight?
If I could say what I want to see
I want to see you go down on one knee
Marry me today
Guess I'm wishing my life away
(Uh) With these things I'll never say
(What is wrong)
What's wrong with my tongue?
These words keep slippin' away
(Stutter, stumble)
I stutter, I stumble
Like I've got nothing to say
PRE-CHORUS
Cause I'm feeling nervous (nervous)
Trying to be so perfect (perfect)
Cause I know you're worth it, you're worth it (you're worth it)
Yeah!
Guess I'm wishing my life away
With these things I'll never say
CHORUS
If I could say what I want to say
I'd say I want to blow you away
Be with you every night
Am I squeezing you too tight?
If I could say what I want to see
I want to see you go down on one knee
Marry me today
Guess I'm wishing my life away
With these things I'll never say
These things I'll never say
Things I'll Never Say
Things I'll Never Say stands as a poignant song in Avril Lavigne's debut album, Let Go, released in 2002. The track captures the raw emotional vulnerability that defined her early pop-punk era, exploring themes of unspoken feelings and internal conflict. Unlike the high-energy anthems that propelled her to international fame, this recording offers a more introspective look at the complexities of young love and regret. Lavigne's distinctive vocal delivery transforms the song into a quiet moment of reflection within a discography known for its rebellious spirit. The composition highlights her ability to balance melodic pop sensibilities with the grit of rock instrumentation, solidifying her status as a defining voice of the early twenty-first century. This work remains a testament to her songwriting maturity during a period of rapid commercial success.