Avril Lavigne

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Please tell me what is takin' place
'Cause I can't seem to find a trace
Guess it must've got erased somehow
Probably 'cause I always forget
Every time someone tells me their name
It's always gotta be the same (In my world)
Never wore cover-up
Always beat the boys up
Grew up in a five thousand population town
Made my money by cutting grass
Got fired by a fried chicken ass
All in a small town, Napanee

[Pre-Chorus]
You know I always stay up without sleepin'
And think to myself
Where do I belong forever?
In whose arms, the time and place?

[Chorus]
Can't help it if I space in a daze
My eyes tune out the other way
I may switch off and go in a daydream
In this head, my thoughts are deep
But sometimes I can't even speak
Would someone be and not pretend?
I'm off again in my world
[Verse 2]
I never spend less than an hour
Washing my hair in the shower
It always takes five hours to make it straight
So I'll braid it in a zillion braids
Though it may take all friggin' day
There's nothin' else better to do anyway

[Pre-Chorus]
When you're all alone in the lands of forever
Lay under the Milky Way
On and on, it's getting too late out
I'm not in love this time, this night

[Chorus]
Can't help it if I space in a daze
My eyes tune out the other way
I may switch off and go in a daydream
In this head, my thoughts are deep
But sometimes I can't even speak
Would someone be and not pretend?
I'm off again in my world

[Bridge]
Oh, oh
I take some time, mellow out
Party it up, but don't fall down
Don't get caught, sneak out of the house
[Chorus]
Can't help it if I space in a daze
My eyes tune out the other way
I may switch off and go in a daydream
In this head, my thoughts are deep
But sometimes I can't even speak
Would someone be and not pretend?
I'm off again in my world
Can't help it if I space in a daze
My eyes tune out the other way
I may switch off and go in a daydream
In this head, my thoughts are deep
But sometimes I can't even speak
Would someone be and not pretend?
I'm off again in my world

Avril Lavigne is a Canadian artist who rose to prominence during the early 2000s with her debut album, Let Go. The album featured hit songs that quickly became anthems for a generation, including Complicated, Sk8er Boi, and I’m with You. One of the lesser-known tracks on the album, but no less important, is My World. This song tells a personal story for Lavigne, detailing her life before fame and her daydreams of a different world. The honesty and vulnerability in the lyrics make My World a standout track in Lavigne’s discography.

About My World

My World was released on June 4, 2002, as part of Lavigne’s debut album, Let Go. The song was written by Lavigne and produced by Clif Magness. While My World was not as commercially successful as some of the other songs on Let Go, it still resonates with fans for its relatable lyrics and catchy melody.

The song begins with Lavigne describing her life at home in Greater Napanee, Canada, before she became famous. Lavigne sings, “Please tell me what is takin' place / 'Cause I can’t seem to find a trace / Guess it must have got erased somehow / Probably 'cause I always forget / Every time someone tells me their name / It's always gotta be the same”.

Lavigne then goes on to describe her own world, where she often catches herself daydreaming. She sings, “Can't help it if I space in a daze / My eyes tune out the other way / I may switch off and go in a daydream / In this head my thoughts are deep / Sometimes I can't even speak / Would someone be and not pretend I'm off again in my world”.

The song captures Lavigne’s frustrations with feeling disconnected from the world around her and her longing for a place where she can be herself. The lyrics also touch on the theme of identity and figuring out who you are in a world that often feels confusing and overwhelming.

While My World may not have been a commercial success on the level of Complicated or Sk8er Boi, it is still a beloved track for Lavigne fans. Its relatable themes and catchy melody make it a standout song in her discography. If you’re a fan of Avril Lavigne or just a fan of great pop music, My World is definitely worth a listen.

• Release Date: June 4, 2002
• Artist: Avril Lavigne