My Happy Ending

Avril Lavigne

About My Happy Ending

"My Happy Ending" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne, written by herself and Butch Walker for her second studio album, Under My Skin (2004). It was released as the album's second internationally released single in 2004 and became Lavigne's fourth most successful single. It peaked higher than "Don't Tell Me", the album's first single. In the United Kingdom, it reached the top five; in the United States, it peaked at number nine (staying in No. 9 for 4 weeks). Structurally, the song is written in 4/4 style and has a repeated hook in both the chorus and in the intro and outro. The RIAA certified "My Happy Ending" platinum in January 2005, making it Lavigne's second platinum single after "I'm with You" (2002). Allmusic highlighted the song as one of the most significant post-grunge songs of all time. 


Year:
2005
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Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
So much for my happy ending
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
So much for my happy ending
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Let's talk this over
It's not like we're dead
Was it something I did?
Was it something you said?
Don't leave me hanging
In a city so dead
Held up so high on such a breakable thread (breakable thread)

You were all the things I thought I knew
And I thought we could be

You were everything, everything that I wanted (that I wanted)
We were meant to be, supposed to be, but we lost it (we lost it)
And all of the memories, so close to me, just fade away
All this time you were pretending
So much for my happy ending

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
So much for my happy ending
Oh, oh, oh, oh

You've got your dumb friends
I know what they say (know what they say)
They tell you I'm difficult
But so are they (but so are they)
But they don't know me
Do they even know you? (even know you)
All the things you hide from me
All the shit that you do (all the shit that you do) 

You were all the things I thought I knew
And I thought we could be

You were everything, everything that I wanted (that I wanted)
We were meant to be, supposed to be, but we lost it (we lost it)
And all of the memories, so close to me, just fade away
All this time you were pretending
So much for my happy ending

It's nice to know that you were there
Thanks for acting like you cared
And making me feel like I was the only one
It's nice to know we had it all
Thanks for watching as I fall
And letting me know we were done

He was everything, everything that I wanted
We were meant to be, supposed to be, but we lost it
And all of the memories, so close to me just fade away
All this time you were pretending
So much for my happy ending

You were everything, everything that I wanted (that I wanted)
We were meant to be, supposed to be, but we lost it
And all of the memories, so close to me, just fade away
All this time you were pretending
So much for my happy ending

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
So much for my happy ending
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
So much for my happy ending
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

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Avril Lavigne

Avril Ramona Lavigne (pronunciation: /ˈævrɨl ləˈviːn/; AV-ril lə-VEEN; born 27 September 1984) is a Canadian singer-songwriter. She was born in Belleville, Ontario, but spent most of her youth in the small town of Napanee. By the age of 15, she had appeared on stage with Shania Twain; by 16, she had signed a two-album recording contract with Arista Records worth more than $2 million. In 2002, when she was 17 years old, Lavigne broke onto the music scene with her debut album Let Go. more »

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Written by: Butch Walker, Avril Lavigne

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Song's Origin
"My Happy Ending" is a song written and performed by Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne. It was released as the second single from her second studio album, "Under My Skin" (2004).
Song's Genre
The song brings a blend of pop-rock and alternative rock, staying consistent with Lavigne's typical sound.
Song's Theme
"My Happy Ending" describes the bitterness that comes with a breakup, specifically from the perspective of feeling betrayed.
Chart Performance
The song was a commercial success globally. It peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S. and also reached top ten in several other countries, including the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.
Music Video
The music video for "My Happy Ending" directed by MTV and Grammy winner Meiert Avis, depicts Avril reminiscing about her relationship memories and breaking items in anger.
Co-Writer
The song was co-written by Avril Lavigne and Butch Walker. Walker, a producer and musician himself, has written and produced for artists like Pink, Taylor Swift, and Fall Out Boy.
Public Recognition
"My Happy Ending" was nominated for several music awards. At the 2005 MuchMusic Video Awards, it was nominated for the People's Choice: Favourite Canadian Artist award.
Cover Versions
There have been multiple cover versions of the song since its release. Among them are renditions by Belgian singer Alyssa and post-hardcore band Our Last Night.
Song's Influence
To date, "My Happy Ending" remains one of Lavigne's signature songs, serving as an influence for many upcoming artists in the pop-rock/alternative rock genre.
Tours Performance
The song was part of her setlist for the "Bonez Tour" (2004-05) and "The Best Damn World Tour" (2008), further solidifying its place as a fan favorite.

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