Here's to Never Growing Up

Avril Lavigne

About Here's to Never Growing Up

"Here's to Never Growing Up" is a song recorded by Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne for her self-titled fifth studio album in 2013. The song was written by Lavigne, David Hodges, Chad Kroeger, Jacob Kasher, and its producer Martin Johnson. It was released as the lead single from the album on 9 April 2013, by Epic Records. "Here's To Never Growing Up" is a midtempo pop rock song that talks about a "celebration of being forever young" and features a reference to English alternative rock band Radiohead. Music critics provided mixed reviews to "Here's To Never Growing Up" and drew comparisons between the song and songs by Lavigne's contemporaries Katy Perry, Kesha, and Taylor Swift. The single was an international success, reaching number one on the Taiwan and Philippines charts, while reaching the top ten in Belgium, China, Ireland, Japan, Russia, Scotland, South Korea, South Africa and Ukraine, also reaching the top twenty in Australia, Canada, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States despite the lack of initial exposure. It achieved certifications by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) due to the chart success. 


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2014
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Singing Radiohead at the top of our lungs
With the boom box blaring as we're falling in love
I got a bottle of whatever, but it's gotten us drunk
Singing here's to never growing up

Call up all our friends, go hard this weekend
For no damn reason, I don't think we'll ever change
Meet you at the spot, half past ten o'clock
We don't ever stop, and we're never gonna change

Say, won't you say forever stay
If you stay forever hey
We can stay forever young

Singing Radiohead at the top of our lungs
With the boom box blaring as we're falling in love
I got a bottle of whatever, but it's getting us drunk
Singing, here's to never growing up

We'll be running down the street, yelling "Kiss my ass!"
I'm like yeah whatever, we're still living like that
When the sun's going down, we'll be raising our cups
Singing, here's to never growing up

Oh whoa, oh whoa, here's to never growing up
Oh whoa, oh whoa, here's to never growing up

We live like rock stars, dance on every bar
This is who we are, I don't think we'll ever change
They say just grow up, but they don't know us
We don't give a f*ck, and we're never gonna change

Say, won't you say forever stay
If you stay forever hey
We can stay forever young

Singing Radiohead at the top of our lungs
With the boom box blaring as we're falling in love
I got a bottle of whatever, but it's getting us drunk
Singing, here's to never growing up

We'll be running down the street, yelling "Kiss my ass!"
I'm like yeah whatever, we're still living like that
When the sun's going down, we'll be raising our cups
Singing, here's to never growing up

Oh whoa, oh whoa, here's to never growing up
Oh whoa, oh whoa, here's to never growing up

Say, won't you say forever stay
If you stay forever hey
We can stay forever young

Singing Radiohead at the top of our lungs
With the boom box blaring as we're falling in love
I got a bottle of whatever, but it's getting us drunk
Singing, here's to never growing up

We'll be running down the street, yelling "Kiss my ass!"
I'm like yeah whatever, we're still living like that
When the sun's going down, we'll be raising our cups
Singing, here's to never growing up

Oh whoa, oh whoa, here's to never growing up
Oh whoa, oh whoa, here's to never growing up
Oh whoa, oh whoa, here's to never growing up
Oh whoa, oh whoa, here's to never growing up

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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: MARTIN JOHNSON, CHAD KROEGER, AVRIL LAVIGNE, DAVE HODGES, JACOB KASHER HINDLIN

Lyrics © Velied, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"Here's to Never Growing Up" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne. It was released as the lead single from her fifth studio album, titled Avril Lavigne, in 2013.
Chart Performance
The song achieved moderate success, peaking at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and number 1 on the Taiwan Billboard. It was also a top 10 hit in several countries, including Australia and the UK.
Song Production
Avril co-wrote the song with her then-husband Chad Kroeger from Nickelback, along with David Hodges, former member of Evanescence, and producers Martin Johnson and Jacob Kasher.
Song Inspiration
The inspiration for the song comes from Avril's desire to live in the moment and capture the youthful spirit. The lyrics express a nostalgic longing for the carefree aspects of youth that she doesn't want to let go.
Concept of the Music Video
In the music video, Lavigne is seen partying at a high school prom, further emphasizing the song's theme of youthful freedom and rebellion. It was directed by Chris Marrs Piliero.
Song Reception
"Here's to Never Growing Up" received mixed reviews from music critics, with some praising its catchy pop rock sound and carefree lyrics, and others criticizing it for being too similar to Lavigne's earlier work.
Song Certifications
Despite the mixed reviews, the song was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and triple Platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA).
Song's Use in Pop Culture
The song was used in several commercials and films, including the trailer for the 2013 film "The To Do List." It is also featured in the soundtrack of the Brazilian soap opera "Amor à Vida".
Influence on Other Artists
This song enabled other Pop-Punk and Pop-Rock artists to open up more in their lyrics about their nostalgia for youthful times and the yearning to stay forever young.
Live Performances
Avril Lavigne has performed "Here's to Never Growing Up" at several music festivals and award ceremonies, including The Voice, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and the MuchMusic Video Awards. These performances were well-received and noted for their high energy and Lavigne's solid vocals.

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