My Happy Ending
Avril Lavigne
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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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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).
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Song's GenreThe song brings a blend of pop-rock and alternative rock, staying consistent with Lavigne's typical sound.
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Song's Theme"My Happy Ending" describes the bitterness that comes with a breakup, specifically from the perspective of feeling betrayed.
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Chart PerformanceThe 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.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Co-WriterThe 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.
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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.
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Cover VersionsThere 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.
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Song's InfluenceTo 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.
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Tours PerformanceThe 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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