The Canadian singer is considered the “school princess” because of her vibrant songs and mischievous style that has attracted young people for over 10 years.
1. Complicated ( watch video )
In 2002, when the Teenpop princesses with their delicate styles and weak love songs were starting to get boring, Avril Lavigne appeared like a breath of fresh air with her debut single – Complicated . With her mischievous and individual style, the 17-year-old Canadian singer left a strong impression on music lovers around the world. Complicated made waves throughout the summer of that year and made Avril one of the hottest names in the international music scene at that time.
2. Sk8er Boi ( watch video )
Also in the summer of 2002, Avril continued to release her second single – Sk8er Boi – with a style even more rebellious than Complicated . Her fashion style of shorts, T-shirts combined with ties became a trend among young people. Sk8er Boi ‘s catchy music melody, a mix of Pop Punk and Power Pop , plus a MV with a “school” style helped Avril Lavigne officially become a new idol of young people.
3. I’m with You ( watch video )
By the third single, I’m with You , Avril surprised everyone by becoming more gentle and feminine. The song is the confession of a young girl when she is lonely with a broken heart. I’m with You created a big fever when it hit the psychology of young people and became one of the most requested songs on the radio. This was also the single that brought Avril two Grammy nominations in 2004 for “Song of the Year” and “Best Female Pop Vocalist”. To this day, I’m with You is still considered one of Avril’s most successful songs.
4. My Happy Ending ( watch video )
With the theme of broken love, My Happy Ending became the most prominent single from Avril’s second album, Under My Skin , released in 2004. Continuing to attract young people with her rebellious style and strong Alternative Rock music, Avril scored points because she always sang about what was right for the mood of youth – from naive love stories to problems that those in their teens often encounter.
5. He Wasn’t ( watch video )
As the final single from the album Under My Skin , He Wasn’t continues to be Avril’s “strong declaration” about young love. The song tells the story of a girl’s unsuccessful relationship being treated badly by her lover. The name of the song also means “He’s not worth it” and encourages young girls to be strong and proactive in love as well as all relationships around their lives.
6. Girlfriend ( watch video )
Still carrying the familiar rebellious Pop Punk style, Girlfriend is the lead single from Avril’s third album, The Best Damn Thing , released in 2007. The song’s music video is staged like a short film in which Avril shows off her acting ability by transforming into many roles with many different images. Girlfriend marked the first music video to reach 100 million views on Youtube.
7. What the Hell ( watch video )
Two years after her divorce from her first husband, Sum 41 singer Deryck Whibley, Avril returned with her fourth album – Goodbye Lullaby – and the lead single What the Hell in 2009. Despite going through many ups and downs in life with a failed marriage, the “school princess” still maintained her innocent, carefree and mischievous style as when she first appeared 7 years ago. What the Hell brought Avril back to her rightful place in the music industry when it entered the Top 10 of many music charts in the US, Europe and Asia.
8. Here’s to Never Growing Up ( watch video )
In 2012, Avril Lavigne found a new home with male singer Chad Kroeger, the leader of the band Nickelback and 10 years her senior. A year later, the Canadian singer returned to the music scene with her fifth album under her own name. The first single, Here’s to Never Growing Up , was like an affirmation of Avril’s intense youthfulness. After 10 years of music activities, she is still a “school princess” with youthful songs and an appearance that seems to have not changed much compared to when she first entered the music scene.
9. Rock N Roll ( watch video )
With the second single, Rock N Roll , from her self-titled album, Avril Lavigne continues to solidify her unique Pop Punk “brand” that cannot be confused with other artists. In the music video for this song, Avril continues to maximize her mischief and tricks, and even has a very hot lesbian kiss scene. Those who have watched Avril since the Complicated era and switched to Rock N Roll will easily notice the “ageless” beauty of the Canadian singer.
10. Let Me Go – sung with Chad Kroeger ( watch video )
In her latest single, Let Me Go , Avril Lavigne seems to become more gentle, sweet and charming when singing with her current husband – Chad Kroeger. The two created a romantic Power Ballad and made the female singer’s fans ecstatic. Avril herself composed this song with Chad. With Let Me Go , it seems that after finding a new “landing place”, Avril has become more and more beautiful and vibrant. After more than a decade of dedication to music, she is still the “school princess” in the hearts of the audience.
