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When You're Gone

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I am not here to say how dumb the lyrics sound or how these kind of songs don't fit Ms. Levine. I'm here merely rating how good i think the song to me, and to me it is a very good song. She really showed how good her voice is in this ballad and it's a good ballad.

Canada's quasi-punk,Avril Lavigne,is usually annoying. Her fake punk rock is an affectation,with its blend of pink hearts and skulls. However, "When you're gone" is a standout. It's a ballad of longing and melancholy. It actually works. Lavigne perfectly conveys yearning and heartbreak. It even works as piano rock(!) "When you're gone" still sticks in your mind, even when the song is over.

I don't know why people say it's bad that she changed to punk to a slower song! All singers have different styles!! If you really pay attention to the lyrics it's beautiful! Also the music video is incredible! Yes, there are so many love songs where you're mad at the boy, but that's not the only reason for the song! In the video, an expecting mother has to watch her husband leave for the military when she is going to give birth soon. Also, an old man is thinking about his passed away wife. It is a very touching song by Avril lavigne and there shouldn't be 1 bad comment about it!!!

i love music so I try to change up the hiphop flow every now and then. avrile lavigne is a nice break from my norm. any song from her but when your gone zones me out. very nice track.

How should I put this song? Painful, as in whenever it's on the radio, you have the sudden urge to bash your head into something. The song is one we've heard a million times before, when your lover is gone, you're sad, yes, we know, we get the picture. Stick to being in love with the boyfriend, or hating him, or being jealous over him, or losing him, just not, pining over him being more than ten feet away from you. And good gosh, can this song be any more overplayed on the radio? I mean, if this and "Keep Holding On" were the only songs you knew of her, you'd think she's the worst artist since SoljaBoy.

And read my review of "Keep Holding On," most of it also applies here. So overall, Avril needs to stick to "Girlfriend" and "Sk8tr Boi." Stick with the punk, not the ballads and uplifting inspiration garbage, please.