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February 6, 2007

New Avril Lavigne - "Girlfriend"

Nice to hear marriage hasn't mellowed Ms. Avril. We prefer brat Lavigne to ballad Lavigne but doesn't everybody (save Diane Warren)? The first tune from The Best Damn Thing is sorta "I Want Candy" meets Joan Jett. Plus, she says "motherfucking," which, as you can see, every MP3 blog is sure to mention. We'll be sick of it in a month, but it's harmless fun for now. Grab it at Brugo. And AvrilLavigne.com is sorta weird -- that Avril Mastercard is just a little too prominent. How irresponsible to encourage all the little sk8er girls to run up a bill at hottopic.com.

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wow.

Posted by: t. at 02/06/07 9:25 AM | Reply
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I am thoroughly disturbed.

Posted by: Jacko at 02/06/07 10:00 AM | Reply
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This sucks bigtime.. I am already sick of it, hope the other tracks are better.

Posted by: HH at 02/06/07 10:36 AM | Reply
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Suspiciously similar to "I Wanna Be Your Girlfriend," a Lush b-side cover.

But thinking that Avril would have heard this song, of course, is absurd.

Posted by: Paul O at 02/06/07 11:17 AM | Reply
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i think you mean sk8er gUrls

Posted by: al at 02/06/07 12:29 PM | Reply
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This is horrible, but I still love her.

Stay punk, Avril!

Posted by: Jenn at 02/06/07 12:38 PM | Reply
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HEY MICKEY YOU'RE SO FINE YOU'RE SO FINE YOU BLOW MY MIND HEY MICKEY!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: george at 02/06/07 1:46 PM | Reply
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i like it! it's so catchy.

Posted by: haha at 02/06/07 2:49 PM | Reply
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not bad, kinda good, actually (for her).
You should expect more of this kind of punkish pop from her nowadays since she's married to that dude from Sum41 (or did they split up already?!)

Posted by: chuck at 02/07/07 1:00 AM | Reply
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There are already fan videos being made for this song, while we wait for the official one.

I have an Avril Lavigne blog (and live in the Napanee area where she was raised) and added two videos to my entry today - one is a pretty good fan video that used scenes from her other vids, and the other is of two brothers singing an acoustic version of "Girlfriend". :)

http://avrillavigne.bloggergirl.com

Glad to see others like the song too!

~~Courtney

Posted by: Courtney Hart at 02/09/07 12:04 AM | Reply
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IT ROX!!!! I've heard the song about 16million times and i still luv it! Rock on Avril!

Posted by: Ickle at 02/16/07 2:17 AM | Reply
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I loved all of Avrils older stuff but this new track is sooo damn poppy!! What happed to the pop/ROCK princess?!!?

Posted by: Tom at 02/20/07 3:15 PM | Reply
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the song's a bit poppy yes but if you got a peek of three other songs of her album they're actualy better than girlfriend. the one's a ballad & the others are real pop punk songs & i love them !!!!! so hope i hope the album is more like the three songs i heard !!!!

Posted by: Will at 02/21/07 10:21 AM | Reply
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Mastercard is prepaid not an actual credit card. so there will be no lil sk8r punks or whatever u wanna call them running up bills and ya Girlfriend is getting annoying. There are snippets of 3 other songs from teh album on aol music.. When You're Gone is a really nice ballad.. i think it will do good if it is ever released as a single.

Posted by: Tara at 02/21/07 11:36 PM | Reply
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I LUURVE IT

Posted by: Hannah at 02/23/07 8:51 PM | Reply
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I went on 2 youtube 2day watchd the clip and was hookd Its like so catchy, I already no al da wrdz and cnt stop singing it. I love da clip. Avril Rox.

Posted by: Hannah at 02/23/07 8:58 PM | Reply
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OMG! Avril Lavigne is FRIGGEN AWESOME! I SO LOOOVE HER! SHE IS HEECKA TIGHT!
I LOVE ALL HER NEW SONGS AND HER NEW CD!

Posted by: i_lov3_avril at 02/23/07 11:14 PM | Reply
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this song is gud! bit poppy like but stil gud! i luff her hair! so kewl! and well kepp holdin on is a much better song!

Posted by: sofie at 02/24/07 12:01 PM | Reply
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hmmmm.

its okay. pretty catchy.

Posted by: ali at 02/26/07 9:17 AM | Reply
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i like it lots but she is now like hilary duff ish

Posted by: odelia at 02/26/07 9:27 AM | Reply
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I hate the video. I thought she was a cool sk8r girl so much for that image. Now shes like all the other pop singers.

Posted by: Kaylan at 02/26/07 10:03 PM | Reply
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I HATE AVRIL. I'M MORTIFIED TO BE CANADIAN BECAUSE OF HER. SHE SUCKS!!!!!!!

Posted by: michelle at 02/27/07 4:51 PM | Reply
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look at the card it clearly says DEBIT, its jus a bank card, no bills, money comes straight outta ur account

Posted by: craig at 02/27/07 7:23 PM | Reply
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I just watched that video over at mtv.com and I must say WOW!!!!

That was honestly the worst piece of shit video I have ever seen in my entire life.her voice sounds completely differant in the one.Some could say she just matured but her voice is higher pitched so yeaaaaa.....

I did however enjoy some of her older stuff

That's all

Just my opinion

J.M

Posted by: J.M at 02/28/07 9:05 AM | Reply
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i love it, but her and everyone else should be more like blue october, and green day!!!!!!

Posted by: ashlee at 03/01/07 8:08 PM | Reply
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Hey i love avrils new song "Girlfriend"

Posted by: kim at 03/03/07 1:25 AM | Reply
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I'm not to excited about the song/video because I don't think it's her. It's like she's changed. The dancing in the video, the boyz, and how she's acting.... its not who she showed us she was before. I just wanna know what happened to her....... I liked the REAL Avril Lavigne better.

Posted by: Brittany at 03/03/07 2:42 PM | Reply
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Avril ROCKS! She Is Gorgeous And OH So Talented! I Love Her New Song! Different For Her...But In A Good Way! Keepin It Fresh And So Awsome! Avril Lavigne RULEZ! She Will Always Be My MotherFuck'In Princess!

Posted by: Dave at 03/03/07 7:33 PM | Reply
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Avril is such a Sk8ter chick shes sooo hot i wish i could be just like her SHE ROXXX!!!!!! shes totally ballar!!! like ROCK ON DUDES!!!!!

Posted by: TomboySk8terMadi at 03/04/07 12:08 PM | Reply
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hahaha i like how there is a japanese version, a mandarin chinese version, a german version, and a spansh version.

Posted by: t1ffag33k at 03/05/07 3:53 AM | Reply
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i think avril roks big time and u cant beat dat

Posted by: nasher at 03/05/07 8:08 AM | Reply
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the song girlfriend is ace and should go 2 no 1

Posted by: nasher at 03/05/07 8:10 AM | Reply
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you guys are all stupid.
avril lavigne is the best ever and her new song rocksss, i love it.
so whoever thinks its dumb, yurrr a queer.
k thanks homos
bye
xx

Posted by: CAITLIN at 03/05/07 9:00 AM | Reply
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omg i LOVE this song .... <3

Posted by: katie at 03/05/07 12:20 PM | Reply
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omg i LOVE this song .... <3

Posted by: katie at 03/05/07 12:20 PM | Reply
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avril ur song is da best and ithink u r keep it up cos have a lot of gud fans out here an we r all gunna bye ur singles an ur albums u rock big time avril

Posted by: u rock big time avril at 03/05/07 2:23 PM | Reply
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i pretty much wanted to hit her after i saw the video. it's like she threw away her tough girls rock attitude and jumped into the blender with hilary duff and ashlee simpson. i'm sorry i used to be a huge fan of avril, but that song wwas pushing it. i can't look at her the same... and a DANCE sequence!??!?!?!?!?!SHORT SHORTS????? a DUFF PUFF?!?!? does no one else notice this?!

Posted by: Jordan at 03/05/07 2:46 PM | Reply
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I've noticed. Not many others seem to. This yet again restores my hatred of Gen Y. I was thinking for a while that things were going to start turning around from flakey plastic bullshit, but instead I see this video (I used to be a fan of Avril) and what makes this worse is that people aren't seemingly noticing what a fucking plastic gwen stefani rip off she appears to be. Are people just so mindless that they automaticly accept what they are given? Of course the would has become something, I beleive Matthew Good said it best in one line "EVERYTHING IS AUTOMATIC"

Posted by: whatthehell at 03/06/07 4:50 PM | Reply
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Avril roxx! this song iz soooo amazing that i cnt stop listening to it!! its smthn real new real hott !! i luv avril llike crazy!!
btw m doin a skul project bout this song!!

Posted by: lalzz at 03/08/07 2:43 PM | Reply
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avril is a big up G.
i love her, even if she's turned a little plastic haha.
SHE'S HOT.
i wish i was avril..

pc out homie g's
<3

Posted by: lani at 03/08/07 10:39 PM | Reply
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hii every1..avril lavigne is really the best damn thing!!!! i love her and love her new song clip:GIRLFRIEND..and she rockssss...anyone wanna chat im online right now and always..my mail is:friendly_girl7874@hotmail.com

Posted by: yara at 03/13/07 2:50 PM | Reply
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SHE ONLY HAS ONE TRUE LOVE THE GUY FROM SUM 41 IS HER BEST FRIEND!!!GOD???

Posted by: GOD at 03/14/07 1:27 PM | Reply
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vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv

Posted by: christi at 03/15/07 7:22 PM | Reply
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Avril's song is Awsome!!! I don't like my old boyfriend's New Girlfriend. She is so preppy!!! Plus she is a horrible singer. :(:(:(

Posted by: Keeah at 03/18/07 3:30 PM | Reply
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Hey yall!!! You guys are crazy. SEE YA!!!!

Posted by: Keeah at 03/18/07 3:32 PM | Reply
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avril's song is gr8 i just loved it her new style is really cool

Posted by: zeina at 03/22/07 1:56 PM | Reply
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i love your songs i have nick one time avril i'm your big fen "ROCK ON"i'm from slovenia.come one time in slovenia


Posted by: fanica at 03/23/07 12:12 PM | Reply
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u r all wrong this song soo totaly suits her. lovin da song soo much. i am always singin it all da time. xXxXxXxXxXxxXxXxXxXx <3

4rm
Yaz

Posted by: yaz at 03/24/07 8:11 AM | Reply
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hey u r the best singer ever

Posted by: sara at 03/25/07 12:30 PM | Reply
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OMG!!!!!!!!!!! Guys, Avril ROCKS!!!!!!!!!! I totally adore her coz she is really cool and pretty and sings supa well!!! If u don't like her I have 1 thing to say: WATCH IT AGAIN!!!!
I love her new clip Girlfriend!! Well bye guys!!

Posted by: Christine at 03/26/07 2:29 AM | Reply
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its so gay
who agrees withme

Posted by: avril lavigne is lez at 03/27/07 10:45 PM | Reply
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i think tht the song is wiked some people just dnt understand and NO I DNT AGREE WITH GAY BOY OVER HERE this song is the best and i thik shud b the best in the world come on b fair

Posted by: sian at 03/28/07 1:09 PM | Reply
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avril's new song is well the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: lil sammy b at 03/30/07 12:35 PM | Reply
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this is a steryo type reiew. i am very offended by it. who ever wrote this review is a senceless asshole. p.s. i have an avril lavigne master card.

Posted by: cece at 04/02/07 1:36 PM | Reply
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i seriosly think dat Avril is sooooo awesome man i love her songs and my bf is in love with her.
Hes Canadian n only 2yrs younger than her and he has posters and everything. he went 2both of her concerts in Canada and evidently he got asked to come on stage.
And he asked her out but she didnt answer so he is still waiting for the reply haha if it is possible would you be able to send me the links so that i kan download and watch heaps of her clips that would be awesome.

Thanks heaps
AShley

Posted by: Ashley at 04/02/07 6:23 PM | Reply
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i think avril is awsome man n my bf absolutely loves her.
Hes 2yrs younger than her and has posters and everything.
He is canadian so she is his idol. he has been to 2of her concerts and evidently he went up on stage and got to ask her one Q?
He asked her to go out with him haha.
And he is still waiting for the reply.
I love her song girlfriend its mean i love it so much that both me and my boyfriend hav it as our message tones.

Thanks but also if it is possible could you send me the links of heaps of her clips including girlfriend so i kan put them on my comp and watch them...

Thanks heaps
Ashley xoxoxo

Posted by: Ashley at 04/02/07 6:30 PM | Reply
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This

Posted by: Taylor at 04/06/07 9:03 PM | Reply
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hey avril i just like your songes luv u sooooooooooooooooooooooo much lol lol luv u e mail me please lizelle

Posted by: lizelle at 04/07/07 1:14 PM | Reply
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Yeah,'Girlfriend' is a great song. But after awhile, I get a little tired of listening. Anyway, Avril is still my idol..(^_^)

Posted by: Natalie at 04/07/07 2:43 PM | Reply
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Why did he ever have to dance???
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Posted by: HeatherMason at 04/09/07 4:45 AM | Reply
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The song is very juvenile...I thought she'd be able to do better that that.

Posted by: Stefan at 04/11/07 11:55 PM | Reply
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u rock
i like u better before ur make over!
i love the song Girlfriend though
U ROCK

Posted by: Mikayla at 04/15/07 7:38 PM | Reply
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I love your new song Girlfriend and Keep Holding on all of them are great


BIG FAN MELISSA

Posted by: Melissa at 04/16/07 11:03 PM | Reply
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I love your new song Girlfriend and Keep Holding on all of them are great


BIG FAN MELISSA

Posted by: Melissa Beck at 04/16/07 11:04 PM | Reply
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I love your new song Girlfriend and Keep Holding on all of them are great


BIG FAN MELISSA

Posted by: Melissa Beck at 04/16/07 11:04 PM | Reply
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paul, i agree. i was thinking lush as well.

Posted by: james at 04/18/07 7:43 PM | Reply
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I don't care for hypocrites. When she first came out, she completely despised the kind of girls that she has now become. She hated Britney with a passion because Britney was so fake and blonde and poppy. And umm, what's this all about, Avril? Who do you think you are now with your blonde hair and your poppy lyrics? There's no edge to her anymore. She just wants to be like everybody else. If she's trying to say she's become this way because she has "matured," she would be very wrong. She has reversed her steps. She still thinks she's 17, but this time, instead of a punk princess, she is now a pop princess. Good luck with the fakeness, Avril.

Posted by: M at 04/19/07 12:29 AM | Reply
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Hey yall
I think that Avril's music video girlfriend makes the song so much better!! I used to hate it now I just saw the music video on you tube now I can just get up and dance to this song over and over again!!! She went from punk princess to pop princess!! it's true!!!!!!! but she makes a good blond!! ohh and I just saw her wedding pics, and they were just precious!!! congrats avril!!! love ya 8-D

Posted by: Kristen at 05/02/07 3:29 PM | Reply
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i love your song girlfriend it is the best and i am coming to see you in concert you rock avril and who ever says you dont there just dum cause you rock and i did not give you my real name sorry i cant but you are the best you are my #1 fan. rock on avril from eka p.s sorry i cant give you my real name but i just will tell you my nick name is eka.

Posted by: eka at 05/13/07 9:42 AM | Reply
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heyy avril its me eka i will give you my real name well cause you rock and i well just love you you are mt #1 fan and i love you new cd just not the song girlfriend well i hope to see you soon in concert love your #1 fan erika

Posted by: erika at 05/13/07 9:46 AM | Reply
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whatever her song was a.w.e.s.o.m.e and.....yeah

Posted by: Kara at 05/16/07 9:18 PM | Reply
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i am a better fukin fan then u idiots so shes mine plus avvvy STAY PUNK i really do not care if thats wat u want iluv her 4 evu

Posted by: avrils bigggest fan aka cherace at 05/25/07 6:56 AM | Reply
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i am a better fukin fan then u idiots so shes mine plus avvvy STAY PUNK i really do not care if thats wat u want i luv her 4 evu

Posted by: avrils bigggest fan aka cherace at 05/25/07 6:57 AM | Reply
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hey cherace well gues wat u hore slut bag bitch thing i love her wy more than u u bith aka hore


hey av if u raed dis i love you and i hae since skater boy and so you u fuck head erika and kara and kristen if u r asulted i really do not give a shit

i luv u AVRIL xoxoxo

Posted by: avrils biggest fan and i hate ppl ho love ya coz i love them more thanthey do honestly at 05/25/07 7:07 AM | Reply
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hey.i h8e the new avril lavaigne.she was better punk.she married a punk singer frm sum 41.then why isnt she still punk.When i was younger i used 2 look up 2 avril.now i dont even recognize her with that girly girl look.
why didnt she stay punk.

Posted by: Megan at 08/05/07 2:31 PM | Reply
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I lovelovelove Avril. Her new song is ok and catchy, but her new attitude is just SO NOT the real Avril. Seriously. I love AVRIL, not this fake, girly thing that just came reincarnated into her body. Ew... I just think she's best as the sk8er girl - this does not suit her. Songs are OK on the new album, but her voice is obviously more girly and "uh!" attitude. She's turning into a "Stupid Girl" a la Pink (good song also). Still stickin to her old albums where she was still a careless bitch who never gave a crap! LOVE that and only that. All from me hope you agree.

Posted by: aussie_chicky_babe at 08/16/07 6:11 AM | Reply
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p.s. Avril, if you ever read this please don't be offended... you know how you can go a bit wacko on the keyboard sometimes. Don't cry over it or whatever. I still love you, but take a look at yourself now. Is this really you? The songs on your old album are still a bit girly and loveable (eg. Fall to Peices) without being too a la "Stupid Girls." Still love you as a sk8er girl!!! Please come back, your old fans depend on you! If you think it's really you, fine. Just be SURE. Thanks. Oh I also saw your wedding pics very gorgey.

Posted by: aussie_chicky_babe at 08/16/07 6:22 AM | Reply
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hiiyyah__x i so love Avril lavigne ;]] i think her new styles cool [[onli cos thats ma styl]] lol but i love her new song "runaway" and "keep holdin on" there cool.....Avril is the best singa in the world n she shud b prowd !!

love always n forever

Annah
oxo

Posted by: Annah at 09/09/07 4:28 AM | Reply
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this is so stuped and boring

Posted by: Cool girl] at 09/16/07 2:50 PM | Reply
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