Innocence

Avril Lavigne

Wakin’ up, I see that everything is okay

The first time in my life, and now it’s so great

Slowin’ down, I look around and I am so amazed

I think about the little things that make life great

I wouldn’t change a thing about it

This is the best feelin’

This innocence is brilliant

I hope that it will stay

This moment is perfect

Please don’t go away

I need you now

And I’ll hold on to it

Don’t you let it pass you by

I found a place so safe, not a single tear

The first time in my life and now it’s so clear

Feel calm, I belong, I’m so happy here

It’s so strong and now I let myself be sincere

I wouldn’t change a thing about it

This is the best feelin’

This innocence is brilliant

I hope that it will stay

This moment is perfect

Please don’t go away

‘Cause I need you now

And I’ll hold on to it

Don’t you let it pass you by

It’s a state of bliss, you think you’re dreamin’

It’s the happiness inside that you’re feelin’

It’s so beautiful, it makes you wanna cry

It’s a state of bliss, you think you’re dreamin’

It’s the happiness inside that you’re feelin’

It’s so beautiful, it makes you wanna cry

It’s so beautiful, it makes you wanna cry

This innocence is brilliant

It makes you wanna cry

This innocence is brilliant

Please don’t go away

‘Cause I need you now

And I’ll hold on to it (it’s so beautiful, it makes you wanna cry)

Don’t you let it pass you by

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Background

“Innocence” is the eighth track from the singer’s third studio album “The Best Damn Thing.” Lyrically, the song talks about how everything just glows when you take the time to slow down and learn the art of appreciating the little things in life, because after all, we’re all running out of time and it truly is brilliant when we choose to see the beauty within.