Carlo Allegri Photoshoot 2006

He was working at the record shop
I would kiss him in the parking lot
Tasting like cigarettes and soda pop
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He would tell me I was beautiful
Sneaking in the neighbour's swimming pool
Yeah, he told me how to break the rules
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But hey, this isn't long gone
When I hear the song
It takes me back...

We were on top of the world
Back when I was your girl
We were living so wild and free
Acting stupid for fun
All we needed was some love
That's the way its supposed to be
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Stealing beers out of the trailer park
Flicking lighters just to fight the dark
Favorite place was sitting in his car
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Lay a blanket on the rooftop...

"Girlfriend" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne. The song was written by Lavigne with her producer Dr. Luke for Lavigne's third studio album, The Best Damn Thing (2007). "Girlfriend" was released as the lead single from The Best Damn Thing on 27 February 2007. Lyrically, the song revolves around its protagonist having a crush on someone who is in a relationship, proclaiming she should be his girlfriend. The song has been noted to have similarities to Toni Basil's 1982 single "Mickey", and The Rubinoos' 1979 single "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend". The songwriters of "I Wanna Be...