He Wasn't

Album: Under My Skin (2004)
Charted: 23
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Songfacts®:

  • This song is about having a guy you thought you were in love with, thinking he was everything you wanted in life, but then figuring out that he was none of those things and that you don't have to put up with him anymore. >>>
    Suggestion credit:
    Samantha - Front Royal, VA
  • Lavigne was just 19 when this song appear on her second album, Under My Skin. She co-wrote all her songs, but usually collaborated with writers who were a lot older. "He Wasn't" she wrote with Chantal Kreviazuk, who is 10 years older. Another Canadian produced the track: Raine Maida of Our Lady Peace.

Comments: 3

  • Morgan from Gratnsville, Utthis song is sweet
  • Zac from Sydney, Australiahaha awesome clip
  • Faxmachine from Nyc, NdI luv this song!!!!!!! It's awesome and it fits my life!!!!!
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