Avril Lavigne - Head Above Water Lyrics






I've gotta keep the calm before the storm
I don't want less, I don't want more
Must bar the windows and the doors
To keep me safe, to keep me warm

Yeah my life is what I'm fighting for
Can't part the sea, can't reach the shore
And my voice becomes the driving force
I won't let this pull me overboard

God, keep my head above water
Don't let me drown, it gets harder
I'll meet you there at the altar
As I fall down to my knees
Don't let me drown, drown, drown
Don't let me, don't let me, don't let me drown

So pull me up from down below
'Cause I'm underneath the undertow
Come dry me off and hold me close
I need you now I need you most

God, keep my head above water
Don't let me drown, it gets harder
I'll meet you there at the altar
As I fall down to my knees
Don't let me drown, drown, drown
(Don't let me, don't let me, don't let me drown)
Don't let me drown, drown, drown
And keep my head above water
(Don't let me, don't let me, don't let me drown)
Above water

And I can't see in the stormy weather
I can't seem to keep it all together
And I can't swim the ocean like this forever
And I can't breathe

God, keep my head above water
I lose my breath at the bottom
Come rescue me, I'll be waiting
I'm too young to fall asleep

So God, keep my head above water
Don't let me drown, it gets harder
I'll meet you there at the altar
As I fall down to my knees

Don't let me drown
Don't let me drown
(Don't let me, don't let me, don't let me drown)
Don't let me drown
And keep my head above water
(Don't let me, don't let me, don't let me drown)
Above water





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  1. l.... ....

    The lyrics of this song are so relatable to anyone battling with a chronic illness. Everyone thinks the worst diseases to have are the fatal ones, but they are not as at least with those your suffering is time limited. The worst diseases to have are those that mean you suffer every day for years (perhaps the rest of your life), while trying one treatment after another because there is no guaranteed treatment for your disease. I'd rather die from a heart attack at a young age than have (for example) fibromyalgia and be in pain all over my body with no end in sight.

    Well done to Avril. I hope she stays well. It's nice to know I am not alone, as I too feel I am too young to fall asleep and to have to suffer like this.

  2. �.... �....

    Я тебя люблю

  3. J.... P....

    Wow great great song..🙏

  4. T.... A....

    I love how she grown and stepping into a new kind of music genre

  5. �.... �....

    Авриль, просто спасибо....

  6. �.... �....

    Аппетитная телочка

  7. P.... M....

    Love it❤...Can't stop listening...A song that always strengthen me when i'm weak

  8. G.... ....

    This gives me those inspiring vibes

  9. A.... P....

    2020 play now! <3

  10. w.... g....

    Who else thinks that this is the part in frozen 2 where the part Elsa was crossing the big waves

  11. o.... f....

    This song gives hope to the hopeless. Making music is not just bwt money and fame, it's bwt touching other people's lives. Im so happy that avril is back and im so proud w/ the kind of sound that she's making. Thank u avril!

  12. P.... P....

    ποῦ πορευθῶ ἀπὸ τοῦ πνεύματός σου; καὶ ἀπὸ τοῦ προσώπου σου ποῦ φύγω; Psalm 139:7


    ὅτι ἐξ αὐτοῦ καὶ δι’ αὐτοῦ καὶ εἰς αὐτὸν τὰ πάντα· αὐτῷ ἡ δόξα εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας. ἀμήν. Rom 11:36


    Wow! Thank you for such wonderful prayer!

  13. J.... P....

    ❤️❤️😘😘😘❤️💋
    I love you Avril Lavigne

  14. s.... b....

    Whos here after justin's lyme disease lol

  15. M.... S....

    Let it go

  16. H.... N....

    Avril was my first concert ever when I was in 2nd grade...now I'm almost 25. So crazy. Still love her!

  17. C.... A....

    Vieja estúpida

  18. T.... B....

    99.20% Avril Lavigne
    +
    0.80% Luck
    =100.00% Princess of Punk

  19. g.... ....

    And again nothing about Disorders like Borderline etc...😔 Sad but true ...Just pushing their Carriers ! Hahaha nice move 😂😂😂🤮

  20. R.... M....

    #Avril ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  21. B.... W....

    Who’s watching this in 2020? 💜

  22. T.... ....

    Somehow this got recommended to me by Youtube in January 2020. Last thing I saw her on was American Idol as a guest judge where she prejudged and actually voted No to a guy who had a family because "it would be hard on the road with a family", but was super bubbly and loved another contestant who also had kid(s) and a family just because the contestant was "punk rock". Seemed very immature as a person and SUPER biased as a judge. BUT, people can grow and change - I really hope she's grown as a person since her old days. Voice is a bit shrill for my taste in music, but she's certainly very talented.

  23. N.... M....

    Is anyone here after Justin Bieber Lyme Disease?

  24. A.... ....

    Sensual ever after

  25. M.... ....

    2020?????? 💬

  26. D.... W....

    Avril & Justin Bieber share the same disease, Lyme. Let’s send our prayers for both with the hope they would be healthy and happy in the future. Let’s make 2020 a hate free year. ❤️🥺

  27. C.... G....

    I have Lyme Disease and co-infection. This song made me ball like a baby when I heard it . It was like she was living in my life hearing her words . I wasn’t able to afford the treatment but 90 days since my insurance wouldn’t pay for it and it was $8,000 out of pocket for only 90 days . All I could do was to to my best to call awareness to this disease in my state of Tennessee. It’s been 9 years now and the disease has won . I’ve had to give up my horses and everything I’ve been use to . I can barely make it across the room without having trouble breaking and it completely wearing me out . This disease takes everything from you . I pray everyone heeds the warnings of just how deadly this disease can be 🙏🏼 I pray that there is a cure on day & that one day everyone can get the treatment they need regardless of insurance and money in their pockets. No child should have to do without especially ‼️

  28. S.... ....

    Now Justin Bieber is suffering the same thing. I hope Avril is an inspiration. ❤

  29. �.... ....

    Супер

  30. S.... M....

    She had lyme disease as Justin bieber

  31. R.... r....

    Its really good at 85x speed.

  32. T.... S....

    Her songs always bring me to tears

  33. A.... S....

    Huh she stopped being cute and became beautiful

  34. C.... M....

    She still sucks.

  35. J.... G....

    Her voice is so amazing.. she is really a good singer....
    We always love her...❤💜💛💚💚💚💜💚💕💕

  36. n.... c....

    i love her blonde hair she looks like a princess

  37. C.... M....

    This is my new favourite song-the artistry with the visuals and the lyrics is just too perfect!

  38. M.... S....

    Avril is so gorgeous she is the living version of Elsa

  39. J.... R....

    Keep head above water, Justin!!! 🙏

  40. O.... ....

    2020 anyone?

  41. K.... R....

    It's sad when someone comes only to God after a very though situation in their lives, but God is always a good God.. praise Him for He never leave us nor forsake us. Continue to be blessed Avril, and with this song, be a blessing to others.

  42. y.... r....

    2020 this song beautiful n my song fr🔥👌😍😍avril lavigne songs beautiful fr

  43. A.... D....

    Where does time go Jeez. Already a year. Avril plz release more like this. It made me sad to know you had to go through what you did. But this song gave hope to everyone.

  44. W.... D....

    Thanks for opening my eyes. All the best for 2020.

  45. D.... J....

    Found this song at the the time I needed it most. Always a supporter/fan of Avril. Dealing with chronic illness is an everyday battle 🖤

  46. K.... O....

    Фу какая гадость. Аврил Лавин вообще жива? Или это ее клон?

  47. S.... E....

    Enya, The Ring 2002, The Affair, Duran Duran's Come Undone

  48. K.... A....

    Dead com I KleberLow! Mocionalista! 👉 Uvel

  49. V.... V....

    This text is my mirror. Thank you dear

  50. S.... O....

    Lovely song

  51. W.... N....

    hold on a second, are you trying to say that the way I choose is critical? it looks like the way she suggested is easier for an ordinary like me... isn't it?

  52. r.... m....

    This song deserves 👏👏👏 very inspiring ❤️ up for 2020 and and will never fade away. ❣️

  53. P.... R....

    I pray we all listen to the lyrics and understand what she is singing.
    This is not just another inspiring song, this is prayer

  54. Z.... P....

    Every princesses grows up

  55. w.... b....

    wow i missed her voice so much

  56. L.... B....

    Yessssss Avril 🤍🤍🤍🤍

  57. K.... B....

    Great words and I'm happy many artist are coming back to the right way of music.. Praise be to God! Avril should let Bright City do the music arrangements then it will sound more spiritual.

  58. C.... B....

    100 million here we come!

  59. M.... J....

    Este vídeo merece más, vamos por esos 100M

  60. A.... C....

    Powerful song ever!!!

  61. C.... J....

    Really hoping that she will continue doing this kind of songs and use her talent and skills for the Lord. 🥺💓

  62. P.... L....

    *She describes my childhood.*
    *She'll always remain queen no matter what.*

  63. D.... p....

    I love u, forever.

  64. D.... T....

    God i need you now , i need you most ! :,c

  65. R.... P....

    Indonesia fans still exist

  66. p.... m....

    25k dislike ru joking thay are just jealous

  67. V.... J....

    Who's still here after one year?? 💖😊

    Always a stress buster song for me 💖😊

  68. E.... B....

    road to 100 million views

  69. K.... M....

    🎧2020 😍👏👏👏

  70. a.... g....

    Great songs💯

  71. B.... ....

    Boyz Boyz Boyz

  72. e.... ....

    This is fucking amazing 😎

  73. N.... M....

    If Avril reading this I world love to talk to you so if your reading this please reply

  74. �.... ....

    I'm going to take the college entrance examination in six months, and I'm going to try to get into a good university. The university made a good effort to see the goddess concert

  75. I.... G....

    Não é a Avril

  76. T.... ....

    2020 anyone?

  77. S.... H....

    Didn't think sshe was still going. I usecdd to despise her tone of music because of the whining that "artists like she" were known for at the time - I still stay away from it even though the tunes can be catchy - but this one, for the reasons comments like Cherry Blade list, is worthy listening to. I think she does habe a musically attractive and strong voice and I'm glad she uses it here to spread a worthwhile message.

  78. K.... C....

    bar the windows, bar the doors to keep me safe... to keep me warm. and people wonder why I'm not social.... People just tear people down, animals don't. Unless you find the one person.... The one who loves you and your faults...m

  79. s.... u....

    Best song ever

  80. L.... V....

    Thank you Avril for fldoing this inspiring song. God loves you so much💕

  81. J.... O....

    it reminds me skyscraper.

  82. P.... M....

    To good of a meaningful song for today's society to appreciate sad to say.

  83. S.... H....

    2020¡¿

  84. �.... ....

    I am korean and avril is my first foreign singer i loved. When i was 14, my every day is about avril. That time, i met many good people who love avril. Later, my love to avril was weaker. But still like her. And now i am 27. She still looks beautiful and great.

    �.... ....

    Same.. Avril was one of my first western artist singers I am consciously aware about.. Im fucking 20 years old and its like 8 years already

  85. T.... P....

    Divina 😍

  86. E.... N....

    This reminds me of All I want from Kodeline o.O

  87. L.... X....

    Killing it in 2020

  88. N.... M....

    Beatifulness:%100
    Music:%100
    Ugly:%0
    Bad:%0
    Respect:%100

  89. t.... t....

    everybody wanted to be Avril Lavigne when they were younger, admit it, i wanted to be her too

    t.... t....

    Im stuck in between Britney, Avril and Christina..

    t.... t....

    I still want to be her

  90. B.... m....

    Love this song ❤

  91. B.... n....

    Why is everyone so confused?
    Yes she is not a inspiring punk teenager anymore but she is still inspiring and amazing and she deserves to change if she wants.

    B.... n....

    There are loads of artist that change their genre of music

    B.... n....

    @Daniella Blakemore exactly, I do prefer Avril's old music but she is allowed to do whatever she wants.

    B.... n....

    @Billie_Eilish notundercoverbillieeilish yeah me too but times change, people change

    B.... n....

    Guy's, it's a ballad :p

    B.... n....

    @Joshua Kovatch we know

  92. u.... n....

    Who is here in January 2020😆?????

    u.... n....

    Here 💪

    u.... n....

    unknown name 🙋🏻‍♀️

    u.... n....

    Sure am 😍

  93. R.... ....

    Prayer for Head Above Waterz :

    dear allah the godz make the water healthy and blessed forever .

    dear lord make us all happy inside and outside forevermore . 🎃🌳

  94. A.... X....

    She has the voice that should top the charts.

    A.... X....

    What a shame nowadays most of the music charts have been topped by generic music by popular artist...

  95. A.... A....

    ive loved avril since complicated

  96. b.... y....

    she inspired me when i was little, and she keeps inspiring me still. a true icon 🖤

  97. L.... W....

    Now I know the inspiration for Elsa’s dress came from. Avril should play Elsa in a life action version of frozen

    L.... W....

    It would be cool! Especially when she sing "Let it Go" or "Show Yourself". She'll sing that song better than Demi Lovato.

    L.... W....

    Totally agreed!!!

    L.... W....

    At least Avril should sing the theme song of the Frozen.

    L.... W....

    Yep she could sing all of elsas songs

  98. C.... H....

    Such A Touching Song
    #HEADABOVEWATER #AvrilLavigne

  99. J.... Z....

    HI. Avril is alive 100%. I made the best and most clear video wich show without any doubt that Avril is alive and all the conspiracy theory is false. If everybody watch it that stupid theory ends. To watch it just click in my Gandalf icon. To all Avril's fans, please help me to make the video more visible by watching it and giving it like. if everyone sees it we end up whis this stupid conspiracy that has done so much damage to Avril. Bye!!

  100. v.... ....

    This is actually a great song!