I just saw this video on MTV. This song is about Avril's boyfriend
breaking up with her. And she's hurt & confused why this happening. And
angry. The part I don't understand is this:


"It's nice to know that you were there - Thanks for acting like you
cared - And making me feel like I was the only one - It's nice to know
we had it all - Thanks for watching as I fall - And letting me know we
were done."

..

What is Avril doing? THANKing her boyfriend for breaking up with her?
That makes no sense?

Or is it supposed to be sarcasm? Thanks for "acting" like you care (but
the boyfriend does not)?

Troy Heagy

wrote:
I just saw this video on MTV. This song is about Avril's boyfriend
breaking up with her. And she's hurt & confused why this happening. And
angry. The part I don't understand is this:


"It's nice to know that you were there - Thanks for acting like you
cared - And making me feel like I was the only one - It's nice to know
we had it all - Thanks for watching as I fall - And letting me know we
were done."

.

What is Avril doing? THANKing her boyfriend for breaking up with her?
That makes no sense?

Or is it supposed to be sarcasm? Thanks for "acting" like you care (but
the boyfriend does not)?

Hey George,
I let you take this one. I'm sure your more qualified to explain
this to Troy.

ScottW

wrote:
I just saw this video on MTV. This song is about Avril's boyfriend
breaking up with her. And she's hurt & confused why this happening. And
angry. The part I don't understand is this:


"It's nice to know that you were there - Thanks for acting like you
cared - And making me feel like I was the only one - It's nice to know
we had it all - Thanks for watching as I fall - And letting me know we
were done."
.

What is Avril doing? THANKing her boyfriend for breaking up with her?
That makes no sense?

Or is it supposed to be sarcasm? Thanks for "acting" like you care (but
the boyfriend does not)?


Reads like sarcasm to me... and I imagine that it is.
bj

I love that song and I always assumed it was sarcasm too.

"Nullman" wrote in message
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I love that song and I always assumed it was sarcasm too.

Country western does more sarcastic humorous songs:

"Get Your Tongue Out Of My Mouth, I'm Kissing You Goodbye"--John Denver

"How Can I Miss You If You Won't Go Away?"--Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks

-- Ken from Chicago

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I just saw this video on MTV. This song is about Avril's boyfriend
breaking up with her. And she's hurt & confused why this happening. And
angry. The part I don't understand is this:


"It's nice to know that you were there - Thanks for acting like you
cared - And making me feel like I was the only one - It's nice to know
we had it all - Thanks for watching as I fall - And letting me know we
were done."

.

What is Avril doing? THANKing her boyfriend for breaking up with her?
That makes no sense?

Or is it supposed to be sarcasm? Thanks for "acting" like you care (but
the boyfriend does not)?

Troy Heagy


Who do you think is hotter Avril or Sheryl Crow

wrote:
I just saw this video on MTV. This song is about Avril's boyfriend
breaking up with her. And she's hurt & confused why this happening. And
angry. The part I don't understand is this:


"It's nice to know that you were there - Thanks for acting like you
cared - And making me feel like I was the only one - It's nice to know
we had it all - Thanks for watching as I fall - And letting me know we
were done."

.

What is Avril doing? THANKing her boyfriend for breaking up with her?
That makes no sense?

Breaking up can be very confusing, especially when you still love the
one who broke up with you.

Or is it supposed to be sarcasm? Thanks for "acting" like you care (but
the boyfriend does not)?

Sarcasm, sadness, anger and even some sense of joy (e.g. relief) can be
bundled all in one after a break-up, so I think the lyrics convey that
pretty well. Not that I'm much of a Lavigne fan though.

RS