Studio Album · No. 4
Goodbye Lullaby Songwriting Credits by Avril Lavigne
Produced by Deryck Whibley, Max Martin, Shellback, Butch Walker, Avril Lavigne · Engineered by Chris Lord-Alge, Serban Ghenea, Jake Sinclair
RCA Records
Pop rockPopAcoustic rock
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 13 of 13 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 13 / 13 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Avril Lavigne carries a lyricist or composer credit.
13 trackswritten by Avril Lavigne
0 tracksoutside writers
Avril Lavigne's roles on this album
Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer15%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
13
Tracks
4
Lyricists
5
Producers
1.5 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
2011
Released
Data Insight
Goodbye Lullaby is Avril Lavigne's most self-directed album, where she co-wrote every original track and produced several herself, taking real control of the sound. It is quieter and more acoustic than her pop-punk records, shaped with her then-husband Deryck Whibley and, on the upbeat single "What the Hell," with Max Martin and Shellback. Her authorship is at its clearest here, even as sales cooled to Gold.
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Black Star
|
Avril Lavigne | Avril Lavigne | Deryck Whibley | Avril Lavigne (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
What the Hell
|
Avril LavigneMax MartinShellback | Avril LavigneMax MartinShellback | Max MartinShellback | Avril Lavigne (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Push
|
Avril LavigneEvan Taubenfeld | Avril LavigneEvan Taubenfeld | Deryck Whibley | Avril Lavigne (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Wish You Were Here
#65
|
Avril LavigneMax MartinShellback | Avril LavigneMax MartinShellback | Max MartinShellback | Avril Lavigne (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Smile
#68
|
Avril LavigneMax MartinShellback | Avril LavigneMax MartinShellback | Max MartinShellback | Avril Lavigne (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Stop Standing There
|
Avril Lavigne | Avril Lavigne | Butch Walker | Avril Lavigne (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
I Love You
|
Avril LavigneMax MartinShellback | Avril LavigneMax MartinShellback | Max MartinShellback | Avril Lavigne (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Everybody Hurts
|
Avril LavigneEvan Taubenfeld | Avril LavigneEvan Taubenfeld | Deryck Whibley | Avril Lavigne (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Not Enough
|
Avril LavigneEvan Taubenfeld | Avril LavigneEvan Taubenfeld | Deryck Whibley | Avril Lavigne (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
4 Real
|
Avril Lavigne | Avril Lavigne | Avril Lavigne | Avril Lavigne (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Darlin
|
Avril Lavigne | Avril Lavigne | Deryck Whibley | Avril Lavigne (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Remember When
|
Avril Lavigne | Avril Lavigne | Deryck Whibley | Avril Lavigne (Lead Vocals) |
| 13 |
Goodbye
|
Avril Lavigne | Avril Lavigne | Avril Lavigne | Avril Lavigne (Lead Vocals) |
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Frequently Asked Questions Goodbye Lullaby
Did Avril Lavigne write Goodbye Lullaby herself?
Yes, and produced much of it. Avril Lavigne co-wrote every original track and produced several songs on her own, taking the most creative control of her career to that point. She worked with her then-husband Deryck Whibley and, on "What the Hell," with Max Martin and Shellback.
Who wrote What the Hell by Avril Lavigne?
"What the Hell" was co-written by Avril Lavigne with Max Martin, Shellback, and others. It was the album's upbeat lead single and its biggest hit.
Is Goodbye Lullaby by Avril Lavigne acoustic?
Largely yes. Goodbye Lullaby is quieter and more acoustic than her earlier pop-punk records, with stripped-back, personal songwriting. It was a deliberate change of pace led by Lavigne herself.
How did Goodbye Lullaby by Avril Lavigne sell?
Goodbye Lullaby debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 and was later certified Gold, selling around 1.5 million copies worldwide. It marked a commercial step down from her earlier multi-platinum albums.
When was Goodbye Lullaby by Avril Lavigne released?
Goodbye Lullaby was released on March 2, 2011, through RCA Records. It was Avril Lavigne's fourth studio album.
What genre is Goodbye Lullaby by Avril Lavigne?
Goodbye Lullaby is a pop rock and pop album with strong acoustic leanings. At about 52 minutes it is her longest and most subdued record.