Head Above Water cover art

  Studio Album · No. 6

Head Above Water Songwriting Credits by Avril Lavigne

2019 BMG 12 tracks 41 min

Produced by Stephan Moccio, Chad Kroeger, Chris Baseford, J.R. Rotem, Johan Carlsson, Lauren Christy, Jon Levine, Avril Lavigne

BMG Pop rockPop
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Avril Lavigne carries a lyricist or composer credit.

100%
12 trackswritten by Avril Lavigne 0 tracksoutside writers
Avril Lavigne's roles on this album

Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer17%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

12
Tracks
16
Lyricists
13
Producers
2019
Released
Data Insight

Head Above Water came after Avril Lavigne's long battle with Lyme disease, and the writing is openly autobiographical, built around survival and faith. She co-wrote every track and took an integral role in production, working with writers like Stephan Moccio and Travis Clark, with the title song drawn directly from a near-death moment. Her authorship is deeply personal here even if the production spreads across many hands.

Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Head Above Water
Avril LavigneTravis ClarkStephan Moccio Avril LavigneTravis ClarkStephan Moccio Stephan MoccioJay Paul BicknellChad KroegerChris Baseford Avril Lavigne (Lead Vocals)
2
Birdie
Avril LavigneJ.R. Rotem Avril LavigneJ.R. Rotem J.R. RotemChris Baseford Avril Lavigne (Lead Vocals)
3
I Fell in Love with the Devil
Avril Lavigne Avril Lavigne Chris BasefordAvril Lavigne Avril Lavigne (Lead Vocals)
4
Tell Me It's Over
Avril LavigneMelissa BelRyan CabreraJustin GrayJohan Carlsson Avril LavigneMelissa BelRyan CabreraJustin GrayJohan Carlsson Johan CarlssonNoah "Mailbox" Passovoy Avril Lavigne (Lead Vocals)
5
Dumb Blonde
Avril LavigneMitch AllanBonnie McKeeOnika Maraj Avril LavigneMitch AllanBonnie McKeeOnika Maraj Mitch AllanBonnie McKeeChris BasefordScott Robinson Nicki Minaj
6
It Was in Me
Avril LavigneLauren ChristyJohan Carlsson Avril LavigneLauren ChristyJohan Carlsson Johan CarlssonLauren Christy Avril Lavigne (Lead Vocals)
7
Souvenir
Avril LavigneLauren Christy Avril LavigneLauren Christy Jon LevineLauren Christy Avril Lavigne (Lead Vocals)
8
Crush
Avril LavigneZane CarneyJohan Carlsson Avril LavigneZane CarneyJohan Carlsson Johan CarlssonNoah "Mailbox" Passovoy Avril Lavigne (Lead Vocals)
9
Goddess
Avril LavigneJohan CarlssonRoss Golan Avril LavigneJohan CarlssonRoss Golan Johan Carlsson Avril Lavigne (Lead Vocals)
10
Bigger Wow
Avril LavigneLauren ChristyJon Levine Avril LavigneLauren ChristyJon Levine Jon LevineLauren Christy Avril Lavigne (Lead Vocals)
11
Love Me Insane
Avril LavigneLauren Christy Avril LavigneLauren Christy Jon LevineLauren Christy Avril Lavigne (Lead Vocals)
12
Warrior
Avril LavigneTravis ClarkChad Kroeger Avril LavigneTravis ClarkChad Kroeger Avril Lavigne Avril Lavigne (Lead Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 21 contributors

AL
Avril Lavigne
Writer · Producer · Vocals
On this album12 written
JC
Johan Carlsson
Writer · Producer
On this album4 written
LC
Lauren Christy
Writer · Producer
On this album4 written
TC
Travis Clark
Writer
On this album2 written
JL
Jon Levine
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
BM
Bonnie McKee
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
CK
Chad Kroeger
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
JR
J.R. Rotem
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
MA
Mitch Allan
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
SM
Stephan Moccio
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
JG
Justin Gray
Writer
On this album1 written
MB
Melissa Bel
Writer
On this album1 written

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Frequently Asked Questions Head Above Water

Did Avril Lavigne write Head Above Water herself?
Yes. Avril Lavigne co-wrote every track and was integral to the production. The songs are openly autobiographical, drawn from her recovery from Lyme disease.
What is Head Above Water by Avril Lavigne about?
The album, and its title track, came out of Avril Lavigne's battle with Lyme disease, diagnosed in 2014. She described it as an emotional journey of singing past the pain.
Who is featured on Dumb Blonde by Avril Lavigne?
"Dumb Blonde" features rapper Nicki Minaj. It was the third single from Head Above Water.
Was Head Above Water Avril Lavigne's comeback album?
Yes. Head Above Water was her first album in six years, the longest gap of her career, following her health struggles. It debuted at No. 13 on the Billboard 200.
When was Head Above Water by Avril Lavigne released?
Head Above Water was released on February 15, 2019, through BMG. It was Avril Lavigne's sixth studio album.
What genre is Head Above Water by Avril Lavigne?
Head Above Water is a pop rock and pop album running about 41 minutes. It leans on ballads and big vocal performances more than her pop-punk work.

Sources

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