Avril Lavigne goes back to her roots on latest single ‘Bite Me’
With Bite Me, Canadian pop-punk princess Avril Lavigne has returned; and appears to be here to stay
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Canadian artist Avril Lavigne has appeared to return back to her pop-punk roots with the lead single from her untitled seventh studio album. Her first single after signing to Travis Barker’s label, Bite Me feels like an updated version of her original 2000’s sound. It’s bold, brash, and just the right amount of sassy; aka, the essential Avril that made her a household name.
It’s apparent that whomever Arvil is singing about really messed up. It seems that she knows that this was how it was going to end (“And don’t act so innocent, this was no accident / You planned this in the end and now it’s over / Say what you wanna say, you lied and I got played / You threw it all away and now it’s over), but that’s not deterring her from being honest about it. It’s founded on the classic pop-punk attitude and sonics; fuzzy guitar chords, drums that are utilized for more than a percussive base structure, a loud-and-proud chorus with catchy lines that double as a kiss-off, and, of course, the strong vocality of Avril Lavigne herself.
Although it sounds more like what older fans have come to miss, it still contains elements of her newer sounds from past albums. While it’s no Hello Kitty, it’s still a modern production style that pays its dues to the past. And yes, Avril calling herself wifey in a song might sound odd for a few seconds, but it’s 2021 and it still sounds badass anyway. For a veteran in the industry who has had her fair share of trials and tribulations, it’s a bit unfair to limit her into a box. This is the first taste of her upcoming album; however, if there are songs that are reminiscent of Head Above Water and her self-titled album, they should be welcomed too.
Bite Me is anything but fan service; it’s an absolute anthem that has arrived for those who might not be having much luck this cuffing season. The song is only a little over two and a half minutes; nevertheless, the thrill ride might make you want to pretend there’s a mosh pit in your room and make you want to send it to your ex. Whatever you do to Bite Me, you can’t deny it’s a triumphant return for a beloved artist.