This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
When you're not here I don't know what to do
I do not think that I can wait
To go over and to talk to you
I do not know what I should say
And I walk out in silence
That's when I start to realize
What you bring to my life
Damn, this guy can make me cry
It's so contagious
I cannot get it out of my mind
It's so outrageous
You make me feel so high
All the time
They all say that you're no good for me
But I'm too close to turn around
I'll show them they don't know anything
I think I've got you figured out
So I walk out in silence
That's when I start to realize
What you bring to my life
Damn, this guy can make me smile
It's so contagious
I cannot get it out of my mind
It's so outrageous
You make me feel so high
I'll give you everything
I'll treat you right
If you just give me a chance
I can prove I'm right
It's so contagious
I cannot get it out of my mind
It's so outrageous
You make me feel so high
It's so contagious
I cannot get it out of my mind
It's so outrageous
You make me feel so high
All the time
I do not think that I can wait
To go over and to talk to you
I do not know what I should say
And I walk out in silence
That's when I start to realize
What you bring to my life
Damn, this guy can make me cry
It's so contagious
I cannot get it out of my mind
It's so outrageous
You make me feel so high
All the time
They all say that you're no good for me
But I'm too close to turn around
I'll show them they don't know anything
I think I've got you figured out
So I walk out in silence
That's when I start to realize
What you bring to my life
Damn, this guy can make me smile
It's so contagious
I cannot get it out of my mind
It's so outrageous
You make me feel so high
I'll give you everything
I'll treat you right
If you just give me a chance
I can prove I'm right
It's so contagious
I cannot get it out of my mind
It's so outrageous
You make me feel so high
It's so contagious
I cannot get it out of my mind
It's so outrageous
You make me feel so high
All the time
Lyrics submitted by thoseguiltyeyes
Contagious Lyrics as written by Avril Lavigne Evan Taubenfeld
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
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my fave song on the album !
so what if the album is different ; its fun and catchy without being too cheesy
its all good
She wrote this song for her husband Deryck Whibley of Sum 41!!!! I just analyzed it carefully
While Deryck wrote her back a sum 41 song WITH ME!!!
i love this song. she likes a guy so much and cant stop thinking about him (: so relevant to me at the moment cuz i really like this guy.. and he doesnt seem to like me :/
this song is ok But i think she went craZY I LOVED AVRILS SONGS BEFORE BUT NOW SHE SOUNDS LIKE BRITENY SPEARS
well jsut to say, i have heard this song and it does not sound A THING like Britney Spears
first of all avril only sounds like avril and no one else okay..? o_o
and secondly, i think this song is okay but it's not the best song off the album.
comparing avril to britney???? are you ill in the head?
love Avril!
this song is soooo contagious :)
i just luuuuuuuuuuv this song . its better than girlfriend anyways
this is a song about avril defying her friends who say the guy is no good for her, but she cares about him anyway.