Sk8er Boi

Avril Lavigne’s “Sk8er Boi” (2002) is a punchy pop-punk narrative that tells the tale of a missed teenage romance between a skater boy and a preppy girl. With crunchy guitars, a hooky chorus (“He was a skater boy, she said see ya later boy!”), and Avril’s signature snarky delivery, the song was a TRL staple and cemented her anti-pop star image. It zoomed into the Top 10 and became an early 2000s classic, complete with a fun music video of Avril and her crew staging a street concert. “Sk8er Boi” remains a go-to anthem about youthful regret and not judging a book by its cover — delivered with an irresistible dose of pop-punk attitude.