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I Fell in Love with the Devil
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Wikipedia article
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| producer = * Chris Baseford
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"'I Fell in Love with the Devil'" is a song by Canadian singer Avril Lavigne and is the third track from her sixth studio album, 'Head Above Water'. It was written by Lavigne and produced by Lavigne and Chris Baseford. The song is about a toxic relationship she maintained while suffering from Lyme disease. It was released as the fourth and final single from the album on June 28, 2019. The single was certified Gold in Brazil with 20,000 units sold.
Background and release
On February 7, Avril wrote about the song: "Sometimes your heart conflicts with your head and leads you into situations that you know arent right and then once you're there, it's very difficult to get out. I also produced this song withChris Baseford." "I Fell in Love with the Devil" is about being in a toxic relationship and was announced as the fourth single and officially the second single from the album on June 7, 2019.
Critical reception
In a review of 'Head Above Water', Arielle Gordon of 'Pitchfork' said "Unfortunately, many of the statements she makes are, by contrast, stale and uninspired. Even in its strongest moments, there is nothing revelatory in the lyrics, which have a tendency to run out of steam. The worst offender might be 'I Fell in Love with the Devil', which recounts the story of a wayward lover with metaphors that seem plucked from a LiveJournal entry". 'Spin's Zoe Camp was also unfavorable in her review, stating that Lavigne took a "technically slack (read: bored-sounding) stab at soul on 'I Fell in Love with the Devil'" and offered a "not-hot take on an abusive relationship". Alexandra Pollard of 'The Independent' was more positive in her review of the song, claiming "Lavigne's voice reaches new heights tooparticularly on 'I Fell in Love with the Devil', an ominous, tightly crafted rumination on toxic relationships". 'Rolling Stone's Emily Zemler labelled it an "emotive anthem" and a "heartbreak-tinged number", and went on to claim that "['I Fell in Love with the Devil'] is a much more emotionally-driven track than her previous singles, 'Head Above Water' and 'Dumb Blonde'".
Music video
A music video for the song was directed by Elliott Lester, who previously directed "Head Above Water", and it premiered on July 15, 2019. Lavigne has been sharing teaser photos of the video shoot to promote the song which later caused the accusations of her being anti-religious by using religious images to promote the song. Some scenes were shot at the Golden Oak Ranch in Newhall, California. The video version of the song features elements from both the album version and radio edit while a portion of the bridge was inserted at the beginning. It features Lavigne driving a hearse transporting her own coffin. Later, she is seen in a dark forest wearing goth-inspired ensemble, clutching a silver cross and interspersed with scenes of her playing a piano adorned with branches. Zane Carney, who played the baritone guitar in the song in addition to doing guitar work on "Birdy as well co-writing and playing guitar on "Crush", makes an appearance as Lavigne's love interest Lucifer.
Live performances
Lavigne performed the song on 'The Late Late Show with James Corden' on April 30, 2019.
Avril Lavigne performed the song on her Head Above Water Tour.
Track listing
*'Digital download'
# "I Fell in Love with the Devil" (radio edit) 3:38
Credits and personnel
* Avril Lavigne lead vocals, writer, producer
* Chris Baseford producer
* Stephan Moccio piano
* Zane Carney baritone guitar
Charts
Certifications
Release history
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| June 28, 2019
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! scope="row"| Italy
| July 12, 2019
| Radio airplay
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! scope="row" | United States
| July 29, 2019
| Hot adult contemporary radio
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See also
*Avril Lavigne discography
*List of songs performed by Avril Lavigne
References
Category:2019 singles
Category:2019 songs
Category:Avril Lavigne songs
Category:Music videos directed by Elliott Lester
Category:Songs written by Avril Lavigne
Category:Soul songs
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