: A snippet of the song first leaked in July 2022. Shortly after, fuller demo versions began circulating in the unreleased music community, often found on platforms like SoundCloud and YouTube as fan-uploaded MP3s.
: The track was produced by frequent collaborators John Feldmann and Mod Sun , maintaining the high-energy pop-punk aesthetic of the Love Sux era. Lyrical Themes and Style AVRIL LAVIGNE Retrograde (Demo Version) mp3
: Beyond the physical mishaps, Lavigne sings about feeling "insane" and letting her emotions get the best of her, using the retrograde as an excuse for being rude or moody. : A snippet of the song first leaked in July 2022
The song humorously explores the chaos often attributed to the astrological phenomenon of Mercury retrograde. AVRIL LAVIGNE Retrograde (Demo Version) mp3