After taking a five-year hiatus, many conspiracy theories about the whereabouts of Avril Lavigne have been circling the Internet. But it has actually been the pop singer’s battle with Lyme disease that has kept her out of the music limelight.
Recently, however, Lavigne released a hit single that brings to light the battles she’s been facing and how they’ve thrust her into the arms of God.
“One night, I thought I was dying, and I had accepted that I was going to die,” said Lavigne. “My mom laid with me in bed and held me. I felt like I was drowning. Under my breath, I prayed ‘God, please help to keep my head above the water.’ In that moment, the [songwriting] of this album began. It was like I tapped into something. It was a very spiritual experience. Lyrics flooded through me from that point on.”
Out of that experience came “Head Above Water,” a beautiful worship song detailing her struggles and newfound relationship with God.
