Wed May 14 04:30:00 UTC 2025: ## News Article: Avril Lavigne and Simple Plan Team Up for Nostalgic Pop-Punk Anthem “Young & Dumb”

**Los Angeles, CA -** Pop-punk icons Avril Lavigne and Simple Plan have released their highly anticipated collaboration, “Young & Dumb,” a nostalgic track that reflects on their early careers and enduring friendship. The song dropped on May 9th, just ahead of the next leg of Lavigne’s “Greatest Hits Tour” which features Simple Plan as support.

“Young & Dumb” sees Lavigne and Simple Plan lead singer Pierre Bouvier reminiscing about their experiences as up-and-coming artists in the early 2000s. Lavigne’s verse references her breakout year of 2002 and leaving her hometown of Napanee, while Bouvier’s reflects on still feeling like a “pop-punk skater” defying expectations.

Lavigne stated that the collaboration is a “full-circle moment,” recalling touring with Simple Plan on her first arena tour in 2003. “We were so young – just a bunch of kids from small towns in Canada who had just released our debut albums. We connected instantly and became friends.” She explained that the song captures “that special time in our lives – when everything was new, and we were chasing our dreams.”

Simple Plan echoed Lavigne’s sentiments, expressing their excitement to collaborate after years of touring together. “Getting in the studio to work on this track was such a cool experience. She’s incredibly talented, and we’re truly grateful she invited us to be part of it and help bring the song to life,” the band said in a statement.

“Young & Dumb” is a tribute to the past and a celebration of the present, highlighting the enduring power of friendship and music. Fans can expect to hear the new track live as Lavigne and Simple Plan hit the road for the next 19 dates of the “Greatest Hits Tour,” running from May 18th through June 27th.

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