An older man mourns his recently deceased wife. He is seen surrounded by her belongings, clutching her photographs and mementos in an empty house where her clothes still hang in the closet.
Lavigne came up with the concept for the video herself, which was directed by . While she has stated the song is generally about the "emotional stuff" that comes with missing someone you love, it was reportedly written while she was married to Deryck Whibley and inspired by the distance created by their separate touring schedules. Avril Lavigne - When You're Gone (Official Video)
The official music video for Avril Lavigne 's tells a "very personal" story through three separate vignettes representing different generations experiencing the pain of separation and loss. The Three Stories An older man mourns his recently deceased wife