I find it interesting that there is now a new version of Girlfriend with 
rapper Lil Mama, in which the chorus in question is essentially 
reapeated over and over again, interlaced with rapping.   It almost 
entirely discards the verses and establishes the chorus as the main 
focus of the song.    It is...as they say...the hook.

Naturally, the chorus is usually the cornerstone of any song, but in 
this case it's almost the entire song.  Which bodes well for The Rubinoos.

Avril's people argue that the alleged similarity of the song is "five 
words".  In this case, it might as well be "We will we will rock you".  
Ok, that's six words...

Marty



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