Avril Lavigne - When You're Gone (official Video) -

A young pregnant woman says goodbye to her husband as he leaves to fight in a war. She spends her days distraught, watching news of war casualties and waiting for any word from him.

Each storyline portrays a relationship on the verge of being destroyed by external circumstances:

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 finally receives a text from her husband saying, "I'm okay. I miss U," while at a military memorial service.

Watch the official music video to see these emotional stories unfold: Avril Lavigne - When You're Gone (Official Video) AvrilLavigneVEVO YouTube• Oct 2, 2009 Behind the Scenes A young pregnant woman says goodbye to her

In the video’s climax, the metaphorical walls of their isolation collapse as the vignettes break into daylight:

The visits his wife's grave and raises a glass in a final toast to her memory. While she has stated the song is generally

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