"what the hell" is a 2011 single from canadian singer avril lavigne's album "goodbye lullaby". it was released on january 11, 2011. the song received a 4 out of 5 from about.com, a 5 out of 5 from digital spy and a 3.5 out of 5 from "rolling stone". it was called positive by blogcritics, "frost magazine", idolator, and mtv. it was classified as a mixed reaction by stereoboard.com.