Alanis Morissette Lyrics Quotes, born June 1, 1974, in Ottawa, Canada, is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter whose emotionally charged music captured the zeitgeist of the 1990s. Her landmark album Jagged Little Pill (1995), with over 33 million copies sold, won five Grammy Awards and delivered anthems like “You Oughta Know” and “Ironic.” Renowned for her candid, poetic lyrics, Morissette explores themes of heartbreak, self-awareness, and empowerment with unflinching honesty. These 15 quotes—drawn exclusively from her song lyrics—showcase her raw vulnerability, sharp wit, and profound insight, resonating with fans across generations.
15 Alanis Morissette Lyrics Quotes
- “You live, you learn, you love, you learn, you cry, you learn, you lose, you learn.” (“You Learn,” Jagged Little Pill, 1995)
- “Isn’t it ironic, don’t you think? A little too ironic, and yeah, I really do think.” (“Ironic,” Jagged Little Pill, 1995)
- “An older version of me, is she perverted like me? Would she go down on you in a theatre?” (“You Oughta Know,” Jagged Little Pill, 1995)
- “I’m broke but I’m happy, I’m poor but I’m kind, I’m short but I’m healthy, yeah.” (“Hand in My Pocket,” Jagged Little Pill, 1995)
- “What it all comes down to is that everything’s gonna be fine, fine, fine.” (“Hand in My Pocket,” Jagged Little Pill, 1995)
- “Thank U, India, thank U, terror, thank U, disillusionment.” (“Thank U,” Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie, 1998)
- “I recommend biting off more than you can chew to anyone, I certainly do.” (“You Learn,” Jagged Little Pill, 1995)
- “Do I stress you out? My sweater is on backwards and inside out, and you say, how appropriate.” (“All I Really Want,” Jagged Little Pill, 1995)
- “How ‘bout getting off of these antibiotics? How ‘bout stopping eating when I’m full up?” (“21 Things I Want in a Lover,” Under Rug Swept, 2002)
- “I’m not the doctor, I don’t want to be the filler if the void is solely yours.” (“Not the Doctor,” Jagged Little Pill, 1995)
- “You’ve already won me over in spite of me, and don’t be alarmed if I fall head over feet.” (“Head Over Feet,” Jagged Little Pill, 1995)
- “These are the reasons I drink, the reasons I tell everybody I’m fine even though I’m not.” (“Reasons I Drink,” Such Pretty Forks in the Road, 2020)
- “I’m sick but I’m pretty, baby, and what it all boils down to is that no one’s really got it figured out just yet.” (“Hand in My Pocket,” Jagged Little Pill, 1995)
- “I want to be big and let go of this grudge that’s grown old.” (“Unsent,” Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie, 1998)
- “This is not my surrender, I’m not leaving, I’m not leaving.” (“Smiling,” Such Pretty Forks in the Road, 2020)
Alanis Morissette’s lyrics quotes are a powerful blend of raw emotion, biting humor, and fearless self-reflection, inspiring listeners to confront their truths and embrace life’s messiness. Which lyric’s got you feeling seen or ready to belt it out? Drop it in the comments and keep her lyrical legacy thriving!
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