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You were full and fully capable
You were self sufficient and needless
Your house was fully decorated in that sense
You were taken with me to a point
A case of careful what you wish for
But what you knew was enough to begin
And so you called and courted fiercely
So you reached out, entirely fearless
And yet you knew of reservation and how it serves
And I salute you for your courage
And I applaud your perseverance
And I embrace you for your faith in the face of adversarial forces
That I represent
So you were in but not entirely
You were up for this but not totally
You knew how arms length-ing can maintain doubt
And so you fell and you're intact
So you dove in and you're still breathing
So you jumped and you're still flying if not shocked
And I support you in your trusting
And I commend you for your wisdom
And I'm amazed by your surrender in the face of threatening forces
That I represent
You found creative ways to distance
You hid away from much through humor
Your choice of armor was your intellect
And so you felt and you're still here
And so you died and you're still standing
And so you softened and you're still safely in command
And I salute you for your courage
And I applaud your perseverance
And I embrace you for your faith in the face of adversarial forces
That I represent
Self protection was in times of true danger
Your best defense to mistrust and be wary
Surrendering a feat of unequalled measure
And I'm thrilled to let you in
Overjoyed to be let in in kind
And I salute you for your courage
And I commend you for your wisdom
And I embrace you for your faith in the face of adversarial forces
And I support you in your trusting
And I applaud your perseverance
And I'm amazed by your surrender in the face of threatening forces
That I represent
| downbylaw (indianoplace, in) | Posted: Jun 05, 2003 - 14:57 her whole "let's jam twice as many words as we should into a line" schtick is getting real old. hang it up, alanis, hang it up... |
| Pipes (Murray, UT) | Posted: May 23, 2003 - 06:32 She should surrender her "so called" music career and spare us the agony!  |
| wonderunit (structure w/roof, CA) | Posted: Apr 22, 2003 - 16:42 Sounds like she plagiarized the lyrics from some third-rate self-improvement manual. |
| Coppertop (San Diego, CA) | Posted: Apr 22, 2003 - 16:41 Oh yea of oh so little musical imagination and grasp. Life must be so sad for you. Expand your minds before it's too late and you become, "Born Again". I hear THEY all love Kenny G :p |
| oerk (UK) | Posted: Apr 22, 2003 - 16:41 Definitely not Ms. Morissette's finest moment, however it is nonetheless a fair track that is quite enjoyable, if a tad cliched withing her own stylee. Alanis suffered the misfortune of being overrated in her heyday and now most people don't give her her due.
C'mon guys and gals, she ain't THAT bad!  |
| AJ_the_Voice (Hauppauge, NY) | Posted: Apr 22, 2003 - 16:39 Originally Posted by hibbyduck:
I disagree; on behalf of Canada I would sooner apologize for Nickelback or the insipid Delirium. Alanis M. has broken *some* ground. I agree, though; that last song was whiny. HD. I do, however, thank you for giving us Our Lady Peace. Good stuff, that. --AJ |
| Last_DJ (Columbus, OH) | Posted: Mar 26, 2003 - 13:03 I agree, If I never heard another song by her for the rest of my life, I would be quite happy Originally Posted by great_one:
Painful! Just plain painful!  |
| great_one (Secret Hideaway (USA)) | Posted: Feb 10, 2003 - 06:36 Painful! Just plain painful! |
| justlistening (Irvine, CA) | Posted: Sep 17, 2002 - 00:40 Jagged Little Pill grew on me but I very often find myself trying to like Alanis. I always get the feeling she's just splattering the tune out and seeing where it will go. To unsure of itself for my taste. :???: |
| sharkman1011 (Belmont, CA) | Posted: Sep 06, 2002 - 19:09 Originally Posted by scren:
why play alanis when there is so much better music out there? :???: but you don't recommend something similar but better? how can those of us who sort-of like Alanis find something similar but better if all you do is criticize? |
| Mack (UK) | Posted: Sep 04, 2002 - 04:35 Grapple me grapenuts, look at that Alanis Morissette |
| smitch3 (Oak Park, IL) | Posted: Aug 14, 2002 - 16:54 I'm not really an Alanis fan - got over it in college... Really I wanted to email to say thank you for including so many female artists in your line-up. It's refreshing. Think there might be any room for some Joni Mitchell? People's Parties? Case of You? The Last Time I Saw Richard? Carey? Anything from Miles of Aisles? |
| Johray63 (Meppel) | Posted: Aug 03, 2002 - 06:55  |
| (M)(a)(t)(e)(o) (San Marcos, CA) | Posted: Jul 29, 2002 - 22:24 I really like this song :) |
| dave22 (Secret Hideaway) | Posted: Jul 17, 2002 - 16:31 Alanis Grossette- her music is really too confusing to listen to |
| smelly (Shippensburg, PA) | Posted: Jul 13, 2002 - 17:08 Pretty good pop tune. I have to say I like it, even though I'm not a big Alanis fan. :D |
| rsfc_carp (Secret Hideaway (USA)) | Posted: Jul 13, 2002 - 17:07 I couldn't stand either of her first two albums. So far, I like what I've heard here. |
| adss2200 (San Jose, CA) | Posted: Jul 09, 2002 - 11:18 this album is great, and her lyrics are real as usual :) :D |
| misanthropic (can) | Posted: Jul 09, 2002 - 10:59 crappy crap  |
| KevDog (Los Angeles, CA) | Posted: Jun 24, 2002 - 15:32 The musical example of trying way too hard. Awkward lyrics in an attempt to appear profound. No thanks. |
| bobringer (Mahwah, NJ) | Posted: Jun 24, 2002 - 15:31 Originally Posted by hibbyduck:
I disagree; on behalf of Canada I would sooner apologize for Nickelback or the insipid Delirium. Alanis M. has broken *some* ground. I agree, though; that last song was whiny. HD. HD, I hate to say it... and granted... they aren't groundbreaking at all... BUT I think there may be some talent in Nickelback and Default. Songs will get old quickly but for the few times I must listen to FM, I'll enjoy hearing these guys more than just about anybody else around right now (that gets played on FM). This song's alright, nothing special. Gets the unusual 6 from me. |
| scren (New York, NY) | Posted: Jun 24, 2002 - 15:28 why play alanis when there is so much better music out there? :???: |
| njr (Champaign, IL) | Posted: Jun 19, 2002 - 00:23 Sorry, can't see anything here. Too strong and weak, simple and pretentious, at the same time. The music adds nothing. Better off as poetry if it comes across as anything at all... |
| hibbyduck (Canada) | Posted: Jun 14, 2002 - 10:26 Originally Posted by robyule:
On behalf of Canada I appologize - not one of our best exports !  I disagree; on behalf of Canada I would sooner apologize for Nickelback or the insipid Delirium. Alanis M. has broken *some* ground. I agree, though; that last song was whiny. HD. |
| robyule (Cambridge) | Posted: Jun 14, 2002 - 09:50 On behalf of Canada I appologize - not one of our best exports ! |
| Platypus (Baltimore, MD) | Posted: Jun 13, 2002 - 12:08 dentist's office music |
| Max (Edinburgh) | Posted: Jun 08, 2002 - 18:44 what a pile of amnesiac pish. sorry what was the last song? |
| Leslie (Antioch (155 mi. south of RP), CA) | Posted: Jun 06, 2002 - 18:25 Originally Posted by dsafanda:
Garbage! No wait...I like the band "Garbage". Just incredibly annoying, and the production; sounds like she's singing inside a tin can. You're right, she must be singing inside a tin can. I can't imagine why they thought this would be appealing. |
| roguewarer (Bloomfield, MI) | Posted: May 29, 2002 - 13:35 pretty ho-hummy Alanis-sounding stuff. First time I've heard it (thanks RP!). Maybe it'll grow on me. But then, maybe warts will, too. I think this song would remind non-AM fans why they're non-fans. :) |
| dsafanda (San Rafael, CA) | Posted: May 27, 2002 - 12:23 Garbage! No wait...I like the band "Garbage". Just incredibly annoying, and the production; sounds like she's singing inside a tin can. |
| drover (Chicago, IL) | Posted: May 13, 2002 - 08:36 Originally Posted by Typesbad:
I hate to put her in such a small box, but I seem to only like Alanis when she is angery or disgusted. I hate to put her in such a small box, but I seem to only like Alanis when she isn't shrieking like an embittered harpy. I actually had no idea how pleasant her voice could be until I started hearing stuff from this album. I could certainly do without the banshee-with-an-attitude wailing of previous albums, but I'll take this any day. |
| Leslie (Antioch (155 mi. south of RP), CA) | Posted: Apr 28, 2002 - 20:37 I really like the songs off of Alanis' latest album, Under Rug Swept. The lyrics are positive, spiritual, uplifting and supportive. I think she is growing up! I love her earlier angrier music, don't get me wrong, but this new material is equally good. |
| Typesbad (Lakewood, CA) | Posted: Apr 26, 2002 - 18:44 I hate to put her in such a small box, but I seem to only like Alanis when she is angery or disgusted. |
| syncopath (Secret Hideaway) | Posted: Apr 26, 2002 - 18:42 Originally Posted by RParadise:
I think it's because she has such a distinctive voice, inflection and pronunciation. There's no mistaking a song by Alanis three seconds into hearing the first vocals. Sure, she can be repetitive on some numbers, but so can a lot of the artists we all love. Part of liking the sound of a group or performer is developing an appreciation for their "sound." They only get a sound by returning to the motifs and techniques they have perfected. This is not necessarily a bad thing. But I go on .... This is pretty good writing. Is it hers? |
| RParadise (New York, NY) | Posted: Apr 23, 2002 - 08:50 Originally Posted by rmurray248:
Pretty average. Do all of her songs sound the same because she's so distinctive or because she's so repetitive? Not sure... I think it's because she has such a distinctive voice, inflection and pronunciation. There's no mistaking a song by Alanis three seconds into hearing the first vocals. Sure, she can be repetitive on some numbers, but so can a lot of the artists we all love. Part of liking the sound of a group or performer is developing an appreciation for their "sound." They only get a sound by returning to the motifs and techniques they have perfected. This is not necessarily a bad thing. But I go on .... |
| hutchmo (nashville, TN) | Posted: Apr 18, 2002 - 15:58 if you have a chance to watch the VH1 Behind the music on Alanis, I think you have to at least appreciate what she has gone through as it relates to her music. Granted, her CDs appear to be rather public therapy sessions, but interesting ones at that. I love this song if for nothing more than the way she fits the word 'adversarial' into the phrasing.. go alanis go! |
| camarkim (So Cal, CA) | Posted: Apr 18, 2002 - 15:54 Not bad. I, too, have Alanis as a guilty pleasure...but so what!? |
| ciannait (Secret Hideaway) | Posted: Apr 16, 2002 - 13:59 Alanis drives me crazy. I can't stand how she grinds her r's. She's got an annoying, grating voice, and an overly pretentious view of her own song-writing skills. Alanis could retroactively rescind all of her CD's and make Canada apologize for unleashing her upon the world, and all would be right in my world. |
| rmurray248 (EAST Paradise, MA) | Posted: Apr 10, 2002 - 13:53 Pretty average. Do all of her songs sound the same because she's so distinctive or because she's so repetitive? Not sure... |
| Mot (Middleton (RPT+2), WI) | Posted: Apr 08, 2002 - 07:09 Alanis is too grating to me, but there's a flaw in my logic. I'm tainted by the commercial airwave's portrayal of her. This song I like. Where else but RP could I realize that my musical impressions are skewed? |
| Diatribe (Tampa, FL) | Posted: Apr 03, 2002 - 13:40 I've always considered her a guilty pleasure as sugar-coated-pop icon. But... I have to admit, she seems to be struggling for some depth and legitimacy despite her major-label status and massive mall-chick following. I give her more credit all the time... |
| rhw (Chicago, IL) | Posted: Apr 02, 2002 - 17:19 I like this one. |
| spalding (minneapolis, mn) | Posted: Apr 02, 2002 - 07:13 i have never been a big fan, but this song shows off her talent as a songwriter quite well. |