Thank U
Alanis Morisette Lyrics
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How about stopping eating when I'm filled up
How about them transparent dangling carrots
How about that ever elusive kudo
[Chorus]
Thank you India
Thank you terror
Thank you frailty
Thank you consequence
Thank you thank you silence
How about me not blaming you for everything
How about me enjoying the moment for once
How about how good it feels to finally forgive you
How about grieving it all one at a time
[Chorus]
The moment I let go of it was
The moment I got more than I could handle
The moment I jumped off of it was
The moment I touched down
How about no longer being masochistic
How about remembering your divinity
How about unabashedly bawling your eyes out
How about not equating death with stopping
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Alanis Morrisette's song Thank U are reflective of her deep sense of gratitude and her journey toward self-discovery. Through her lyrics, she expresses a desire to break free from the boundaries and expectations that society places on individuals. She starts by questioning the norm of consuming antibiotics, food, and material things beyond need. She refuses to pursue the ever-elusive chase of praise and recognition from others. Instead, she expresses gratitude for the things that she has learned and experienced, including the good and the bad. She acknowledges that the challenges of life have made her who she is today and realizes that difficult experiences are part of growth.
The chorus “Thank You” is a repetition of gratitude and thankfulness for elements that she had been frustrated with. She thanks India for opening her mind to new experiences, terror for letting her know how life can slip out of one's control, disillusionment for revealing the illusions she had concerning her life, frailty and consequence for making her vulnerable and teaching her life lessons, and silence for allowing her to introspectively reflect without judgment.
In the final verse, Morrisette also realizes that she doesn't need to continue the cycle of self-harm and instead celebrates the inherent divinity we all possess. She encourages people to be unapologetically vulnerable and to allow themselves to cry and feel emotions without suppressing them.
Overall, the song's message is one of self-reflection, growth, gratitude, acceptance, and forgiveness. Morrisette is encouraging people to let go of negativity and embrace positivity, to embrace every experience as an opportunity for growth and to be grateful and constantly introspective.
Line by Line Meaning
How about getting off of these antibiotics
How about finding natural ways to heal instead of relying on medication
How about stopping eating when I'm filled up
How about practicing self-control and not overeating
How about them transparent dangling carrots
How about not chasing after unimportant things or distractions
How about that ever elusive kudo
How about not seeking external validation, but finding self-worth within oneself
Thank you India
Expressing gratitude to India for the enlightenment and spiritual growth experienced there
Thank you terror
Feeling grateful for even the negative experiences and the lessons learned from them
Thank you disillusionment
Being thankful for the moments of clarity and unveiling of the truth
Thank you frailty
Being grateful for vulnerability and the human experience of being weak and fragile
Thank you consequence
Feeling grateful for the outcomes of choices made and learning from the consequences
Thank you thank you silence
Silence representing moments of introspection, insight and personal revelations that lead to growth, hence being grateful for such moments
How about me not blaming you for everything
How about taking responsibility for one's actions and not putting blame on others
How about me enjoying the moment for once
Relishing the beauty and temporary nature of life's moments and living in the present
How about how good it feels to finally forgive you
Realizing the peace that comes with forgiving others and letting go of resentment
How about grieving it all one at a time
Acknowledging and processing emotions that come with losses and tragedies, step by step
The moment I let go of it was
Reflecting on the pivotal moment of release from burdens and negativity
The moment I got more than I could handle
Acknowledging the limitations and struggles we face and the growth that comes from those situations
The moment I jumped off of it was
The moment of liberation from the things that hold us back
The moment I touched down
The moment of arrival and grounding in reality after a transformative experience
How about no longer being masochistic
How about not partaking in self-destructive behaviors and habits
How about remembering your divinity
Recognizing one's own inherent goodness and worth
How about unabashedly bawling your eyes out
Encouraging the expression of emotions, good or bad, without shame or restraint
How about not equating death with stopping
Understanding that death is a natural part of life and not the end, but part of the cycle of life
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ALANIS MORISSETTE, GLEN BALLARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@Anthonyhartas
The older I get, the more profound and meaningful the lyrics become. When you’re young you hear the music, when you’re older you hear the words. Thank you!
@benedri2627
Amen!!!!!
@nelsonshahi6756
True
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❤
@francyfraxxfra2169
Form 2:02 to 2:36
@pamelacodjovi2443
totally true !!
@jayxtacee5695
Even as a kid, deep down, I know she was awesome. I'm now a 38 year old man and I listen to this and reminds me of the great time I lived through, the 90's
@zapfacid
Pop up video?
@twngrl1625
I'm 60, still listening to this powerful voice 😊❤
@Seb7an
😥 I miss this time so much.