Citizen of the Planet
Alanis Morissette Lyrics

I start up in the north, I grow from special seed
I come from a special place and my journey begins in the north.

I sprinkle it with sensibility
I pay attention to the nuances of my environment to help me grow.

From French and Hungarian snow
I am influenced by different cultures and backgrounds.

I linger in the sprouting until my engine's full
I take my time to fully develop before moving on to new experiences.

Then I move across the sea to European bliss
I venture to new places and experiences, such as Europe.

To language of poets as I cut the cord of home
I immerse myself in new languages and cultures while leaving behind familiarity.

I kiss my mother's mother, look to the horizon
I honor my ancestors while looking ahead to new possibilities.

Wide-eyed, new ground, humbled by my new surroundings
I approach new experiences with curiosity and openness, learning from those around me.

I am a citizen of the planet, my president is kwan yin
I see myself as a member of the global community, and look to the wisdom of Kwan Yin.

My frontier is on an airplane
I constantly explore and push my boundaries, using air travel to do so.

My prisons, homes for rehabilitating
I believe in using rehabilitation instead of punishment in justice systems.

Then I fly back to my nest, I fly back with my nuclear but everything is different
I return home changed by my experiences, but still with my family.

So I wait, my yearn for home is broadened
My definition of 'home' has expanded, waiting to see what comes next.

Patriotism expanded by callings from beyond
My sense of national pride has deepened through my experiences abroad.

So I pack my things nothing precious, all things sacred
I value experiences and memories over material possessions.

My laws are all of attraction, my punishments are consequences
I believe in the power of attraction and natural consequences.

Separating from source, the original sin
Moving away from our true selves is where the root of our problems lies.

Democracy's kids are sovereign
In a democratic society, the power is with the people.

Where the teachers are the sages, and pedestals fill with every parent
I believe in the importance of education and cherishing the wisdom of elders.

And so, the next few years are blurry
The future is uncertain, and anything can happen in the next few years.

The next decade's a flurry of smells and tastes unknown
Many new experiences and challenges await in the next decade.

Threads sewn straight through this fabric
Our lives are woven together in intricate and meaningful ways.

Through fields of every color one culture to another
I gain a deeper understanding of different cultures and backgrounds as I move through life.

And I come alive and I get giddy
New experiences and opportunities bring me to life and fill me with joy.

And I am taken and globally naturalized
I feel at home in many places around the world.

From simple roots through high vision
My journey has been humble, but I have grand aspirations.

I am guarded by the angels, and my body guides the direction I go in
I feel protected by a higher power, and trust my intuition to guide me.

My favorite pastime edge-stretching
I enjoy pushing myself to new limits and exploring new frontiers in life.

Besotten with human condition
I am fascinated and deeply moved by the experiences of human life, both the good and the bad.

These ideals are borne from my deepest within
These beliefs and values come from the very core of who I am.