Morissette assumed creative control and producing duties for her subsequent studio albums, including Under Rug Swept (2002), So-Called Chaos (2004), Flavors of Entanglement (2008), and Havoc and Bright Lights (2012). Her ninth album, Such Pretty Forks in the Road, was released in 2020. Morissette has sold more than 75 million records worldwide and has been dubbed the "Queen of Alt-Rock Angst" by Rolling Stone.
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Studio albums
Alanis (1991)
Now Is the Time (1992)
Jagged Little Pill (1995)
Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie (1998)
Under Rug Swept (2002)
So-Called Chaos (2004)
Flavors of Entanglement (2008)
Havoc and Bright Lights (2012)
Such Pretty Forks in the Road (2020)
City Of Angels
Alanis Morissette Lyrics
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I am flattered by your fascination with me
Like any hot-blooded woman
I have simply wanted an object to crave
But you, you're not allowed
You're uninvited
An unfortunate slight
Must be strangely exciting
To watch the stoic squirm
Must be somewhat heartening
To watch shepard meet shepard
But you you're not allowed
You're uninvited
An unfortunate slight
Like any uncharted territory
I must seem greatly intriguing
You speak of my love like
You have experienced love like mine before
But this is not allowed
You're uninvited
An unfortunate slight
I don't think you unworthy
I need a moment to deliberate.
The lyrics of Alanis Morrisette's "Uninvited" express the singer's feelings towards a person who is attracted to her but is not allowed to pursue her. The song portrays both the singer's and the person's perspectives, as well as the tension between them. Morrisette sings that, as a hot-blooded woman, she has wanted an object to crave, but the person's fascination with her is not allowed. The singer describes the situation as an unfortunate slight, implying that social norms and rules are what prevents the person from being able to pursue her.
Morrisette also highlights the person's perspective, suggesting that they find it exciting to watch her squirm and enjoy the feeling of watching "shepard meet shepard" - or two people of equal power struggle with each other. Though the person is intrigued by the singer and speaks of love as if they have experienced it before, they are still uninvited and not allowed to pursue her. The song ends on a note of uncertainty, with Morrisette acknowledging that the person is not unworthy of her, but she needs a moment to deliberate.
Line by Line Meaning
Like anyone would be
I understand that people might be attracted to me
I am flattered by your fascination with me
I'm pleased that you think highly of me, but that's not enough for a relationship
Like any hot-blooded woman
I'm a human being with desires and wants, just like anyone else
I have simply wanted an object to crave
I've desired something to focus on or obsess over, but you're not it
But you, you're not allowed
You don't have permission to pursue me romantically
You're uninvited
I haven't welcomed you into my life, and I don't want to
An unfortunate slight
It's regrettable that our interactions have led to this situation, but it is what it is
Must be strangely exciting
You seem to get pleasure out of making people uncomfortable or challenging their expectations
To watch the stoic squirm
It's entertaining for you to see someone who normally appears calm or in control be thrown off balance
Must be somewhat heartening
It's probably satisfying to you in some way
To watch shepard meet shepard
To see two people who are very similar or equally assertive interact in some way
Like any uncharted territory
I may seem interesting or mysterious to you because you don't know much about me
I must seem greatly intriguing
From your perspective, I'm probably very fascinating
You speak of my love like
You're making assumptions about my feelings that aren't necessarily correct
You have experienced love like mine before
You're assuming that you know what I'm feeling even though you've never been in my shoes
But this is not allowed
Even if you think you know how I feel, you're not allowed to pursue me
You're uninvited
I don't want you in my life, either romantically or otherwise
An unfortunate slight
It's unpleasant that we can't have a normal relationship, but I have no choice but to reject you
I don't think you unworthy
It's not that you're not good enough for me, it's that I just don't want to be with you
I need a moment to deliberate.
I need some time to think about what to do next and how to handle this situation.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Alanis Morissette
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@mushugatito
Like anyone would be
I am flattered by your fascination with me
Like any hot-blooded woman
I have simply wanted an object to crave
But you, you're not allowed
You're uninvited
An unfortunate slight
Must be strangely exciting
To watch the stoic squirm
Must be somewhat heartening
To watch shepherd need shepherd
But you, you're not allowed
You're uninvited
An unfortunate slight
Like any uncharted territory
I must seem greatly intriguing
You speak of my love like
You have experienced love like mine before
But this is not allowed
You're uninvited
An unfortunate slight
I don't think you unworthy
I need a moment to deliberate
@luisamota7160
How come this song didn't get an Oscar or something? It's just so beautiful, wow
@k.s.k.7721
It is only eligible if written specifically for the film. Bette Midler's "The Rose" also did not qualify for an Oscar.
@luisamota7160
@@k.s.k.7721 But I think it was, wasn't it? 🤔 Anyway, thanks for the information, I didn't know that : )
@alexanderviolinist
Many better song by the time 1998 i think it was
@michellebultema261
🎉🎉🎉🎉
@coneil72
It won two Grammys for best song and best vocal performance.
@rtpece
My favorite Alanis song of all time. What a powerhouse she could be
@LGKids
One of the most beautiful and haunting songs ever! Peace!
@themainman2827
A very powerful song. All the soundtrack of this movie is amazing.
@christianesch.6594
Indeed.