Alanis Nadine Morissette (born June 1, 1974) is a Canadian-American singer,… Read Full Bio ↴Alanis Nadine Morissette (born June 1, 1974) is a Canadian-American singer, songwriter, musician, and actress. Known for her emotive mezzo-soprano voice, Morissette began her career in Canada in the early 1990s with two mildly successful dance-pop albums. Afterward, as part of a recording deal, she moved to Holmby Hills, Los Angeles. In 1995, she released Jagged Little Pill, a more rock-oriented album which sold more than 33 million copies globally and is her most critically acclaimed work to date. This was made into a rock musical of the same name in 2017, which earned 15 Tony Award nominations including Best Musical. Her more experimental follow-up album, electronic-infused Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie, was released in 1998.

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)

Gorgeous
Alanis Morissette Lyrics

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Testosterone in large amounts
Your little sister just kick out of
God you can't shave your head
Come to the show
The boys rock harder
Your mother lent you her slip
She lent you her bright red lipstick
And your shoes are hurting your back

But boy don't you look gorgeous

You look gorgeous
you look gorgeous
You look gorgeous
How you look gorgeous

This is but an observation
You put a bullet in your foot
You make it hard for us bitches inconsequential in your back bends

And your taste in men leaves something to de desired
You love them to be aloof and self obsessed
They love you in your mini dress

You are looking gorgeous
You're looking gorgeous
You're looking gorgeous
How you look gorgeous

When your voice is raised above a certain level
I'm afraid you must go to the ladies room
I left your competence in curlers

You look gorgeous
You look gorgeous

You're looking gorgeous
How you look gorgeous

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Alanis Morissette's song Gorgeous seem to be an observation of a woman who is trying too hard to fit into a certain mold or image that society has set up. The first verse talks about how the woman is trying to be like a man, taking on masculine traits such as testosterone in large amounts, and trying to keep up with the boys by going to their concerts. She also borrows her mother's slip and bright red lipstick, which could be seen as a symbol of trying to live up to an ideal of female beauty that is set by societal standards. Despite all this effort, the woman still has to endure physical discomfort, such as hurting shoes.

The second verse points out the woman's self-destructive tendencies, putting herself at a disadvantage by loving aloof and self-obsessed men. These kind of men might not be good for her, but she still seeks out their attention by wearing mini dresses. The chorus is repeated throughout the song and continues to compliment the woman's appearance, despite the negative observations in the verses.

In conclusion, the lyrics of Gorgeous seem to be a commentary on the pressure women face to fit into certain molds set by society. By trying too hard to be like a man, or trying to live up to a certain beauty standard, women often end up putting themselves at a disadvantage or not living up to their full potential. In this song, Alanis Morissette seems to be encouraging women to break free from these molds and be their authentic selves.

GorgeousAlanis Morissette Lyrics

Gorgeous
Alanis Morissette Lyrics