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)
Limbo No More
Alanis Morissette Lyrics
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My friends, my man
My devotion to God
All the more feels indefinite
Nothing's been clear
Nothing's been in
Nothing's felt true
Nothing's belonged
Nothing's been yes
Nowhere's been home
And I'm ready to be limbo no more
My taste, my peers
My identity, my affiliation
All the more feels indefinite
Nothing's been clear
Nothing's been in
Nothing's felt true
And I've never had both feet in
Nothing's been long
Nothing's been yes
Nowhere's been home
And I'm ready to be limbo no more
I sit with filled frames
And my books and my dogs at my feet
My friends by my side
My past in a heap
Thrown out most of my things
Only kept what I need to carve
Something consistent and notably me
Tattoo on my skin
My teacher's in heart
My house is a home
Something at last I can feel a part of
Sense of myself
My purpose is clear
My roots in the ground
Something at last I can feel a part of
Something aligned
To finally commit
Somewhere I belong
'Cause I'm ready to be limbo no more
My wisdom applied
A firm foundation
A vow to myself
'Cause I'm ready to be limbo no more
In "Limbo No More," Alanis Morissette reflects on the uncertainties and ambiguities she has struggled with in various areas of her life. She lists and juxtaposes several aspects of her life that have added to her feeling of being in limbo, including her house, role, friends, man, devotion to God, taste, peers, identity, and affiliation. All of these things, she notes, have made her feel indefinite, unclear, and uncertain. She has never had both feet in, never felt that something has belonged or been true, and nowhere has felt like home.
However, in the last stanza, Morissette shares that she has thrown out most of her things and only kept what she needs to carve something consistent that is notably her. She has found a sense of herself, and her purpose is clear. Her roots are in the ground, and she finally feels part of something aligned, somewhere she belongs. She has made a vow to herself, applying her wisdom to create a firm foundation for her life. She proclaims that she's ready to be limbo no more. Ultimately, the song is about the journey towards finding one's sense of self, purpose, and belonging.
Line by Line Meaning
My house, my role
The place I live and my position in life
My friends, my man
The people I surround myself with, including my romantic partner
My devotion to God
My religious beliefs and practices
All the more feels indefinite
All these things feel uncertain or unclear to me
Nothing's been clear
I haven't had a clear sense of direction or understanding
Nothing's been in
I haven't felt fully immersed or engaged in anything
Nothing's felt true
I haven't felt genuine or authentic
And I've never had both feet in
I haven't fully committed or invested myself in anything
Nothing's belonged
I haven't felt like I truly belonged anywhere
Nothing's been yes
I haven't felt a strong sense of certainty or agreement
Nowhere's been home
I haven't felt a sense of belonging or comfort anywhere
And I'm ready to be limbo no more
I'm ready to move past this stage of uncertainty and indecision
My taste, my peers
My preferences and the people I associate with
My identity, my affiliation
My sense of self and group memberships
Nothing's been long
I haven't felt a sense of permanence or stability
Thrown out most of my things
I've gotten rid of many possessions that don't serve a purpose
Only kept what I need to carve
I've kept items that are meaningful or useful for my personal growth
Something consistent and notably me
My belongings and actions now reflect my true self
Tattoo on my skin
A permanent symbol of my values or experiences
My teacher's in heart
I've learned and grown from my experiences and relationships
My house is a home
I've found a place where I feel comfortable and at ease
Sense of myself
I have a strong understanding and acceptance of my identity
My purpose is clear
I have a clear sense of direction and intention
My roots in the ground
I've established a firm foundation for myself
Something at last I can feel a part of
I've found a place or community where I feel accepted and valued
Something aligned
My actions and beliefs are in harmony with one another
To finally commit
I'm ready to fully invest in my chosen path
Somewhere I belong
I've found a place where I truly fit in
'Cause I'm ready to be limbo no more
I'm determined to move past my previous state of uncertainty
My wisdom applied
I'm using my knowledge and experience in a practical way
A firm foundation
I've established a strong base for my future endeavors
A vow to myself
I'm making a promise to stay committed to my path
Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Alanis Morissette, Guy Sigsworth
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