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)
Moratorium
Alanis Morissette Lyrics
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I've never known focusless-ness of any form
I've never had this lack of ache for dalliance
To let go and let God in ways I have never even imagined
I declare a moratorium on things relationship
I declare a respite from the toils of liaison
I do need a breather from the flavors of entanglement
I declare a full time out from all things commitment
I've never let my grasp soften fingers like this
I've never been careless otherless like autonomy's twin
I declare a moratorium on things relationship
I declare a respite from the toils of liaison
I do need a breather from the flavors of entanglement
I declare a full time out from all things commitment
Hard to breathe
Stop looking outside
Stop searching in corners of rooms
Not my business or timing
How
I've never known freedom from intertwining
I start again this time for keeps in my skin I'm residing
I declare a moratorium on things relationship
I declare a respite from the toils of liaison
I do need a breather from the flavors of entanglement
I declare a full time out from all things commitment
I declare a moratorium on things relationship
I declare a respite from the toils of liaison
I do need a breather from the flavors of entanglement
I declare a full time out from all things commitment
In Alanis Morissette's song "Moratorium," the singer declares a break from all things related to commitment and relationships. The lyrics portray a sense of detached independence, where the singer embraces the idea of being accountable-less and within. The verses, "I've never known focus-less-ness of any form, I've never had this lack of ache for dalliance" showcase the singer's detachment from the need for romantic companionship or involvement, as she describes having no desire for "dalliance."
She declares a "moratorium on things relationship," indicating a need for a break from the toils and flavors of "entanglement" associated with relationships. This phrase suggests a feeling of suffocation, and the need to have space and freedom, to "let go and let God in ways I have never even imagined." The chorus, "I declare a full-time out from all things commitment," further emphasizes the singer's desire for independence and autonomy.
Throughout the song, the lyrics portray a sense of liberation, where the singer can breathe freely and embrace the idea of living without the expectations of commitment. The lines, "I've never known freedom from intertwining, I start again this time for keeps in my skin I'm residing," emphasize the singer's newfound freedom and the self-determination to live free from romantic alliances and obligations.
Line by Line Meaning
I've never been this accountable-less and within
I've never had this level of inner peace and freedom from feeling responsible for others
I've never known focusless-ness of any form
I've never experienced such a complete lack of distractions or goals to focus on
I've never had this lack of ache for dalliance
I've never felt so content with being alone and without the desire to flirt or seek new romantic partners
To let go and let God in ways I have never even imagined
To surrender control and trust in a higher power in a way that I have never been able to before
I declare a moratorium on things relationship
I am taking a break from all romantic relationships and commitments
I declare a respite from the toils of liaison
I am giving myself a break from the hard work and emotional strain that comes with being in a romantic relationship
I do need a breather from the flavors of entanglement
I need some time to step back from the complexity and emotional entanglement of being in a relationship
I declare a full time out from all things commitment
I am taking a complete break from making any long-term commitments in my personal life
Stop looking outside
Stop seeking fulfillment or answers from outside sources
Stop searching in corners of rooms
Stop looking for hidden or complicated solutions to my problems
Not my business or timing
I am recognizing that certain things are beyond my control and that some things require patience
I've never known freedom from intertwining
I've never experienced such a complete sense of individuality and freedom from feeling tied to someone else
I start again this time for keeps in my skin I'm residing
I'm starting over with a fresh perspective and a renewed commitment to being true to myself and my needs
Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alanis Morissette, Guy Sigsworth
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