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)
Oh Yeah!
Alanis Morissette Lyrics
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The drums are a-smokin' and so's the bass
Shake your thing
When you sing
Just sixteen
No disco queen
I'm a white chick singer I've seen the world I've got
Two words you'll be hearin' will
Shake the earth so repeat after me
No need to be rehearsed
CHORUS:
Oh yeah
My name is Alanis I'm just sixteen so
Please gimme a break I'm no disco queen
Just hear what I'm sayin' you don't
Wanna miss I got a message 4U and it
Goes like this
CHORUS
Ride my train
Go insane
Your teacher girl
Rules your world
Now don't overdo it when you shake your thing
Cause you'll be goin' insane when you start
To sing
Without special training an amateur
Could be a casuality case if they sing
These words
CHORUS
Yo-Ah Yo-Ah
Wo-oh Yeah!
The drums are a smokin' and so's the
Bass they keep on pumpin' a groove and it'll melt your face
Comon' everybody and blow your mind
Because you'l never escape these 2
Words of mine
HA HA HA AH...
In "Oh Yeah!", Alanis Morissette introduces herself as a white chick singer who is not a disco queen. She is only sixteen years old, but she has taken the lead as a teacher girl with a message to the world. The lyrics boast of the power of music, particularly the drums and bass, which can make one go insane if not careful. The two words that will shake the earth and melt your face are "Oh Yeah".
The song appears to be a celebration of the joy and freedom that comes from dancing and letting loose to music. Although Alanis Morissette was well-known for her angst-filled lyrics in the 90s, this song is a marked departure from that style. It is more of an upbeat pop song that emphasizes the beat and danceability.
Interestingly, the song was not included in any of Alanis Morissette's studio albums. Instead, it was released as a single in Australia and the UK in 1991. It was also one of the few songs that Morissette co-wrote with other songwriters. "Oh Yeah!" was co-written by her then-producer Leslie Howe and Serge Côté, who also co-wrote "Feel Your Love" and "Too Hot" from her first album "Alanis".
Line by Line Meaning
My name is Alanis. I'm a white chick singer
I'm introducing myself; I'm a Caucasian female musician
The drums are a-smokin' and so's the bass
The percussive instruments and bass guitar are playing with a lot of energy and passion
Shake your thing
Dance and move your body
When you sing
While you are singing
Just sixteen
I am only 16 years old
No disco queen
I am not a specialist of disco music
I'm a white chick singer I've seen the world I've got
As a white female artist, I traveled around the globe and gained some experience
A lession 4u I'm your teacher girl
I want to teach you a lesson with my song, as if I were your instructor
Two words you'll be hearin' will
I am going to say two significant words in my lyrics
Shake the earth so repeat after me
These words have a powerful impact, so follow along with me and say them loudly
No need to be rehearsed
You don't have to practice or prepare beforehand
Oh yeah
This is the catchy chorus of my song
My name is Alanis I'm just sixteen so
I mentioned my name and reiterated that I am a teenager
Please gimme a break I'm no disco queen
I am asking for some leeway since I am not an expert in disco music
Just hear what I'm sayin' you don't
Pay attention to my message because it is essential
Wanna miss I got a message 4U and it
You don't want to overlook what I have to say since it concerns you, and I have a message for you
Goes like this
It is as follows
Ride my train
Join me on my journey or adventure
Go insane
Lose control and become crazy
Your teacher girl
I am the one teaching you through my music
Rules your world
My work has an impact on your life and influences you
Now don't overdo it when you shake your thing
Be careful and don't go too far while moving your body
Cause you'll be goin' insane when you start
If you lose control, you may end up going crazy
To sing
While singing
Without special training an amateur
Even a beginner with no formal education or instruction
Could be a casuality case if they sing
Might experience negative consequences if they try to sing
These words
The two crucial words I repeated before
Yo-Ah Yo-Ah
This is a vocalization used for emphasis or as a filler sound
Wo-oh Yeah!
This is another exclamation of excitement and enthusiasm
The drums are a smokin' and so's the
The percussion instrument is still playing with intense energy and passion, and so is the bass guitar
Bass they keep on pumpin' a groove and it'll melt your face
The bass guitar keeps playing a rhythm that is so infectious and addictive that it is bound to affect you physically and emotionally
Comon' everybody and blow your mind
Everyone should join in and have their minds blown away by the music
Because you'l never escape these 2
There is no way to avoid or ignore the two significant words I keep repeating in my song
Words of mine
My words or lyrics
HA HA HA AH...
This is a laughter sound that expresses joy and pleasure while performing music
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALANIS MORISSETTE, LESLIE DAVID HOWE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@stevenmorris2234
I'm not really a fan of the teeny pop Alanis. But man I love the tune. This album isn't bad. What a sick tune
@shmuli9
This song cracked me up when I was a teenager, and it still still does.
@kingkrysen
My favorite song off this album 💜💯🎸🔥 love the dolphins in it as well lol 😂 I get a Marilyn Manson vibe in this song
@SquawkMonk
I got a message for you, and it goes like this. Whoaow-whaow-whaoowwwww YEAH. Priceless.
@Straight0uttaCrofton
this is badass
@ThatJunkman
Rocking that kazoo.
@tindrummer99
No porpoises were harmed in the making of this record.
@captainfantastic9158
White chick singers like Alanis are my favourite kind! <3
@MattCraftDotDerp
Disco duck if disco duck was actually kinda good… Kinda.
@liamball8335
She seems to have improved.