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)
Superman
Alanis Morissette Lyrics
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A serious love like juliet's is real
A little impulsive and a boy at heart
A little bit shy but he'll be oh so smart
Superman I need a superman
You got a complicated girl like me
He's gotta be fair and treat me properly yeah
You gotta keep searchin' everywhere in the world
You gotta keep lookin' or you'll miss the feelin'
[Chorus:]
You gotta be tough to make it today
You do it your way and not how they say
You'll find him somewhere
You gotta be tough to make it today
And never be scared of finding your way
To superman
Should I call him on the telephone
Should I go see him or just stay at home
Will be different from the other boys
If I could find him I'd be overjoyed
Superman where are the supermen
Whenever it seems like everything's on the line
You gotta keep lookin' or you'll miss the feelin'
[Chorus:]
With all the other boys I never knew
What it took to make a choice
When he's mine I'm gonna stop
All my changin' around now
Between the two of us there'll be
Enough goin' on that's serious
I can't wait 'til I can stop
All my lookin' around now
I found my superman I found my superman
Whenever it seems like everything's
On the line you gotta keep lookin' or
You'll miss the feelin'
[Chorus:]
In this song, Alanis Morissette is searching for a partner who understands and values the concept of equality. She alludes to the famous Shakespearean play, Romeo and Juliet, to describe the type of love she is looking for. She wants a partner who is impulsive like Romeo, but also smart enough to handle the complexities of a relationship. She emphasizes the need for a fair and equal relationship, where both partners are treated with respect. However, she also acknowledges that finding such a partner can be a daunting task and requires a certain level of perseverance.
The verses of the song reinforce the idea that finding love is not easy, and it takes a lot of effort and determination. There are times when you wonder whether you should take action or wait for the right person to come along. The chorus serves as a reminder to be resilient and stay on the lookout for your perfect match. Eventually, Morissette finds her superman, and the song ends on a positive note.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm lookin' for someone who can made me feel
I'm searching for someone who can truly make me feel loved and appreciated
A serious love like juliet's is real
I want a deep, profound love like the one Juliet had in Romeo and Juliet
A little impulsive and a boy at heart
He should have a playful and adventurous side, while still being mature
A little bit shy but he'll be oh so smart
He can be a little reserved, but he should also be intelligent and thoughtful
Superman I need a superman
I'm looking for a man who can be my protector and make me feel safe
You got a complicated girl like me
I'm not the easiest person to love or understand
He's gotta be fair and treat me properly yeah
He must treat me with respect and as an equal partner in the relationship
I want him to understand equality
He should understand and believe in the importance of gender and social equality
You gotta keep searchin' everywhere in the world
I have to keep searching for love, even if it means looking in different places and meeting different people
You gotta keep lookin' or you'll miss the feelin'
If I give up my search for love, I might miss the opportunity to feel truly loved and happy
You gotta be tough to make it today
In today's world, it takes strength and resilience to find true love and make a relationship work
You do it your way and not how they say
I need to go about finding love in a way that feels authentic and true to myself, rather than following what others say
You'll find him somewhere
There is someone out there for me, I just have to keep searching for him
And never be scared of finding your way
I shouldn't be afraid of exploring different paths and finding my own way to love and happiness
Should I call him on the telephone
I'm wondering if I should reach out to a potential love interest through phone call
Should I go see him or just stay at home
I'm debating whether to make the effort to see a potential love interest in person or stay home
Will be different from the other boys
He should stand out from other guys and be unique in his own way
If I could find him I'd be overjoyed
I would feel extremely happy and fulfilled if I found the right person to love and be loved by
Superman where are the supermen
I'm calling out for the right man to come into my life and be my hero
Whenever it seems like everything's on the line
When it feels like love and happiness are at stake
With all the other boys I never knew
I never felt a true connection with any of the other men in my life
What it took to make a choice
I didn't know what qualities or traits I was looking for in a partner
When he's mine I'm gonna stop all my changin' around now
Once I find the right person, I won't need to keep searching and experimenting with different relationships
Between the two of us there'll be enough goin' on that's serious
We will have a meaningful and fulfilling relationship together
I can't wait 'til I can stop all my lookin' around now
I'm excited to finally stop looking for love outside of myself and focus on building a lasting relationship with the right person
I found my superman I found my superman
I have finally found the right person to love and be with
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Leslie David Howe, Alanis Morissette
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Jinaria101
Oh my god I haven’t heard this in 3-4 years
@ryangomboc
better than most pop music today, love her duality -i love to dance-to this music-feel things deep in her newer material-glad i have both
@Jinaria101
@Ryan Gomboc I feel like her voice belongs to this kind of music more if only she was born just 4 years earlier her music would’ve been better suited in 1987 to 1989
1991 was not the best year for this kind of style and 1992 treated the style even worse
@ryangomboc
@Jinaria that sounds accurate for sure, the 80's style stayed in canada later ha and in 1993 and 1994 it died and then we got more dance type music that i love too
@PhilomathBret
*heard
@Jinaria101
@PhilomathBret i’ll fix it thanks for catching that
@Aquais97
I do prefer the pre-jagged little pill better, but Jagged little pill and newer is good as well.
@len1991100
Sounds Like a Madonna song
@chrisdeehan1of3.92
Cxxx 💐🌷💚
@maciektaniszewski1859
So much like INXS... I don't respect too much INXS. Alanis, dont worry. You were just a young ;)