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)
Symptoms
Alanis Morissette Lyrics
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The rest were saved, they're far enough away
To not really feel the direct effect on me
They caught him today
Based ridicuolusly on his race
They weren't sure he even did it
But they needed a random face
Chorus
All these symptoms, symptoms of a simpler cause
I've had moments in my life when I've contributed by believing we are
Seperate, we are seperate
Dissconnected in this unity
He won today, smug self-satisfaction on his face
He blew the others out of the water
He said and was glad they were disgraced
Chorus
He stole what he could
He only had minutes before he'd be caught
He justified every penny taken by blaming the gap between the rich and rich not
Chorus
The lyrics of Alanis Morissette's Symptoms delve into various societal issues and the consequences that follow. The first verse refers to how some people are unaffected by global crises or catastrophic events because of their geographical location while others suffer. The second verse talks about how racial profiling often results in innocent individuals being wrongly accused and punished simply because of their skin color. The chorus goes on to address the notion of a divided society with a lack of unity and connection.
The last verse of the song talks about a thief who stole from the rich and justified his actions by citing the income disparity between the rich and poor. The chorus ends the song with its profound message that lays bare the cause of many societal issues: people viewing themselves as separate entities instead of belonging to a unified community.
Overall, the song Symptoms is a reminder of the impact of our actions on others, on society as a whole. It urges us to recognize the interconnectedness of the world we live in and work towards building a better future for everyone.
Line by Line Meaning
The missle sent today killed only 3
The impact of recent disasters was less in my life compared to others.
The rest were saved, they're far enough away
Others were fortunate enough to escape unscathed, unlike those affected directly by disasters.
To not really feel the direct effect on me
I did not feel the pain of others who were directly affected by disasters due to being disconnected from them.
They caught him today
Someone was caught for wrongdoing, but their guilt was uncertain.
Based ridicuolusly on his race
The accused was targeted for their race, which was an unreasonable basis to determine guilt.
They weren't sure he even did it
The accused could not be proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, but they were still suspected.
But they needed a random face
A scapegoat was necessary for the situation, regardless of guilt or innocence.
All these symptoms, symptoms of a simpler cause
The problems we face can be traced back to a basic, underlying issue.
I've had moments in my life when I've contributed by believing we are
I have previously held onto beliefs that contribute to the idea of separation and disconnection within our society.
Seperate, we are seperate
We have created artificial barriers that divide and alienate us from one another.
Dissconnected in this unity
Despite the notion of unity, we are disconnected and isolated from each other at a fundamental level.
He won today, smug self-satisfaction on his face
Someone succeeded in their endeavors, but their pride and satisfaction came at the expense of others.
He blew the others out of the water
The individual in question overwhelmingly surpassed their competition, causing them to lose and feel defeated.
He said and was glad they were disgraced
The individual in question took pleasure in the disgrace and humiliation of their rivals.
He stole what he could
A person took what they wanted, even if it meant stealing from others.
He only had minutes before he'd be caught
The thief had a limited amount of time to commit their crime before being discovered.
He justified every penny taken by blaming the gap between the rich and rich not
The thief found justification in their theft by blaming the disparity between the wealthy and the poor.
Contributed by Claire W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rubem Carvalho
Uma das melhores canções da Alanis, ficou meio perdida. Feliz de ter reencontrado.
Todd Henry
This song is incredible!. . overlooked and underrated - it didn't even make it onto Feast On Scraps (an EP of b sides left over from Under Rug Swept) but one of my favorites from this era
Eric Springer
It should have been on Feast On Scraps...but sadly it was only on Hands Clean....I love this song, and it still fits very much in the now
Alyssa Boyett
I really love Alanis’s powerful voice.
Mashinkia
Just discovered this amazing song. In love with it!
Digo Santista
Amo essa música
Jean Carlo
+Rodrigo Sampaio como não amar?
Shaun Morris
I'm so happy I found this song. Awakening Americans is also a great song from her.
Priscila Moreira
Poderia ter entrado no cd, no lugar de Utopia. Amooo
Oliver Bórquez
Why this song wasn't added in Under Rug Swept or Feast On Scraps? Or this is a Bonus Track of some Japanese versión of one of these albums?
The song is great!