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)
Tapes
Alanis Morissette Lyrics
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A voice, if inaccurate
Again, I'm the one they all run from
Diatribes of clouded sun
Someone help me find the pause button
All these tapes in my head swirl around
Keeping my vibe down
All these thoughts in my head aren't my own
Wreaking havoc
"I'm too exhausting to be loved"
"A volatile chemical"
"Best to quarantine and cut off"
All these tapes in my head swirl around
Keeping my vibe down
All these thoughts in my head aren't my own
Wreaking havoc
All these tapes in my head swirl around
Keeping my vibe down
All these thoughts in my head aren't my own
Wreaking havoc
I'm but a thorn in your sweet side
You'd be better off without me
It'd be best to leave at once
All these tapes in my head swirl around
Keeping my vibe down
All these thoughts in my head aren't my own
Wreaking havoc
The lyrics to "Tapes" by Alanis Morissette seem to touch on themes of self-doubt, anxiety, and feeling like a burden to those around you. The opening lines, "I am someone easy to leave, even easier to forget / A voice, if inaccurate / Again, I'm the one they all run from", suggest that the singer feels like they are easily dismissed or overlooked. They go on to describe the "tapes" in their head, which swirl around and keep their vibe down, causing them to feel like they are not in control of their own thoughts. The repetition of this phrase throughout the song emphasizes the weight of these negative thoughts and their impact on the singer's sense of self.
The second verse includes some particularly bleak lines, with the singer calling themselves "too exhausting to be loved" and a "volatile chemical" that it's best to cut off from others. The last verse takes a more resigned tone, with the singer offering themselves up as a sacrifice of sorts, saying "I'm but a thorn in your sweet side / You'd be better off without me / It'd be best to leave at once." Overall, the song seems to be a depiction of someone struggling with depression or anxiety and feeling like they are a burden to those around them, while also recognizing that their negative thoughts are not necessarily reflective of reality.
Line by Line Meaning
I am someone easy to leave, even easier to forget
I feel like I'm not important enough for people to stick around and remember me.
A voice, if inaccurate
I tend to second guess myself and my opinions, making them often inaccurate.
Again, I'm the one they all run from
I have a pattern of people leaving me and avoiding me.
Diatribes of clouded sun
I struggle to express my thoughts clearly and my confusion overshadows my sunny disposition.
Someone help me find the pause button
I need a break from the constant noise and chaos in my head.
All these tapes in my head swirl around
Memories and negative self-talk keep replaying in my head, affecting my mood and self-esteem.
Keeping my vibe down
The constant negative thoughts affect my overall mood and energy levels.
All these thoughts in my head aren't my own
My thoughts are influenced by negative experiences and past relationships, affecting my self-image.
Wreaking havoc
These negative thoughts and memories are causing chaos in my mind and life.
"I'm too exhausting to be loved"
I feel like my personality or behavior makes it difficult for anyone to love or care for me.
"A volatile chemical"
My emotional state can be unpredictable and unstable, making it hard for others to be around me.
"Best to quarantine and cut off"
I feel like isolating myself from others is the best solution to avoid rejection or getting hurt.
I'm but a thorn in your sweet side
I feel like my presence in someone's life only causes them pain or annoyance.
You'd be better off without me
I feel like people would be happier if I wasn't around or involved in their lives.
It'd be best to leave at once
I feel like it's better if I leave before I cause any more harm or negative impact.
Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alanis Morissette, Guy Sigsworth
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sirenamares1390
"I am someone easy to leave"
"Even easier to forget"
a voice, if inaccurate
Again: "I'm the one they all run from"
diatribes of clouded sun
someone help me find the pause button
All these tapes in my head swirl around
Keeping my vibe down
All these thoughts in my head aren't my own
Wreaking havoc
"I'm too exhausting to be loved"
"a volatile chemical"
"best to quarantine and cut off"
All these tapes in my head swirl around
Keeping my vibe down
All these thoughts in my head aren't my own
Wreaking havoc
"I'm but thorn in your sweet side"
"You are better off without me"
"It'd be best to leave at once"
All these tapes in my head swirl around
Keeping my vibe down
All these thoughts in my head aren't my own
Wreaking havoc
@kevinalleyne361
One of the greatest lyricist still alive. Her music is like fine poetry, pure artistry. Her cries at the ending of this song is so haunting and gives me an out of body experience.
@19stalkern
One of her most underrated songs.... it's absolutely beautiful.
@kevinfletcher7567
My fav
@jcm374
Hands down ❤️
@misoboners3390
forget the song. The album is amazing.
@MrsHobbs-fz5zy
Alanis is SO SO SO amazing! Her band is amazing. I like how she says "All these thoughts in my head aren't my own." Never listen to people telling you defeating messages like this.
@Zedlav1001
I always feel that her music just lets you know you are not alone.
@KasquaiRock
What a mindblowing song ........ this is a masterpiece! Musical tour from down under up to heaven and back again. AM is an amazing songwriter.
@toscar1977
The vocalize at the end of the song. Just touches you and never lets you go... Something out of this world
@janet8911
Yes, amazing! And, if you listen to her sing this recorded as "Tapes (Live)", you can hear her 'vocalize' twice! <333 https://youtu.be/BUrcCGbVanY