Thank U
Alanis Morissette Lyrics


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How 'bout getting off of these antibiotics?
How 'bout stopping eating when I'm full up?
How 'bout them transparent dangling carrots?
How 'bout that ever elusive kudo?

Thank you India
Thank you terror
Thank you disillusionment
Thank you frailty
Thank you consequence
Thank you thank you silence

How 'bout me not blaming you for everything?
How 'bout me enjoying the moment for once?
How 'bout how good it feels to finally forgive you?
How 'bout grieving it all one at a time?

Thank you India
Thank you terror
Thank you disillusionment
Thank you frailty
Thank you consequence
Thank you thank you silence

The moment I let go of it was the moment
I got more than I could handle
The moment I jumped off of it
Was the moment I touched down

How 'bout no longer being masochistic?
How 'bout remembering your divinity?
How 'bout unabashedly bawling your eyes out?
How 'bout not equating death with stopping?

Thank you India
Thank you providence
Thank you disillusionment
Thank you nothingness
Thank you clarity
Thank you, thank you silence

Yeah, yeah
Oh, oh, oh




Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Alanis Morissette's song "Thank U" express the artist's gratitude and appreciation for the different aspects of life, including the good and the bad. The first verse talks about personal struggles, from taking antibiotics to overeating to chasing something that is always out of reach. The chorus includes the phrase "Thank you" repeated multiple times, directing gratitude towards experiences like disillusionment and frailty that are often seen as negative. The second verse talks about personal growth, learning to enjoy the moment and forgiving others as well as oneself, and letting go of pain one experience at a time. The bridge encourages self-love and embracing one's emotions, fearing death less and living with clarity.


One interpretation of "Thank U" is that Alanis Morissette is thanking the universe for the struggles and difficulties she has encountered. Instead of feeling defeated or resentful, she chooses to be grateful and learn from her experiences. She acknowledges that everything she has been through has made her who she is today, and she embraces that person with love and appreciation.


Line by Line Meaning

How 'bout getting off of these antibiotics?
What if I stop relying on quick-fix solutions and take the time to build my own immunity?


How 'bout stopping eating when I'm full up?
What if I listen to my body and only eat when I am truly hungry?


How 'bout them transparent dangling carrots?
What if I don't chase after unattainable goals that are meant to distract me from what really matters?


How 'bout that ever elusive kudo?
What if I stop seeking validation and just focus on being my authentic self?


Thank you India
I am grateful for the experiences and lessons I have learned in this country


Thank you terror
I am thankful for the fear I have faced, as it has made me stronger


Thank you disillusionment
I am thankful for the moments of disappointment, as they have helped me grow


Thank you frailty
I am thankful for my weaknesses and flaws, as they make me human


Thank you consequence
I am grateful for the results of my actions, as they have taught me responsibility


Thank you thank you silence
I am grateful for the moments of stillness and reflection that have allowed me to find peace


How 'bout me not blaming you for everything?
What if I stop being a victim and take responsibility for my own mistakes?


How 'bout me enjoying the moment for once?
What if I learn to appreciate the present instead of constantly worrying about the past or future?


How 'bout how good it feels to finally forgive you?
What if I let go of my resentment and find liberation in forgiveness?


How 'bout grieving it all one at a time?
What if I allow myself to feel my emotions instead of suppressing them?


Thank you India
I am grateful for the experiences and lessons I have learned in this country


Thank you terror
I am thankful for the fear I have faced, as it has made me stronger


Thank you disillusionment
I am thankful for the moments of disappointment, as they have helped me grow


Thank you frailty
I am thankful for my weaknesses and flaws, as they make me human


Thank you consequence
I am grateful for the results of my actions, as they have taught me responsibility


Thank you thank you silence
I am grateful for the moments of stillness and reflection that have allowed me to find peace


The moment I let go of it was the moment
When I finally released my pain and anger, that was the moment


I got more than I could handle
I found strength in myself that I didn't know was there


The moment I jumped off of it
When I finally gave in and let myself surrender, that was the moment


Was the moment I touched down
I finally found a sense of peace and grounding


How 'bout no longer being masochistic?
What if I stop self-sabotaging and start practicing self-love?


How 'bout remembering your divinity?
What if I recognize my own worth and inherent value?


How 'bout unabashedly bawling your eyes out?
What if I allow myself to be vulnerable and show my emotions without shame?


How 'bout not equating death with stopping?
What if I stop fearing death and start celebrating life?


Thank you India
I am grateful for the experiences and lessons I have learned in this country


Thank you providence
I am thankful for the way things have turned out, even if I don't always understand it


Thank you disillusionment
I am thankful for the moments of disappointment, as they have helped me grow


Thank you nothingness
I am grateful for the moments of emptiness, as they have allowed me to find clarity


Thank you clarity
I am thankful for the moments of understanding, as they have brought me peace and purpose


Thank you, thank you silence
I am grateful for the moments of stillness and reflection that have allowed me to find peace




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Glen Ballard, Alanis Morissette

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@Anthonyhartas

The older I get, the more profound and meaningful the lyrics become. When you’re young you hear the music, when you’re older you hear the words. Thank you!

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Even as a kid, deep down, I know she was awesome. I'm now a 38 year old man and I listen to this and reminds me of the great time I lived through, the 90's

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I'm 60, still listening to this powerful voice 😊❤

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