Thank You
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 You" provides a raw and introspective look at personal growth and self-improvement. The song opens with the lines "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?" Through these lines, Morissette urges the listeners to question their habits and patterns, advocating for a life lived simply and fulfilled.


The chorus, "Thank you India, thank you terror, thank you disillusionment, thank you frailty, thank you consequence, thank you thank you silence," acknowledges the harsh realities of life, the ups, and downs. The song expresses gratitude for the negative experiences and emotions that give life depth and meaning. The song continues with lines such as "How 'bout me not blaming you for everything? How 'bout me enjoying the moment for once?" Morissette highlights the significance of self-reflection and growth, letting go of resentments and regrets and enjoying the present moment.


The final lines of the song, "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?" talks about the importance of accepting and loving oneself fully. Hence, "Thank You" is a song of reflection, gratitude, and growth.


Line by Line Meaning

How 'bout getting off of these antibiotics?
How about finding alternative ways of healing myself?


How 'bout stopping eating when I'm full up?
How about listening to my body and taking care of it without overindulging?


How 'bout them transparent dangling carrots?
How about recognizing false promises and seeing through deceitful lies?


How 'bout that ever elusive kudo?
How about letting go of the need for approval and letting success come naturally?


Thank you India
Thanks to India for introducing me to spirituality and self-discovery


Thank you terror
Thanks to traumatic events that have taught me resilience and strength


Thank you disillusionment
Thanks for the moments that have caused me to question everything I know and find new perspectives


Thank you frailty
Thanks for vulnerability, which reminds me to be compassionate and take care of myself


Thank you consequence
Thanks for holding me accountable for my actions and learning from my mistakes


Thank you thank you silence
Thanks for the power of quiet reflection and introspection


The moment I let go of it was the moment
By letting go, I found inner peace and strength


I got more than I could handle
Instead of feeling overwhelmed, I found that I had reserves of strength and resilience that I never realized I had


The moment I jumped off of it
By taking a risk, I became liberated from fear and self-doubt


Was the moment I touched down
I found stability and groundedness in discovering who I truly am


How 'bout me not blaming you for everything?
How about letting go of blame and recognizing my own faults?


How 'bout me enjoying the moment for once?
How about learning to live in the present and appreciating the little moments?


How 'bout how good it feels to finally forgive you?
How about releasing the burden of anger and resentment and finding peace in forgiveness?


How 'bout grieving it all one at a time?
How about allowing myself to process and heal from past traumas and hurts one step at a time?


Thank you providence
Thanks to fate and the universe for guiding me on my path


Thank you nothingness
Thanks for embracing emptiness and quietness and finding tranquility


Thank you clarity
Thanks for the moments of epiphany and gaining clarity about who I am and what I want


Yeah, yeah


Oh, oh, oh


Oh, oh, oh


Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh




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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