Receive
Alanis Morissette
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I wake up and search things first I'm of service I make sure your needs are met, I'm so selfless I give hard and serve hard and now I, I need a break I give in, I give all and now it’s time to regenerate Today’s all about me, all about cup filling Today’s all about me learning how, how to receive How to receive, Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh I move on through offerings, I find exciting In this slow on list of worth of understanding I give hard, ṗrovide hard and now I need some relief I look out, I prefer and now I need some respect and ? Today’s all about me, all about cup filling Today’s all about me learning how, how to receive How to receive, Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh My habit to love you first, in me it lingers To renew is so knee-jerk leaves me a stranger I give hard and fight hard and now I need to retreat I give out, dedicate and now I need to acknowledge me Today’s all about me, all about cup filling Today’s all about me learning how, how to receive How to receive, Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh How to receive Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh How to receive Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh How to receive Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh How to receive
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Written by: GUY SIGSWORTH, ALANIS NADINE MORISSETTE
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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15 facts about this song
Release Date"Receive" was released on August 28, 2012, as part of the album called "Havoc and Bright Lights".
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Album ClassificationThe song is a part of Alanis Morissette's eighth studio album called "Havoc and Bright Lights".
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Song Genre"Receive" follows the pop-rock genre, consistent with most of Alanis Morissette's musical style.
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Song ContentThe song deals with the topic of giving and receiving, a prevalent theme in many of Alanis Morissette's works.
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Songwriters"Receive" was written by Alanis Morissette and Guy Sigsworth. Guy Sigsworth has previously partnered with Morissette on her 2008 album, "Flavors of Entanglement".
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Album Theme"Havoc and Bright Lights," the album featuring "Receive", discusses themes of love, family, and personal satisfaction.
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ReceptionThe album was generally well-received by critics, with many noting the maturity and growth in Morissette's music.
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Chart PerformanceWhile "Receive" wasn't released as a single, the album "Havoc and Bright Lights" did well, debuting at number one on the Billboard Independent Albums chart.
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Music LabelThe album "Havoc and Bright Lights", featuring "Receive", was released under Collective Sounds.
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ProductionThe song, along with the entire album, was produced by Guy Sigsworth and Joe Chiccarelli.
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Unique FeatureInterestingly, "Receive" includes a shift from the usual narrative-centric to a more thematic approach in Morissette's music.
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MessageThe song explores the importance of accepting love and care from others, a message that Morissette has often emphasized in her works as a form of healing and self-improvement.
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Duration"Receive" has a duration of 3 minutes and 39 seconds, making it an average-length song based on typical song lengths.
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PopularityAlthough "Receive" may not be one of Morissette's most famous songs, it has garnered a strong fanbase who appreciate its meaningful lyrics and rhythmic melody.
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Personal Significance"Receive" marks a significant step in Morissette's musical journey by discussing themes such as vulnerability and reciprocation, which was influenced by her personal experiences.
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