Lens
Alanis Morissette
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You and I are in the same room We both think we're fair We both live for truths But then how are we to define something so subjective Living under the same roof So here these battles of wills They beg for some proof Of right versus wrong Your approach seems better than mine Though it's working for you all I feel is disconnection So now it's your (your) religion 'gainst my (my) religion My humble opinion 'gainst yours This does not feel like love It's your (your) conviction 'gainst my (my) conviction And I'd like to know what we've seen Through the lens of love, love, love, love And so now your grand assessment is that I'm not in your group that I'm not your kind And so we're locked in a stalemate with you in your corner and me dismayed in mine So now it's your (your) religion 'gainst my (my) religion My humble opinion 'gainst yours This does not feel like love It's your (your) conviction 'gainst my (my) conviction And I'd like to know what we've seen Through the lens of love, love, love, love And this stance keeps us locked in biophilias And this lie remains about us being separate So now it's your (your) religion 'gainst my (my) religion My humble opinion 'gainst yours This does not feel like love It's your (your) conviction 'gainst my (my) conviction And I'd like to know what we've seen Through the lens of love, love, love, love
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Written by: GUY SIGSWORTH, ALANIS NADINE MORISSETTE
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Lens" is a song by Alanis Morissette, a Canadian-American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. She has received 16 Juno Awards and seven Grammy Awards, establishing herself as one of the most successful music artists of her generation.
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Album Association"Lens" is one of the tracks from Alanis Morissette's eighth studio album, "Havoc and Bright Lights," which was released in 2012.
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Production DetailsThe album "Havoc and Bright Lights" where "Lens" is featured was produced by Guy Sigsworth and Joe Chiccarelli, two very well-respected names in the music industry.
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Song ThemesThe song "Lens" deals with themes of perspective, understanding, and empathy. It emphasizes the idea of seeing the world through another person's lens, or perspective.
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Song LyricsThe first line of the song reads, "I am not an earth intruder"... here Morissette seems to define herself as a conscious and respectful citizen of the world.
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Musical Style"Lens" maintains Alanis Morissette's typical musical style, blending elements of pop, rock, and electronic music; it has been praised for its energy and introspective lyrics.
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Critical ReceptionWhile the album "Havoc and Bright Lights" received mixed reviews from music critics, the song "Lens" was generally well-received for its introspective nature and the strength of Morissette's vocal performance.
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Song InterpretationMany fans interpret the lyrics of "Lens" as Morissette speaking about her Buddhist beliefs and the importance of understanding other people's perspectives.
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Live Performances"Lens" was played live during Morissette's "Guardian Angel Tour" in 2012, which toured North America, Europe, and Australia.
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Album SalesThe album where Lens is featured, “Havoc and Bright Lights,” debuted at number five on the Billboard 200 chart, selling about 33,000 copies in its first week. As of 2021, the album has sold over 169,000 copies in the United States.
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