Underneath
Alanis Morissette
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Look at us break our bonds in this kitchen Look at us rallying all our defenses Look at us waging war in our bedroom Look at us jumping ship in our dialogues [Chorus] There is no difference in what we're doing in here That doesn't show up as bigger symptoms out there So why spend all our time in dressing our bandages When we've the ultimate key to the cause right here, our underneath Look at us form our cliques in our sandbox Look at us micro kids with both our hearts blocked Look at us turn away from all the rough spots Look at dictatorship on my own block [Chorus] How I've spun my wheels with carts before my horse When shine on the outside springs from the root Spotlight on these seeds of simpler reasons This core, born into form, starts in our living room [Chorus]
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Written by: Alanis Morissette, Guy Sigsworth
Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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25 facts about this song
Album Appearance"Underneath" is a song off Alanis Morissette's seventh studio album, "Flavors of Entanglement."
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Pre-ReleaseThe song was released in February 2008 as a pre-album single.
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ProductionThe song, like the rest of the album, was produced by British producer Guy Sigsworth, known for his work with artists like Bjork and Madonna.
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Performance"Underneath" consists of electronic programming, live drum and percussion, piano, and electric guitar, and Morissette's vocals.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by Matt Mahurin, who also directed Morissette's "Everything" video. The video depicts Morissette singing in various locations related to global issues.
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Global IssuesAccording to Morisette, the song is about the idea that you can't effect external change without changing yourself first.
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Chart Performance"Underneath" reached the top 30 in the Canadian Singles Chart and the Italian FIMI chart.
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InspirationMorissette was inspired to write "Underneath" after participating in the documentary "The Great Warming" and being confronted by issues like global conflict and climate change.
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Miss Universe 2008"Underneath" was performed live by Morissette at the Miss Universe 2008 pageant held in Vietnam.
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Song LengthThe track runs for approximately 4 minutes and 07 seconds.
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Gender Equality VideoAlongside the primary music video, a second music video themed around gender equality was released in collaboration with the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Morissette and Guy Sigsworth.
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SoundThe song, similar to the rest of the album, incorporated a new sound for Morissette, featuring an array of electronic beats and sound effects.
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Album Release"Underneath," a song by Alanis Morissette, is the first track on her seven studio album "Flavors of Entanglement," released in 2008.
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Single Release"Underneath" was released as the lead single from the album in late 2007 in most parts of the world, and in North America in early 2008.
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ProductionThe song and the entire album were produced by English producer Guy Sigsworth. Alanis Morissette also took a production role, marking her return to co-producing since her third studio album.
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GenreThe song genres are pop and electronica, with strong influence from such styles as rock, ambient, and folk.
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Meaning"Underneath" is a reflection on the hidden things beneath the surface that affect our actions and relationships. It exemplifies Morissette's ability to write introspective and thought-provoking lyrics.
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PerformanceThis song was performed in the 7th episode of the fifth season of the television show "House" which first aired on October 28, 2008.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Underneath" was directed by Matt Mahurin. The video depicts Morissette singing amidst images of pollution and war, which reflects the theme of the song quite well.
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Songwriting"Underneath" was written during a trip to India that Morissette took with personal development author and public speaker, Tony Robbins.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its modest commercial success, "Underneath" was a top ten hit on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart in the US.
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Award NominationThe song was nominated for a Juno Award in the category of Music Video of the Year in 2009.
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Live PerformancesMorissette has performed "Underneath" live on several occasions, including her performance at the 2007 American Music Awards.
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Remix VersionsSome prominent remix versions of the song by Josh Harris, RedTop, and John Dahlbäck were released and positively received by the dance music community.
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