You Oughta Know
Alanis Morissette
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I want you to know, that I'm happy for you I wish nothing but the best for you both An older version of me Is she perverted like me Would she go down with you to the theater Does she speak eloquently And would she have your baby I'm sure she'd make a really excellent mother 'Cause the love that you gave that we made wasn't able To make it enough for you to be open wide, no And every time you speak her name Does she know how you told me you'd hold me Until you died, till you died But you're still alive And I'm here to remind you Of the mess you left when you went away It's not fair to deny me Of the cross I bear that you gave to me You, you, you oughta know You seem very well, things look peaceful I'm not quite as well, I thought you should know Did you forget about me Mr. Duplicity I hate to bug you in the middle of dinner It was a slap in the face how quickly I was replaced Are you thinking of me when you're with her? 'Cause the love that you gave that we made wasn't able To make it enough for you to be open wide, no And every time you speak her name Does she know how you told me you'd hold me Until you died, till you died But you're still alive And I'm here to remind you Of the mess you left when you went away It's not fair to deny me Of the cross I bear that you gave to me You, you, you oughta know 'Cause the joke that you laid on the bed that was me And I'm not gonna fade As soon as you close your eyes and you know it And every time I scratch my nails down someone else's back I hope you feel it well can you feel it And, I'm here to remind you Of the mess you left when you went away It's not fair to deny me Of the cross I bear that you gave to me You, you, you oughta know That I'm here to remind you Of the mess you left when you went away It's not fair to deny me Of the cross I bear that you gave to me You, you, you oughta know
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Written by: Glen Ballard, Alanis Nadine Morissette
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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15 facts about this song
Song's Background"You Oughta Know" is a song by Alanis Morissette from her third studio album, "Jagged Little Pill", released in 1995.
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Chart PerformanceIt was a hit, reaching number six on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and topping the U.S. Alternative Songs chart.
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Song ElementsThe song possesses a mix of alternative rock and post-grunge elements, and is noted for its raw sound and intense lyrics.
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Autobiographical ElementMorissette has never publicly confirmed who the song is about, but it is generally believed to be inspired by her past relationships.
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CollaborationsThe American record producers and songwriters, Glen Ballard and Alanis Morissette, co-wrote the song.
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Grammy Awards"You Oughta Know" won two Grammy Awards in 1996: Best Rock Song and Best Female Rock Vocal Performance.
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Cultural ImpactIt was one of the first songs that introduced female anger and betrayal to the modern music scene, breaking the mold of the "nice" female singer-songwriter.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists have covered the song, including Britney Spears, Beyoncé, and Taylor Swift.
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Iconic LineThe line "The cross I bear that you gave to me" was nominated for the 1996 Best Rock Line award by the New York Music Awards.
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Pop Culture ReferencesThe song has been referenced in popular culture across several shows, including the "Glee" series where it was performed.
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Music VideoThe song's music video was directed by Nick Egan and featured Morissette performing the song in a desert setting.
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First Single"You Oughta Know" was the first single from the "Jagged Little Pill" album, effectively launching Morissette’s career as a respected singer-songwriter worldwide.
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Intense EmotionMorissette was only 21 when she recorded the song, yet her intense emotion and depth of feelings is palpable, indicating her maturity as an artist.
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Backup MusiciansThe song features Flea and Dave Navarro of Red Hot Chili Peppers playing bass and guitar, respectively, on the recording.
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Multiplatinum SuccessPropelled by the song's success, the "Jagged Little Pill" album eventually sold over 33 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums in music history.
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