An Emotion Away
Alanis Morissette
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I had high expectations It's something I could not compromise And when I saw you I wasn't ready It completely took my heart by surprise Who...And when I think of the time I med you The situation looked harmless It wasn't long before I got confused enough And soon I realized that your... CHORUS: Love is just an emotion away I know it's gonna get to you Love will be only a moment away A moment away you know it's true Lately the way I'm feeling It's something I could never have planned I knew that one day I'd find a love thing Now I'll never stop believing in chance I put my heart on a shelf forever I never thought I would find you I didn't know any better baby But then I realized that your... CHORUS Love is crazy love love is crazy and soon you're gonna get some (Ad-lib)
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Written by: ALANIS MORISSETTE, LESLIE DAVID HOWE, SERGE EMILE COTE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"An Emotion Away" by Alanis Morissette was released in 1995 as part of the album called "Alanis Unplugged", which is a live album by the Canadian-American singer-songwriter.
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Album SuccessThe album "Alanis Unplugged" debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States, marking the singer's third consecutive album to reach this peak.
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Song's GenreThe song "An Emotion Away" primarily belongs to the genre of pop and rock music.
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Songwriting CreditsAlanis Morissette is not just the performer but also one of the songwriters of "An Emotion Away". The other co-writer's name is Glen Ballard.
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Meaning of the Song"An Emotion Away" explores the theme of falling in love and accompanying feelings of excitement and vulnerability.
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Performance StyleMorissette's raw, emotive singing style, marked by her signature "yodeling", is prominently featured in "An Emotion Away".
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Notable Live PerformancesThe song's live version gained popularity after being performed on the MTV Unplugged series.
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Reception and ReviewThe song has overall enjoyed positive reception from listeners, being praised for its emotive lyrics and Alanis' heartfelt performance.
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Artist's Musical Evolution"An Emotion Away" is a reflection of Morissette's musical evolution, depicting a transition from her early pop sound to a more alternative rock sound.
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Inspirational AspectThe song has been identified as providing listeners a glimpse into Alanis' vulnerability and an inspiration to embrace their own feelings.
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