Unsent

Alanis Morissette

About Unsent

"Unsent" is a song by Alanis Morissette on her 1998 album, Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie. It was released as the album's third single on March 18, 1999. It was one of the few Junkie tracks on which she played her harmonica. Morissette directed the music video for the song. Without a chorus or hook, "Unsent" has an unconventional song structure. The lyrics consist of letters addressed to Morissette's former boyfriends and friends. The single became a moderate hit, reaching number nine in Canada, number 28 in New Zealand and number 58 in the United States.  


Year:
1998
4:10
197 
#4

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Dear Matthew I like you a lot I realize you're in a relationship
With someone right now and I respect
That I would like you to know that if you're ever single
In the future and you want to come visit me in California
I would be open to spending time with you and finding
Out how old you were when you wrote your first song

Dear Jonathan I liked you too much I used to be attracted to boys
Who would lie to me and think solely about themselves and you
Were plenty self-destructive for my taste at the time I used to say
The more tragic the better the truth is whenever I think of the early 90's
Your face comes up with a vengeance like it was yesterday

Dear Terrance I love you muchly you've been nothing
But open hearted and emotionally available and supportive
And nurturing and consummately there for me I kept drawing you in
And pushing you away I remember how beautiful it was to fall asleep
On your couch and cry in front of you for the first time you
Were the best platform from which to jump beyond myself what
Was wrong with me

Dear Marcus you rocked my world you had a charismatic way
About you with the women and you got me
Seriously thinking about spirituality and you wouldn't let me get away
With kicking my own ass but I could never really feel relaxed and looked out
For around you though and that stopped us from going any further
Than we did and it's kinda too bad because we could've had much more fun

Dear Lou we learned so much I realize we won't be able to talk for some time
And I understand that as I do you
The long distance thing was the hardest and we did as well as we could
We were together during a very tumultuous time
In our lives I will always have your back and be curious about you
About your career about your whereabouts

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Alanis Morissette

Alanis Nadine Morissette (born June 1, 1974) is a Canadian and American singer-songwriter, guitarist, record producer and actress. She has won 16 Juno Awards and seven Grammy Awards, was nominated for two Golden Globe Awards. Morissette began her career in Canada, and as a teenager recorded two dance-pop albums, Alanis and Now Is the Time, under MCA Records Canada. more »

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Written by: Glen Ballard, Alanis Nadine Morissette

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"Unsent" is a song from the fourth studio album "Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie" by Alanis Morissette, released in 1998.
Song Record
"Unsent" achieved success in the United States, peaking at #58 on the Billboard Hot 100, a significant achievement given the intense competition in the music industry.
Video Feature
The music video for "Unsent" was directed by Mark Kohr, who also worked with artists like Green Day, No Doubt and Maroon 5.
Songwriting Style
In "Unsent," Morissette experiments with a different songwriting style where she addresses the song to five different men from her past, an aspect that has marked its uniqueness.
Athlete Connection
In the song, Morissette references names like 'Paul', 'Jonathan', 'Terrance', 'Marcus', and 'Lou'. It is speculated that 'Terrance' is professional ice hockey player, Mike Peluso, whom Morissette briefly dated.
Genre Classification
"Unsent" shows Morissette's ability to produce tracks across genres – it is classified as pop music but retains an alternative rock edge, showcasing her broad musical range.
Soundtrack Appearances
The song was successful enough to be included in several movie soundtracks, including "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason" and "Zack and Miri Make a Porno."
Grammy Nominations
The album "Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie," which features "Unsent," was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 42nd Grammy Awards in 2000.
Emotional Subject Matter
The emotions that Morissette pours into "Unsent" are raw and powerful, making it a standout track that resonates with many of her fans.
Radio Airplay
Despite not reaching the top position on major charts, "Unsent" enjoyed widespread radio airplay, helping it to remain popular among Morissette fans.

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