So Pure

Alanis Morissette

About So Pure

"So Pure" is a rock song written and produced by Alanis Morissette and Glen Ballard for Morissette's fourth album Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie (1998). While it was released in Japan during the spring of 1999 as the second single, it was released internationally as the album's third single on June 14, 1999 (see 1999 in music), and it is uptempo and reminiscent in sound to the dance-pop music Morissette recorded before her third album Jagged Little Pill (1995). One line in the song, "supposed former infatuation junkie", inspired its album's title. The single was released to U. S. radio stations on June 29 and received little play, peaking outside the top twenty on Billboard magazine's Adult Top 40 and Top 40 Mainstream charts. "So Pure" failed to chart on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100 and performed moderately in the United Kingdom, where it reached the top forty. A special 'radio friendly remix' was featured on US promotional singles and was only commercially released on the Australian domestic single. 


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1998
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You from New York you are so relevant
You reduce me to cosmic tears
Luminous more so then most anyone
Unapologetically alive knot in my stomach
And lump in my throat
I love you when you dance when you freestyle in trance
So pure such an expression
Supposed former infatuation junkie
I sink three pointers and you wax poetically
I love you when you dance when you freestyle in trance
So pure such an expression
Let's grease the wheel over tea
Let's discuss things in confidence
Let'd be outspoken let'd be ridiculous
Let'd solve the world's problems
I love you when you dance when you freestyle in trance
So pure such an expression

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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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15 facts about this song

Release Year
The song "So Pure" was released in 1999 as a single.
Album Appearance
"So Pure" is included in Alanis Morissette's third studio album, "Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie".
Track Number
On the album "Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie", "So Pure" is the 17th track.
Chart Performance
The song reached number No.14 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles.
Grammy Nomination
"So Pure" was nominated for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance at the 42nd Grammy Awards.
Music Video Director
The music video for "So Pure" was directed by notable film and music video director, Dave Meyers.
Music Video Theme
In the music video for "So Pure," Alanis Morissette is seen dancing with a male partner, which signified a new visual approach compared to her older videos.
Positive Message
"So Pure" takes on a positive, loving stance, celebrating the purity of love and connectedness.
Leadership on Radio Stations
The song was No.1 on the Canadian Singles Chart and was a top 40 hit in Australia and the UK.
Live Performance
Alanis often performs "So Pure" in her live concerts. It was performed in her iconic concert "Alanis Unplugged".
Genre Classification
The song is classified under alternative rock, and post-grunge.
Producers
The song was produced by Glen Ballard, who worked closely with Alanis Morissette on the album.
Writing Credits
Alanis Morissette co-wrote "So Pure" with Ballard, who also co-wrote most of the songs on "Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie".
CD Single Release
The CD single for "So Pure" contains live versions of Morissette's hits "You Oughta Know" and "Hand in My Pocket".
Lyrical Contents
In terms of its lyrical content, "So Pure" stands out for its raw emotion and poetic elements, similar to many other songs by Alanis Morissette.

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