Thank U
Alanis Morissette
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How about getting off of these antibiotics How about stopping eating when I'm filled up How about them transparent dangling carrots How about that ever elusive kudo [Chorus] Thank you India Thank you terror Thank you disillusionment Thank you frailty Thank you consequence Thank you thank you silence How about me not blaming you for everything How about me enjoying the moment for once How about how good it feels to finally forgive you How about grieving it all one at a time [Chorus] The moment I let go of it was The moment I got more than I could handle The moment I jumped off of it was The moment I touched down How about no longer being masochistic How about remembering your divinity How about unabashedly bawling your eyes out How about not equating death with stopping [Chorus]
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Written by: Glen Ballard, Alanis Morissette
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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12 facts about this song
Songwriting Process"Thank U" was written by Alanis Morissette herself for her fourth studio album "Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie."
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InspirationThe inspiration for the song came from her trip to India in 1997, where she encountered different experiences that gave her a new perspective on life.
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Elements of BuddhismMany listeners observe that the lyrics contain references to Buddhism, such as the concept of gratitude which is a major component of the ethos in the faith.
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Chart Performance"Thank U" peaked at number two on Billboard's Adult Top 40 chart and reached number one on the Adult Alternative Songs chart.
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Awards and NominationsIn 1999, "Thank U" earned Morissette a Grammy nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Thank U" was directed by Stéphane Sednaoui and stirred controversy due to Morissette appearing naked throughout the video
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Commercial SuccessThe song was a commercial success and helped to solidify Morissette's place in the music industry following the outstanding success of her 1995 album, "Jagged Little Pill."
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Critical ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from music critics. Many cited the track's introspective lyrics and Morissette's vocal delivery as highlights.
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Cultural ImpactSince its release, "Thank U" is considered a signature Morissette song and is often used in pop culture references while discoursing gratitude.
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Live PerformancesMorissette frequently includes "Thank U" in her live concert setlists, where it is typically well received by audiences.
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Song MeaningAccording to Morissette, the song was about being thankful for every life experience, good or bad, for they contributed to the person she had become.
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Other CoversA few artists have covered "Thank U", including singer/songwriter Kesha who performed a cover during a concert in 2013.
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