Hand in My Pocket

Alanis Morissette

About Hand in My Pocket

"Hand in My Pocket" is a rock song by Canadian recording artist and songwriter Alanis Morissette, for her third studio album, Jagged Little Pill (1995). The song was written by Morissette and Glen Ballard, and was released as the second single from the album. The song was released on October 31, 1995, nearly five months after the album release. "Hand in My Pocket" received generally favorable reviews from music critics, who applauded Morissette's songwriting. "Hand in My Pocket" also received substantial success through radio airplay in the US. The song became Morissette's second number-one hit on Billboard's US Modern Rock Tracks chart. The song also went in the top ten in New Zealand and the US. An accompanying music video was released for the single, featuring Morissette at a festival, driving her car in black and white form, which also received positive reviews. 


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2005
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I'm broke but I'm happy, I'm poor but I'm kind
I'm short but I'm healthy, yeah
I'm high but I'm grounded, I'm sane but I'm overwhelmed
I'm lost but I'm hopeful, baby
What it all comes down to
Is that everything's gonna be fine, fine, fine
'Cause I've got one hand in my pocket
And the other one is giving a high five

I feel drunk but I'm sober, I'm young and I'm underpaid
I'm tired but I'm working, yeah
I care but I'm restless, I'm here but I'm really gone
I'm wrong and I'm sorry baby

What it all comes down to
Is that everything is going to be quite alright
'Cause I've got one hand in my pocket
And the other one is flicking a cigarette

What it all comes down to
Is that I haven't got it all figured out just yet
'Cause I've got one hand in my pocket
And the other one is giving a peace sign

I'm free but I'm focused, I'm green but I'm wise
I'm hard but I'm friendly, baby
I'm sad but I'm laughing, I'm brave but I'm chicken shit
I'm sick but I'm pretty baby

And what it all boils down to
Is that no one's really got it figured out just yet
I've got one hand in my pocket
And the other one is playing the piano

And what it all comes down to, my friends, yeah
Is that everything is just fine fine fine
I've got one hand in my pocket
And the other one is hailing a taxi cab

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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: Alanis Nadine Morissette, Glen Ballard

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14 facts about this song

Album Debut
"Hand in My Pocket" is the second single from Canadian singer Alanis Morissette's third studio album titled "Jagged Little Pill," released in 1995.
Genre
The song falls under the genres of alternative rock and pop rock.
Songwriters
"Hand in My Pocket" was written by Alanis Morissette and Glen Ballard, who also produced the song.
Commercial Success
The song was quite successful commercially. It reached number one on the Billboard's U.S. Modern Rock Tracks and the Canadian RPM Top Singles chart.
Themes
The song is widely recognized for its introspective theme that defines the central theme of the album - the uncertainty of life, contradiction, and achieving a balance.
Impact
"Hand in My Pocket" has been interpreted as a representation of the uncertainty and contradictions that define the '90 Generations X's and Y's coming-of-age.
Music Video
The music video, directed by Mark Kohr, is noteworthy for not showing Alanis singing. Instead, it features her driving a car throughout the video while lip-syncing the song.
Live Performances
The song has been performed live at many notable events, including Alanis's set at the original Woodstock '99 festival.
Cover Versions
"Hand in My Pocket" has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including Britney Spears on her Circus Tour and the Glee Cast in the episode "Jagged Little Tapestry."
Success in Australia
The song was extremely successful in Australia, peaking at number 4 in the ARIA charts and becoming the 25th highest-selling single of 1996.
No Music Notation
Interestingly, Alanis Morissette and Glen Ballard wrote the song without any music notation - a method they used for the rest of the album as well.
TV Show Theme Song
The song was used as the opening theme for the NBC television show "30 Rock" in a re-recorded version featuring Jane Krakowski for the episode "Dealbreakers Talk Show #0001."
Grammy Recognition
"Jagged Little Pill," the album featuring "Hand in My Pocket," won several Grammy Awards in 1996, including Album of the Year.
Cultural Impact
"Hand in My Pocket" and the album "Jagged Little Pill" played a substantial part in the explosion of female alternative rock artists onto the mainstream in the mid-to-late '90s.

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