Joining You

Alanis Morissette

About Joining You

"Joining You" is a song by Alanis Morissette on her 1998 album, Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie. It was released as the second single in Europe, in two discs, on January 3, 1999. "Joining You" peaked at number sixteen on the U. S. Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.


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1999
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Dear darling,
Your mom, my friend
Left a message on my machine
She was frantic
Saying you were talking crazy.

That you wanted to do away with yourself.
Guess she thought I would be the perfect resort
Because we've had this inexplicable connection since our youth

And yes, they're in shock
They are panicked
You and your chronic
Them and their drama
You this embarrassment
Us in the middle of this delusion.

If we were our bodies,
If we were our futures,
If we were our defenses,
Id be joining you.

If we were our culture,
If we were our leaders,
If we were our denials,
Id be joining you.

I remember vividly a day years ago,
We were camping.
You knew more than you thought you should know.
You said I don't want ever to be brainwashed
And you were mind boggling, you were intense.
You were uncomfortable in your own skin.
You were thirsty,
But mostly you were beautiful.

If we were our name tags,
If we were our rejections,
If we were our outcomes,
Id be joining you.

If we were our indignities,
If we were our successes,
If we were our emotions,
Id be joining you.

You and I, were like four year olds.
We want to know why, and how come about everything.
We want to reveal ourselves at will, and speak our minds.
And never talk small talk and be intuitive,
And question mightily, and find God my tortured beacon.

We need to find like-minded companions.

If we were their condemnations,
If we were their projections,
If we were our paranoia's, Id be joining you.

If we were our incomes,
If we were our obsessions,
If we were our afflictions, Id be joining you.

We need a reflection,
We need a really good memory.
Feel free to call me a little more often.

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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 Creation
"Joining You" is a song from Morissette's fourth studio album "Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie", which was released in 1998.
Songwriter
Alanis Morissette co-wrote the song "Joining You" along with Glen Ballard, who was a prolific producer and songwriter.
Genre Specialization
The song can be classified under the genre of Alternative Rock and Post-Grunge, reflecting the musical style Alanis was popular for in the mid to late 1990s.
Music Video
Notably, the song "Joining You" has an associated music video, where Alanis is seen painting a picture in a park, which was directed by Stéphane Sednaoui, a well-known French-American photographer and director.
Single Release
"Joining You" was the second single to be released in European countries and Australia from the album "Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie".
Chart Success
The song reached the Top 10 on Canada's RPM Top Singles chart and also charted in the United Kingdom, Australia, and several other European countries.
Themes and Lyrics
Morissette's "Joining You" carries profound themes about empathy and understanding amid psychological struggle, which was emblematic of Morissette's introspective lyricism.
Acoustic Version
An acoustic version of "Joining You" is available on "Alanis Unplugged", an album released in 1999 featuring performances from her MTV Unplugged special.
Recognition
In 1999, "Joining You" was nominated for a Juno Award in the Best Single category.
Critical Reception
The song generally received positive reviews from music critics, praising Morissette's songwriting abilities and emotive vocal delivery.

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