I really needed this song today. Even though it's ten years old I only really listened to it this week - right before I needed it. Thank you, Providence!
Thank U
Lyrics by Alanis Morissette
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
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
Thank you India
Thank you terror
Thank you disillusionment
Thank you frailty
Thank you consequence
Thank you thank you silence
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
Thank you India
Thank you providence
Thank you disillusionment
Thank you nothingness
Thank you clarity
Thank you thank you silence
Alanis is more than slightly off her rocker sometimes (although I don't have room to talk) and this song was born out a trip to India, not Saddleback Church. But she's always brutally honest and I love her anyway.
6 comments:
Summer of 96 - I listened to Alanis almost everyday! Takes me right back...
Sadly, I never got into Alanis back when she was big. All I knew about her was "angry, vindictive, break-up song chick." Later on, I became a huge fan of 'Uninvited' (still an all-time favorite) and looked into her stuff. She has some breathtakingly good songs.
I started to raise a ruckus and post the original video of this song. I thought it was an interesting portrayal of vulnerability and compassion. But most people hate it because she's naked, sort of.
Thanks Johnny! Long time, no see! I have been encouraged to use my story here recently. Sharing our struggles and endurance through them helps us connect with and encourage others. :]
so when in the world will you post again. i miss you!
Roll Tide!!!!!!! :]
I'm with Jan. I think you need a new post. How the heck are ya? I haven't heard from you in a while. I hope you have a nexciting new year!!!
<3 B
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