She moved all the way from Canada to L.A. in 1994 to totally reinvent herself! Back in Canada, she’d already put out two teen pop albums, but this time she wanted something deeper.
That’s when she met this producer named Glen Ballard, and together they were unstoppable. They came out with 20 songs in no time and ‘Ironic’ was part. But what inspired that song? Read through to find out.
What Made Alanis Morissette Write Ironic?
Alanis Morissette wasn’t trying to write a dictionary definition of ironic with “Ironic.” Life throws curveballs, you know, those situations that just feel totally messed up?
That’s what “Ironic” is all about. She and her co-writer, Glen Ballard, were just capturing those moments where things go hilariously wrong, like wanting to wear your favorite outfit when it rains or writing a love song when you’re feeling anything but loved up.
It might not be technically ironic, but it sure is relatable!
What inspired Jagged Little Pill?
Breakup rumors have always swirled around “Jagged Little Pill,” with many folks pointing the finger at Alanis’s split from actor Dave Coulier in 1994. The timing sure seems suspicious, considering she was writing the album right around then.
And let’s face it, songs like “You Oughta Know” are pretty darn bitter. No wonder everyone thought it was about him, especially after he kinda admitted it back in the day!
But hey, even if “You Oughta Know” isn’t his personal anthem, the whole album is a raw and honest look at a young woman dealing with a tough breakup.pen_spark
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