Simple Together

Alanis Morissette · Feast On Scraps CD1

You've been my golden best friend
And now with post-demise at hand
I can't go to you for consolation
Cuz we're off limits during this transition

This grief overwhelms me
It burns in my stomach
And I can't stop bumping into things

I thought we'd be simple together
I thought we'd be happy together
thought we'd be limitless together
I thought we'd be precious together
But I was sadly mistaken

You've been my soulmate and then some
I remembered you the moment I met you
With you I knew god's face was handsome
With you I saw fun and expansion

This loss is numbing me it pierces my chest
And I can't stop dropping everything

I thought we'd be sexy together
thought we'd be evolving together
I thought we'd have children together
I thought we'd be family together
But I was sadly mistaken

If I had a bill for all the philosophies I shared
If I had a penny for all the possibilities I presented
If I had a dime for every hand thrown up in the air
My wealth would render this no less severe

I thought we'd be genius together
I thought we'd be healing together
I thought we'd be growing together
thought we'd be adventurous together
But I was sadly mistaken

thought we'd be exploring together
thought we'd be inspired together
I thought we'd be flying together
thought we'd be on fire together
but I was sadly mistaken

Simple Together

Alanis Morissette's 'Simple Together' stands as a poignant centerpiece on the 1998 compilation album Feast On Scraps CD1. Recorded during the height of her international success, the track exemplifies the raw emotional vulnerability and confessional lyricism that defined her career. The song features her signature blend of folk-rock instrumentation and soaring vocals, capturing themes of domestic life and interpersonal connection. Released alongside her acclaimed MTV Unplugged performance, the recording reinforces Morissette's reputation as a master of intimate storytelling within the alternative rock genre. It remains a staple of her discography, resonating with listeners who appreciate her ability to translate personal experiences into universal anthems.