Symptoms
Alanis Morissette · Other Songs - Alanis Morissette
The rest were saved, they're far enough away
To not really feel the direct effect on me
They caught him today
Based ridicuolusly on his race
They weren't sure he even did it
But they needed a random face
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All these symptoms, symptoms of a simpler cause
I've had moments in my life when I've contributed by believing we are
Seperate, we are seperate
Dissconnected in this unity
He won today, smug self-satisfaction on his face
He blew the others out of the water
He said and was glad they were disgraced
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He stole what he could
He only had minutes before he'd be caught
He justified every penny taken by blaming the gap between the rich and rich not
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Symptoms - Alanis Morissette
Alanis Morissette's "Symptoms" stands as a pivotal track from her 1998 breakthrough album, *Jagged Little Pill*, embodying the raw, confessional pop-rock style that defined her career. The song serves as a direct musical counterpart to her earlier hit "You Oughta Know," both utilizing her signature blend of aggressive guitar riffs and soaring vocals to articulate themes of emotional vulnerability and the complexities of relationships. Released during a period where Morissette was redefining the power ballad genre, the recording captures the intensity of her personal struggles with mental health and societal expectations. As a cornerstone of her discography, "Symptoms" remains a defining example of 90s alternative rock, influencing countless artists who sought to fuse personal narrative with high-energy performance.