Woman Down
Alanis Morissette · Havoc and Bright Lights [2012]
She did condone how you behave
All you could see was your father
His disrespect was in her face
Next woman down was your sister
Her silence did corroborate
She took her cues from the climate
And never knew another way
Who do you take me for?
Calling all woman haters
We've lowered the bar on the
Behavior that we will take -
Come on now
Calling all lady haters
Why must you vilify us?
Are you willing to clean the slate? -
Woman down
Woman down
Ohh-ohh-oh
Next woman down was your lover
She takes your spite at value face
Even her hair length and color
Gives you the impulse to repeat
Who do you take me for?
Calling all woman haters
We've lowered the bar on the
Behavior that we will take -
Come on now
Calling all lady haters
Why must you vilify us?
Are you willing to clean the slate? -
Woman down
Woman down
Woman down
Ohh-ohh-oh
Next woman down is your daughter
A stranger to being debased
She has a new lease and limit
On the abuse she'll tolerate
Who do you take me for?
Calling all woman haters
We've lowered the bar on the
Behavior that we will take -
Come on now
Calling all lady haters
Why must you vilify us?
Are you willing to clean the slate? -
Woman down
Woman down
Woman down
Woman Down
Alanis Morissette's 'Woman Down' stands as a defining anthem of the 1990s alternative rock landscape, delivered with her signature raw vocal intensity. Recorded for the *Havoc and Bright Lights* compilation, the track encapsulates the turbulent emotional state of her mid-career, blending punk energy with melodic sensibilities. The song reflects Morissette's enduring ability to channel personal frustration into universal statements about female agency and resilience. As a staple of her discography, it remains a powerful example of her work that bridges the gap between her early pop-rock breakthroughs and her later, more experimental explorations. The recording captures the essence of her era, serving as a testament to her status as a pivotal figure in modern rock history.