Out is Through

Alanis Morissette · Original Album Series [2012]

Every time you raise your voice, I see the greener grass

Every time you run for cover, I see this pasture

Every time we're in a funk, I picture a different choice

Any time we're in a rut, this distant grandeur



My tendency to want to do away feels natural, and

My urgency to dream of softer places feels understandable, but I know:



The only way out is through

The faster we're in, the better

The only way out is through, ultimately

The only way out is through

The only way we'll feel better

The only way out is through, ultimately



Every time that I'm confused, I think there must be easier ways

Every time our horns are locked, I'm towel-throwing

Every time we're at a loss, we've bolted from difficulty

Any time we're in stalemate, a final bowing



My tendency to want to hide away feels easier, and

The immediacy of picturing another place comforting to go, but I know:



The only way out is through

The faster we're in, the better

The only way out is through, ultimately

The only way out is through

The only way we'll feel better

The only way out is through, ultimately



We could just walk away and hide our heads in the sand

We could just call it quits, only to start all over again

With somebody else



Every time we're stuck in struggle, I'm down for the count that day

Every time I dream of quick fix, I'm assuaged

Now I know it's hard when it's through and I'm damned if I don't

No quick fix way

What formerly was treatment; silent's now outdated



My tendency to want to run feels unnatural now

The urgency to want to give to you what I want most feels good

And I know:



The only way out is through

The faster we're in, the better

The only way out is through, ultimately

The only way out is through

The only way we'll feel better

The only way out is through, ultimately



The only way out is through

The faster we're in, the better

The only way out is through, ultimately

The only way out is through

The only way we'll feel better

The only way out is through, ultimately