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Artist/Band: Alanis Morissette
Lyrics for Song: Ironic
Lyrics for Album: MTV Unplugged



An old man turned ninety-eight
He won the lottery and died the next day
It´s a black fly in your Chardonnay
It´s a death row pardon two minutes too late
Isn´t it ironic ... don´t you think

Chorus:
It´s like rain on your wedding day
It´s a free ride when you´ve already paid
It´s the good advice that you just didn´t take
Who would ´ve thought ... it figures

Mr. Play It Safe was afraid to fly
He packed his suitcase and kissed his kids good-bye
He waited his whole damn life to take that flight
And as the plane crashed down he thought
" Well isn´t this nice ... "
And isn´t it ironic ... don´t you think

Repeat chorus
Well life has a funny way of sneaking up on you
When you think everything´s okay and everything´s going right
And life has a funny way of helping you out when
You think everything´s gone wrong and everything blows up
In your face

A traffic jam when you´re already late
A no-smoking sign on your cigarette break
It´s like ten thousand spoons when all you need is a knife
It´s meeting the man of my dreams
And then meeting his beautiful wife
And isn´t it ironic ... don´t you think
A little too ironic ... and yeah I really do think ...

Repeat chorus

Life has a funny way of sneaking up on you
Life has a funny, funny way of helping you out
Helping you out


Ironic - Alanis Morissette

Alanis Morissette's 'Ironic' is a defining track from her 1992 MTV Unplugged recording, showcasing her signature blend of folk-rock and pop sensibilities. The song emerged during a pivotal era for the artist, who was redefining the female voice in alternative rock with raw emotional honesty and melodic strength. While often misinterpreted due to its title, the recording captures a moment of introspective vulnerability that resonated deeply with audiences worldwide. Its inclusion on the MTV Unplugged album highlighted Morissette's ability to deliver powerful performances stripped of production, relying instead on acoustic instrumentation and her distinctive vocal delivery. The track remains a staple of her discography, illustrating her capacity to craft songs that balance personal narrative with universal themes of life's unexpected twists.


Album Lyrics: MTV Unplugged


Alanis Morissette
"MTV Unplugged"


1. You Learn
2. Joining You
3. No Pressure Over Cappuccino
4. That I Would Be Good
5. Head Over Feet
6. Princes Familiar
7. I Was Hoping
8. Ironic
9. These R The Thoughts
10. King Of Pain
11. You Oughta Know
12. Uninvited