Excuses
Alanis Morissette · So-Called Chaos
They'll not understand me I'm lonely they'll hate me
There is not enough time It's too hard to help me
God wants me to work no resting no lazy
These excuses how they've served me so well
They've kept me safe they've kept me stuck
They've kept me locked in my own cell
I'm too far from home it takes far too much energy
I cannot afford to, no one will ever see me
These excuses how they've served me so well
They've kept me safe they've kept me stuck
They've kept me locked in my own cell
These excuses how they're so familiar
They've kept me blocked they've kept me small
They've kept me safe inside my shell
Bringing these into the light shakes their foundation and clears my sight
Now my imagination is the only thing that limits the bar and its' rise to the heights
No one can have it all see I have to, they want me to
I can't let them down I will never be happy
These excuses how they've served me so well
They've kept me safe they've kept me stuck
They've kept me locked in my own cell
These excuses how they're so familiar
They've kept me blocked they've kept me small
They've kept me safe inside my shell
Excuses
Excuses stands as a defining track from Alanis Morissette's 2012 album, So-Called Chaos. Marking a distinct shift in her musical trajectory, the song embraces a polished, upbeat pop-rock sound that contrasts with the raw, confessional intensity of her earlier 1990s work. The recording captures Morissette's evolution as a songwriter, blending rhythmic drive with her signature lyrical directness. As part of an album that explores themes of personal growth and societal observation, the track highlights her ability to navigate contemporary production styles while maintaining her unique artistic voice. This period in her discography reflects a mature exploration of sound, moving beyond the alternative rock foundations that initially propelled her to international fame. The song remains a testament to her enduring presence in the music industry and her capacity to reinvent her sonic landscape.