Doth I Protest Too Much
Alanis Morissette · So-Called Chaos
I don't cringe when you stare at women it's just a thing called guy
I don't notice your sideways glances or where your loyalty lies
I'm secure and out of me it's hard to get a rise
I'm not jealous
I don't get moved by much
I'm not enraged
not insecure as such
not going insane
rational stays in touch
Doth I protest too much
I'm not tortured by how oft you're busy cuz I've got things to do
I'm not disappointed about how you don't miss me cuz I don't need you to
I'm not needy
I don't get clingy much
I am not scared
I'm not afraid as such
I'm not dependent
Rock solid stays in touch
Doth I protest too much
So much energy to prove to you who I can't possibly be
So much energy to prove to you I'm not who you hate for me to be
I'm not saddened and I don't miss you cuz I have moved on too
I'm not concerned about your new lover cuz I've a new lover too
I'm not depressed
I don't get down that much
I'm not despondent
I am not dark as such
I'm never sad
Keep chin up stays in touch
Doth I protest too much
Doth I Protest Too Much
Alanis Morissette's 'Doth I Protest Too Much' appears on her 2012 album So-Called Chaos, marking a distinct shift in her sonic landscape. Departing from the aggressive alternative rock that defined her earlier career, this track embraces a more experimental and introspective tone. The song reflects Morissette's willingness to explore complex emotional territories through a modern production style. As part of a discography that spans decades of critical acclaim, the recording showcases her continued evolution as a songwriter. The album itself represents a period of artistic reinvention, blending pop sensibilities with deeper lyrical themes. This work stands as a testament to her enduring ability to adapt her sound while maintaining her signature emotional intensity within the broader context of her musical journey.