1974
Alanis Morissette · Other Songs - Alanis Morissette
on a calm meticulous street
someplace in the sun
oh the air was sweet
and enough lights sprang sparks
through the window of the room
not as raw to a ridiculous tune
slightly out of key in the mother hour
So leave me alone
So leave me alone
So leave me alone
I'm busy breaking bones
I was born in 1974
in a breached feet-first way
my twin opened the door
my very first dose of chivalry
I was dawned princess potential potent
with gold star and matching impression
big between two doors
small and loved and proud and unthreatened
So leave me alone
So leave me alone
So leave me alone
I'm busy breaking bones
I bet you were strong
when you should have been weak
like a dam that wanted to break
I wish I were the stones
your river learned to roam
in whispering gaze
You were told in a kind North Carolinian way
to slow down, back up, or be hated
thank god you did not
and thank god you did
an angel either way
So leave us alone
So leave us alone
So leave us alone
We're busy being grown
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Alanis Morissette's 1974 stands as a defining track from her 1995 breakthrough album, Jagged Little Pill. The song captures the raw, confessional energy that propelled Morissette to international stardom during the mid-1990s. Known for her sharp lyrical delivery and fusion of alternative rock with pop sensibilities, she uses this recording to explore themes of youthful memory and personal history. The track remains a staple of her extensive discography, showcasing the emotional depth and rhythmic drive that characterized her early career. As part of a landmark record that reshaped the alternative landscape, 1974 highlights Morissette's ability to craft intimate narratives within a powerful rock framework, securing her place as a significant voice in modern music.