Fake Plastic Trees
Alanis Morissette · Other Songs - Alanis Morissette
For her fake Chinese rubber plant
In the fake plastic Earth
That she bought from a rubber man
In a town full of rubber plans
To get rid of itself
It wears her out – [4x]
She lives with a broken man
A cracked polystyrene man
Who just crumbles and burns
He used to do surgery
For girls in the eighties
But gravity always wins
It wears her out – [3x]
She looks like the real thing
She tastes like the real thing
My fake plastic love
But I can't help the feeling
I could blow through the ceiling
If I just turn and run
It wears me out – [4x]
If I could be who you wanted
If I could be who you wanted all the time
Fake Plastic Trees
Alanis Morissette's rendition of "Fake Plastic Trees" stands as a notable cover within her expansive discography. Originally written by Thom Yorke for Radiohead, the track showcases Morissette's ability to interpret and reinvent material outside her signature alternative rock sound. Her performance captures the melancholic essence of the original while infusing it with the emotional intensity characteristic of her own songwriting style. This recording highlights her versatility as an artist capable of navigating different genres and moods. The song remains a testament to her skill in selecting and delivering powerful covers that resonate with audiences familiar with her broader body of work.