Unsent
Alanis Morissette
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Dear Matthew I like you a lot I realize you're in a relationship With someone right now and I respect That I would like you to know that if you're ever single In the future and you want to come visit me in California I would be open to spending time with you and finding Out how old you were when you wrote your first song Dear Jonathan I liked you too much I used to be attracted to boys Who would lie to me and think solely about themselves and you Were plenty self-destructive for my taste at the time I used to say The more tragic the better the truth is whenever I think of the early 90's Your face comes up with a vengeance like it was yesterday Dear Terrance I love you muchly you've been nothing But open hearted and emotionally available and supportive And nurturing and consummately there for me I kept drawing you in And pushing you away I remember how beautiful it was to fall asleep On your couch and cry in front of you for the first time you Were the best platform from which to jump beyond myself what Was wrong with me Dear Marcus you rocked my world you had a charismatic way About you with the women and you got me Seriously thinking about spirituality and you wouldn't let me get away With kicking my own ass but I could never really feel relaxed and looked out For around you though and that stopped us from going any further Than we did and it's kinda too bad because we could've had much more fun Dear Lou we learned so much I realize we won't be able to talk for some time And I understand that as I do you The long distance thing was the hardest and we did as well as we could We were together during a very tumultuous time In our lives I will always have your back and be curious about you About your career about your whereabouts
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Written by: Glen Ballard, Alanis Nadine Morissette
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"Unsent" is a song from the fourth studio album "Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie" by Alanis Morissette, released in 1998.
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Song Record"Unsent" achieved success in the United States, peaking at #58 on the Billboard Hot 100, a significant achievement given the intense competition in the music industry.
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Video FeatureThe music video for "Unsent" was directed by Mark Kohr, who also worked with artists like Green Day, No Doubt and Maroon 5.
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Songwriting StyleIn "Unsent," Morissette experiments with a different songwriting style where she addresses the song to five different men from her past, an aspect that has marked its uniqueness.
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Athlete ConnectionIn the song, Morissette references names like 'Paul', 'Jonathan', 'Terrance', 'Marcus', and 'Lou'. It is speculated that 'Terrance' is professional ice hockey player, Mike Peluso, whom Morissette briefly dated.
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Genre Classification"Unsent" shows Morissette's ability to produce tracks across genres – it is classified as pop music but retains an alternative rock edge, showcasing her broad musical range.
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Soundtrack AppearancesThe song was successful enough to be included in several movie soundtracks, including "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason" and "Zack and Miri Make a Porno."
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Grammy NominationsThe album "Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie," which features "Unsent," was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 42nd Grammy Awards in 2000.
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Emotional Subject MatterThe emotions that Morissette pours into "Unsent" are raw and powerful, making it a standout track that resonates with many of her fans.
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Radio AirplayDespite not reaching the top position on major charts, "Unsent" enjoyed widespread radio airplay, helping it to remain popular among Morissette fans.
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