You Learn
Alanis Morissette
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Oh, oh, oh I, recommend getting your heart trampled on to anyone, yeah I, recommend walking around naked in your living room, yeah Swallow it down (what a jagged little pill) It feels so good (swimming in your stomach) Wait until the dust settles You live you learn, you love you learn You cry you learn, you lose you learn You bleed you learn, you scream you learn I, recommend biting off more than you can chew to anyone I certainly do I, recommend sticking your foot in your mouth at any time Feel free Throw it down (the caution blocks you from the wind) Hold it up (to the rays) You wait and see when the smoke clears You live you learn, you love you learn You cry you learn, you lose you learn You bleed you learn, you scream you learn I, I, oh, oh Wear it out (the way a three-year-old would do) Melt it down (you're gonna have to eventually, anyway) The fire trucks are coming up around the bend You live you learn, you love you learn You cry you learn, you lose you learn You bleed you learn, you scream you learn You grieve you learn, you choke you learn You laugh you learn, you choose you learn You pray you learn, you ask you learn You live you learn
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Written by: Glen Ballard, Alanis Nadine Morissette
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"You Learn" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette from her third studio album, "Jagged Little Pill" (1995).
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Commercial SuccessUpon release, "You Learn" received considerable success, reaching number one on the U.S. Billboard Adult Top 40 and peaking at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Music Genre and ThemeThe song is generally classified as a pop rock track.
- Thematically, "You Learn" reflects on the importance of making mistakes in order to grow and learn.
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Creator ThoughtsMorissette has expressed that the song carries a significant meaning for her. It reflects her personal philosophy and perspective towards life's hardships.
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Song ProductionThe song was produced by Glen Ballard, a Grammy-winning producer known for his work with Michael Jackson and Aerosmith, among others.
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Music VideoThe music video for "You Learn" was directed by Liz Friedlander and it features Morissette walking through the streets of New York City.
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Award NominationIn 1997, the song was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
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Pop Culture InfluenceThe song has been covered by other artists multiple times. One of the notable renditions is by the cast of the hit TV show "Glee" in 2011.
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Chart Performance in Other CountriesInternationally, "You Learn" performed well on charts, peaking within the top ten in Australia and the United Kingdom.
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Live PerformancesSince the song's release, "You Learn" has been a regular in Alanis Morissette's live performances, including her MTV Unplugged setlist in 1999.
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