Flinch
Alanis Morissette
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What's it been over a decade? It still smarts like it was four minutes ago We only influenced each other totally We only bruised each other even more so What are you my blood? You touch me like you are my blood What are you my dad? You affect me like you are my dad How long can a girl be shackled to you How long before my dignity is reclaimed How long can a girl stay haunted by you Soon I'll grow up and I won't even flinch at your name Soon I'll grow up and I won't even flinch at your name Where've you been? I heard you moved to my city My brother saw you somewhere downtown I'd be paralyzed if I ran into you My tongue would seize up if we were to meet again What are you my god? You touch me like you are my god What are you my twin? You affect me like you are my twin How long can a girl be tortured by you? How long before my dignity is reclaimed And how long can a girl be haunted by you Soon I'll grow up and I won't even flinch at your name Soon I'll grow up and I won't even flinch at your name So here I am one room away from where I know you're standing A well-intentioned man told me you just walked in This man knows not of how this information has affected me But he knows the color of the car I just drove away in What are you my kin? You touch me like you are my kin What are you my air? You affect me like you are my air
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Written by: Alanis Morissette
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Flinch" is a song by Canadian-American singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette. It appears on her fifth studio album, "Under Rug Swept," which she released in 2002.
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SongwritingMorissette took on the roles of both songwriter and producer for "Flinch." This album was the first time she held total creative control over her music, without a co-writer or co-producer.
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LyricsThe impressive lyrics of the song are said to reflect on past experiences and personal growth.
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Music VideoUnlike several other songs from the album, "Flinch" did not receive a music video.
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Album Success"Under Rug Swept" reportedly sold more than a million copies in the United States and peaked at number one on the Billboard 200.
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Tour Performances"Flinch" was performed room only during the "Under Rug Swept" tour and has not been performed live since.
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Song MeaningThe song reportedly tells the story of running into an old flame and experiencing flashes of the past. It's said to represent the resilience and strength in moving forward from a painful relationship.
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Past LampoonedMorissette, known for her raw and emotional lyrical content, does not shy away from directly addressing her past experiences in "Flinch."
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Live Acoustic VersionAn acoustic version of "Flinch" was included in the Jagged Little Pill Acoustic album, which celebrates the 10th anniversary of her breakout album.
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Contrasting SoundWhile the lyrics of "Flinch" are quite emotional, the instrumental arrangement is rather subdued, showcasing Alanis's ability to infuse various moods into her rich songwriting.
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