Alanis Morissette - Precious Illusions (Official Video)

Alanis Morissette - “Precious Illusions" from the album ‘Under Rug Swept’
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LYRICS
You'll rescue me. Right?
In the exact same way they never did.
I'll be happy. Right?
When your healing powers kick in.
You'll complete me. Right?
Then my life can finally begin.
I'll be worthy. Right?
Only when you realize the gem I am.
But this won't work now the way it once did.
And I won't keep it up even though I would love to.
Once I know who I'm not then I'll know who I am,
But I know I won't keep on playing the victim.
These precious illusions in my head did not let me down
When I was defenceless.
And parting with them is like parting with invisible best friends.
This ring will help me yet as will you, knight in shining armour.
This pill will help me yet as will these boys gone through like water.
But this won't work as well as the way it once did
'Cause I want to decide between survival and bliss.
And though I know who I'm not I still don't know who I am,
But I know I won't keep on playing the victim.
These precious illusions in my head did not let me down when I was a kid.
And parting with them is like parting with a childhood best friend.
I've spent so long firmly looking outside me.
I've spent so much time living in survival mode.
This won't work now the way it once did
'Cause I want to decide between survival and bliss.
And though I know who I'm not I still don't know who I am,
But I know I won't keep on playing the victim.
These precious illusions in my head did not let me down
When I was defenceless.
And parting with them is like parting with invisible best friends.
These precious illusions in my head did not let me down
When I was a kid.
And parting with them is like parting with a childhood best friend.

[@j.l.w8836]

If she only knew what this song meant to a then 16 year old girl...just as much as it now means to a 38 year old woman. Thank You Alanis!!

[@Hokaloka-]

2024 alguien? aún me sigue evocando emociones lindas. ❤

[@joan-yw1pe]

❤

[@karlaelizabeth4159]

❤

[@jowrodrigues85rodriguesbat92]

uma pena que e mal lembrada nas resenhas pra mim supera o refrao de hands clean .

[@zimzimzalabim]

Loving the "Expectations vs Reality" concept. It reminds me of that scene from 500 Days of Summer. Alanis always had incredible insights for her age, I can't thank her enough.

[@airenmarie1250]

When I hear this song, it brings to mind my own experience with maladaptive daydreaming, which is a coping mechanism I've had since childhood, as well as my experience with limerence. It hits on a very personal level. I listen to this and then I look back on my life and reflect on the years I spent absent from the world around me, hoping for something more than what was in front of me.

[@Loren1psum]

​@@jordanallen3078 you could have just said you have never once known what you're talking about

[@kimberlysmith7311]

Yes definitely her music was my salvation back in tje day ans still relatable because we all have that part of us that wants to stay asleep ❤😂

[@freefall6935]

@@jordanallen3078 Nothing they're describing, absolutely nothing is characteristic of narcissism. Please keep your ignorance to yourself.

[@freefall6935]

It's hard to separate yourself from that as a coping mechanism. I hope you found a way to enjoy the world around you, and that you're free from the people who caused you to retreat internally like that.

[@DavidSmith-jj5pr]

you and everyone else. go get it, and revel in what you get

[@carlagoncalves531]

Very powerful message for any young girl. However, some illusions and dreams can save you as a kid as the song tells.

[@Aenntw]

Such beautiful, underrated gem of a song, what lyrics, brings so many memories! This was indeed a different era, so much has happened since then.

[@optionbali2529]

Today i'm listening too..

[@cgregister]

She’s done quite a few really good ones. Inspiring to think about her hearing her voice, and working with the material that comes forth.

[@adagiobreeze8493]

This is my favorite era of Alanis, she was so feminine, powerful and honest. I think she was 27 at the time. A great role model for anyone at any age

[@RechelleWhite]

Definitely ... One of the most spiritual, naturally beautiful, pure artists EVER!!!!

[@michaelh2183]

Mariano Felan Then we got the So-called Chaos era when she cut her hair and turned into a soccer mom.

[@adagiobreeze8493]

Michael H you can thank Ryan Reynolds for that 😒

[@meryatathagres1998]

@@adagiobreeze8493 I think she did better work after she accepted being God. Thank You, Uninvited, Crazy cover, and ofcourse Still!

[@Bunnyb23]

Feminine?

[@homyce]

One of the most genius, and underrated songs, ever

[@Makilock1]

Tarek Essam what’s so underrated about over 4 million views?

[@elmundanito]

@@Makilock1 well if you put against other songs... looks like 4M against 12M or just 5M is just 1M.... when you realized that we talking about millions...

[@TakatofanAgain]

@@Makilock1 It actually did really bad when it came out. It was the second single from Under Rug Swept, and this did so bad it cancelled plans for a 3rd. But I agree with Tarek, this is my absolute favorite Alanis song, and I am a huge fan of hers.

[@Makilock1]

I see everyone’s point, I guess what I’m trying to also point out is that nobody ever seems to be happy, I don’t know if that’s the correct word. All I ever see is in comments is either someone is overrated or underrated, nobody ever seems correctly rated or appropriately rated, if there is even such a thing. Just because I don’t like Billie Eilish, I wouldn’t particularly say she is overrated, just because I don’t care about her music. I normally listen to “underrated” music, because the overrated (whether or not they really are) ones just seem too commercial sometimes.

[@davidboler724]

I agree. Another one of her underrated songs is So Pure. I love all of her music

[@ld1994]

Party 2002 and not a selfie or cell phone in sight😊

[@Nakia11798]

These lyrics are dark. She's depending on a guy to save her from her own depression and this song is basically her way of saying she can't do that anymore, she needs to save herself.

[@SundryGirl]

❤yes self care is vital yet people do come thru to help us heal. Ive learned to always listen to our intuition when at crossroads. Blessed Be⭐

[@JerryNoel-th7wh]

Her first 3 albums should be taught as masterclass in song writing in college music studies

[@MrBottlecapBill]

Yup. Sadly it gets a bit repetitious towards her later career. Not as much originality and just the same old song topics. Oh well, still one of the greatest.

[@moe17moe]

@@MrBottlecapBill maybe ,but she just writes about her experiences at that moment in her live. Like a couple years ago about her children. The song "Ablaze" That song stands up there with those first 3 albums.

[@chrmast]

''Cause I want to decide between survival and bliss...''

[@debfan74]

A song that should have gone much higher on the charts! I love it!

[@theprolificnetwork4670]

agreed

[@WetPooooopie]

This is her best song I believe, it should of been number one on the charts, if not top 10 clearly speaking!

[@agbqto]

Eric Springer I disagree. only the chosen ones by destiny will know the existence of this song. we are a select club my friend.

[@agbqto]

Alisa Karter my favorite.

[@Rkmloveshp]

agbqto I love this song, too! I have a Facebook group for all Alanis fans called "The Alanis Alliance: A Sanctuary for All Fans of Alanis Morissette." Feel free to join!

[@topperharley8322]

Makes me miss 2002 so very much. What I would give to be back watching this on TV.

[@Borboleta1212]

I think this song and video really demonstrate the power of social and cultural conditioning too...that finding a partner or love or our life is somehow going to magically solve each and every one of our problems and we will never struggle again (the 'happily ever after/knight in shining armour' myth.) Even if it's not conscious or you don't believe it completely or with your rational mind, I think most people at least somewhat buy into this myth subconsciously (myself included to an extent, although trying to evolve past it) because it is just so seductive and a way of abdicating responsibility, and such a prevalent myth the world over. But in reality we are all human and have our limitations, don't get me wrong someone can be an absolutely amazing influence in your life but no one is without some human limitations ... we should aim to love ourselves before seeking someone else, then we learn to have boundaries and not put up with unfair treatment

[@kelsos1000]

Love is by itself mythologized, otherwise it would not be love, but a scientific insight into how the hormone is in the human body. The tendency toward oneself and the tendency towards the partner only coincide somewhat. In either case, it is about partiality or favouring yourself or your partner. But there is an important difference. We can not self-absorbed. We can only fall in love by interacting with another person.

[@GoldKingsMan]

There are people we try to idolise in our minds as being angels,turn out to be demons sometimes.

[@indrarl]

Renato Đurđević - You’re answer we’re so short but so consistent. It’s the kind of way that genius people respond (sorry for my English)

[@elenizikou9126]

I do believe in greek wisdom($ophia) as you do.

[@elenizikou9126]

Life coaches everywhere. Any idea of how much cost onsession? Guess its beneficial for everyone. Different kind of pay rolls for different people. War at peace.

[@jordansmith8547]

I wish Alanis could know how much her music has done for me. I've cultivated a strength from within with the help of her music. There are VERY few artists that resonate at this level with me. She is most definitely my favourite artist and one I will be listening to until the day I die.

[@chadsoard500]

I'd like to meet her!!! I have never seen her in concert and I feel I really need to

[@jordansmith8547]

Yes, I should really try to get tickets to her show when she comes to Toronto!!!

[@chadsoard500]

@@jordansmith8547 Definitely!!!

[@pepitoperez7849]

that was so beautiful what you just said about her I love her too in the exact same way thanks for writing that

[@Ingrid85_]

Same, exactly this 🙏❤️🙏

[@psiche0]

Every single thing she sings and writes is so brilliant and clever and human. My favorite singer ever.

[@cgregister]

Yes, so human

[@gpeddino]

That ending, when she starts singing a final melody, and the two sides of the screen become one again... Is so simple but so powerful. Amazing stuff.

[@mariafernandamoyanopaz6903]

Mi video favorito!! Amo este tema. Refleja tal cual cómo las mujeres idealizamos las relaciones y cómo ocurren en la realidad. Y el resultado forma parte de una sociedad que nos transmite divisiones de roles, cómo las mujeres debemos ocupar el lugar de princesas rescatadas por príncipes, colocándonos en el lugar de vulnerables. El concepto del tema ,y la versión de mostrarlo así, en mitades, reflejando cada parte es tan original . No me canso de escucharlo una y otra vez! 💖

[@hardrockforever2013]

Aunque Alanis dice que no piensa jugar a la víctima en esta canción. Es cierto que hay roles injustos en esta sociedad, por eso la mujer debe encontrar el mejor para ella.

[@samaneta]

yo tambiién... me gusta el todo.... ALANIS s2

[@kellysolano6690]

Afortunadamente eso ha cambiado bastante com el tiempo

[@carlosserra7155]

alguna vez busco lo que Alanis expresaba en este video?...

[@Michlzcoxoye]

Exacto pura ilusión....!!! No solo las mujeres también los hombres idealizamos cosas que no son.

[@immortalover204]

"The truth" about relationships today in a song and in a video. Brilliant.

[@collinsgibler3173]

Alanis Morissette sexiest woman alive! Hands down! Even the wife agrees!

[@mrqs1549]

Alanis has a very particular feminine way to express herself. Through her voice and her lyrics. I think it’s beautiful.

[@mysterio6905]

I love Alanis precisely because of this song. and this song brings back a very curious story from my life. When I was a child I heard this song on the radio. I didn't know who was singing. So I dreamed of places exactly like those on the left side of the clip. And years later I went to see the clip on MTV and was amazed. Thanks to that I became a fan of Alanis. It's as if she entered my dream.

[@Borboleta1212]

I LOVE the concept of this video, it's probably one of my favourite music videos ever! The acheing gap between idealised fantasy and reality that exists for many people (although some people have the fairytale...ok every couple has trials and tribulations but extremely happy relationships DO exist for sure!! (albeit not perfect ones as we are all human and have limitations of time, energy, patience etc) remember it's better to be alone than with someone who makes you feel all alone when you are with them. Happy Valentine's Day to all singletons out there (including me!) your time will come, love yourself and have faith in the universe, it's better to wait for someone amazing than to put up with people who treat you like sh*t. (Although SOMEtimes, experience is the best teacher, but don't put up with sh*t you know is compromising your self love and dignity...

[@cindyp4553]

This is one of the best music videos ever made.

[@JamesOYoung]

All her songs have depth and meaning hitting the soul of this broken sinner!

[@girshontrussell9725]

I'm born in 1984. I saw this video in 2003 I never listened to Alanis Morisette in the 90's But I remembered this video and in 2016 Started listening to her albums. I must say her music is inspiring. Unfortunately she's not Popular in South Africa amongst Us over here

[@stephaniepappas5240]

I’ve seen a lot of creative, wonderful videos in my life. This one takes number one for me. It really hits a deep spot inside of me, mind, body and soul. My body literally reacts to this as if it is a real past time, and it makes me think so much about how much we have fallen into our own imagination with people who hurt us, but also it keeps me hopeful that I’m not the only person out here in this crazy world that still has integrity, passion, and wants to be in an honest committed union. I hope all of us end up realizing our worth, and escaping the daydream if we find someone is not good for us. We deserve good. We deserve light and love.

[@giovanicastellani1545]

I came here to remember when I was a teenager, it makes me cry

[@pamyukine]

2020 anyone? ♥

[@SuperVoltaic]

Me!

[@marius49398]

Me to!

[@techngames9531]

Everyone! ;)

[@kimot79]

Love it

[@IvoJuric]

Croatia does too 🤟🏻😎

[@selbst105]

are no illusions. but precious realities. so beautiful melody! i love you. thank you thank thank you.

[@realguitarshredder]

How.. how has this happened. That this is the first time I have seen or heard this. How have I lived without this. Alanis, you are just on another level, breaking through everything and others follow.

[@jacobotter708]

bless. i feel for you but also, it's such a cool blast of lightning when something from the past hits you and lights your synapses like that and you can be like 'what were people thinking!?' and then you get a little dose of superiority dopamine, lol

[@miketoreno8458]

4:02 this part here is really emotional to listen IMO

[@bettiraige3474]

Can we all agree this soul is from another place, and she is here to spread Knowledge, Love, and JOY! xoxo

[@Lilacleaf49065]

Alanis has written a song that reflects every way I feel and have felt and her music has given me so much courage to keep going through the years. I am really relating to this right now.

[@theprolificnetwork4670]

I feel that way with Prince too

[@sylviaadisa3657]

Early 00s. We were so young! So good!!

[@kluzzp]

Hasta que encontré este vídeo , siempre lo veia en MTV cuando exista conexión presentado por Ruth , como pasa el tiempo pero jamás los éxitos inolvidables como está hermosa canción .

[@XenoverseComics]

Probably the Greatest Song/Concept I've ever seen. Amazing work Alanis!

[@cgregister]

What an awesome singer songwriter

[@poisonnwine207]

Even many of the ones that we trust implicitly have the power to annihilate us, no matter what promises were made. I will NEVER give my power away.

[@caramelunicorn8023]

This perfectly sums up the way I approach romantic relationships. Always through those precious illusions and perfect fantasies which never seem to work out in real life. I wonder if perhaps she was her own knight in shining armour in the end.

[@Jennifer12342]

LMAO

[@LadyEng]

This song makes me cry like a child. Thank you, Alanis. I love you.

[@jansevcik9206]

I know this oné for long,Long time/ years.amazing Album.it gave me a lot of Power.also the rest...

[@irinasanchez3886]

This video is a masterpiece!

[@jessenialopez3841]

La mejor época de Alanis! Definitivamente la mejor 😋 mi hija lleva su nombre 😌

[@bbdc24]

her voice is literally therapeutic for me. 💙

[@elong6160]

You have a beautiful voice that SAYS SOMETHING

[@Charmedchosen1]

Love my Precious Illusions in my head. Thanks Alanis for this Precious Perfect Song

[@jtarantula3390]

One of many Alanís songs that choke me up, tears every time

[@topperharley8322]

Especially when you realise its been almost 19 years since it debuted.

[@Hjchinchilla5]

No es el año, es hacerte saber que seguimos aquí, escuchando estas obras de arte, te seguimos admirando Alanis esa generación a la que ayudaste a crecer con muy buena Música, hugs and kisses.🌺🌹

[@ratter531]

Alanis is a musical genius.

[@themercer4972]

This vid is right at the top of my list for best ever, because it fits the music and tells a story a complicated story. What we have and what we want, how we live an ok life, while dreaming of a more perfect one.

[@astrid_1310]

One of my favorite videos of her career. Love you Alanis ❤️

[@ebtg1814]

Nothing like listening to Alanis 😍😘

[@lonnellpantos3375]

Gotta love her...n im my own new best friend again w my own precious illusions...delusions, confusions, n solutions to my problems at hand

[@maverick2008]

Grandes emociones se seguirán escuchando en este 2024.

[@WetPooooopie]

Majestic song, I love every song Alanis Morrissette has made

[@abbyl2521]

Me too!Its honestly a rare thing when you enjoy every single song an artist makes,I mean,I really like her albums before JLP...fate stay with me,then Alanis,and Now is the time I think they were called!😄😄

[@nawfaleffendi9132]

@@abbyl2521i see

[@celebrant9]

Still my favourite video of hers! I remember watching this as a teenager, the best way to be introdyced to Alanis' music. I got hooked! Great bassline on this song by the way.

[@Brya-zh6xf]

She is absolute a Gemini. Every single word of every single fuckin song is inside my soul, written in the exact same way i think

[@stephaniemarlowe552]

And You Are Perfect 🤩

[@gvinello]

Estaba en mi 4to año de universidad cuando escuchaba este tema, tenía un amigo de 5to año, fue mi "preciosa ilusión". Eso hace ya un poco más de 20 años.

[@stephaniemarlowe552]

Black Diamond

[@sawbosstv5385]

The fantasies we have in our heads vs the reality 😊

[@aggomez594]

Perfect song and perfect video. I love it. Sometimes I miss the songs from years 2001 and 2002, they were very inspirational.

[@marinalayana6246]

Me había olvidado completamente de esta canción y este videoclip. Verlo fue como volver a la preadolescencia.

[@123benny4]

Love is an illusion.

[@merrelise33]

This is by far my most favorite video of all time. Her prince charming is beautiful❤❤❤

[@Msasha2727]

This should be mandatory viewing for middle school girls...

[@JozieDill85]

Exactly 💯💯

[@emmy90watson]

so many memories....

[@susancox3515]

Always

[@AndrosBabheira]

March 17 2023... Cold and rainy afternoon....just decided to have a blast of Alanis songs❤❤❤

[@stephaniemarlowe552]

BFFs 👯‍♀️

[@kevibo75]

This song brings back so many memories

[@geovanniandrade8321]

i grew up with 90’s alanis but i was only like 6 when she was touring for JLP and SFIJ. it wasn’t til this era that i paid attention to what she had to say and i haven’t been disappointed since. i will always love this era.

[@tamaramolina9851]

Amo de sus mejores temas ❤ todo empezó con ella cuánta inspiración para muchas❤

[@Femalelroom]

this is one of the greatest videos ever honestly

[@ivanmunoz99]

Seventeen years after this and I still loving it as if it was the first time!

[@Macsimus75]

I watch this video first time today - and it's so cute and sweet. Better today than never!

[@heatherlinn3435]

I'm super excited to see you in concert jagged little pill concert. My bro bought me my hubby his gf and my bro this will be a dream come true. June 3rd

[@BobRenoir]

Lyrics are just great! The video is awesome! Music is addictive! Alanis is a goddess!!! Love from Serbia!

[@danielle228512]

I was SO obsessed with this song when it came out! ❤️

[@stephaniemarlowe552]

🙌🏽👏🏽

[@greggreg6882]

Merci 🙏

[@miketoreno8458]

4:03 - end one of the relaxing and goosebumping ending i have ever heard, thanks madam Morissette :)

[@ivomuzik]

One of the best music videos I've ever seen!

[@MrConocucho84]

It now 20 years from the creation of this masterpiece.

[@ilcelined]

Alanis is such a Gemini. Always considering both sides of the story.

[@Melshelly1]

WISHING Alanis and Lorde would do a duo both with such unique voices

[@filipeyuri]

I just don't know how would be my life without her music. I love you so much Alanis

[@ediluhmann8803]

I feel the same here!

[@stephaniemarlowe552]

God bless us alanis morissette

[@stephaniemarlowe552]

Yep 🎉❤hopefully

[@jimmybutler7202]

Holy shit! I recognize that 99cent store! I shopped there exclusively when I lived in Los Angeles from 1996-2004!!! I wish I could go to her concert in Oakland on Mar 25th. But there is just no way.

[@joedirt206r]

one of gods most beautiful creations.

[@MrHubot]

Yes she played God in Dogma with Ben and Matt. She loves ski ball if I remember correctly. :o)

[@stephaniemarlowe552]

She is just so beautiful ❤

[@ivanarodrigues6674]

I love Allanis!!

[@scribe65]

I love how Alanis is just so... natural. It's like she doesn't worry about her appearence, and that's what makes her beautiful. I think she's a wonderful person to look up to, in that sense.

[@javierbenitez4381]

Recordé viejos tiempos en mi juventud, gran éxito .

[@samaneta]

como eu adoro essa fase da Alanis .. e a gente tava lá... ❤️❤️❤️ saudades ✌️✌️✌️

[@tyemich8820]

I'll do what I can ❤

[@savrinadelvalle]

Hermoso video , hermosa cancion , la mejor

[@equidregykfr3523]

Her songs helped me so much to grow