Alanis Morissette - Reasons I Drink (Official Video)

“Reasons I Drink" from the album ‘Such Pretty Forks in the Road’ - listen here: alanis.lnk.to/reasonsidrink
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Directed by Erin Elders
Executive Produced by Steve Farr / Purple Onion
Produced by Raub Shapiro
Director of Photography: Jeff Tomcho
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LYRICS
these are the reasons I drink
the reasons I tell everybody I’m fine even though I am not
these are the reasons I overdo it
I have been working since I can remember since I was single digits
And now even though I’ve been busted
I don’t where to draw the line ‘cause the groove has gotten so deep
And nothing can give reprieve like they do
Nothing can give a break for this soldier like they do
Here we are
i feel such rapture and the comfort is so strong Ohhhh
one more hit
it feels so helpful in my need for respite
ohhhh
Ohhhhhhh ohhhhhhhhhh
And here are the reasons I eat
Reasons I feel everything so deeply when I’m not medicated
So that’s it I am buying a lamborghini
to make up for these habits to survive this sick industry
And nothing can give reprieve like they do
Nothing can give me a break from this torture like they do
Here we are
i feel such rapture and the comfort is so strong Ohhhh
one more sip
It feels so helpful in my need for some long overdue respite
Ohhhhhhh ohhhhhhhhhh
these are the reasons I don’t even think I would quit
These are the reasons I can’t even see straight
And these are the ones whom I know it so deeply affects
and I am left wondering how I would I function without it
Here we are
i feel such rapture and the comfort is so strong Ohhhh
one more rip
I go from one lilypad to another to stay lit ohhhhhh
Ohhhhhhh ohhhhhhhhhh
#AlanisMorissette #ReasonsIDrink #SuchPrettyForksInTheRoad

[@temhot]

How many people STILL loves Alanis Morissette???

[@alyssaboyett9182]

Um, some of them!

[@gorandulic9163]

Me 💜

[@user-fl5jc4hl5h]

темнота *** me

[@tarotnerd]

I still do, wish she would celebrate the other albuns as mush as she does JLP tho. I get why she does it, but man, give us some SFIJ tour.

[@mirkozanatta3250]

Tarô Nerd SFIJ is her best album so far!

[@renataoctaviani-favascozin4028]

As a 90's teenager and now a 41 years old mom with tons of stories to tell, I can't even beggin to explain how I've loved this.

[@vica2429]

Same!!! 😀

[@mrsvm6221]

Renata Octaviani - Favas Cozinha Yep!

[@floedemis]

Me too :)

[@gabit8690]

Absolutely ❤️ same

[@SarahRayneDropz]

Renata Octaviani - Favas Cozinha this 41 year old agrees

[@hardtimesfordreamers8475]

Her shrugging off the priests hand when he tries to touch her shoulder has so so much symbolism… the entire video does. Such a deep song. Alanis Morissette always was and still is so unique and iconic! What a voice.

[@JodiJolie]

That was absolute disgust coming from Alanis when the Pig,I mean Priest touched her. And yes, I’m Catholic. That doesn’t mean I don’t know what “The Church” did over all these years.

[@Slaskungen]

Whats unique about doing drugs and being pro antigod in hollywood?

[@brandoncfejeran]

“Isn’t it i[c]onic? Don’t you think?”

[@rhalld]

@@JodiJolie Pig, Disgust is calling the priest a pig.

[@elisabernardo4622]

My mother left the Catholic Church exactly because of that yet I went to the same private catholic school she did yet I wasn’t as beautiful as she was nor as powerful so no one messed with me I guess 🤷🏽‍♀️ but none of my kiddos are religious and actually preach against it! We just wish good unto others and live a life of passion and goodness!

[@CainKerner]

I’m hitting 5 years sober in 6 days. Love this. Thank you, Alanis.

[@Brucebod]

Well congrats! 💫 💫 That's frickin' _awesome._ 👍You don't know me, but I'm proud of you. 🌞🌟🌠

[@BobShay-jf4vf]

Just recently got sober after 20+ years of drink & drug...it's a bitch at first but it ultimately pays off ❤

[@Brucebod]

@@BobShay-jf4vf Beautiful! (It may get hard again, for a while, just remember, it never lasts.)

[@BobShay-jf4vf]

@@Brucebod ....😁👍

[@robertruiz4744]

Sorry tintuin your lucky number.. but i liked your comment

[@PossibleBat]

Yes, we need more “older” singers and celebrities, life doesn’t end when you turn 30. I want to see people, regular people tell their stories

[@acomment5991]

Say it louder for the people in the back. I’m glad someone else thinks that. We were all so full of life and hope in the 90’s and now we’re in our 40’s and adulthood can make you just want to drink and eat

[@2Bdiscovered]

MADONNA'S BEEN DOING IT FOR ALMOST 4 DECADES AND SHE'S BEING VILIFIED FOR IT.

[@lolitapravedoniiwancew8612]

I’m turning 30 tomorrow :,(

[@acomment5991]

Lolita Pravedoni Iwancew happy birthday!! Enjoy your 30’s! I had a family in my 30’s and it shifted my friendships a lot. So 30’s were way different than 20’s (for me) make sure that if your relationships change, let it be in a good way and if someone is no longer good for you, let them on their way. I know you didn’t ask but I hope it’s helpful. Have fun!

[@acomment5991]

2Bdiscovered it’s like women aren’t allowed to age and perform. Like we should shrink. More power to Madonna!

[@saint-hoax]

The "Ironic" beenie and scarf look 🙌🏼unafraid to reference or be referenced. What a queen!

[@LittleSunShineGrl713]

The Queen of Pain! 🤗

[@Jaqvander]

Why would you be afraid to reference? Or be referenced?

[@trentmunger1485]

Thank you...I've been searching for this comment; any comment that alluded to the "ironic" look.

[@kellyev3622]

Currently battling alcoholism. This song is therapy. Pray for me.

[@andrewgoodall2183]

I'm not religious, but I know someone who is. I'll ask her to have a word for you. Hope it's working out OK.

[@sk-wj4lx]

you got this my dude

[@stephss]

You, are not alone. Keep at it

[@danielchalus9509]

Please never stop. You are the rhythm my mother lived by. You expressed what she needed through a divorce/domestic violence and finally cancer. She played your songs with me in her last days. I wish this came out before she passed. Please never stop.

[@williams00]

sorry for your loss

[@brunocanudo7809]

WE LOVE THEIR VOICE\

[@Candace575]

Amen

[@rrrusty49]

❤️ I'm so sorry. Know that you are loved.

[@beatrizdesa7601]

Alanis is pure honesty in her art. I missed this kind of music so much.

[@tigerlillyofficial]

here here...she is so special

[@hen4.0]

My dad made this video

[@Stefanie3]

@@hen4.0 Wow, lucky :)

[@ranmasaotome7613]

Same.

[@Stefanie3]

@@hen4.0 Now I keep on thinking about your dad when I see the video 😅 Great job! Not just lucky.

[@TheLovelySheri]

Yay Alanis is back, portraying everyones paronioa, anxiety, perpetual misfortune, and depression.

[@joelhummel5542]

Portraying maybe she like everyone else has a little bit of all of that

[@martinmorissette5843]

The way we like it.

[@sibeeriano]

i think this came from her post partum depression

[@bobsaget6252]

Yassss so trendy!!!

[@anniesocial4453]

A beautiful empath. 😍

[@Thepainwall]

15 months sober!! Keep coming back.

[@DabuDave]

18 now congratz and keep it up

[@Lipdo]

As a 36 years old man, seeing Alanis using the "Ironic" outfit 2:36 , fills my heart with so much nostalgia and feels, simply love u, Alanis

[@clicheguevara5282]

Exactly.

[@Sn0wShepherd]

YES!

[@AmalFarah-bl9fv]

Me too being 36 doesn't bring us back to the 90s kid mode again?

[@PETERODZZ]

I thought I was the only one who noticed that.😊

[@adamV5]

so do i

[@pazuzuthebostonterror1377]

Loved seeing "Ironic" Alanis in this video. So much love for this woman.

[@fiendevries9708]

I had the same thing! Nice isn't it?

[@roxas3967]

I lost it when I saw that! My absolute favorite song ever! ❤️

[@AshleyMintz]

When I saw that, I wondered if other hers would show up from other previous videos, lol!

[@toby4643]

@@AshleyMintz absolutely same.

[@Lilackxueen]

Wish I could tell her "thank you" with "one hand in my pocket"

[@ItisMoody]

*This song is severely underrated.*

[@jpratm1993]

Yes it is.

[@honeybee2356]

😢🙏💓💓💓💓

[@clintwilliamson2272]

Truth

[@felixspilles6737]

6 Million veiws is soooooo much dude! People just severely lost there understanding of numbers! 6 million x 4min = 6666h non stop. This video played over 2 Years non stop pure Alanis ;) Edit: It has more play time than it is old!

[@georgiatortello3067]

On repeat for MONTHS

[@bevdogg88]

7 months and 22 days clean and sober and it was this song when it was released that started my journey of open-mindedness, I've been to rehab, I've got a sponsor, I work a program now, I'm so grateful for your music alanis thankyou

[@jpratm1993]

Love and support your way. 🙏💜

[@user-dj4qs1hs3l]

Great,12step with us from japan

[@readysteadyretro]

I’m pretty sure Alanis will be just as proud of you as the rest of the world that have read your comment. You are strong & brave & never forget that. We all wish you love, peace & strength on your journey of life xxx

[@streetgirlgrown]

Congratulations! Welcome home... Your not alone.

[@SamSolasdonSaol]

Hope you're still holding strong! ~hugs~

[@whoraeble]

Bro this song makes me cry but this comment section??? Everyone sharing their sobriety journey I am SO PROUD of you!!! I’ve lost too many friends to substance abuse and the world needs you!! Don’t mind me I’m just crying happy tears that this song helped others like it helps me every time I’m tempted to go back.

[@VonBlade]

I will never tire of Alanis' voice, or her lyricism. Glad to see you back doing what you do best.

[@kashakearney9509]

Yes agreed

[@boodro2122]

100%!!!

[@yamil.343]

VonBlade I’m with you. I’ve missed her.

[@jessica1211781]

This literally picks up where she left off with the 90s teen to 40s life

[@michelle-gr8fr]

This is so true!!

[@JaggedEdgeBouldering]

Lol right?

[@CM-pi8et]

so you missed every record from the 00's until now ? I'm sorry.

[@ayanaj7373]

@@CM-pi8et for real i was confused

[@mikemann1960]

Being 40 is not old! I still listen to young artists, but it's only to remind me it's still a savage,ungrateful world. Love still concur all. Greed was humanity's death discovery. So love all.

[@johnturpin2583]

To: ANYONE battling any addiction or knows SOMEONE who is, which with that now includes EVERYONE, Alanis deserves a Nobel Prize for this song. She not only shows the courage to speak from the heart, but has her finger directly on the pulse of how it feels to be gripped by this heinous affliction that destroys so much without prejudice. This song should be an anthem to recovery and she has won me over as a fan for life. Keep it real, Ms. Morissette and THANK YOU!!!

[@claudiamello7684]

Yes. A Human Race Anthem. Thanks for your comment. It's about all of us.

[@benjamingill3777]

My mum died of a heroin overdose when I was 18 months old. Alanis is the only artist who has ever been able to make me feel (just about every emotion there is) and come out the other end feeling stronger and more grateful for the life I have.

[@alanbreeze2078]

Alan from Gibraltar - wow says it all - thank you John

[@johnturpin2583]

@@benjamingill3777 I'm sorry for your loss, and it's all senseless from both sides. The afflicted, the affected and she sees both sides. Becausae she's been there and is handling it with grace and using her forum for advocation of the truth. The truth is the strength you feel when councelor Morrisette walk out of that gym at the end. I tell people the true message of the song needs the video. My eyes are never dry by the end of it.

[@mewho6199]

Is that really true? Is EVERYONE battling addiction or in close contact with someone who is? I think you're trying to normalize addiction, and that really isn't the sort of thing we should normalize.

[@ArkansasEllie]

These are the reasons I drink The reasons I tell everybody I'm fine Even though I am not These are the reasons I overdo it I have been working since I can remember Since I was single digits Now Even though I've been busted I don't know where to draw the line 'Cause that groove has gotten so deep And nothing can give reprieve like they do Nothing can give a break for this soldier like they do Here we are I feel such rapture and my comfort is so strong One more hit It feels so helpful in my need for respite And here are the reasons I eat Reasons I feel everything so deeply When I'm not medicated And so that's it, I am buying a Lamborghini To make up for these habits To survive this sick industry Nothing can give reprieve like they do Nothing can give me a break from this torture like they do Here we are I feel such rapture and my comfort is so strong One more sip It feels so helpful in my need for some long overdue respite And these are the reasons I don't even think I would quit And these are the reasons I can't even see straight, and And these are the ones whom I know it so deeply affects And I am left wondering how I would function without it Here we are I feel such rapture and my comfort is so strong One more rip I go from one lilypad to another to stay lit

[@tinyfrog919]

Thank you

[@dinahlouise7129]

🙏💜🙏💜🙏💜🙏💜🙏💜🙏💜🙏💜🙏💜

[@libby4419]

I was Arkansas too, once. In the beginning. :) I'm waiting for comments to talk about how Alanis saw herself, no; *was* every person in the circle.

[@ladyfantastic765]

man...jagged little pill got me through middle school. and now this song...she's helping me get through my 30s. you nailed this, alanis.

[@wilberson5861]

same

[@brandyoctober5923]

Same girl!

[@monicamason3414]

"Jagged Little Pill" got you through Middle school? "Alanis" and "Now Is the Time" albums got me through Early high school before grunge took over. "Jagged Little Pill" got me over the 18 hill into adulthood.

[@AmiraSmyrna]

Same

[@knowthingman]

seems we were all growing up, together....

[@thirdmonkey]

4 years, 64 days sober. I am still here.

[@jpratm1993]

💪👍

[@thirdmonkey]

@White Lotus I ended up adopting a little one eye pup who was a lot worse off than I was doing.. I focused all my energy in fixing that little guy. He saved my life.

[@thirdmonkey]

@White Lotus I wish you the very best in life, you deserve it.

[@judithdes2649]

you're freaken awesome...keep that shit up

[@hannahott9185]

Fucking awesome. You are incredible

[@Syslerr]

0 days sober here. just love alanis... been here past the best of 96' and the breakout. the voice, the message ... you are still the best

[@Ellie80681]

Same here !!!! And I relapsed 😢

[@sarahhull3237]

I feel you both... We'll get there!

[@joesnelson8287]

I relapsed.

[@xxannafoxxxx8466]

Constantly find myself listening to this. I’ve gone through addiction but it doesn’t hit it for me, hits for my sister who went through it last year. She’s 1 year and 4 months sober and every time I hear this it hurts but I’m also so entirely proud of how far she’s come. We do recover 🥰

[@Anninukichild]

Hey check out "empty bottles" by yelawolf "addiction " by collichie and "twin lakes" by Rittz...I have many more but 2 of those are my favorite rappers and have met them personally. Good guys.. They have been threw alot. Would mean alot if u checked out my channel and those artist...thankyou..✌👍🤦‍♂️

[@AmandaSilva-vg6oi]

This song deserve a grammy award 👌🏾

[@nataliadelmoral]

And sadly it won’t get one

[@melisahagun7325]

It’s time

[@makeyourself1988]

Whole album deserves a grammy award

[@theophany78]

Yas!!!

[@melisahagun7325]

Corpsi in a different genre, of course

[@christinemiller8892]

This is an adult's brain on fire, put to music, artfully and ingeniously crafted to touch millions. Thank God for Alanis.

[@hotboytoy138]

dopest post ive ever come across...thank god for alanis and people like you! CLARITY!

[@kroakie4]

That’s very profound. I like it.

[@ginaplopper-norton8839]

I watch dogma, Alanis is God

[@TorontoChick25]

I once read an article titled "Alanis, the only true voice in Ottawa". ❤

[@boredlady1000]

@@hotboytoy138 hh

[@Marcus_Yant]

Alanis and Tori Amos are my favorite singers

[@laurajohnston3011]

Loved her since my teens- I am 41. Man, this song hits hard

[@CatManDoom84]

Ill be 40 come may 2024. I remember my friend copying her jagged little pill album for me way back when.

[@delphinedoucet9968]

J ai 45 ans et elle m accompagné depuis mon adolescence, a mes étapes de vie, comme une grande sœur. Qu elle talent je l adore

[@MadAboutBrows]

So big. Recognizing parts of herself in the addict's around her. She was under enormous pressure from a very young age. It's amazing that she's here, committed to her craft and her family, and still baring her soul for us. Jagged Little Pill saved my life when my mom died in '96, when I was 18. Alanis will always, always have a home in my heart for that

[@cathyguthrie8089]

Alanis' music helped me thru rough patches from 19-25 mainly...funny how singers remain special during hardships...glad she helped u thru your mum's death..young age to lose her

[@bbkk3899]

xo

[@kimmyball4961]

That album helped me through a rough patch in my marriage and insecurities I was dealing with in that time.

[@emmasmith2412]

JLP also helped me through my mum's death in '96, I was 13. I would sit on my bedroom floor and listen to it on repeat.

[@clintwilliamson2272]

Stay strong

[@eandrad00]

“The reasons i feel everything so deeply when I’m not medicated” The line that hooked me to this song.

[@eccremocarpusscaber5159]

E Israel Andrade E it’s a line for our modern world.

[@OscarMartinez-yx2hn]

Same

[@stormeagle81x]

Same especially when I'm at your feet

[@invisibot6602]

I'm the opposite. Drinking is kind of the only thing that makes me feel my true feelings clearly. Then it gets to be too much. So I drink more.

[@stormeagle81x]

She's kinda fat in 2020 and her eyes 👀 sunk into her face

[@fredricksmith-something.2125]

How you can not love her. She is a legend ❤😊

[@f15stroke]

Alanis helped me through my Saudi deployment in 1996. Listening to ‘Jagged Little Pill’ was one of few pleasures that kept me connected with home. Thank you, Ms. Morisette. ❤

[@sirenchyc29]

Alanis held our hands through our 20s and now she's finally back to help us process the crisis of our 30s. I got so happy when I saw the Ironic outfit.

[@Sarah8561]

I was a young teen when she broke out on the scene and I'm 40 now. 😲

[@mistersurrealist]

@@Sarah8561 You're still pretty young. 40 means 30 these days.

[@Sarah8561]

@@mistersurrealist haha I'll take it! 😊

[@RuHPiber]

Same feeling

[@macdaddyjill]

@@Sarah8561 Same here, turned 40 last year!

[@Amalekites]

She's back and her voice is better than ever!

[@99jeep1]

Lex but it's not

[@jasenkavukelic5047]

Absolutely agree! She's amazing, now more than ever!

[@obec_18luv19]

Her voice it's absolutely tired already to be honest 😞

[@soravowl]

Do you have an ear?

[@dannydyi7123]

Don't fight You're ALL right... her voice is amazing, tired, honest, not the same as it used to be, and better than ever all at the same time.

[@b.5750]

Mother of Music 🌸

[@ryangates3389]

This women is the voice of the 90s. Really wish musicians had this much talent nowadays!

[@wanderingrenegade771]

A independent artist,still relevant to this generation.

[@eduardochavacano]

lest we forget she was Madonna's first Maverick artist.

[@Romano-se8cm]

SUBZEROUK yes she is. I teach 10th and 11th grade physics in NYC and all of these students play “ironic” and “hand in my pocket”. And “You Oughta Know”. You are just saying that because maybe you don’t find alanis still relevant. But her songs are always relatable though the decades. Girls are angsty, You just don’t know how “You Oughta Know” speaks to them.

[@randomdude_2000]

@@eduardochavacano reported for using the word lest

[@randomdude_2000]

@SUBZEROUK you dont like justin beiber and drake wtf ???

[@travislynch5316]

@SUBZEROUK She could be relevant if she made sound bites for Tik Tok. Then the youth of today would flock to find out about her music...lol That being said I know so many youths of today being raised by us '90s kids who were raised on classic rock/County...ect music by our parents thus appreciates past music.

[@jowaness]

Isn't it ironic? She still has that voice after all these years.

[@Tommy88-]

Dancing Dakini she sounds a bit different but still great.

[@daverhoden445]

Nope. I've always expected that voice to be great. You ought to know. ;)

[@simplyemily8251]

She is god isn’t she, so duh

[@frankruiz2437]

What a Jagged little pill

[@bbarrera86]

Sounds different to me but about as good

[@cfjermedal1]

Alanis is an incredible poet who puts her beautiful words to music. They’re like a tattoo on my soul.

[@armandogomez7371]

This......

[@amethystkortz4283]

This song is so underrated. This is probably one of my favs from Alanis. I can't believe so many haven't heard it.

[@TheHussmanStuff]

Terribly underrated. Such an amazing song.

[@eileenlorenz4468]

Holy shit ... Someone wrote a song that speaks truth .. 5 years sober today

[@tezzanewton]

Congrats mate keep it up. 11 years for me.

[@gabrielmendes786]

Congratulations

[@angelafahlenkamp9311]

She has always been speaking truth....it is why I love her ❤

[@TR-he3in]

14 years sober this year. 🧡

[@jordanallen3078]

Not sober, yet, but this song hit me like a semi-truck... I don't think a song has ever hit me this hard before. 😭

[@Marcocracy]

This video and it's accompanying lyrics give me the strength to seek help before it's too late. Thanks Alanis.

[@NikStamps]

Me too,you can over Come. I send you my love and support. Be strong, make that change my friend!

[@BallaratAirbnbRealities]

Yes seek there is an abundance of ways to heal. Bless xx

[@harmony7967]

Big hugs🖤

[@gumplebumpproductions]

This right here keeps me going. Writing, recording, directing, editing. All here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/emOcY4Ojf9Z4pKM

[@alexprieto4815]

I just decided this past week to seek help too. You’re not alone. Sending strength 🤙

[@jamesbristoll7943]

This song hit me so hard!!!! I remember being 16 and travelling through Italy with only jagged little pill playing the whole time... This speaks so much to my now adult self

[@jamesbristoll7943]

I wrote that comment drunk, I am replying to my own comment now because I am delusional about my own drinking... Wow, my eyes are opened to my problems with alcohol

[@daraledet542]

This woman is a genius.😊

[@echevarriajrsamuel]

This is why I love Alanis Morissette so much.

[@Paolo_Orange]

Oooohhh her iconic ironic look💜

[@RyanPoole-sq7wl]

I'm now 1yr and 5 months sober. I promised my Dad a couple days before he passed away that I'd never drink alcohol for the rest of my life. For many years he drank way too much and it messed up his liver.

[@openheartandmindful]

Sober for almost 29 years --- I LOVE THIS !!!! ----- Addiction and the root of all the causes might be the MOST dangerous thing to the planet..... THANK YOU

[@jpratm1993]

🙏💜

[@loristromski1334]

Sending you healing energy. We are all addicted to something. You are more than your addiction. I am more than mine. To all who need to hear it you've already won me over .

[@Anninukichild]

I think the stigma of addiction and the war on drugs

[@anarres1400]

Cheers salute cin cin

[@jamesgrandjean6138]

“I go from one lily pad to another to stay lit” I’ve been sober for six months now and this is a brilliant song. It describes exactly how for me drinking is a way to hide/run away from stress and trauma. I also love how she sees herself in everyone in the circle. Addicts and alcoholics may have different stories, but the core feelings are usually the same.

[@kristenannear7110]

Congrats on 6 months James! I happened to stumble upon this video and something told me that I needed to watch. Im just starting out on my road to recovery, and going to go to my first NA meeting next week. I've known I needed to do this for quite some time and have been self-medicating to control when I can wake up and when I can go to sleep, so hopefully again take this video as a sign that I need to finally follow through and go to a meeting

[@jamesgrandjean6138]

Kristen Annear wow that is a HUGE step! It’s never easy to admit defeat, but ultimately recovery is a very rewarding journey. I’ve been in and out of sobriety for five years now, so no matter what don’t lose hope and take it easy on yourself. All that matters is today. :)

[@natashahahahahaha4266]

Congratulations my friend 👍I'm 6 months of buprenorphine.. Life's finally started falling in place.. I wish you all the luck and hope in your journey 👍

[@AndreaHa]

Keep moving forward on your journey, my friends! Life can get so much better! I spent 10 years as an addict before climbing out. I'm about to reach my 11 yr milestone and it honestly feels like a completely different life time at this point... There is a light at the end of the tunnel. If you fuck up - just try again. Don't be too hard on yourself 💜🖤💜

[@comicnicky76]

Congratulations to you all!

[@SureWhatever19]

My name is Daliah and I'm an alcoholic addict Currently in a relapse about getting back to being sober. I was clean for 10 years before I had a relapse. I did it before and I can do it again. To the addict still suffering.... What we can't do alone we can all do together. 💜🙏🙌

[@SureWhatever19]

@Guusje Heijneman thank you. It's not been easy.

[@salvolondon]

Daliah Fuentes you’ve been sober for 10 years , that’s great , you will be able to do it again , if you’ve done once for so long means you can .

[@WSQuest]

@Daliah Fuentes, you can do it again. It's not easy, but easy things are for weak people. Believe yourself.

[@nicolas7060]

You’re not alone ! Be proud ! You’re a warrior !

[@TheIsagregorio]

Hang in there. You can do it.

[@jimmcauley2031]

I see a lot of comments of people struggling with alcoholism. For those of you struggling I want to let you know that you can get sober and you are worth it, But it will require a lot of outside help And a lot of work, But believe me it's well worth it in the end. If I did it you can do it and I've seen so many other people do it. I know it's not easy it's the hardest thing ever But you can do it! I pray that you seek out the help you need and wish you the best of luck

[@wampyvermeeren3781]

Where you there? If not shut your mouth!

[@Mr.Magic4ever]

Always and forever ever ALANIS.

[@nikolas_1982]

It's like the heroines of Ironic meeting each other after 25 years, telling each other what was their life through these decades. Welcome back, Mrs Morisette!

[@noridarodriguez7087]

And she released the video, the same day 24 years apart. How brilliant!

[@nikolas_1982]

@@noridarodriguez7087 I didn't know that! Thanks for your info!

[@dirtyboypdx]

Alcoholic here, not sober and don't have any plans to become sober in the near future. But I love this song because of how it actually speaks to our experiences. Alcohol is how I've survived a pretty tough life. Our world sucks. So....I just appreciate where this is coming from. And I salute the people who are able to handle this world sober. I can't.

[@m2012o1]

I'm so sorry it feels this way to you. I hope it starts seeming like a possibility. I'm in no way trying to pretend I know what's right for you, but I hope you've tried looking into other ways of coping with pain - counseling, medication, support. Maybe there are things that can help make sobriety achievable. All the best.

[@SaravanjaSteele]

Sometimes, alcohol is the medication...

[@michelle-eu8er]

i feel this comment deep down inside me

[@tamarapetrov4990]

I so very much know where you're coming from. I have listened to this over and over because it so perfectly expresses what it's like. I have no intention to quit, even if my liver is beginning to complain. I'd love to switch weed for alcohol, and do so as much as possible, but the government here in their great wisdom keeps it illegal. I already swallow half a pharmacy a day before anyone tells me to go see a doctor... I DO! All those dumb meds just keep me barely away from killing myself, but they dont actually address the real problems. Big hugs Tenderloin! Hope you're doing ok! And I raise my glass in salute to all the fellow 'Lost causes" (as the the world likes to call us)....hey drink away. The critics aren't offering any help!

[@canovwrms2684]

@@tamarapetrov4990 👊 fist bump to ur deep honesty and truth of the matter. Well said and accurate.

[@jaclyncamacho2420]

I'm drinking so much. I keep hiding.

[@caitlinbelforti870]

What I appreciate the most about this video is that addiction is not glamorized at all. It's not a party or romantic. It's a bunch of desperate and exhausted people in a barren room with the damage their vices have done apparent.

[@havocmarce]

Here I am! Fan since 1995! 🇺🇾

[@jakes36]

It was so much fun playing the Creepy Priest in "Why I Drink." Alanis was as friendly as could be as were all that worked on it.

[@dirtysanchez941]

Awesome 👍

[@Angel-rq3pi]

Jealous...much? Lol

[@bethc8809]

She is amazing. I'm really glad you were able to bring the vision to life!

[@Stitchxavi]

Congrats dude!

[@bonzaipink963]

What a privilege to get to work with her. One of the greatest!

[@alisakrek3995]

She has saved my soul! I'm 36 , her music will never age

[@dontbestingyalt9918]

Who all thinks her voice is like an angel?

[@1st_Proof]

While she’s clearly a gifted artist, this work continues to verify her stability as a person. Always her true self, no pretense or scrambling to “re-invention”. What an amazing testament to her as an individual, all art aside. Bravo!

[@kamilahmartin5160]

Sounds classy to me. And far too Catholic as well hehe

[@jordanthomas5635]

Well, you know how those Catholic girls can be....

[@p.greenegeorge945]

The brilliance just doesn't fade. She always has a way of peeling away the outer and into the soul. How many people STILL loves Alanis Morissette???

[@fynixfyre1943]

I love the call back to ironic by her dressing as she did in that video all those years ago

[@tompaulcampbell]

Damn! What an incredibly powerful song!

[@wibblewobble489]

You've grown, healed and evolved so much but you're still so brutally honest and raw about things that matter and life as a human. I'm so grateful to you Alanis. Thank you for staying true to yourself, your sound and your artform. This song is so upbeat but so deep at the same time and the video totally takes it to another level. I'm so so excited for this next album. Its so rare for a longtime artist to maintain their sound and authenticity after healing and coming out the other side of trauma, but you've done it! And i LOVE IT!

[@mattymarjolet5685]

So caught up in helping others that you almost aren't even allowed to face your own demons or cry out for help so instead you turn to vices. That's the message I get from this video and good god it hits home. I imagine this is the four Alanises from the Ironic video, who at the time represented the fun, youthful, and daring sides of a girl trying to navigate the world, but have now morphed into the person she has become: the stressed out mother, the nostalgic woman wanting to cling to her past/youth (dressed as the driver from Ironic), and the dolled up celebrity who can't get a word in without the media and fans bombarding her, yet all we are allowed to see is the cleaned up woman too busy being everyone else's therapist. Love you, Alanis!!

[@teryckcoles]

Open Casket Ready Faces Love this!

[@mattymarjolet5685]

I want to amend one part of my comment. When I said the version of Alanis dressed as the driver from Ironic was her trying to cling to her youth I didn't mean in a vain or beauty oriented way. First off, Alanis hasn't fucking aged in almost 30 years. Secondly, I meant she's longing to be the person she used to be, the person trying to navigate the world which we only do when we feel like we have something to offer the world and the world has something to offer us in return. She no longer feels like she does. She feels like she's slowly losing that part of herself and she's struggling to come to terms with it, hence why that version of herself keeps looking back at someone dying and can't even bring herself to acknowledge it beyond an occasional glance. She feels done, like she and the world have nothing for each other anymore and that's not exactly the best feeling in the world or an easy thing to embrace. I have to say I disagree and can't imagine a world without Alanis's music and even her mere presence, but this is just how I'm interpreting her feelings through what I'm seeing in her video.

[@jtarantula3390]

Open Casket Ready Faces thank you for this comment

[@Radekuroshi]

Thanks for that deep and interesting interpretation of the video, this was what I was looking for :)

[@mattymarjolet5685]

Radekuroshi Thanks. I try to insert some thought and feeling in between a bunch of comments from people who only speak meme

[@kwittnebel]

The first time you hear it you don't even know what it is, but you know it is great. Just like her early stuff. She's still got it.

[@Blisken81]

Drinking makes me forget takes away my worries and allows me to escape from reality.

[@SylvesterArnab]

Love that she is wearing the same outfit as Ironic.

[@ambash2]

Syl Luc and isn't it ironic, don't you think?

[@vietnamveteransdaughter]

You Oughta Know the other outfit 😉

[@fabriziomastrosimone5103]

Exactly the first thing I figured out as well 😄😀

[@fuseji]

She finally arrived at the meeting she was driving to, *checks notes* ...TWENTY-FOUR YEARS LATER?!

[@randumbguyisaac]

Isn't it ironic? No 😂

[@17creeper]

I got chills whatching this video! Alanis is my all time favourite and I'm so glad to see her doing what she does best. I feel my life is back on track again. Alanis, I freaking love you! Thank you!

[@Brazilyahel]

[@ssamuelc87]

Geovani Medeiros 💘

[@JamesonFreemanPapaDolce]

This may be one of the most brilliant music videos.

[@CarMaBear]

Yes!! I think there are a ton of us who grew up along with her, and are now going through our own existentialism along with her. 🥲🤟🤘

[@FreakyFreakyBaby]

SHE'S BACK RIGHT WHEN I NEEDED HER

[@sacred666_7]

Such a positive comments section. Alanis really deserves that

[@CasualObserver369]

I'm crying so hard i can hardly breathe

[@shaike82]

Feb 29th 2024 and Alanis is still the best

[@ryinsane1544]

I was 14 when Jagged Little Pill came out, coming to 40 and i'm still here. Thank you!

[@janedunn5633]

I was 25 when Jagged Little Pill came out I was coming out of a bad breakup & other emotional crap. Now I'm 51 & I still understand.

[@melissachaloner6308]

I was 13 when that album came out and I still listen to it now

[@FreyaGem]

Same here- same exact age. Alanis is still writing meaningful and honest stuff...I'm impressed.

[@andrewthezeppo]

I feel every part of your comment. I was 12 and sadly not all of my friends are still here, but Alanis gave me strength

[@helenkeeling9274]

That's me!

[@NikStamps]

As I sit here, struggling with the same issues, drinking a beer now, smoking cigs, even tho my boyfriend and I quit smoking last month, awaiting my dealer to show up with some perks....I struggle, I cry, I want to change....I want to do better....I equally don't want to change but I do want to stop. Thank you for making me face my demons. I WILL over come. I am not alone and if you are out there too, facing the same issues, be strong, one minute, one day, one week at a time....WE can do this, we are not alone and change can come....believe it and we can achieve it my friend!

[@dyanalynn6698]

Nik Stamps... You may have heard it said that drugs and alcohol are not your problem they’re your solution. PLEASE don’t do like me and wait your entire life to address the source of the pain that makes you feel the need to escape. For me it’s been FEAR. Every poor decision I’ve made has been based in fear. And it all stemmed from what became stored in my subconscious from infancy. Some pretty deep stuff...proceed with caution. Learn all you can but be sure and take action to change your thinking I never would that’s why I stayed stuck. Good luck to you and yours.

[@jasminehouston-burns1691]

Recently joined AA. I definitely think you have to be completely honest with yourself about what you do and don't believe and are and aren't ready to do, but it is an incredible environment where you can start to face your issues.

[@GASNICABRUNATNA]

reddit r/stopdrinking Come share your struggles.

[@lisacadogan]

I know it's really hard. I'm sick and tired of feeling sick and tired as the saying goes. Tired of the anxiety and illness that a constant hangover brings. Then you have another drink to stop the anxiety. It's just a big circle that never ends.

[@Meooowtube]

When a wish to change is bigger then the fear of changing, that's when the change happens. ~I believe in you

[@krodatem]

Alanis has been singing my life since 1995.

[@neilparnell5712]

Followed her from day one with ''Jagged Little Pill'' and this is still as angry and cutting as she ever was. The voice is still as powerful and peerless as it ever was. Alanis is still the real deal in a sea of pretenders and she will still be doing it long after they are gone. Long live Alanis - ''Thank You''

[@charliebradford4369]

I'm named after Alanis Morrisette. And i'm very proud of that. She's so brave to put herself on a plate and say this is who i am you can like me or you can hate me either's fine but i'm still me regardless. I'm now clean and sober. 1 year and 4 months clean from Cocaine. 4 months clean from self harm. 3 months sober. 2 months clean from purging. Very proud. It really is one day at a time. I use my addictions to escape the world. To escape reality. To feel happy i used coke. To feel release from the pressure of everything weighing me down i cut. To escape reality i drink. To feel control i throw up. But i'm learning that i can be happy without coke. That i can find ways of release that don't hurt me. There's ways i can get release without having to escape from the fact that that's one of my coping mechanisms. I can have ways of escapism that are productive and helpful. And i can build a life that i don't need to escape from. And that throwing up happens because i can't control it and i can have more control by not doing it. There's a lot i'm able to control and when i control my food and eating i lose control in so many aspects. I'm very excited about the life i'm building. One where addictions aren't something that control my life. I've had to draw the line at any use of these substances or methods because for me there isn't a line after that, i'll just keep doing it. I can't have one drink, i can either have no drinks or as many as possible until i'm unconscious. Thank you so much other Alanis for giving us this part of you.

[@teddyd5828]

Proud... music has many healing attributes. Keep on the positive. I was in a dark place once.. actually around the same time of "jagged little pill" came a band called (Jars of clay) with songs like "worlds apart" and "love song for a savior" which pulled me through many a time... I pray you find peace like that!💖

[@elvirasaniakhmetova1368]

[@aude-alinesastre7448]

Well done and hold on ! You are right to be proud 👏🏻👏🏻

[@amillionbees]

❤️❤️❤️

[@fraupurzel]

Lucky you!🍀

[@greylizard1040]

I love that she looks like an actual human being, not some unrealistic plastic and silicone concoction. She's beautiful.

[@alexolson5773]

Right? So true

[@qjackz]

She looks good

[@BurntOakSix]

That first line is captivating.

[@nirun7992]

is it me or is she still really beautiful!!??

[@arikaGME]

Our world needs her voice and wisdom now more than ever. The only way to save the world is to find peace within your self and let that energy flow out through creativity.

[@powerblades]

Internet messed us us all up.

[@ganapatikitty]

Exactly!!

[@simplyemily8251]

Beautiful. What art do you do? How did you find peace?

[@arikaGME]

SimplyEmily82 I have a different type of canvas... I’m a dog groomer. 🐕✂️ i work with many elderly, rescued and sick dogs and help them feel and look better. I also study astrology.

[@florentinofuentesrosenbaum]

Her unique voice and presence. Welcome back, Alanis!

[@rufusbayne2230]

Her reaction when the priest puts his hand on her shoulder.. Oh, damn I know that feeling. It's just like the desire to retch when someone says "thoughts and prayers".

[@claytonthomasnashville]

This song is life changing so honest and hits me to the core

[@Timeamore]

"These are the reasons I don't even think I would quit" - very empowering message in this song.

[@jordanallen3078]

What exactly about this song empowered you?

[@clockworkNate]

They literally just included the lyrics lmao. Why do you need more?

[@jordanallen3078]

@@clockworkNate I like to understand where people are coming.

[@HelenL-je9yn]

There is a double meaning in the song lyrics made clearer by the visuals: “These are the reasons I ( medicate with xyz crutch)” is the personal story each support group member tells each other to identify into the grp. We see their backstory acted out around each of them. But then the meaning changes when she is interviewed She points to the PEOPLE and says “these are the reasons I don’t even think I could quit” ( the recovery support group members are the reasons now). Tellingly, the news crew isn’t interested in that part lol. The meaning of the lyrics have changed: “ Here we are: nothing could give respite like THEY ( the group members) do. “Cant function without it ( recovery).” Also though The priest actor portrays a “13th” step* attempt in the group ( adding unspoken sexual addiction shame to the long list) and the recipient portrays the discomfort and the internalized social pressure on targets to not set boundary limits directly. . (*There are only 12 steps.) There is also double meaning as parts of her life are portrayed in each character, of course, as many fans recognize. The empowerment from the recovery group itself is the underlying message, which is ultimately rejected by one of the members who leaves them. Not everyone is capable of sharing vulnerabilities or of identifying with others vulnerabilities. Not everyone makes it.

[@clairwilliams4093]

@@jordanallen3078 focus on yourself, not others. Then you will understand.

[@jamesroman9576]

This era is so powerful so far. The two songs released have both been very real and raw. This album is going to be an emotional listen.

[@annettelist5135]

There are some good things in life - I promise there are❤️

[@OriginalSY1975]

Saw Alanis recently in London. She was amazing, such a musically tight and magical performance. She played this great track which is often overlooked, but one of her best.

[@aarongilmore1254]

This also speaks so well about depression and the mechanisms we use to cope... Not solely addiction. I almost wish there were hotline numbers at the end in case others needed them. Beautiful work Alan's

[@Vzla-bg6pd]

I have ALWAYS LOVED how she has balls to say things that most people in the industry don't and UNAPOLOGETICALLY.

[@Ellie80681]

I literally relate to her so much 😢

[@lukeanthonycooke3950]

We used to always end the night with this. Busted. Thwarted. Overcome. Do what you love om.

[@TheLitWizard]

Alanis still absolutely crushing it

[@raisa_cherry33]

Yeah brother 😍❤❤❤❤❤👏

[@kayboy6055]

No one wails like Alanis. It's so moving. Ugh its so good.

[@lisavaughn7953]

I'm 39 and hearing this song for the first time. Wow

[@jaybray4901]

Im an old metal head like 50 ish but man o man do i love Alanis Morissette.

[@riffgroove]

🤘

[@needsbeer]

Same here.

[@olasdelaforet6657]

Yep

[@Naizine]

Same here,I am an old metal head in my sixties and I love Alanis

[@JamesOYoung]

Jay bray me toooo🤘🏿crazy .. she kicks ass!!!! Hard to believe she gots the ROCK goods!!!💀