Alanis Morissette - That I Would Be Good with lyrics

[@decker8202]

I was 27 when this was released. I'm 49, now, and I understand and appreciate it so much more now. I have chronic illness, I'm rapidly losing my hair, and my youth has been gone for some time. I'm still good.

[@toabove2]

Take care yourself babe.

[@decker8202]

@@toabove2 Thank you. I'm trying to ❤️

[@williams00]

Just remember judgmental people are the loudest and most noticeable. Many of us don't mind what you look like.

[@decker8202]

@@williams00 That's very kind of you to say. 💗

[@nancym9993]

I understand…. I have SLE💜

[@rebeccagroessler8403]

To me, this song is about being able to still love yourself when the people you love the most, let you down. But it’s also about learning ,to love yourself with or without the security they render. I’m 36, and as an 18 year old after a breakup, I listened to this song a lot. Today, it’s still touching and softens my heart to tears.

[@rachelle-gardens]

A beautiful song about humanity. We all have flaws and insecurities, but deep down we all long for love. Unconditional love and acceptance despite our flaws and insecurities.

[@ericbruyn]

Ask Jesus to come ! He knocks on the door

[@Angie-qi8pt]

I never expected this to be interpreted by so many as "that I would be okay" I have always related this song to surviving narcissistic parents. "That i would still be a good person, even if I didn't live up to your narcissism..that I would still be loved even if I am human" People who survive narcissism often feel hollow, invalid and unlovable

[@lisawhiting7]

I never realized it until I read your post, but you hit the nail on the head! Wow

[@genieinabottle2819]

To me it's a promise to myself, that I will accept myself and that I will stop being so harsh to myself

[@Zero8880]

It really relates to her song "Perfect" on her previous album in that aspect.

[@debbiekaufman9899]

I totally agree.

[@Simon-oy7kf]

It's not like narcissism it deadly

[@fobt90]

One of the few songs that make me sad and happy at the same time. Thanks Alanis for this song.

[@deanarjones9114]

Me too.

[@jesperburholtsrensen7656]

@@deanarjones9114 Those are the good songs...

[@jimmypierce1370]

wat a lyrical masterpiece of true humility in the journey of life... thank you for sharing this experience with the world... "BEAUTIFUL"

[@alicealfons9023]

I can't say I love every song by Alanis. But it's a wonderful experience to witness her journey and how many of us can relate to that. Her evolution as a human being, just trying and living in this world, has been visible through her songs and interviews. Her ability to put into words what we find difficult to express, is truly a gift.

[@MrCatseyes01]

the last time I heard this song I'd just split with the love of my life and I was straight up suicidal, high on drugs and didn't give a fuck I'd ball my eyes out every lonely night to this song. 20 years later here I am this song and many others helped me through my darkest days . I still cried a bit when I heard this song but this time I knew it was going to be ok. thank you alanis.

[@easterndavid]

MrCatsEyes I hope Alanis helped pull ya through okay.

[@MrCatseyes01]

david s yes she did😉, and thanks buddy , God bless .

[@richardlink379]

Beautiful song ,..and so healin' for a broken heart !!!! live again,.. !!!!! life isn't always Pretty ......

[@dennisebautista4268]

Richard Link

[@musicshewrote]

She is the Queen of sad love songs...doesn't get any deeper....

[@dianebrown2843]

i AM NOW 73 mY LIFE HAS BEEN GOOD BUT THIS OLDER STAGE IN LIFE IS KIND OF TOUGH AT TIMES TO DEAL WITH THIS SONG AND ALANIS MORISSETTE COMFORTS ME

[@katiemae7861]

Diane Brown ❣️

[@jasminavinkovic9873]

Diane Brown ❤

[@brandyD33]

Sending love vibrations your way stranger.. Jesus is with you

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Diane Brown lots of love to you beautiful soul ❤️😘

[@dvinedzine]

I hear ya, Diane, same here. xxx

[@saigenrose1032]

I'm 40 yrs old now & this song still speaks to me. I love Alanis♥️✌️🙂🦋☯️🕉️🎶💖

[@betterhealthbetterlife4912]

She's so very underrated. Her lyrics in particular are incredible. Her lyrics indicate an interesting, curious, beautiful mind that is interested in growing on every level to be better and better, under even the worst circumstances, and also point to an unusually high level of self awareness. She has talked a bit about being a Highly Sensitive Person, as am i, but does so in a humble way, that unless you've heard the term "HSP" you'd not know that's what she means. I understand as the label makes me uncomfortable as well in that it sounds to others, who don't understand your mind or intentions, as though it's a label that means you're saying you're superior. I'm sure some insecure HSP's use the label in that way, but when and if they become secure in themselves they won't need to do that anymore. Beautiful woman, inside and out. Thank you for posting this. And thank you, Ms Morissette, for being exactly you. You will always be good, fine, great,grand,loved. Xoxoxo

[@julianlewis1792]

This song is often inspiring to me when my self-esteem is at rock-bottom. It's such a beautiful and heart-felt song. I agree completely with everything you said about her..

[@Estonia420]

My thoughts exactly! Her music has always been so healing and to this day brings me back to memories of childhood, emotions just pour out when I hear her music.

[@fortresssnug]

She's underrated now but back then she was one of the biggest stars. She won grammys too. I guess that's okay. So we have something to look back at in the past and say music back then is still the best!! 😀😀

[@elizabethhubbard8151]

I'm hsp too, hugs

[@elenaoliviachinchonbriceno2819]

Traduccion

[@oebaywardhana1521]

I had lupus for about 9 years. And these are the words I kept saying to myself everyday. I lost my hair, I look older than I'm supposed to, felt a lot older too, lost some of my fellow lupus fighter, been in lots of ups and downs in life. Love this song

[@jessicaferguson4072]

Stay encouraged. God loves you

[@chrgiu74]

I just watched a documentary called sensitive. It seems to be about her journey of accepting that she is a highly sensitive person. Fascinating

[@AvitalR88]

Whats the name? I should watched it too

[@nikik7731]

@@AvitalR88 sensitive the movie by elaine aron

[@misslaylanileah]

I was 14 when I fell in love with Alanis this is a powerful song beauty at it's finest That voice fills my body with goosebumps I love you Alanis

[@cowboyiam2085]

She is an Artist of supreme character. They tried to manage her to their ends but "thank god" she couldn't wouldn't submit and after they wrang their hands of her, calling her washed-up she took her time and has written heartfelt lyrics that have power to heal.

[@gail2877]

Mom...I am good. I just miss you so much. But I know you are no longer on pain. RIP

[@noreenalbright2245]

Love. That's all Moms want you to be.

[@harderthanmydemons2927]

Sending love. I am sorry for your loss.

[@Kimmotion1]

Sorry for your loss.

[@NicoleGrotepas]

I wish I had loved my dad more, before he died, after he lost his sanity....remember to love the people you love, even in the face of difficulties like that.

[@tinanelson2362]

Especially in the lows...thats when we need YOU the MOST

[@sallietomaszewski3330]

God bless u x

[@tavoiaiono7885]

Your dad is not dead, his body has expired. No such thing as death. Chin up......hes around. Listen with your heart.

[@jrdnsmmy8]

Keep loving him!!💖🙏🏻 peace for you

[@noreenalbright2245]

I needed to hear this today. Thank you! Blessing to you and your shared wisdom.

[@Prof_Granpuff]

Thank you, commenters. It's good to know this song is as emotional for all of y'all as it is for me.

[@38special.]

Tremendous song. Always was. I've been listening to Alanis Morissette for over 20 years and her incomparable voice and music still strike a chord in me every single time. I so undeniably relate to the lyrics in this song and the tremendous emotion behind it. I have such incredible gratitude to have been able to grow up in the 80s & 90s with music like this.

[@ginaistre9924]

My husband helped me feel Good Enough over 20 years ago. I had parents that had conditional love and to finally have unconditional love was such a precious gift to receive.

[@MizQueenBee10]

Alanis is speaking from the heart the things we wish we all could say. Thank you Alanis.

[@Will_WAR]

I love hearing the breaths Alanis takes as she plays the flute. Adds a touching quality to the song that I just can't explain.

[@TheJiffeelube]

Every single time I am in pain this song helps me to express it out and win something internally. Alanis was a lyrical killer and this song forever lives in me. I heard and cried when I was 15 and still can at 27. Pain is our greatest teacher and it never dies.

[@tabathabritton9497]

Beautiful song... Amazing how the lyrics of one single song can have so many different meanings to so many different people.

[@connor2468]

Late to the party. Only discovering this now...but you'll always be queen. Thank you.

[@amandamoose9701]

My best friend died 3 days ago. She has a daughter she named Alanis. And this song was played at her funeral. Truely a song she based her life of.

[@laurencebell4643]

Bless your heart

[@RestySleepy]

Sending love to Alanis

[@easterndavid]

I know it's been 2 years (I don't really read any of the comments on lyric videos), but I truly hope Alanis is doing okay, and I hope you've found peace in your loss. Thank you for sharing your story, and this will be a song I play at my funeral for sure. The most love to you Amanda. Xo

[@amandamoose9701]

@@easterndavid I think of her daily. THANK YOU. Her kids are doing great.

[@easterndavid]

@@amandamoose9701 That's a blessing. Thank you so much for sharing. I'm so glad you filled me in. Xo!

[@Wtfayfs]

“Even if I lost my hair and youth...” that sentence haunts me ever since I lost a dear friend to cancer back in the 90’s.

[@marianajohnson2004]

sad yet comforting at the same time. love alanis's vulnerability in this song. intense...

[@nennepanrikefairytaleart4773]

Beautifully formulated!

[@katelilyx6323]

I have BPD and her songs comfort me so much. Validate my feelings

[@hrbr1990]

wish there were still songs like this on the radio.

[@mlvltd]

this is just the pure talent of alanis im truly in awe of her songs so deep and meaningful just awesome and i cant believe ive seen her live and will remember it forever

[@ashleyhaley7495]

This song is so relateable. It's ok to just be good throughout the chaos of life. Beautiful song.🧡🧡🧡

[@noodle089]

This will always have one of my favorite flute solos. Ever.

[@joyf7112]

Alanis Morissette taught herself how to play flute.

[@kindofsimplereally]

that's pretty obvious. Not that its bad, I enjoy it, it just sounds so much like her voice, like her.

[@YesReally4Sure]

I read she spent time with Navajo that influenced this song. Very lovely.

[@elizabethlaughlin5111]

I love this song so much. Four years of listening, and it never gets old

[@elizabethlaughlin5111]

make that seven years of listening.

[@elizabethlaughlin5111]

8 years strong 💪

[@cubnation]

Almost a year. 🙁

[@Gio7520]

So glad to hear this song again after over 15yrs. I forgot how good it was.

[@kerokerokeroppi06]

So true. Love this song & it's sentiment.

[@jesperg5253]

Gio7520 In my opinion it's one of the best pieces of music I've ever heard. Maybe even THE best.

[@brendavaca3453]

Gio7520 Definitely so encouraging!

[@adelaidedupont9017]

Hi Gio - I too first heard this song in the early 2000s. #thatiwouldbegood.

[@assmundsen]

Listened to the song 2day-found an Alanis cd in a drawer after atleast 15 years.... Wooooh❤

[@jessaprincepessa]

this song reminds me of my mum...she is so strong and always gets up and does her best no matter what shit happens. i hope to be as strong as her one day. i love you mum.x.

[@madfan1958]

Still one of my favorite Alanis songs......

[@robertozadik7499]

Alanis is a fantastic songwriter not only in rock tracks but also in romantic and introspective songs as this..great music from a deep and intense artist..

[@fragrant8]

a wonderful song about self acceptance...an agreement with yourself to accept and suport who you are at this very moment... can't help but listening to it on loop for hours.

[@joelhughes4296]

Single handedly...The greatest song of all time.

[@joestar6194]

I It's hard to argue with that

[@massimosabatini7251]

Questa splendida canzone mi accompagnerà sempre, in qualsiasi luogo mi troverò Alanis Forever

[@frankmcwilliams8328]

That level of pain expressed so powerfully, I weep.

[@sizzlinshizzle]

First time listening to this song. I love it! Alanis always coming through with the great lyrics and beautiful vocals.

[@IrisWatts21]

This song just reaffirms the fact that we are under constant scrutiny by others. We always try to validate ourselves lest we be validated by others.

[@jmg38]

GRP: before I got sick, I tried & tried.. But, I was just not ever "Good Enough" for you. So, Alanis.. Thank You ! Because, at some point in your life, you could relate.. & You wrote this great song !

[@krissyhagen4807]

The simplicity of the 90's music. Beautiful.

[@kiddison]

brought me so much comfort after my best friend died in 2010 ........i cried alone so much to this! ......thank u alanis....!......r.i.p. k.i.d.....got me through my hardest times

[@sonyab9881]

X

[@luciferdiablo2509]

best regards

[@lildamaged2356]

I grew up on her. My mom seen her when I was 16 and before then.. My mom loved Salena.. My mom knew everything about Alanis When I first was on my own at 18 I found myself listening to my moms music This song hit different in the middle of the night under the stars alone. 🌟 My mom taught me to be authentic Judge me But I'll be good with or without you I am meeeee I am meeee iiiiiii ammmmm ME ♡ Love you Mom I'll always be me ☆

[@PS-xb9hc]

Self acceptance hard core...this song makes me cry everytime. Love yourself no matter what!!!! Life can be tough but you can do it baby!:)

[@scurvdog84]

I’ve loved her music since the first cd, but what always amazes me about Alanis Morissette especially now that I’m older is how wise beyond her years she was even when she started way back

[@bethtaylor6267]

Love you Alanis. You help me so much when I’m down and lost.

[@MarshallTheBeagle]

This songs gives me strength whenever I am low in life..

[@cathyschrijner1840]

I have a best of Alanis cd for more than 10 years and up until now I almost always skipped this song. It is a CD that, I feel, grows with me because today I felt like the song just describes me perfectly. I feel that the CD allows me to measure my life experience: the older I get, the more songs there are that I can truly appreciate.

[@liebedich4ever]

God Alanis is such an awesome talent...I feel like she has a song for every stage of my life.

[@kryssybee]

This song was 15yr old me’s anthem and 20yrs later it just gave me chills

[@monameramera]

Krystal Botchen so right. I can mark my entire life by her albums- the growth, so awesome to reflect on over the years

[@morningdewdrop502]

I'm crying, you're crying, we're all crying.

[@ZorbaTheDutch]

We're all good, you're good, I'm good. 🪔

[@lukiswastika3642]

This is very good song from Alanis. So powerful. I heard this song when I was 21 years and know am 42....still.....the song really touching

[@robpierce5241]

Just incredible, no matter how many times I hear this. We all have Gone through sad times, just part of life. Whoever you are, keep The faith. Rp

[@Robert-zx2ir]

A beautiful, powerful and stirring song

[@crystalmaldonado8761]

Man this songs touches the deep core of the soul!!!!!!

[@laihiu]

listening to this again after so many years and immediately brought to tears

[@katie199393]

Her songs are so touching. Simply beautiful.

[@keithoudal890]

Utterly exquisite. My god, man, it doesn't get any better that this.

[@helitonpimentel3636]

Simply excellent. -Belém-PA, Brazil.

[@monl1977]

Seriously, I'm glad this is AM's song, because I don't know anyone else who could sing it like she does.

[@PM-no2yk]

Just watched “SensItive” and learned some things about me with better clarity. (Thanks, Alanis.) As the first child of my parents, I know my HSP was formed beginning with the dysfunction of my parents’ beginnings and now I’m 55. Although I can be the most positive person you have ever met, I can be just as negative and sad, which is debilitating and hard to recover. One week ago, I experienced trauma again with the death of my ex husband who succumbed to Alzheimer’s at 65, watched our two young daughters endure sorrow, and dealt with literal and continued hate from his mother and sister. This has brought me to my knees.

[@YPriatna]

All my time favorite song... so speechless everytime listen to this again and again and again... especially on those lonely quite long nights...

[@MiteGothique7]

This song makes me cry.

[@Patrickspeeding]

Timeless classic thank you so much for your voice, wisdom, class, and experience. The world needed to hear you.

[@tinkler4]

Such a gem of a song...will always be one of my favorites:)

[@caramason56]

Inspiring and beautiful😊❤️🎶😊❤️🎶

[@gail2877]

I promised my mom all of these things when she passed........only I am not that good. I love this song. a very dear introduced me to this song .......I will never forget him. ........

[@lunalovett]

one of her best songs. this is how i think all the time and when im down i think of this..its simple everything will be fine.

[@reginarogers3656]

Absolutely love this song and all her music

[@jenniferknickle-morse9341]

I am only hearing this song now in 2024, but I think I needed to hear it now, rather than in 1999. As a highly sensitive person, like Alanis, we are people pleasers and hide a lot of our feelings, especially when it comes to the painful parts of life. WE will always be okay.

[@38special.]

I loved it then and I'm still listening to it now at 46. But I agree with every single word you said. You are not alone and your comment has been heard.❤

[@appleswithsauce4412]

Thank you Alanis for this inspiring song. No matter what, I will be ok.

[@ronper2737]

Keeps my head up at this point of my life. A very comforting song.

[@denyshernandez505]

First heard this song on Dawson's Creek...loved it ever since.

[@user-dk6le9yr9p]

Wow I loved that show when I was younger❤ love Alanis too

[@sarahrajeh1207]

Watching that exact episode now. That’s what brought me here

[@patriciarichards7273]

Season 2 and Season 3 of Dawson's Creek both feature this song 🎼 Season 2 when Jen & Jack both move into Gram's. Season 3 Thanksgiving episode with Jen wanting angry sex with Pacey....Yes ! I'm a big fan 📺 !!! I usually watch both those episodes anxiously awaiting to hear that song 🎼 !!! Love Alanis....💞

[@rere7914]

They scene when Jennifer forgives her mother 😭

[@steveowisdom2486]

Just watched the thanksgiving episode last night!

[@WrestlingChick81]

This song right here is what I've been needing lately. It is the theme song for the way I've been feeling about myself lately. I've been trying so hard to be a strong person and not let this person I want to be with affect the way I feel, but I can't help it. Especially when I got my heart ripped out by my bestfriend. No one deserves to love and care for a person only to get used and thrown away in the end. :(

[@Uphadis]

This song always makes me want to cry and want a hug. Thank you so much for posting.

[@fehrcarlo2381]

Never heard this song until now, AWESOME, Love it.

[@77Flowers77]

Crying balling my eyes out crying right now. Amazing song!!!! Thanks for posting and thanks to that incredible Talented Brilliant woman for singing it!!!

[@kennethlee7531]

Greetings from Malaysia. It is so emotional listening to Alanis and all the memories flood back

[@agacudo]

Przepiękny utwór...Można słuchać bez końca...!

[@sihamdidi2300]

Actually doing a Dawson rewatch and I've heard it in one episode. Still a powerful song ❤

[@kemalozgurseref6549]

i turn back my 15 years old times.This is still incredible music 🤩😊👏🏻

[@1977sprout]

This song was my anthem for many years, and it helped me get through some bad shit. I am better now, and when I listen to this song I am so happy I made it to a better place. Alanis is an angel. I listen to this song now and it has a whole new meaning. :)

[@JusticeLoveandPeace]

Beautifully wriiten composition - simplistic yet very touching.

[@debfan74]

Seems Alanis always knows what to say and her songs always ease my pain or they help me in the long run with a problem I may be having...and always she puts a smile on my face!

[@eduardoborgis5142]

Uma cantora completa, musicista, compositora, interpreta e atriz. Sem contar sua voz. para mim a melhor de todos os tempos.

[@jusli1933]

I sang this song over 10 years ago for my grandmother when she turned 90. I don't know why I felt compelled to sing this particular song but I just listened to this video after 10 years and everything in this song has since happened to me. But I will be good and have been through it all. Ballin my eyes out right now! Wow.

[@sumthinhastachange]

it is a simple prayer that even when things are going horribly...that even when things are no so good...that I would still be good....that is a prayer of acceptance that brings an unimaginable inner peace and joy...even when !!!

[@mayblue48]

Alanis is closed to god. She is one of the greatest artists who are ready to gt the ball to admire what they really are. She's natural, naked even in her singing, and tell her ideas. thats very brave. I LOVE U ALANIS YOU MAKE THIS WORLD BEING GOOD!!!!!

[@snkg.7052]

one of the very few best fricking Singer's

[@nuritj]

מילים מדהימות...... קול מדהים......

[@eddie195777]

Alanis, never "No thumbs down" from me. Never ever.

[@ddoire]

my friend died other day from suicide. the world was too much for him and he's in heaven now strumming his heart out. RIP. I will think of you every time I hear this song

[@bettyblue1704]

d mcglinchey פ

[@amyleeallen1602]

Sorry for your loss.

[@obamacaretv]

this song is about trying to hold it together when you are falling apart...about finding love when you are unloved....it was my touchstone when i went through catastrophic failure

[@kylebowles6197]

You are pure of heart, period. This life is a simulation, and you wormed your way into it, on to this sick and suffering planet with your memory reset at birth. Cut yourself some slack. Whatever happens in this matrix, you are loved by your creator(s) and they want you to love yourself. You know your own goodness deep down. Do not let the toxic cloud of suffering convince you otherwise.

[@melissamarusco8689]

Well said friend

[@infinitelady]

I Hear David Icke in your words very true though.

[@CritiquingCricket]

This song always makes me feel better. Thanks, Alanis. =)

[@TheCouzy18]

great song gives me goosebumps!!! thank you so much for posting

[@RachelDex]

I absolutely love this song. Means a lot a moment 😥