Alanis Morissette - Ironic Lyrics






An old man turned ninety-eight
He won the lottery and died the next day
It's a black fly in your Chardonnay
It's a death row pardon two minutes too late
And isn't it ironic... don't you think

It's like rain on your wedding day
It's a free ride when you've already paid
It's the good advice that you just didn't take
Who would've thought... it figures

Mr. Play It Safe was afraid to fly
He packed his suitcase and kissed his kids goodbye
He waited his whole damn life to take that flight
And as the plane crashed down he thought
"Well isn't this nice..."
And isn't it ironic... don't you think

It's like rain on your wedding day
It's a free ride when you've already paid
It's the good advice that you just didn't take
Who would've thought... it figures

Well life has a funny way of sneaking up on you
When you think everything's okay and everything's going right
And life has a funny way of helping you out when
You think everything's gone wrong and everything blows up
In your face

A traffic jam when you're already late
A no-smoking sign on your cigarette break
It's like ten thousand spoons when all you need is a knife
It's meeting the man of my dreams
And then meeting his beautiful wife
And isn't it ironic...don't you think
A little too ironic...and, yeah, I really do think...

It's like rain on your wedding day
It's a free ride when you've already paid
It's the good advice that you just didn't take
Who would've thought... it figures

Life has a funny way of sneaking up on you
Life has a funny, funny way of helping you out
Helping you out





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  1. S.... P....

    teeth are too big

  2. F.... a....

    Casting....ferme les yeux interdit de regarder !!!!!!!!!!!!!

  3. A.... ....

    Songs like that, from late 90th and early 2000, they gave me the feeling of good future coming. Well, the "future" is what we have now. And it's a trash.

  4. G.... M....

    My kind of jam since long time ago... But, I'm Here today to check back after being announced that She will be performing alongside BTS at #RockinEve to welcome 2020, my current fave boyband. 💜

    Your music still lives on queen...

  5. r.... G....

    OMG I love her song.....I've been looking their song...💜Who's here for Dec 2019...listening this song?
    PHILIPPINES

  6. K.... M....

    mTV, hey we need a video for this, shes Canadian right? August! let's make the video!

  7. M.... N....

    Shes god nbd

  8. M.... G....

    Still love this song in 2019, saw it when I was 8 on my cousins MTV cable channel. Lol

  9. J.... D....

    Yes it is ironic. Like when you haven't got the right change for the parking meter

  10. R.... ....

    Danielle from Haim reminds me of her 🤔

  11. O.... A....

    La Meloni appena trasferitasi a Los Angeles. Evviva l'immigrazione!

  12. S.... I....

    Alanis gave this record out under her label "Szeretlek Records", which she learned from her late grandma, who was Hungarian. "Szeretlek" means I Love You. Tells a lot. :)

  13. h.... ....

    90's should have never ended!

  14. c.... s....

    Como canta bem essa alanis

  15. s.... a....

    still amazing December 2019

  16. J.... K....

    good advice

  17. 1.... ....

    Jacqueline Ruas. 12/12/93 ~ 02/08/09. <3

  18. M.... M....

    Pure talent in the 90s. Vintage shops were thriving, dress any way you want... materialism wasn't a thing.

  19. J.... M....

    This woman is truly gifted... time doesn't matter, someone will be listening to her music 1,000 years from now.

  20. t.... ....

    I liked this song much more without seeing the video-clip...

  21. M.... F....

    cinorI yB sinalA ettessiroM

  22. n.... ....

    I can finally fulfill my moms biggest wish I just got her 2 tickets to see her next year at the Hollywood bowl

  23. J.... G....

    Still a Masterpiece.

  24. j.... K....

    Kunstner+++

  25. B.... N....

    Monday 23 December 2013

  26. A.... D....

    Gente como é o nome desse filme? Ele está disponivel no Youtube?

  27. K.... M....

    90s ❤

  28. L.... A....

    And isn't this life ironic? Don't you think? ;)

  29. T.... ....

    A crying shame this didn't win Video of the Year at the MTV Video Awards. That honor went to "Lady Marmalade" by Christina Aguilera, Mya, Pink, & Lil Kim. Seriously?! This is one of the best videos ever made. When it didn't win, I was shaking my head for days.

  30. N.... H....

    True story

  31. M.... C....

    Ya'll do realize that everything she mentioned is coincidental and not ironic right

  32. T.... ....

    The original billy eylish

  33. j.... ....

    Vanessa Carlton brought me here. I’m glad she did.

  34. c.... ....

    was this her only classic

  35. g.... ....

    What is actually ironic is that the most of lyrics aren’t irony. The lyrics are all coincidences.

  36. J.... S....

    In 2050 we will consider the 2020s as a simpler time. So lets make it a decade to remember as fondly as the 70s 80s and 90s. Ok bye

  37. C.... S....

    hey y a m

  38. T.... O....

    Paused....yea I get it.

  39. s.... m....

    December 15th 2019 🙌🏼

  40. J.... A....

    Alanis Morissette meu nome também é Alanis Morissette eu queria muito que você mandasse mais

  41. F.... A....

    isn't it ironic that 21k disliked this wonderful music video? don't you think?

  42. J.... S....

    Anyone know if this was filmed on the Merritt parkway in NY? Sure looks like it.

    J.... S....

    It was 100% shot in NY, though I don’t know where exactly.

  43. r.... ....

    Somebody listening now???

  44. D.... D....

    She needs to learn the meaning of the word "ironic":
    Ed Byrne slates Alanis Morissette
    watch?v=nT1TVSTkAXg

    D.... D....

    Ironic how she doesn't know the meaning of ironic

    D.... D....

    @Hazim Fadhilah That was the whole point of the song

    D.... D....

    @Fun Times say that to the main comment

    D.... D....

    @Hazim Fadhilah Liar

    D.... D....

    @Fun Times ok

  45. G.... E....

    When it shows Alanis in yellow, you can see the driver doesn't have their seatbelt on, but driving alanis does.

  46. T.... S....

    Ahhhh. The 90’s. The last great decade of music in my opinion. Miss those days.

  47. S.... ....

    Who's here after seeing Alanis and james Corden duet

    S.... ....

    I'm here from actually seeing this on mTV back in the day. I'm old 👴

  48. S.... P....

    You what is funny don’t you think.... the only ironic thing in this song is the guy in the plain crash. Everything else is a coincidence. I’m learning about irony and coincidences from Shakespeare’s plays not that you care but these aren’t examples of irony.

  49. R.... ....

    Where are the 90's ?

  50. N.... M....

    From My teenage years still here.

  51. M.... ....

    Essa voz dela e maravilhosa alanis morissette 😻

  52. I.... ....

    Прикольно! ))

  53. B.... W....

    In two weeks it will be 2020 . Life has a funny way of sneaking up on you.

  54. O.... Z....

    I was 13 when this came out. My older sister bought the album. She would be at work and I would go in her room and jam out on her stuff. Miss those days.

  55. Y.... ....

    Hey remember the 2000’s?

  56. K.... B....

    I am watching this after the 2019 UK general elections.

    K.... B....

    William Matthews no your not. I heard that your economy is very high. under the orange man.

    K.... B....

    @maxcet tigers sorry to break it to you but not only is money not everything that counts but the gap between the haves and the have-nots is larger than it's been in decades. Trump likes to dangle all the jobs we have now in everyone's faces... It doesn't mean they are jobs that can support the working class or are worth having in the first place.

    K.... B....

    William Matthews wait...are you talking about... socialism?

    K.... B....

    @maxcet tigers OOOHH! The big "S" word that so many of Trump's supporters like to throw around. First of all, there has been a degree of socialism in the U.S. since the Great Depression out of necessity since the economic well-being of such a large population depended on such a relatively small handful of important companies that failed on Black Thursday. Second of all, Trump supporters warn against leaning too far left while they ignore that we're leaning too far to the right in the direction of fascism, you know the government of Nazi Germany. Lastly, a good president would recognize the historical dangers of having so few people holding so much wealth and influence like we have today. For centuries, Russia reflected these conditions until the people got fed up with it and revolted. Lord knows I wouldn't want that to happen to my country but history has a tendency to repeat itself. So I don't advocate for socialism or fascism but a balanced playing field represented by a strong middle class which is rapidly diminishing in the U.S.

    K.... B....

    William Matthews fascism is also a left-wing ideology. confused? respond if you're curious. but not a big fan of the real far right ideology aswell. which is known as: religious extremism also what state are you on?and do think watch mojo is far left?(they just made questionable video right now)

  57. N.... W....

    Who r the 21k who rated this down?

  58. E.... L....

    Indian's sometimes wear red on their wedding day, ironic but who would of thought it figures lolll

  59. g.... ....

    Allanus Morissette ♥️♥️♥️♥️

  60. J.... G....

    Oh Alanis...if you knew how much we adore you'! I’m 39 and all my friends still play your shit (wonderful, beautiful) music. You are just amazing everyday I promise you!

  61. D.... C....

    Love the song and video

  62. x.... ....

    I want them all......each one grabs and slays my heart.

  63. k.... ....

    Go Canada!!!

  64. k.... s....

    Kinda going through a rough time right now, this song helps a lot.

    k.... s....

    She tends to have that effect on people.

    k.... s....

    Best of wishes.. Hope things turn around for u

    k.... s....

    Hope things are ok. Keep your head up. Things always get better.

  65. S.... H....

    🎈🧜💘🌠👁️💋💋💋

  66. c.... m....

    amo amo amo essa musica isso é musica

  67. a.... ....

    Listen to the lyrics.It's like reality is knocking on your door!!!

  68. T.... F....

    Still listening

  69. J.... S....

    When things go wrong at work, I sing this song over the walkie-talkies

    J.... S....

    Jeff Skapnit what do you do

    J.... S....

    Where do you work

  70. M.... F....

    I get to see her in concert FINALLY!!!! I am so pumped.

  71. a.... r....

    looks like was yesterday ive heard this song , still beatifull after 12 years

  72. D.... J....

    What a goofball!

  73. T.... S....

    Quem ouvindo em 2030 😁

  74. P.... M....

    who's this? 1:03

  75. H.... C....

    tremendo temardo...!!!

  76. J.... R....

    Yes we know what year it is you dumb fucks..

  77. o.... ....

    Stop me if youve heard this one, 4 Alanis' in a car are driving down the road.....

  78. S.... M....

    Just in case if my wattpad story that I'm currently working on becomes a movie, I want this song to be an OST

    Title: Irony behind things

    Story about two girls and two boys who were exactly opposite. One of the girls was shy, quiet, introverted and does not really show much emotions while also was actually the happy go lucky one deep inside. The other girl was the loud, extroverted and cheerful one yet was actually the depressed one deep inside. One of the boys was unpopular and nerdy, but also used to be popular back in his days. One of the boys was popular and attractive, but also used to be a fat nerd and bully victim back then.

  79. d.... t....

    I remember when this song came out around 1995 or 1996 I was around 14 my younger sister would play it all the time and it would give me the shits. And now it's December 2019 and I'm listening to it on you tube wanting to go back to the mid 90s.

  80. o.... v....

    13 de diciembre 2019 alguien más

    o.... v....

    14 de diciembre ❤️❤️❤️

    o.... v....

    🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️

  81. A.... G....

    This video makes me wanna take a road trip with Alanis. :)

  82. n.... ....

    I've always had a crush on this woman

  83. M.... R....

    I really like this song 💚

  84. D.... J....

    God. Witch.

  85. r.... r....

    Cocain is a plants that represent lot of growth for food lol THis Canadian are so cold .
    Ottawa as not real children .THis people seem to only tease to ask for food by making me live a life with out possibility .How about the blame is youes falts by not even felling the right ones .Since the earth seem to be dieng by your time to be losers. .My name is more than Rick ..Stay off is nick name for Richard . That does not provide any health care options to created drug abuse for blames to be use by your love that created by the city ...I guest I am the only white guy èwho knows the diffeces of beating down pimps or sex transfigures and crooked cops ....I am the person that made sociaty accept to be better ...It seem ottawa is not as nice as the intelligence by me ...I the make the moments of influence with creation for independent. Putting in the long days with out getting payed .You would think that people who undersant..This people never think about me to not just be over hurt by pain and force to believe I am tier and I never take care of my self ...This people this days never change for cocain plant......I am hungry and poor by making my existence to except by collapsing by learning to fell who force. Me be I dont want to be lable by people ..who dont think that they are the problem to accept no new begins by the first expressions .I dont want to work for your city.Unless ottawa does accept to die soon . ..By this living staders are destrying are city by experience with out knowing the trouble by youes ..... only seem to blame me to want to be lable as a person that not be able to handle any good drugs for health ...How about marijuana foods or tea .... Let me be excepted by the love of new choices .....How I am suppose to only live off food .....I die by food ......Hope truth hurts.. Hope see true familys not to be re^prenting forcuse on never learning what right ......Ottawa give brain dammage on pirpiss by knowing cocain does represent lot of health choices by money and nature ..People lie for BAd drugs .....So many people lie .....Hope you all die soon for making my life not exists ...I am still surviving.Jokes on you by learning how much you are worth ..All of youes by making love not possible.......... Ottawa money sucks .....only blame me to not want to work a job and abuse drugs and not want to eat food ..... .......What do you want be to do ..Go and pee on parlement hill and take a nice big shit of paper work ......THan can I have real money

  86. N.... F....

    I'm 30 listen to this growing up. Fuck me she's fucking gorgeous

  87. J.... S....

    @!# WTF 213, Area Code God HIT Intentional My fuck you to ironic gone Chronic. the use of 2 anywhere is nearly prohibited in natural life with no intent on harming another, the single 2 count shows harm intent. If 2 remains a paters absent 213 repeats its a big event. ironic is intentional either by me naturally hit whn i want or hidden and changed to whatever i want at any instant. Single in out switches for whatever with 213. By You for Me, 2 for yourself 1, 3 Folded Charge.effect. thats how we get back 9.5 billion years. 38 years of non equalized harm.

  88. O.... F....

    I live in NJ EE.UU. but I from venezuela, and think that you are my big love I 💘

  89. J.... C....

    I unironically like this song.

  90. F.... S....

    Morissette fan here! Alanis too! 😎

  91. l.... v....

    🖐🙌🙌🙌🤝👏👏👏👏👏

  92. M.... S....

    I found the song of my soul years back

  93. c.... k....

    Listen to this song in 2020

  94. M.... F....

    Nice🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🙂🙂

  95. I.... D....

    “Split” (2017)

  96. g.... ....

    The split personalities in that car.

  97. D.... D....

    Absolutely hates men. Absolutely love her music still. 🤣

  98. K.... H....

    I understand this song now

  99. V.... B....

    Greatest song ever, also i like to dipp my balls into ketchup sauce