My wife died 9 weeks ago. I can imagine my wife saying these exact words to me before we were married. These lyrics remind me of things she had said in the past. I’ve listened to this song so many times the last several days. It makes me feel a bit closer to my wife, but also sad. It’s a really good song.

A little historical context for those not old enough to know…. At the time that this video was released, music videos were still culturally relevant (MTV was still actually playing them on something called television), and Alanis Morrissette was the "It Girl" of the moment. This album was at the time the highest-selling debut by a female artist, ever. It has sold over 30 million copies to date, with Billboard magazine declaring it the best-selling pop record of the 1990s. Due to all of these factors, at the time this video was hardly seen as "cheap." Her face alone was more valuable than the most extravagant high-tech special-effects could ever be. At a point when music videos were so relevant that millions of dollars were spent in producing them (and MTV was still playing them), it was a downright radical act for her to release a video consisting of nothing but a close-up of her face. It only made her seem that much more cool. Young people of today: I love you; you're awesome; enjoy your youth, for us old people; but also try to learn a little history along the way, okay? (Oh, one more thing…. Two thirds of the way through this song, she refers to her best friend, "best friends with benefits." That is the origin of the term people still use today: "Friends with benefits.")

Listen as a little black boy growing up in a rough neighborhood, songs like this made me feel better about life.

Took me 11 years to find this song. Heard it on the radio during Halloween of 2013, never knew the name of the song. Been trying to find it ever since. FINALLY 🎉

Honestly its so badass how she just stops trying to explain and busts out the harmonica to vent her emotion. God i miss the 90s.

Not gonna lie, this entire album is a masterpiece!

Alanis has stood the test of time. Her songs are timeless

I was in middle school when this album came out 😫 Now I'm 42 years old and still loving every single song from Alanis! ❤

I posted on here about my wife dying on this video like over a year ago. What this song means to me. I am great full for all the condolences. Thank you. Though sometimes are still difficult. Even when our spouse dies, those of us that keep living do eventually find ways to still enjoy life. Getting through the grief is a process and takes time.

0% nudity 0% swearing 0% twerking 0% violence 100% TALENT!

Alanis was THAT girl in the 90s!!!

Who’s still playing this in 2024? Her music will never get old

34 million copies sold. 11th highest selling album of all time. Also 1 album I can listen from start to finish and not skip a song. Pure genius

To be a teen in the 90s Alanis was loved truly. So refreshing to see a simple beautiful face

When Alanis sings, we listen. When she’s on a screen, we watch. Plain and simple.

Such a simple music video by an amazing beautiful women, inside and out she needs no make up or a front and her music never gets old. Honestly, its timeless! Also am I the only one who feels this video accurately represents their ADHD her distractedness and Disassociation in this video is so me!!

I feel like it's largely forgotten how fucking solid this album is.

My wife and I got married yesterday, 4.3.21 and this was our first dance. The very first time she told me she loved me, this was playing in the background when we were hanging out one afternoon.

Me and my girlfriend would play this entire album when we started to fall in love with eachother that was 1995! Time flies 3 kids later and many memories I love her more than ever before and so happy to call her my wife and best friend ❤ you always Missy! Such a time capsule thank you Alanis

Listening to Alanis gives me a kind of nostalgia that I don't really get from alot of artists. Her voice just reminds me of a better time, a more innocent time, a time that we just don't get much anymore, if at all. It's bittersweet. Alanis is very ethereal that way.

Lyrics I had no choice but to hear you You stated your case time and again I thought about it You treat me like I'm a princess I'm not used to liking that You ask how my day was You've already won me over in spite of me Don't be alarmed if I fall head over feet Don't be surprised if I love you for all that you are I couldn't help it It's all your fault Your love is thick and it swallowed me whole You're so much braver than I gave you credit for That's not lip service You've already won me over in spite of me And don't be alarmed if I fall head over feet And don't be surprised if I love you for all that you are I couldn't help it It's all your fault You are the bearer of unconditional things You held your breath and the door for me Thanks for your patience You're the best listener that I've ever met You're my best friend Best friend with benefits What took me so long? I've never felt this healthy before I've never wanted something rational I am aware now I am aware now You've already won me over in spite of me Don't be alarmed if I fall head over feet And don't be surprised if I love you for all that you are I couldn't help it It's all your fault You've already won me over in spite of me And don't be alarmed if I fall head over feet And don't be surprised if I love you for all that you are I couldn't help it It's all your fault

Loved her when I was 15..im 36 now and still love her!! Absolutely awesome x

My idol since elementary..proud to be 90's era❤❤❤I'm 38 yrs.old..still listening Alanis songs

No CGI, no 5kg of makeup. Natural and beautiful.

This is probably one of the best lovesongs ever written.

Everybody gangster until Alanis whips out the harmonica

2024 anyone?

This is my favourite song on this album. She is a musical genius. This could be released today and still smash it. TIMELESS ❤

A woman with actual skin, with pores... What a beautiful sight. Thank you 90s, I'm glad I'm from there.

She was 21 years old here with one of the best selling pop albums of all time. Legend.

Seeing that you’re coming to Australia is the best news ever. I’ll get tickets the minute they’re available. I had jagged little pill on CD at age 14 the same week it was released. Lifelong fan ❤

My first concert. I was 11. I’m 40 now. It was her first tour at the Aladdin in Las Vegas. The Aladdin has been gone for a long time. She spoke to me. Her music has guided me through some tough, gut wrenching, spirit crushing life lessons. This is my spirit animal. She is on every single playlist. I needed the music videos tonight. This soul will never understand the magnitude she had. The best days of music have been gone for quite sometime. So damn thankful for the choice to be able to stay stuck in the good old days. 👌🏻🧘‍♀️🫶🏻♥️🔥🧿✌🏻

I'm a metalhead. I live for bands like Opeth, Cannibal Corpse, Tool, and I'm also heavily into EDM, specifically liquid drumstep, psytrance, heavy electro, etc. I can happily say Jagged Little Pill is the best album I've ever listened to.

I understand her music so much more now that I've turned 40. Life is so wild

MTV was overrun with big-budget, high-concept music videos when this came out and it was such a breath of fresh air so see an artist not afraid to be so exposed and vulnerable. Easily one of the most impactful, yet understated music videos of all time.

This song was playing rent free in my mind all day I HAD TO HEAR IT💕💕

As a male, in my mid 30's, why do I get teary eyed listening to this after a long day. Loving oneself is underrated.

*Alanis staring in the camera for over 4 minutes* *Still better than most of so called 'music videos' nowadays*

When I was reminiscing, i thought Alanis made like 3 or 2 albums in the mid 90s. She made one, one singular, masterpiece. What an incredible album....

In 2024 thinking of my husband. Such a blessing. He treats me so well.

EVERY SINGLE SONG on this album was great and a huge hit. Unless you lived this era you have no idea how big this album was. Madonna must’ve made millions off this.

She is an icon. People won't realize how influential she was until it's too late. Isn't it ironic?

This song ,the whole Jagged little Pill Album is a GENIUS Piece of Art ie WORK OF ART ! I was in Nigeria Jamming to Alannis genius in Lagos in the late Nighties .....All I can say thank you so so much Ms Morriset we love you !

After all these years I'm still Head over Feet in love with this masterpiece.

Lyrics: I had no choice but to hear you You stated your case time and again I thought about it You treat me like I'm a princess I'm not used to liking that You ask how my day was You've already won me over in spite of me Don't be alarmed if I fall head over feet Don't be surprised if I love you for all that you are I couldn't help it It's all your fault Your love is thick and it swallowed me whole You're so much braver than I gave you credit for That's not lip service You've already won me over in spite of me And don't be alarmed if I fall head over feet And don't be surprised if I love you for all that you are I couldn't help it It's all your fault You are the bearer of unconditional things You held your breath and the door for me Thanks for your patience You're the best listener that I've ever met You're my best friend Best friend with benefits What took me so long? I've never felt this healthy before I've never wanted something rational I am aware now I am aware now You've already won me over in spite of me Don't be alarmed if I fall head over feet And don't be surprised if I love you for all that you are I couldn't help it It's all your fault You've already won me over in spite of me And don't be alarmed if I fall head over feet And don't be surprised if I love you for all that you are I couldn't help it It's all your fault

My mom died when I was 11 and we would jam out to Alanis growing up still listening to Alanis. I’m 33 now and her music sometimes just hits the feels.

My girlfriend dedicated this song to me and I feel warm and fuzzy every time i hear it.

Watched Jagged Little Pill in Boston with my wife yesterday afternoon. I've always been a fan. She has now converted and listened to nothing but Alanis for the last 24 hours. We both cried many times during the show because of the powerful story. This song got me as it did all those years ago. I know she won't see this but I want to thank her for all of the music that has supported me, and now is, through so much. Much love all.

When she says "I've never felt this healthy before" it has always always resonated with me, even before I knew what she meant. Getting older, it is just so clear, when you find that other half of you, someone you genuinely fall head over feet for, you genuinely feel healthier and capable. It's a beautiful lyric and another power house of a song by this legend 👏

I am so missing the 90s because of this! Who's here in 2020?

My teen music icon! The Queen still reigns, nobody rocks it like she does! I was 14 then and now I am 42, and my teen years will never be the same without her songs. I still know every word.... (sigh)

It's a beautiful, timeless classic, from a beautiful lady with an amazing voice! ❤

How many straight dudes out there really feel this music ? I know this album is about a young woman's struggle growing up and it's hard to relate that to a man's experience but there's something about this whole album that hits me deep. She wrote from the heart and really just let it all out. She didn't care what anyone thought. She had a lot of real emotions to write with and what came out is a true masterpiece that is Jagged Little Pill. Every now and then, when I feel like I need to get my head straightened out, I just listen to this album and I always feel better afterwards. I'll have a crush on Alanis Morissette forever !

"I couldn't help it, it's all your fault" Adorable

The moment I found out that she could play the harmonica i was blown away by her, she wasn't just another pretty face, she actually has talent. 😊

My daughter turned me on to her music and I've loved her music to this day and I'll be 63 in January!❤

Been a fan of Alanis since 1994 when I was 12, now at 34, I think her songs sounds better and better each year that goes by.

this song and video are epic. the way she stares into the camera. . i could have stared into those eyes for 23 years straight.

The spirit of music in the 90s has zero competition. It was across every genre, in that special decade.

I remember hearing this song every morning on MTV and VH1 before getting ready for high school...will never forget those days!!

90s kids, unite. This is still one of my favorite songs of all time. Thanks for sharing!

This song burns into your soul,especially for someone who you share a great bond with.❤

You’re a beautiful soul Alanis. I love this video because it’s raw and vulnerable. Even as a 14 year old boy in the 90s I have always loved your music and your vibe. To this day you’re a bright light.

2021 and this is still one of the most intelligent videos ever made. They kept the imagery purposefully simple to make you concentrate on the lyrics knowing they are powerful enough to carry the entire video. They played to the strengths of the song. And it worked. I never felt this healthy before.. who writes poetry like this.

1996, my bride chose this perfect song to be played at our wedding. I love this tune. We'll celebrate our 25th anniversary in November of this year, 2021. This song WILL be part of our celebration, and she might not even remember. But she will. Life isn't always easy, yet it's an INCREDIBLY FUN ride!!!

As a little 6 yr old boy growing up in rough neighborhood the fact i enjoyed it on the radio made me feel way more strange lol but i feel you as well. Glad i never caved to fit other people

The ultimate love song. It played on the radio right when I got into the car moments after an incredible afternoon when I fell for someone .. perfect timing ❤

This song reminds me of the simplicity of life in the 90s. Love it.

My mom used to blast this song in the car when I was a baby all the time, I had the tune stuck in my head for at least 8 years, and I’ve finally found the song, and god it’s bringing back memories

Jagged little pill one of the best albums of the 90s

Head Over Feet, Outta Know, Hand in my Pocket & Ironic were the songs of my childhood ❤❤❤

She is so naturally beautifully, and talented. What is more vulnerable than a close up of you… and a close up singing. Love this song

It’s crazy to think she went to numerous record labels for a deal and was turned down, but none other than MADONNA gave her a chance and fell in love with her voice at first listen!

Remembering the 90's...best time of my life❤❤

This song popped in my head, now Im sitting here about to cry!! Lyrics hit different when youre older....😢

Alanis is one of those woman what have a natural beauty about them, that requires little to no makeup to enhance it.

I love the smile she makes when saying “ Friends with benefits “ … Love this woman!!!

Oh! I love this song so much! Takes me back to a better time, when true love was real.

I love how you experience the chorus for yourself. I always felt like it was jarring. In the greatest way from over here.

This is my favourite song of Alanis . Never get tired of listening to it

It's refreshing to see a singer with raw talent and so natural, without the bells and whistles, choreography, pancake makeup, etc

love or hate her, there aren't too many artists that could be told that the budget for the music video is only $100 bucks and crank out a banger like this!

One of my dearest friends, Dave, passed away on August 3rd. He dedicated this song to me on WKRZ radio station years ago. We never really got together in a relationship kind of way, but we have done a lot together over the years. We became friends in school when we were real young and stayed friends for 50 years. He used to write me love notes in school. I’m close to his whole family. I can’t listen to this song without crying. I miss you so much, Dave😪

Right around the time this song came out, I was in college...and in love with a classmate. The lyrics perfectly described our situation - I've given her hints of my feelings, I treated her like a princess, always held the door for her, etc. I even got a poster of her favorite artist - you've guessed it- Alanis! I remember being so happy everytime we were together, and felt that she was falling for me as well. So when the chorus goes "...You've already won me over in spite of me, And don't be alarmed if I fall head over feet..." I knew the song was for us. As it turns out, the feelings were not mutual - when we finally got down to serious talking, she said she just always thought of me as her (male) best friend (without the benefits part = ). She said that by confessing my feelings, it got her confused and didn't know what to do. I guess I misinterpreted our closeness for something beyond just friendship. I was crushed. But beyond my feelings, what pained me more was knowing that our friendship was never going to be the same ever. That night was the first time I truly cried over a girl. Things were a little weird for us a few days after that. But days turned to weeks, and weeks turned to months. After some time has passed by, we became comfortable with each other again. We started talking regularly and I felt that our friendship has been rekindled. We've both matured and have moved on. We are now both happily married and have our own families. Although we haven't really kept in touch with each other, the last time we talked was a very good and happy conversation. Certain songs can remind you of a different time in your life. Head Over Feet does that to me everytime I hear it. It takes me back to the wonderful memory of that certain girl, a memory that I will cherish forever.

Real men listen to Alanis. lol, but really, she is a true artist.

Oh, Mary concieved without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee...Jesus I trust in You. ❤

Just learned that this maybe is the first public use of the phrase 'friend with benefits'. Wild

Her smile just warms my heart.

I love her videos. They’re so simple, yet powerful. The 90's were so special 💗

Alanis won me over to a new genre of music and helped me cross color lines. In the hood, this was not something we listened to, but this album...changed my life literally and I love it!

This woman was the voice of women in the 90s. One of the best artists of that time. She was everywhere back then. The impact this album had, can not be overstated. Top 3 album of that decade. No question..

I had no idea when I was a teen listening to this song that I'd be living it one day. This is my song to my husband. He made me love him. ❤️

The smell, taste, and sound of 90's rock, from Alanis to Stone Temple Pilots kicks ass! Always.

I keep going back to this song .amazing lyrics .memorable video and a voice like no other. I simply can't express how much I appreciate alanis' music. Its like therapy !

My Mom got me hooked to Alanis from the 90s and I'm glad she did. ❤ I love her and I know what songs to play when my mom passes away. 😢

Proud to be Canadian with artists like Alanis. After almost 30 years of listening to her, she still never gets old.

Stop asking who’s still listening, we never stop

Just to show how cool Alanis is. Every guy I graduated HS with had their cd cases full with Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, STP, Soundgarden,Dr. Dre, Snoop, and Alanis. She's always been a badass.

You are the bearer of unconditional things You held your breath and the door for me Thanks for your patience You're the best listener that I've ever met You're my best friend Best friend with benefits What took me so long? I've never felt this healthy before I've never wanted something rational I am aware now I am aware now

the most beautiful brown eyes in all of the world.