Alanis Morissette - Head over Feet

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Music Review: Another Classic From The Greatest Album Of All Time!
Rating: 5 Stars

"Head Over Feet" was the fifth single to be taken from Jagged Little Pill in August 1996. The song peaked at No.7 in the UK sales chart and became Alanis' first Top 10 single. The song was yet another big hit all over world and garnered massive radio airplay from stations across the globe, yet it didn't quite match the success of Alanis' previous two singles, "Ironic" and "You Learn." The song is presented in a similar way to the other songs that were released from Jagged Little Pill in that they open with a guitar and drum section, before Alanis starts singing. The song has three verses and three choruses in typical Alanis style, with a solo section in the middle.

Head Over Feet opens with a very retro guitar that accompanies Alanis' voice as she opens the first verse, "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." This simplistic first verse is simple in the way that the lyrics are normal words and ordinary - a common feature on Jagged Little Pill. Alanis then sings the chorus, "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 are. I couldn't help it, it's all your fault!" Alanis then sings the second verse as the song gains momentum with the drums and guitar, "Your love is thick and it swallowed me whole. You're so much braver than I give you credit for. That's not lip service." This is a considerably less shorter verse, which is only half the length of the first. Alanis then moves swiftly into the second chorus.

Alanis then sings what is essentially the second part of the second verse, but after the second chorus! She sings, "You are the bearer of unconditional things. You held your breath and the door for me. Thanks for your patience." She then stops singing and a harmonica solo takes over. The way it is arranged is incredibly catchy and every true Alanis fan such as myself will know each and every note to whistle along to it! Or is that just me? Alanis then sings, "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 drums then strike a few times more when the song is quiet, before the chorus is sing all over again and the song dies out.

Can you believe it? I've never seen the video to Head Over Feet! Infact, I'm not even sure if one was made, but if one was, I sure as Hell would love to see it! This song was a big hit all over the world, not only because of Alanis' staggering popularity at the time, but because it was a song that people could secretly identify with at the same time. When people can relate to music, it usually does exceptionally well, and this was exactly the case with Alanis, Jagged Little Pill and Head Over Feet! Well, that and the fact that JLP is the greatest album of all time!

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