By: Jamie Thompson
It’s hard to believe it’s been two decades since Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill burst onto the music scene. I remember cranking up “You Oughta Know” during my college heartbreaks, using it as my personal anthem on those tough days. But I also cherished “#8,” known as “Head Over Feet,” for its joyful vibes. Those two songs perfectly encapsulated my college romance rollercoaster. Fast forward to today, and I’m a calmer mom, but the titles from that iconic album still resonate in unexpected ways. After all, motherhood is its own jagged little pill sometimes, isn’t it?
1. “All I Really Want”
would now be a longing for a chilled glass of wine, a spoonful of Trader Joe’s Cookie Butter, a captivating novel, and a rare moment of silence while the kids are tucked away in dreamland—please let them all sleep through the night!
2. “You Oughta Know”
could easily reflect my feelings about holiday planning or how my partner shouldn’t have to quiz me about our daughter’s preschool after two months of classes. Come on, how hard can it be to remember this stuff?!
3. “Hand In My Pocket”
is what my little rascal claims when he’s actually pulling a classic Al Bundy move, with his hand obviously not in his pocket at all. Come on, kid!
4. “Ironic”
could have infinite interpretations, especially after Alanis expanded the definition so cleverly. Imagine a song capturing the moment I accidentally tossed my iPhone into the washing machine on the one day I forgot its protective case, leaving me reliant on my son’s outdated smartphone for connection. Now that’s irony!
5. “You Learn”
would morph into a catchy tune about how, at 40, I can’t assist my kiddos with their math homework without Googling it first. I mean, arrays and boxes? Really? I was an English major for a reason! Math, can we just cross-multiply and call it a day?
6. “Wake Up”
is my daily mantra to my teenage son. It’s the same routine: me, five hundred attempts to rouse him from slumber while he pretends I’m not there. Remember when they used to wake up at the crack of dawn? Now they’re experts at sleeping in, and it’s just as irritating as those early morning wake-up calls.
7. “Head Over Feet”
remains unchanged because, through all the chaos of motherhood, that’s precisely how I feel for these little bundles of energy. Don’t be surprised if you end up loving them head over heels—though let’s be honest, it’s more about their heads than their feet!
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In summary, Alanis Morissette’s songs may have been written for a different era, but their themes of yearning, irony, and unconditional love resonate with moms today, reminding us that while life can be messy, our love for our kids is always profound.