Alanis Morissette

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Rhythm	9.5
Melody	9.6
Instruments	9.6
Lyrics	9.9
Vocal	9.7
This song has been reviewed 32 times. Overall score for this song, 9.7.

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Song details
Title	You Oughta Know
Artist	Alanis Morissette
Album	Jagged Little Pill (1995) , Track 2 , The Collection (2005) , Track 10 , MTV Unplugged (1999) , Track 11
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Rank	1,741 (-489) history
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Song lyrics

Send "You Oughta Know" ringtones to your cell

I want you to know 
That I'm happy for you
I wish nothing but 
The best for you both.

An older version of me
Is she perverted like me?
Would she go down on you in a theatre?
Does she speak eloquently?   
And would she have your baby?
I'm sure she'd make a really excellent mother.

'Cause the love that you gave, that we made
Wasn't able to make it enough for you to be open wide, no
And every time you speak her name
Does she know how you told me you'd hold me
Until you died? 'til you die
But you're still alive.

And I'm here to remind you
Of the mess you left when you went away
It's not fair to deny me
Of the cross I bear that you gave to me
You, you, you oughta know. 

You seem very well
Things look peaceful
I'm not quite as well
I thought you should know
Did you forget about me, Mr. Duplicity?
I hate to bug you in the middle of dinner
It was a slap in the face how quickly I was replaced
Are you thinking of me when you fuck her?

'Cause the love that you gave, that we made
Wasn't able to make it enough for you to be open wide, no
And every time you speak her name
Does she know how you told me you'd hold me
Until you died? 'til you die
But you're still alive. 

And I'm here to remind you
Of the mess you left when you went away
It's not fair to deny me
Of the cross I bear that you gave to me
You, you, you oughta know.

'Cause the joke that you laid in the bed that was me
And I'm not gonna fade as soon as you close your eyes
(And you know it)
And every time I scratch my nails down someone else's back
I hope you feel it
Well, can you feel it?

Well, I'm here to remind you
Of the mess you left when you went away
It's not fair to deny me
Of the cross I bear that you gave to me
You, you, you oughta know.

I'm here to remind you
Of the mess you left when you went away
It's not fair to deny me
Of the cross I bear that you gave to me
You, you, you oughta know.

Send "You Oughta Know" ringtones to your cell

lyrics corrected by mR_PoP, Joeyy on 16-06-2009

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26-03-2005 08:00 NightHobbit
23,504 posts	no actually it is about the person who made her famous that she was with at the time. and he left her for a girla nd she got pissed. Alanis said it herself
26-03-2005 18:41 pinkcookie09
91 posts	i heard that no one knows for sure who it's about..there was like 3 different people it was suspected to be about but no one is sure. but i think it'd be funniest if it was about dave coulier (joey) but the song is freakin sweet so it doesn't really matter to me who it's about
05-04-2005 20:53 Cobra36
6 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal It's definetly up there as one of my favourite Alanis songs. I sing it in my band and it's the point in the gig where i just completely let myself go. The lyrics are fantastic, I think a lot of people can relate. Love it!
01-07-2005 10:53 RRKeys
175 posts	shes super mad in this song! she even said a bad word! but its ok!
01-07-2005 13:46 DamnLoser90
492 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal i love alanis morisette! her voice is unique but its really good. this song is really good too
08-07-2005 03:44 6Dollie6
17,554 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal teehee. awesome song
11-07-2005 14:37 LvSPYRO
8 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal She is one of my fav artistis! Her songs are the greatest... This especially is one of her best!!!!!
01-08-2005 05:56 JohnCena_freak
43 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal this so cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i love alanis morissette's songs!! u go girl!!!!!!!!!!!!
08-08-2005 20:46 shelby827
1,526 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal amazing. i'm listening to this song right now actually. i love it so much.
10-11-2005 01:41 mudteddy
2 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal Alanis really is one of my all time fav artists. This song is so lively that I listen to it in the morning to wake me up Yay Alanis!
02-01-2006 22:39 iScripters
2 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal Good song!
05-01-2006 14:45 FlipFlops
44 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal One of the most passionate songs around. Haha, I can't help singing it - great way to vent out anger!
25-02-2006 19:27 CoSmIcStaRz
50 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal This song isn't my favorite by miss Alanis, in fact it gets quite annoying after awhile. she's cool, though.
13-04-2006 21:45 one_that_bleeds
14 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal shes such a strong woman! i love the way she wrote this song and brought whoever it was down. And I´m here to remind you Of the mess you left when you went away It´s not fair to deny me Of the cross I bear that you gave to me You, you, you oughta know ^---- i can REALLY relate to that bit its actually weird how much of a coincidence it is this song rules
22-05-2006 20:09 Runa100
17 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal I love this song. This cd is fantastic!
17-06-2006 00:14 ebbas
108 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal Im sorry but are you people THREE?? Who cares if she swears?? She's telling the truth and it makes sence Thist song is awsome Maby shes a little bit angry but who isn't from time to time
20-06-2006 09:58 prettypuppy7887
31 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal hey, this song is fantastic. alanis is an amazing writer and singer, and she perfectly details how ppl feel in that kinda situation. just wondering if anyone has heard the secret song in the alternate version of you oughta know. about 3 mins from the end, theres a song called forgive me love. its just alanis singing by herself, and i love it. heres the lyrics! enjoy!! I went to your house Walked up the stairs I opened your door without ringing a bell I walked down the hall Into your room Where I could smell you And I Shouldn't be here Without Permission Shouldn't be here Would you forgive me love If I danced in your shower Would you forgive me love If I laid in your bed Would you forgive me love If I stay all afternoon oh... I took off my clothes Put on your robe Went through your drawers and I found your cologne Went down to the den Found your CD's And I played your Johnny And I Shouldn't stay long You might be home soon I Shouldn't stay long Would you forgive me love If I danced in your shower Would you forgive me love If I laid in your bed Would you forgive me love If I stay all afternoon oh... I burned your incense I ran a bath I noticed a letter that sat on your desk It said hello love I love you so love Meet me at midnight And no It wasn't my writing I better go soon It wasn't my writing So forgive me love If I cry in your shower So forgive me love For the salt in your bed So forgive me love If I cry all afternoon oh...
30-06-2006 06:08 shelby827
1,526 posts	^it's called Your House actually. just thought i'd throw that out there.
14-02-2007 06:15 thejoedontdie
425 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal 3 words. Oh My God this song is so powerful and is fun to listen to and scream even though i am a guy. sweetness.
23-02-2007 20:17 fatty11
20 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal this song is the best it should go out to all jerks. i hate most bois, they are mean, and they suck. you go alanis tell them all the chit you want. i love the way she tells them off in most of her songs, she has a good point though so nobody can't really say she doesnt. GuYs SuCk.
21-04-2007 23:09 VanitfyFxck123
5 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal Amazing song! I love this. This is every womans war cry!
11-06-2007 18:51 Veronica_2011
125 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal this song is the best!!!! its like perfect for me. i connect with it so well.
20-01-2009 15:25 TheSlapFactory
7 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal This is an outstanding piece of music. The band is like a supergroup: Alanis Morissette on vocals, Dave Navarro on guitar, Taylor Hawkins on drums, and the almighty Flea on bass guitar. After listening to this, I think this is one of Flea's best bass performances, and it's very underrated. Everything about this song is kickass.