Alanis Morissette - Pedestal

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I’m sure you’ve enjoyed the ride who wouldn’t 
I’m sure every perk has perked you up how could it not
And every opportunity through me helped you climb didn’t it
dropping my name blew doors open that were closed before 

And one day you’ll see that you’ve never really seen me
One day you’ll find out that everything you dreamed of wasn’t who stood before you
One day I won’t be craved the way you crave me now
As this pedestal crumbles down 
And crashes me to the ground

I’m sure you enjoyed my name who wouldn’t take advantage
I’m sure you enjoyed this game and the proxy pride that you landed
And everything vicarious seemed to build you up
You grabbed my crown and got everything you wanted

And one day you’ll see that you’ve never really loved me
One day you’ll find out that everything you dreamed of wasn’t who stood before you
One day I won’t be craved the way you crave me now
As this pedestal crumbles down 
And crashes me to the ground

You’re left with a human being
You’re left with a fallible soul
Oh when the glitter falls
I’m here and sometimes average sometimes more
When the glare of the lights grow dim 
And you’re left with a delicate real
When the bright lights clear there’s just me sitting here

One day you’ll see that you’ve never really seen me
And one day you’ll find out that everything you dreamed of wasn’t who stood before you
One day I won’t be craved the way you crave me now
As this pedestal crumbles down 
As this pedestal crashes down

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[Numjj]

I think she is one of the best writers and singers of all time. Thank goodness she is still writing great songs.

[FriendJenn]

This album was worth the wait. Truly brilliant

[keiferhallett]

I have just listened to the whole album and was so moved by every song. This is the best album i've heard by anyone in year's and the fact it's Alanis is the icing on the cake. Welcome back Alanis.

[eduardo-dta-ufv]

"pedestal" and "nemesis" are two shinning masterpieces. love them so much!

[tidalsteel]

“I hope you enjoyed the ride, who wouldn’t” what a accurate way to finish the album. a masterpice. Such Pretty Forks in The Road is a new milestone in Alanis journey. and yeah, we did enjoyed the ride. who wouldn’t? ❤️

[SuperChaserboy]

This album is simply Alanis at her best. Yes we’ve enjoyed the ride. I smell a Grammy or two. How could it not?

[SuperChaserboy]

And it’s just me standing me every time.

[aylana]

I keep listening to this song so often. This one and reckoning are my favourites from this album. Incredibly powerful

[GT-O-Canada]

This album has moved me to tears and brought me such joy over this past year. I think this is an incredible album .. although irrelevant as the artistry stands on its own, I absolutely feel this is well deserved of the recognition a Grammy win bestows.
you have been the soundtrack to my life, and I mean that full heartedly.
thank you ❤🇨🇦

[luro_alva]

Thanks, Alanis, for be there... always. The force, the poetry, the risk, the touch... Go ahead... all you do is just: marvelous!

[painite]

' I hope you enjoyed the ride, who wouldnt
People have a way of placing us on high in their minds and when we disappoint them by being ourselves we get unloved... fast.
Beautiful album💜

[marcusnery]

Who else has listened to the whole album and thinks it's flawless? Quem mais ouviu o album inteiro e acha que ele é perfeito?

[amber]

Amazing. I was into your older music when I was early 20s, and I found it very valuable. Now, you see life differently. Your music is rich and bountiful. Now I'm late 20s and am so touched by your new album. I just finished listening. I have to get my thoughts in order ! I'm blown away by how resonating it has been. Thank you !

Mary, undoer of knots, pray for us.

[sarahkilfoil]

"Pedestal" lyrics:

I’m sure you’ve enjoyed the ride, who wouldn’t? I’m sure every perk has perked you up, how could it not? And every opportunity through me helped you climb, didn’t it? Dropping my name blew doors open that were closed before

And one day you’ll see that you’ve never really seen me One day you’ll find out that everything you dreamed of wasn’t who stood before you One day I won’t be craved the way you crave me now As this pedestal crumbles down And crashes me to the ground

I’m sure you enjoyed my name, who wouldn’t take advantage? I’m sure you enjoyed this game and the proxy pride that you landed And everything vicarious seemed to build you up You grabbed my crown and got everything you wanted

And one day you’ll see that you’ve never really loved me One day you’ll find out that everything you dreamed of wasn’t who stood before you One day I won’t be craved the way you crave me now As this pedestal crumbles down And crashes me to the ground

You’re left with a human being You’re left with a fallible soul Oh, when the glitter falls I’m here and sometimes average, sometimes more When the glare of the lights grow dim And you’re left with a delicate real When the bright lights clear, there’s just me sitting here

One day you’ll see that you’ve never really seen me And one day you’ll find out that everything you dreamed of, wasn’t who stood before you One day I won’t be craved the way you crave me now As this pedestal crumbles down As this pedestal crashes down Crashes me to the ground

I hope you enjoyed the ride, who wouldn’t? Who wouldn’t?...

[aylana]

Such a beautiful song. I love her new album so much.

[miarose]

How beautiful. Everybody remembers Alanis for "Ironic" but she is so much more than that song. This just proves that fact.

[annakurowska]

It's beautiful! Cried like a baby! It does hit something in your soul! Thank you Alanis!

[JoeMandell-]

RollingStone Magazine called this song "You Oughta Know, Part Two".

Take it from a grownup, this song is what happens as "Hands Clean" comes to an end.

[marialidiarm]

So beautiful the melody on the chorus.
Her voice in the interlude is so raw ❤️

[soymanuheredia]

I love everything you do! Thanks for being the artist you are and letting us to feel identified with your art. 🙌