There is an old poem about a little girl named Mary-Jane who wouldn't eat her rice pudding. the poem repeats over and over, "Whats the matter mary-jane."? this is a song about Alanis ovecoming an eating disorder. "I hear you're losing weight again Mary Jane Do you ever wonder who you're losing it for".She is telling Mary Jane, who could be herself, someone she knows, or just a generalized person, that she shouldn't worry about being perfect and how others see her. She should just be happy.
It's actually a song begging someone who is suffering domestic abuse to get out of the relationship whilst they still have a chance. The clues are in the lyrics:
@gleamcongratulatory i think alll of alanis' songs sound better on acoustic,, check out the jagged little pill acoustic album (of course, if you haven't checked it out already)...that album is tha bomb!
You guys, Mary Jane is indeed a word for weed, but I honestly think she REALLY means to a girl struggles with anorexia or bulimia. And it wouldn't be her first song that referes to that issue...
Ok ppl tom pettys song was about weed this is about a woman with struggles in her life, are you ppl high to think about that's all this song is about? I relate to this song about being in a relationship for years with someone who struggled with mental illness, I myself ended up being sick many times my wt went up and down, i was not happy, I had some fair share of bruises too, I always wanted to make him happy and tried so hard. this song can relate to many diffrent struggle women have.
look at the lyrics. if it was about weed, there's no way she'd talk about the main person losing weight, cuz if you're smoking, you're also eating a shit ton of food. damn munchies are a beast.
well, i'm not sure where you get the pot smoking from, but this is about a legitimate person. and i'm pretty sure that analyzing this song for more merit than drugs is deserved in this instance. so learn to spell and don't be ignorant.
This song is about Alanis' own battles with weight and eating disorders. Thus the lines, "I hear you're losing weight again Mary Jane Do you ever wonder who you're losing it for". Mary Jane shows all the unhappiness and the feelings that go with an eating disorder. Alanis is showing the negative aspects of EDs...from the sadness to other problems being ill and injuring yourself.
"Well it's full speed baby In the wrong direction There's a few more bruises If that's the way You insist on heading." She is telling Mary Jane, who could be herself, someone she knows, or just a generalized person,(Mary Jane is slang for the typical women) that she shouldn't worry about being perfect and how others see her. She should focus on trying to be happy instead.
3:49 - 4:10 = amazing.
xandonx 1 week ago
The five dislikes are from-
1. Justin Bieber
2. Rebecca Black
3. Lady Gaga
4. Katy Perry
5. Miley Cyrus
Arkimasm 6 months ago 8
@Arkimasm i'm so with u.
Glufis7 4 months ago
My fave Alanis song....... the most feeling and emotion of all her songs.....
domrct 6 months ago
Yes, acoustic!!! from de JLP acoustic, love this version :D
maryzhol28 7 months ago
beautifull song with nice lyircs 5 *
Barre76 8 months ago
I wish I own her voice
MARXA123 10 months ago
@MARXA123
me too...
Yokonono99 6 months ago
Worry not about the cars that go by... amen sister
tarlynelo 10 months ago
she played in degrassi.
but that's not why i like her music <3
caprisunsaresexy 11 months ago
non restaare chiuusoo quii..
pensieeeerooo
TessaPadova 11 months ago
super!!!
Barbara53063 1 year ago
Super!!!
Barbara53063 1 year ago
So take this moment Mary Jane and be selfish
Worry not about the cars that go by
All that matters Mary Jane is your freedom
Keep warm my dear, keep dry
***makes me bawl my EYES out!!!
this was my best friends favorite song
and he listened to it almost every day
and then he committed suicide :'(.
fuckin a i miss him.
ohsnapitskarli 1 year ago 4
@ohsnapitskarli totally sorry to hear that xxx respect xxx chris
papalazerus22 11 months ago
Fantastic! beautifull song!
arthemisjohns 1 year ago
sorry prefer the un mixed straight up, Mary Jane Alanis Morissette Cover by random aussie chick on you tube.
ekaterinaalanovna 1 year ago
There is an old poem about a little girl named Mary-Jane who wouldn't eat her rice pudding. the poem repeats over and over, "Whats the matter mary-jane."? this is a song about Alanis ovecoming an eating disorder. "I hear you're losing weight again Mary Jane Do you ever wonder who you're losing it for".She is telling Mary Jane, who could be herself, someone she knows, or just a generalized person, that she shouldn't worry about being perfect and how others see her. She should just be happy.
OnlyUnforgiven 1 year ago 6
its such a sad song.... love it
drodevil 1 year ago
this is the bettter version. fa sho.
hairbrush1234 1 year ago
sometimes i feel like this and when i listen this song is like a voice inside my head that try to make me feel good :'(
keyboard1995 1 year ago
Alanis is a wonderfull singer.
when will she come to Brazil again?
jorgeferreirasp 1 year ago
Is this about weed..?
CraterMuffin 1 year ago
@CraterMuffin
well im not Alanis nor did i write this-but "they" say it's about an Eating Disorder..idk
personally that is the way i choose to interpert it :)
glowsticx 1 year ago
@glowsticx
It's actually a song begging someone who is suffering domestic abuse to get out of the relationship whilst they still have a chance. The clues are in the lyrics:
"Who are you losing it for"
"There's a few more bruises"
"Please don't censor your tears"
"Take this moment Mary Jane and be selfish"
"All that matters Mary Jane is your freedom"
It's a beautiful song.
Boydus1 1 year ago
@Boydus1 ah i can see that... that's what i like about music it can be interpreted diffrently by people...
glowsticx 1 year ago
This is incredible. Everything Alanis does is amazing, and her acoustic versions really show her true talent. Especially that 19 second note at 3:50
greenbeny48 1 year ago
Awesome...
Bntnredsox 1 year ago
This is about as acoustic as my bum on a good day!!
Don't get me wrong I love her tunes but this is just an album version....
dave123trowel 1 year ago
i like acoustic its shows the real voice of a singer
gleamcongratulatory 1 year ago
@gleamcongratulatory i think alll of alanis' songs sound better on acoustic,, check out the jagged little pill acoustic album (of course, if you haven't checked it out already)...that album is tha bomb!
icefoxx001 1 year ago 2
does she have concerts this year???if she does, has anybody knows where??? thanks...:))
TheLjubaaa 1 year ago
i'm so sick of being afraid, i just want to be me for a change and not my TV self, hang in there
thatswhyitscrimson 1 year ago
You guys, Mary Jane is indeed a word for weed, but I honestly think she REALLY means to a girl struggles with anorexia or bulimia. And it wouldn't be her first song that referes to that issue...
everybodyelsesgirl25 1 year ago 4
@everybodyelsesgirl25 Yeah I thought it was about girls also...
darcskies777 1 year ago
@darcskies777 Yes! But why the hell we're the only one that gets it?!?!? :0
everybodyelsesgirl25 1 year ago
@everybodyelsesgirl25 I have no idea. I think it's quite obvious.
darcskies777 1 year ago
Ok ppl tom pettys song was about weed this is about a woman with struggles in her life, are you ppl high to think about that's all this song is about? I relate to this song about being in a relationship for years with someone who struggled with mental illness, I myself ended up being sick many times my wt went up and down, i was not happy, I had some fair share of bruises too, I always wanted to make him happy and tried so hard. this song can relate to many diffrent struggle women have.
jessigurl74 1 year ago
Mary Jane= pot It's definitely about a person's drug abuse problems.
jm47nym 2 years ago
nah, i don't think so.
look at the lyrics. if it was about weed, there's no way she'd talk about the main person losing weight, cuz if you're smoking, you're also eating a shit ton of food. damn munchies are a beast.
rockbass 1 year ago
mary jane is slang for marijuana
lethalarcane 2 years ago
i wonder, who this is about...
Mixiegotyourgun 2 years ago
ita ablot some person having a hard day and smokeing pot is wat i heard
absjirousek 2 years ago
@absjirousek
well, i'm not sure where you get the pot smoking from, but this is about a legitimate person. and i'm pretty sure that analyzing this song for more merit than drugs is deserved in this instance. so learn to spell and don't be ignorant.
xxxShadowxxxAngelxxx 2 years ago 2
@xxxShadowxxxAngelxxx Mary Jane is a nickname for pot
medu7 2 years ago
its about her im sure, well its about a girl with and eating disorder, and she had an eating disorder, so im guessing its about her
imastarandyouknowit 2 years ago 2
This song is about Alanis' own battles with weight and eating disorders. Thus the lines, "I hear you're losing weight again Mary Jane Do you ever wonder who you're losing it for". Mary Jane shows all the unhappiness and the feelings that go with an eating disorder. Alanis is showing the negative aspects of EDs...from the sadness to other problems being ill and injuring yourself.
ThatoneTroy 2 years ago 2
"Well it's full speed baby In the wrong direction There's a few more bruises If that's the way You insist on heading." She is telling Mary Jane, who could be herself, someone she knows, or just a generalized person,(Mary Jane is slang for the typical women) that she shouldn't worry about being perfect and how others see her. She should focus on trying to be happy instead.
ThatoneTroy 2 years ago 5
i loved the song , but why there's over 2 minutes silence in the end ?
TheLiider 2 years ago
Um...acoustic
MyDogAteMyCapo 2 years ago 17
the video of this song with scenes from the "l word" cant be found now on youtube!!
indigocrust 2 years ago 11
This song is so beautiful and sad...I really love this version,my favourite too!
braziliandrunkgirl 2 years ago 5
where is the video which was put up on youtube? it had the guy from "ugly betty"? there was no copyright issue as a fan had made it
flemghi 2 years ago 3
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It is about Marijuana that is the best part!
DaOneNNOnlYY 3 years ago
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emilayyy12 3 years ago
It is about Marijuana that is the best part!
DaOneNNOnlYY 3 years ago
Omg, I have no idea why I said I HHOPE IT ISNT.
I don't know what I was thinking. lol
The lyrics don't really seem like it is.
I like this song anyways though.
I sitll can't believe I left a comment like that, about this song. lol
emilayyy12 3 years ago 3
yea wtf is wrong with you. you absolute douche. how could you EVER hink of doing that. LIFE ISNT WORTH LIVING AFTER THAT KIND OF SKULLDUGGERY
krugertown 2 years ago
Shut up. lmao I was really surprised that I had left that previous comment, obviously. You're just weird for lurking through them anyways.
emilayyy12 2 years ago
i was also surprised. hence my caps lock. im lurking everywhere. chek ur draws?
nah im not in them, not enuf rooms for me and your massif vibrator
krugertown 2 years ago
Ohhh boy your hilarious man. Your killin' me over here. You should really be a comedian!!!!!! :D
emilayyy12 2 years ago
CAPS LOCK LOLz!. hve a nice day georgeous
krugertown 2 years ago
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you spelled ACOUSTIC wrong- stupid.
UpYourKeister 3 years ago
you spelled ACOUSTIC wrong
UpYourKeister 3 years ago 4
Where can I get her newer acoustic songs?! Love this!
GenieBella 3 years ago 2
precious and thrilling version, imho, my favourite!!
kantiano 3 years ago 3