Hand in My Pocket
Hand in My Pocket

Alanis Morissette - Hand in My Pocket Lyrics

Oh, the sweet symphony of contradictions! Alanis Morissette brilliantly captures the essence of being a walking paradox in this anthem for the perpetually conflicted. Each line is a delightful oxymoron that pretty much sums up adulting: a mix of highs and… Read more

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Jun 9, 1995
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Hand in My Pocket Lyrics

I'm broke but I'm happy, I'm poor but I'm kind
I'm short but I'm healthy, yeah
I'm high but I'm grounded, I'm sane but I'm overwhelmed
I'm lost but I'm hopeful, baby
And what it all comes down to
Is that everything's gonna be fine, fine, fine
'Cause I've got one hand in my pocket
And the other one is giving a high five

I feel drunk but I'm sober, I'm young and I'm underpaid
I'm tired but I'm working, yeah
I care but I'm restless, I'm here but I'm really gone
I'm wrong and I'm sorry, baby

And what it all comes down to
Is that everything's gonna be quite alright
'Cause I've got one hand in my pocket
And the other one is flicking a cigarette

And what it all comes down to
Is that I haven't got it all figured out just yet
'Cause I've got one hand in my pocket
And the other one is giving a peace sign

I'm free but I'm focused, I'm green but I'm wise
I'm hard but I'm friendly, baby
I'm sad but I'm laughing, I'm brave but I'm chicken shit
I'm sick but I'm pretty, baby

And what it all boils down to
Is that no one's really got it figured out just yet
But I've got one hand in my pocket
And the other one is playing the piano

And what it all comes down to, my friends, yeah
Is that everything is just fine, fine, fine
'Cause I've got one hand in my pocket
And the other one is hailing a taxi cab

Writer(s): Alanis Nadine Morissette, Glen Ballard
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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What is the Meaning of Hand in My Pocket?

Oh, the sweet symphony of contradictions! Alanis Morissette brilliantly captures the essence of being a walking paradox in this anthem for the perpetually conflicted. Each line is a delightful oxymoron that pretty much sums up adulting: a mix of highs and lows, clarity and confusion, all rolled into one messy but hopeful existence. With one hand casually tucked in her pocket and the other flailing about in various gestures, Alanis is basically telling us that it’s cool to be a bundle of contradictions. So next time you feel like a hot mess express with a ticket to nowhere, just remember: everything's gonna be fine, fine, fine—as long as you've got one hand in your pocket and your attitude on point.

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