Ironic
Ironic

Alanis Morissette - Ironic Lyrics

This iconic 90s tune is a poignant reflection on life's unexpected twists and turns. Alanis Morissette uses irony to depict situations where outcomes are the opposite of what one would expect, highlighting the unpredictable and often contradictory nature of… Read more

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Ironic Lyrics

Hey, I, I
Yeah, ah, ah
Yeah, I

An old man turned ninety-eight
He won the lottery and died the next day
It's a black fly in your Chardonnay
It's a death row pardon two minutes too late
And isn't it ironic, don't you think?

It's like rain on your wedding day
It's a free ride when you've already paid
It's the good advice that you just didn't take
And who would've thought? It figures

Mr. Play It Safe was afraid to fly
He packed his suitcase and kissed his kids goodbye
He waited his whole damn life to take that flight
And as the plane crashed down, he thought
"Well, isn't this nice"
And isn't it ironic, don't you think?

It's like rain on your wedding day
It's a free ride when you've already paid
It's the good advice that you just didn't take
And who would've thought? It figures

Well, life has a funny way
Of sneaking up on you
When you think everything's okay
And everything's going right
And life has a funny way
Of helping you out
When you think everything's gone wrong
And everything blows up in your face

A traffic jam when you're already late
A "no smoking" sign on your cigarette break
It's like ten thousand spoons when all you need is a knife
It's meeting the man of my dreams
And then meeting his beautiful wife
And isn't it ironic, don't you think?
A little too ironic, and yeah I really do think

It's like rain on your wedding day
It's a free ride when you've already paid
It's the good advice that you just didn't take
And who would've thought? It figures

And yeah, well, life has a funny way
Of sneaking up on you
And life has a funny, funny way
Of helping you out
Helping you out

Writer(s): Glen Ballard, Alanis Nadine Morissette
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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What is the Meaning of Ironic?

This iconic 90s tune is a poignant reflection on life's unexpected twists and turns. Alanis Morissette uses irony to depict situations where outcomes are the opposite of what one would expect, highlighting the unpredictable and often contradictory nature of life. The song emphasizes how life can surprise us when we least expect it, sometimes in ways that seem cruelly ironic. It's a reminder to embrace uncertainty and unpredictability as part of the human experience. Despite its seemingly pessimistic message, there's an underlying tone of resilience and acceptance that resonates with listeners. So next time you find yourself in an ironic situation, just remember - life has a funny way of sneaking up on you! 😊 #LifeIrony #UnexpectedTwists

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