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“Head over Feet” is a song written by Alanis Morissette and Glen Ballard, and produced by Ballard for Morissette’s third album, Jagged Little Pill (1995). It was released as the album’s fifth single (sixth in the United States) in 1996 and presented a softer sound than the previous singles from the album. “Head over Feet” became Morissette’s first number-one hit on Billboard’s U.S. Adult Top 40 chart and topped the Top 40 Mainstream chart, but it was her first song not to enter the top twenty on the Modern Rock Tracks chart. In the United Kingdom, it was her first top ten single, and it reached the top twenty in Australia.

A live version of “Head over Feet” is featured on the album Alanis Unplugged (1999), and an acoustic version of the song was recorded for the album Jagged Little Pill Acoustic (2005).

“Head over Feet” has a harmonic structure that is unusual for its genre. The choruses are in a different key than the verses. Each verse is in the key of C major, whereas each chorus is in the key of D major. As a result, at the end of each chorus the song is forced to modulate down a major second (which is uncommon in rock music).

Alanis’ vocal range in this song spans from a G4 to a B5.
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  • k-rolina92

    This song totally describes me.

    Tuesday afternoon

  • HookeredSunset

    "You treat me like I'm a princess. I'm not used to liking that."

    last month

  • kac1

    Jennifer

    last month

  • kemp678

    Ohhhhh.....how much do I love this song??? SO much!!! :o) :o) :o)

    March 2012

  • PINKMAMBO

    Holy shit, I didnt know this was her. I havent heard this in years! Such beautiful and honest lyrics.

    March 2012

  • darkcleavage

    i think shes hot!

    February 2012

  • mikescott007

    great song

    February 2012

  • kristenbrutus

    so good it makes me feel sick - straight up, lyrical genius/soul mate/kindred spirit/house speaker of girls aged 20-25. HOW DO U DO THIS.

    January 2012

  • crazykarma138

    love the harmonica....you held your breath and the door for me.....

    January 2012

  • giuesgur

    you've already won me over...

    January 2012

  • halo_dm2

    makes me cry ....

    November 2011

  • Ludmilablotska

    And that is my favourite.........

    October 2011

  • clark88

    90s was the last good music decade, most good bands these days started around the 90's

    September 2011

  • Ariues

    oral sex

    September 2011

  • mahabharata

    <3

    August 2011

  • cewelsch89

    i totally forgot how amazing this song is

    July 2011

  • Annieworld

    ♥♥♥ yeaaa

    June 2011

  • AneezMom

    Gr8 track on a fabulous album.

    June 2011

  • Mixora

    i'm not used to liking that.

    June 2011

  • control-value

    this song gives me a sort of blue valentine (film) vibe. I am aware now.

    May 2011
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