Alanis Morissette reveals what she thinks is “the real irony” of the fuss caused by the lyrics in her 1996 hit

For Alanis Morissette, 1996 single Ironic was a bit of a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it gave her a massive hit, but ...

Alanis Morissette Has the Most Badass Response to Everyone Who Was 'Triggered' by Her Misuse of 'Ironic' in Her '90s Hit

Alanis Morissette discusses the reaction to her 1996 hit 'Ironic' in her episode of the MGM+ series Words + Music.
American Songwriter

The Real Irony of Alanis Morissette’s 1996 Controversial Hit, According to the Singer Herself

The list of “ironic” situations Morissette puts together in this song is more plainly unfortunate than truly ironic. Many naysayers have pointed out this fact, over the years, using this song as a ...

Alanis Morissette claps back at 'Ironic' critics 30 years later: 'I'm obsessed with linguistics ... I also don't care'

Alanis Morissette isn't particularly concerned about the fact that plenty of people have a problem with the lyrics in her ...
Salon

Alanis Morissette’s “Ironic”: Putting an end to the debate over whether it is or isn’t

Excerpted from Chapter 10: “Yeah, I Really Do Think” of Why Alanis Morissette Matters by Megan Volpert. Copyright © 2025 by Megan Volpert. Excerpted with ...