The ultimate “bad break-up” song. The song discusses the fallout of a breakup and is notable for the raw emotion expressed by Morissette, a trend that was just appearing among female artists at this time, especially in terms of sexuality.

The lead single from Alanis’s breakthrough album Jagged Little Pill, this was the song that propelled the young Canadian singer-songwriter to (somewhat short-lived) superstardom. The song features Flea and Dave Navarro, from Red Hot Chili Peppers and Jane’s Addiction, respectively, on bass and guitar.

The song received two Grammy Awards and was nominated for a third. It reached the top 10 on three different American charts.

The subject of the song has been heavily debated, and while Morissette continues to be silent on the matter, there is strong suggestion that it is about Dave Coulier, better known as Uncle Joey Gladstone from Full House, who has alternatively admitted to and denied this assessment.