"Hands Clean"

Rána Eressëa · 03-10-2002, 04:45 PM

I've had that Alanis Morissette song "Hands Clean" stuck in my head for a few days now. I was singing it ther other day in a pretty public place and someone gave me weird looks - I found that quite amusing

But I'm starting to wonder about the lyrics: anyone else doing the same?

Elvet · 03-10-2002, 08:47 PM

From what I can understand of the lyrics ( not having read them),
my take on it is - young, nubile ingenue falls for older, mature mentor and they have an illicit affair. He will inevitably tire of her,as she is young enough to change, and her novelty wears off.
there are some wickedly cynical lyrics - something about " I might even marry you if you keep your face and your body toned" ( he says to her, of course) The tune is catchy and it does tend to stick with you, once heard.

Rána Eressëa · 03-11-2002, 12:09 AM

The only part I could make out was the bridge and chorus:

Ooh, this could be messy
But you don't seem to mind
Ooh, don't go telling everybody
And overlook this supposed crime

We'll fast forward to a few years later
No one knows except the both of us
And I have honored your request for silence
And you've washed your hands clean of this

But I just found the lyrics here.

FrodoFriend · 03-11-2002, 12:40 AM

I was just listening to that song on mp3.com.

Alanis Morisette is great, I wish I had one of her CDs.

03-10-2002, 04:45 PM	#1
Rána Eressëa The Rogue Elf Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,722	"Hands Clean" I've had that Alanis Morissette song "Hands Clean" stuck in my head for a few days now. I was singing it ther other day in a pretty public place and someone gave me weird looks - I found that quite amusing But I'm starting to wonder about the lyrics: anyone else doing the same?

03-10-2002, 08:47 PM	#2
Elvet Elven Warrior Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Orillia, Ontario Posts: 221	From what I can understand of the lyrics ( not having read them), my take on it is - young, nubile ingenue falls for older, mature mentor and they have an illicit affair. He will inevitably tire of her,as she is young enough to change, and her novelty wears off. there are some wickedly cynical lyrics - something about " I might even marry you if you keep your face and your body toned" ( he says to her, of course) The tune is catchy and it does tend to stick with you, once heard. __________________ "But do not despise the lore that has come down from distant years; for oft it may chance that old wives keep in memory word of things that once were needful for the wise to know."

03-11-2002, 12:09 AM	#3
Rána Eressëa The Rogue Elf Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,722	The only part I could make out was the bridge and chorus: Ooh, this could be messy But you don't seem to mind Ooh, don't go telling everybody And overlook this supposed crime We'll fast forward to a few years later No one knows except the both of us And I have honored your request for silence And you've washed your hands clean of this But I just found the lyrics here. Last edited by Rána Eressëa : 03-11-2002 at 12:11 AM.

03-11-2002, 12:40 AM	#4
FrodoFriend Halfwitted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Eryn Vorn Posts: 1,659	I was just listening to that song on mp3.com. Alanis Morisette is great, I wish I had one of her CDs. __________________ Fingolfin lives! ... in my finger! The Crossroads of Arda - Warning. Halfwit content. Not appropriate for people with IQ of over 18. The Fellowship of the Message Board Nyáréonié - The Tale of Tears