Hive Open Mic #134 - Hand In My Pocket (Alanis Morissette)

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The song I am going to cover this week formed part of someone's set at an open mic the other day, and triggered a "got to learn that one".
Alanis likes to use her harmonica on some of her songs, which gives me an opportunity to try out my new harmonica holder at the same time!

Strangely did the line "I'm wrong and I'm sorry, Baby" make me associate the song with this week's theme "Perdón".
The protagonist clearly says "sorry" for something she doesn't need to apologise for; she's hurt, and rather takes on the blame, putting on a brave face at the same time, pretending all is alright.

I find the lyrics of this song absolutely incredible as many of the other marvels on Alanis Morissette's most popular and highly acclaimed album "Jagged Little Pill", which was released in 1995. They are all songs of the rather raw emotions kind.

I hope, I do the sentiment of the song justice!
As always, thank you all for listening! 😃


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I'm broke, but I'm happy
I'm poor, but I'm kind
I'm short, but I'm healthy, yeah
I'm high, but I'm grounded
I'm sane, but I'm overwhelmed
I'm lost, but I'm hopeful, baby

And what it all comes down to
Is that everything's gonna be fine, fine, fine
'Cause I've got one hand in my pocket
And the other one is giving a high five

I feel drunk, but I'm sober
I'm young and I'm underpaid
I'm tired, but I'm working, yeah
I care, but I'm restless
I'm here, but I'm really gone
I'm wrong and I'm sorry, baby

And what it all comes down to
Is that everything's gonna be quite alright
'Cause I've got one hand in my pocket
And the other one is flicking a cigarette

And what it all comes down to
Is that I haven't got it all figured out just yet
'Cause I've got one hand in my pocket
And the other one is giving a peace sign

I'm free, but I'm focused
I'm green, but I'm wise
I'm hard, but I'm friendly, baby
I'm sad, but I'm laughing
I'm brave, but I'm chicken shit
I'm sick, but I'm pretty, baby

And what it all boils down to
Is that no one's really got it figured out just yet
Well, I've got one hand in my pocket
And the other one is playing a piano
And what it all comes down to my friends, yeah
Is that everything is just fine, fine, fine
'Cause I've got one hand in my pocket
And the other one is hailing a taxi cab
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This is an A + performance. You the guitar so well and i particularly love the harmonica bit. I’ve had a harmonica for years now and i don’t know jack about it. 😀

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Haha, thank you!
Have you tried blowing into it?
Give it go.. 😂
Thanks for stopping by, that's brilliant!

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See if you can get a tune from the harmonica. There will be lessons on Youtube I'm sure.

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Wow amiga, cómo siempre haciendolo un exelente trabajo, me gustó mucho tu presentación,
Saludos

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Oye, muchas gracias amiga!
¡¡¡Me alegro mucho de que te guste!!! 🙏😃

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👏🏻 Schöne Interpretation! Eines von Alanis’ besten Liedern.

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Hey, vielen Dank!!! Das Kompliment freut mich sehr! 😀

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This awesome. I'm really challenged to learn more.
The voice and the guitar is superb.

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That's brilliant, thank you!
Yes, learn, learn, learn, always a good thing!
Thank you so much for giving it a listen!

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I loved your performance, what a great voice and talent you have..... I congratulate you ❤️

I love Alanis Morissette, and I can say that you did an excellent job.

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Aww, that's brilliant!
She's done some great songs for sure!
I'm glad you feel I did this one justice. That's fabulous, thank you! 😀

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Nice and great presentation. I like the song you rendered. I listened to it over and over again. Nice one

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I'm so sorry, I missed your comment!
Thank you for your lovely compliment!
That's amazing! 😀

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Splendidly done m'dear! Love the singing as always! :O)

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Well, thank you so much, Meister Baum!
Long time no see! Glad I could hit a spot! 😄

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This is a fabulous song for you Anke. Well done.

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Thank you, Barbara!
Finally got the knot out my tongue, first time I got through it without reading.. haha
See you Sunday! xx

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Wow, I loved this entry, you did great. I love Alanis, keep these covers of her coming.
I'm also impressed by your ability to play guitar and harmonica at the same time.
Congrats!

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Hey, thank you so much!
I've been doing that more lately where I have to fill an instrumental bit when I'm on my own with no-one to cover that.. works quite well.
And it sure works with Alanis anyhow, she does it all the time!!
Great that you like her too!!

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Greetings beautiful!!!

How magnificent all that you can do, seriously you have done a great job this week!

I must thank you in advance for adding to the theme of forgiveness by showing us your wonderful talents.

A hug friend!

Blessings!

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Thank you, my friend!
Thought it might be an odd choice for the theme you chose, but it makes me happy that you like it!
That's wonderful! 🙏😀

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Buen día, que hermoso me gusta esa melodía y además canta muy bonito, gracias por compartir su bello talento.

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¡Buenos dias! ¡Gracias mi amiga!
¡Es una canción bastante poderosa!
Siempre es bueno verte aquí!

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