- All I Really Want I enjoy this song for many reasons, but the one that stands out the most is her literary references. In one verse she says “I’m like Estella, I like to reel them in and then spit them out, I’m frustrated by your apathy.” She is identifying with Charles Dickens’ character in Great Expectations, a woman who used men that in turn used her as well. It’s a complex introspection from Alanis, who in previous incarnations, never shared such personal anecdotes. The heavy guitar use is also a welcome change of pace, indeed.
- You Oughta Know Not before, or since, has an alt-rock pop song captured raw anger as much as this one does. The sharp electric guitar sound provided by Dave Navarro add another layer of angst to this already heavy track. The lyrics are strong and abrasive, spoken in yelps by a woman scorned. It’s a standout track for Jagged Little Pill and it, no doubt, represented a changing point in Morissette’s career. People began to take her seriously with this record and it won her two Grammy awards in the process. A gem, undoubtedly, that got the recognition it deserves.
- Perfect Alanis’ always knows which chords to hit to get the response she wants. It’s one of the reasons why she appeals to so many. With “Perfect,” Alanis takes a slower approach in the beginning to make the punches in the end become even more resonant. Throughout the song, she expresses her anger towards her upbringing and how it’s affected her love life in the process. Another great introspective piece right at home on this album.
- Hand In My Pocket The message I get from this song is that she’s a walking contradiction and she’s at peace with her fate. An essential component of this album is its balance. Like many failed relationships, it has its up and its downs. “Hand In My Pocket” offsets the angry and somber tones of the first three tracks and introduces us to the next phase of the album. With its mellow production, well written lyrics and effective tone, this track is another valiant effort by Morissette.
- Right Through You It’s the shortest track on Pill, coming in at just under three minutes, but damn if it isn’t sweet. Short and sweet. “Right Through You” is an often overlooked track amongst all of the others surrounding it, but in my opinion, it deserves more attention. If not only for the line “Took me out to wine, dine, 69 me and didn’t hear a damn word I said.” Every lyric and every sound is executed to perfection.
- Forgiven The shortest track on the album is immediately followed by the longest, coming in right at five minutes. “Forgiven” harks back to her early childhood and catholic upbringing. Perhaps, the suppression of her sexuality by the religion that was forced on her. Whatever the case, it’s a boisterous self-expressive journey. Certainly enjoyable.
- You Learn There’s always a lesson to be learned and it’s always worth the pain. Perhaps the most enjoyable part of this song is not only Alanis’ vocals but the miraculous guitar playing behind her voice. Interestingly, Jagged Little Pill also derives its name from a line in this song. Placed right in the middle of it all, “You Learn” is certainly a highlight.
- Head Over Feet What makes this song so loved among her fans is its sweetness, and the sharp contrast among the other songs on this album. In all honesty, “Head Over Feet” is a love song, steeped in regret, rather than anger. At its core, it’s about a guy she took too long to appreciate and when she did, it was too late. “What took me so long?” Beautifully written, harrowingly upbeat and really well produced.
- Mary Jane Even on her previous albums, it could easily be seen that Alanis shines best on her ballads. “Mary Jane” is the most glowing example. It’s the slowest song on Jagged Little Pill, but the most raw and introspective as well. In my opinion, it’s the best song on the album. Hands down. It was a little too slow for the radio at the time, understandably, but it’s criminal that twenty years later, it still hasn’t been released as a single.
- Ironic Out of all of the songs in her catalogue, this is probably her most recognized. It was Alanis’ breakout hit and to date, her highest charting single. Mid-90’s alt rock angst can be heard with each delivery and it isn’t hard to relate to. It’s a lyrical journey and a humorous one at that. Who said she couldn’t be humorous? After all, she is a “white chick singer.”
- Not The Doctor The song, lyrically, is engaging. But in all honesty, I’m not that interested or impressed with it. Maybe it’s just the slow pace, I’m not sure. But it just doesn’t click for me like the other tracks on this album do. Oh well.
- Wake Up Now, this is an improvement. It mirrors the track heard earlier, “Hand In My Pocket,” in that it reflects her lover’s contradictions rather than hers. It’s dark and almost sinister, as well as sexy. Alanis’ vocals are sharp and breathy, almost hinting at an unfillable lust. It shows the unseen side of the album, or at least, the side that hasn’t made itself known that much. Interesting.
- Your House (Bonus Track) Now, this is a song that’s almost always missed when listening to Jagged Little Pill. If you haven’t heard it yet, I strongly suggest that you do. It’s a bonus track attached to the end of a bonus track, the alternative take of “You Oughta Know.” The song is entirely acoustic, with no band and no backing instrumental, produced and written entirely by Alanis herself. It’s the perfect ending to an album seeped in heartbreak, triumph and bittersweet catharsis.
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The Illusion of Creativity
AI-generated music is often marketed as “artistic” or “educational.” But what does it really teach?
- That style can be replicated without understanding.
- That emotion can be simulated without feeling.
- That effort can be bypassed with a prompt.
For young creators, this sets a dangerous precedent. Why learn to play guitar when an algorithm can do it faster? Why study harmony when AI can generate chord progressions in seconds? The risk isn’t just laziness — it’s the loss of depth, discipline, and the tactile joy of creation.
I have listened to several AI-generated music covers. My initial reaction was one of considerable impressiveness, particularly regarding the reimagining of classic pop hits in diverse genres with novel arrangements. Here is one good example a-ha — Take On Me
However, after engaging with several such Ai generated song covers, a sense of emotional detachment emerged, attributable to the perceived absence of human artistry and genuine sentiment, resulting in a technically flawless yet ultimately soulless auditory experience.
Copyright in Crisis
What does the copyright law say about AI generated music, especially in field of music covers. Who is liable for copyright in this case, AI developers, people who used AI to generate music or people who published it on music platforms?
Recent lawsuits show that the music industry is pushing back hard:
- Universal, Sony, and Warner sued AI music platforms Suno and Udio in 2024 for allegedly training their models on copyrighted songs without permission Ars Technica The Lyon Firm.
- They’re seeking up to $150,000 per infringed song, arguing that the AI outputs resemble famous tracks and voices (e.g., Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson).
- These lawsuits target the developers of the AI tools — but they raise broader questions:The legal gray area is training data. Courts haven’t yet ruled definitively on whether using copyrighted songs to train AI counts as infringement or fair use Sites at USC.
But who’s liable?
Role | Legal Risk | Why |
AI Developers | ✅ High | For training on copyrighted material without licenses. |
Users | ⚠️ Moderate | If they intentionally recreate protected works. |
Publishers/Platforms | ✅ High | For distributing infringing content. |
The grey area lies in training data. Courts haven’t yet ruled definitively on whether using copyrighted songs to train AI counts as infringement or fair use. Meanwhile, AI-generated works themselves aren’t eligible for copyright unless a human provides substantial creative input — leaving them in legal limbo.
The Educational Mirage
Some argue that AI music helps people learn genres, production styles, or vocal techniques. But this “education” often lacks context. It’s like learning to paint by watching a printer — technically impressive, but creatively hollow.
True musical education involves:
- Struggle and iteration: Learning through mistakes.
- Emotional connection: Expressing what words can’t.
- Cultural lineage: Understanding the roots of sound.
AI shortcuts bypass all of this. And in doing so, they risk flattening the rich terrain of human creativity into a sterile landscape of algorithmic mimicry.
Why This Fight Matters
This isn’t just about music. It’s about the future of art, storytelling, and human expression. If we allow machines to dominate creative spaces, we risk turning culture into content — optimized, monetized, and devoid of soul.
We must ask: Do we want a world where art is made by machines, or one where machines help humans make better art?
5 Key Takeaways
- AI-generated music blurs the line between innovation and erosion in the creative arts
- AI-generated music raises questions about copyright, culture, education, and artistic expression
- AI-generated music can replicate style without understanding, simulate emotion without feeling, and bypass effort with a prompt
- AI-generated music sets a dangerous precedent for young creators by potentially leading to a loss of depth, discipline, and joy of creation
1. It's just the basics.
I think we all know this but just to remind everyone, deodorant goes such a long way! If you are an athlete who does not like the white residue some deodorants leave then try using a spray deodorant. Either way do not walk into any type of practice, game, whatever without putting on deodorant.
2. Just an easy tip.
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Photo by K8 on UnsplashHere's an easy tip for stinky shoes. Try putting tea bags into your shoes to keep them smelling fresh and to remove odors. This also works with putting tea bags into your gym bags to keep bad smells away.
3. As a college student, I get it.
I get it, we are in college, some are away from home, not a lot of responsibility. One thing that should ALWAYS be a responsibility is clean clothes. If you know you are all out of practice clothes, your practice jersey smells terrible, etc.. GO WASH IT!
Nobody wants to work with someone who smells musty and nasty the whole time. And you definitely don't want to be the person is who looked at as the nasty one on the team. It's simple, just plan ahead and wash your clothes.
4. Time to be real.
man running in forestPhoto by Shashank Shekhar on UnsplashTime to be real, we all sweat. Some sweat more than others. We all sweat by our private areas, the only thing I can say that can help eliminate odors in private areas when sweating is grooming. So if you have lots of hair around your private hair more then likely odors will be present.
All I can say is try to stay clean down there if you sweat a lot by your private area take extra measures like soaking in apple cider vinegar with lukewarm water.
5. Shower right after.
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Photo by - Kenny on UnsplashTry to shower right after a practice or a game if you can. This helps get rid of smells fast. Even if you are playing an away game, if somehow you are able to at least wash up your main areas before getting on a bus ride, you are helping the problem.
6. Another get real moment.
Ladies, sometimes playing sports and being on your period can be hard. Try to stay fresh and clean down there. If you aren't a tampon person, make sure that you always have extra pads with you. After practices or games wash extra good in those areas just to ensure any bad odors are gone.
7. Take home your clothes.
If you have lockers, make sure that you are taking home your practice clothes with you. If you don't smells will soon start to build up. If you have to keep your clothes in your locker try to add a small air freshener
8. Be nice!
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Photo by Copper and Wild on UnsplashIf you notice that someone on your team may need a reminder when it comes to hygiene, simply talk to them in private, You don't have to be mean about it. Offer them advice when it comes to hygiene and how to take care of themselves.
9. Disinfect!
if you play a sport that requires lots of contact with other people or objects try to disinfect have much as you can. it is better to disinfect. With everyone sweating, bacteria can start to build up.
Also, in all honesty, you never know what someone may have(a skin infection, a cut, etc..), so better to be safe than sorry when it comes to disinfecting equipment.
10. Just keep up with yourself.
I always say, just keep up with yourself. I understand you may be very busy but your hygiene is so important, taking care of yourself is important! Stay clean, create your own hygiene routine, and you'll be ok.
There it is! Hygiene is something we can all agree on is important. So keep up it, care about your hygiene!
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