Hand In My Pocket – English Lyrics

• By: Alanis Morissette
• Album: Jagged Little Pill

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the nuances of 90s rock with Alanis Morissette's "Hand in My Pocket", a song that perfectly encapsulates the era's blend of angst and optimism. Dive into the lyrical contrasts and discover how Morissette's songwriting captures the complexities of human emotion, offering a unique perspective on life's uncertainties.

[English]

♪♪

♪ 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 is going to be quite alright ♪

♪ 'Cause I've got one hand in my pocket ♪

♪ And the other one is flicking a cigarette ♪

♪ [Harmonica] ♪

♪ 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 the 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 ♪

♪ But I've got one hand in my pocket ♪

♪ And the other one is playing the 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 ♪

♪ [Harmonica] ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
broke /broʊk/ A2	adjective - Having no money; bankrupt. adjective - (Informal) Not working; damaged.
kind /kaɪnd/ A1	adjective - Friendly, generous, and considerate.
grounded /ˈɡraʊndɪd/ B2	adjective - Having a sensible and realistic attitude to life. adjective - (Of a person or an aircraft) prevented from flying or leaving a place.
overwhelmed /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmd/ B2	adjective - Having too many things to deal with; feeling a strong emotional effect.
hopeful /ˈhoʊpfəl/ B1	adjective - Feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event.
pocket /ˈpɑːkɪt/ A2	noun - A small bag sewn into or on clothing, used for carrying small articles. verb - To put (something) into one's pocket.
high five /ˈhaɪ ˈfaɪv/ B1	noun - A gesture of greeting, congratulation, or celebration in which two people slap each other's open hands above their heads.
drunk /drʌŋk/ A2	adjective - Having drunk too much alcohol.
sober /ˈsoʊbər/ B1	adjective - Not affected by alcohol; not drunk. adjective - Serious, sensible, and solemn.
underpaid /ˌʌndərˈpeɪd/ B2	adjective - Paid too little for the work one does.
restless /ˈrɛstlɪs/ B2	adjective - Unable to rest or relax as a result of anxiety or boredom.
flick /flɪk/ B2	verb - To hit or move (something) with a quick, light blow. noun - A quick, light movement or blow.
cigarette /ˌsɪɡəˈrɛt/ A2	noun - A small roll of finely cut tobacco wrapped in paper for smoking.
figure /ˈfɪɡjər/ B2	verb - (Often with 'out') To understand or solve something. noun - A number, especially one forming part of a statistic.
peace sign /ˈpiːs saɪn/ B1	noun - A V-shaped gesture made with the index and middle fingers, used to symbolize peace.
focused /ˈfoʊkəst/ B1	adjective - (Of attention or effort) concentrated on one particular thing.
wise /waɪz/ B1	adjective - Having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment.
brave /breɪv/ A2	adjective - Ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage.
chicken shit /ˈtʃɪkɪn ʃɪt/ C1	adjective - (Slang, vulgar) Cowardly. noun - (Slang, vulgar) A cowardly person.
hail /heɪl/ B2	verb - To call out to (someone) to attract attention, especially to a taxi or bus. verb - To greet or acclaim enthusiastically.