Head Over Feet – English Lyrics

• By: Alanis Morissette
• Album: Jagged Little Pill

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the beauty of conversational and heartfelt songwriting with Alanis Morissette's "Head Over Feet." This song offers a wonderful opportunity to learn a more natural and poetic side of the English language, moving beyond rigid structures. Its honest and direct lyrics about finding love in friendship make it a relatable and touching piece that showcases how simple, everyday language can convey deep emotion.

[English]

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♪ I had no choice but to hear you ♪

♪ You stated your case time and again ♪

♪ I thought about it ♪

♪ You treat me like I'm a princess ♪

♪ I'm not used to liking that ♪

♪ You ask how my day was ♪

♪ You've already one me over in spite of me ♪

♪ Don't be alarmed if I fall head over feet ♪

♪ And don't be surprised if I love you for all that you are ♪

♪ I couldn't help it It's all your fault ♪

♪ Your love is thick and it swallowed me whole ♪

♪ You're so much braver than I gave you credit for ♪

♪ That's not lip service ♪

♪ You've already won me over in spite of me ♪

♪ And don't be alarmed if I fall head over feet ♪

♪ And don't be surprised if I love you for all that you are ♪

♪ I couldn't help it It's all your fault ♪

♪ You are the bearer of unconditional things ♪

♪ You held your breath and the door for me ♪

♪ Thanks for your patience ♪

♪ [Harmonica] ♪

♪ You're the best listener that I've ever met ♪

♪ You're my best friend Best friend with benefits ♪

♪ What took me so long ♪

♪ I've never felt this healthy before ♪

♪ I've never wanted something rational ♪

♪ I am aware now I am aware now ♪

♪ You've already won me over in spite of me ♪

♪ And don't be alarmed if I fall head over feet ♪

♪ And don't be surprised if I love you for all that you are ♪

♪ I couldn't help it It's all your fault ♪

♪ You've already won me over in spite of me ♪

♪ And don't be alarmed if I fall head over feet ♪

♪ And don't be surprised if I love you for all that you are ♪

♪ I couldn't help it It's all your fault ♪

♪♪

♪ I couldn't help it It's all your fault ♪

♪♪ [music fades out]

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
treat /triːt/ A2	verb - to behave towards someone or deal with something in a particular way.
princess /ˈprɪn.ses/ A2	noun - the daughter of a king or queen
alarmed /əˈlɑːrmd/ B2	adjective - worried or frightened
fall /fɔːl/ A1	verb - to drop down from a higher level to a lower level
love /lʌv/ A1	verb - to like something or someone very much noun - a strong feeling of affection
fault /fɔːlt/ B1	noun - responsibility for a mistake or wrongdoing
thick /θɪk/ A2	adjective - having a large distance between opposite surfaces
swallowed /ˈswɒloʊd/ B1	verb - to make food or drink go down your throat and towards your stomach
braver /ˈbreɪvər/ B1	adjective - more courageous
credit /ˈkred.ɪt/ B1	noun - praise, approval, or honor
bearer /ˈberər/ B2	noun - a person that carries or holds something
breath /breθ/ A2	noun - air that is taken into or sent out of your lungs
patience /ˈpeɪ.ʃəns/ B1	noun - the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset.
listener /ˈlɪs.ən.ər/ A2	noun - a person who listens to someone or something
friend /frend/ A1	noun - a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection.
benefits /ˈben.ɪ.fɪts/ B1	noun - an advantage or profit gained from something
healthy /ˈhel.θi/ A2	adjective - in good health
rational /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/ B2	adjective - based on clear thought and reason
aware /əˈwer/ B1	adjective - knowing or realizing something