Who was the song You Oughta Know written about?

After nearly two decades of speculation, actor Dave Coulier — aka goofy “Uncle Joey” from “Full House” — is finally confirming that Alanis Morisette’s hit breakup song “You Oughta Know” is indeed about him.

Is You Oughta Know About Ryan Reynolds?

Her 1995 song “You Oughta Know” was inspired by the bitterness inspired by her former lover’s new flame and became the breakthrough hit that made Morissette a perpetual bestseller. Her latest album, “Flavors of Entanglement,” was largely inspired by her rocky breakup with actor Ryan Reynolds.

What is the meaning of You Oughta Know?

This song is an angry message from a scorned ex-girlfriend directed at her former lover. Morissette has said it is about a specific person, but that person has not contacted her, and probably doesn’t know it’s about him.

What song did Alanis Morissette wrote about Ryan Reynolds?

In 2008, she released her album “Flavors of Entanglement,” about the demise of her relationship with Reynolds (per the Orange County Register). The album implies that she perhaps did not see the end coming. PopSugar reported that the song “Torch” is about her grief regarding the breakup.

Did Alanis write songs about Ryan Reynolds?

In 2008, Alanis released her seventh studio album, Flavors of Entanglement. She was open about the fact that the project was inspired by her split from Ryan, calling it “cathartic” and admitting that one of the more heartbreaking tracks, “Torch,” was about her grief over the breakup.

Why did Ryan and Alanis split?

Shortly after the breakup, she told Women’s Health that she was “angry” at herself “for staying in relationships way too long.” Later, she hinted that the high-profile nature of the union took a major toll. Morissette told the L.A. Times, I think it’s the straw that breaks the camel’s back.

Was Jagged Little Pill written about Ryan Reynolds?

Singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette is known for her raw lyrics about heartbreak and vulnerability. According to Britannica, her iconic album “Jagged Little Pill” sold more than 16 million copies.

Was Jagged Little Pill about Ryan Reynolds?

SOURCE OF INSPIRATION: Alanis Morissette, whose breakthrough “Jagged Little Pill” was inspired by a breakup, had gone through a dry period creatively until her split with Ryan Reynolds.