Ironic - (Alanis Morissette)
Talking Points
1. Translate the lyrics into German !
2. Find out the two meanings of the word "irony" ! Consult several (English and German) dictionaries ! Which one is the irony the song is about ? Find the best translation of the title into German !
3. Make a list of the 11 examples of irony the singer enumerates !
4. What is the message of the song ?
5. The music oscillates between soft, slow parts and the loud, sort of punkish part of the chorus. Does that correspond to the lyrics ?
6. "Alanis Morissette's lyrics tend to be negative." Explain !
7. Do you know any other events that struck you as being ironic ?