Unsent

"Unsent" is a song by Alanis Morissette on her 1998 album, Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie. The lyrics were written by Morissette, who also composed the music with Glen Ballard.[1] It was released as the album's third single on March 18, 1999. It was one of the few Junkie tracks on which she played her harmonica. Morissette directed the music video for the song. Without a chorus or hook, "Unsent" has an unconventional song structure. The lyrics consist of letters addressed to Morissette's former boyfriends and friends. The single became a moderate hit, reaching number nine in Canada, number 28 in New Zealand, and number 58 in the United States.

"Unsent"
Single by Alanis Morissette
from the album Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie
ReleasedMarch 18, 1999
Recorded1998
GenreRock
Length4:08
Label
Composer(s)
Lyricist(s)Alanis Morrissette
Producer(s)
  • Alanis Morissette
  • Glen Ballard
  • Nick Rasculinecz
Alanis Morissette singles chronology
"Joining You"
(1999)		 "Unsent"
(1999)		 "So Pure"
(1999)
Music video
"Unsent" on YouTube

Music video

The music video was directed by Alanis Morissette herself. Its format reminds of a movie, with subtitles portraying everything that the characters are saying. It opens with "Matthew" playing the guitar to Morissette, who feels she's bothering him and says she should leave. He says she should, but in a kind way. Alanis looks happy, but uncomfortable and leaves. The second act shows Morissette, with curly hair, sitting with "Jonathan" at a bar, asking if she could come to wherever he is going the next day. She's concerned girls are coming on the trip too. He says she can, but doesn't look too interested.

The third act shows Alanis and "Terrance" (played by Josh Hopkins[2]) by the lake, having a conversation about whether he is coming to visit her, to which he jokingly responds that he's "too busy". They laugh and look happy. "Marcus" is the fourth to be shown. They kiss on a sofa, and he says he is very proud of Alanis. "What for?" she replies, and he says "[to be] open to testing different waters at the same time". Morissette looks confused, awkward, and sad. The last scene shows Morissette entering a car driven by "Lou". They say "hi" to one another, but the only other dialogue is when Lou says "What are you thinking?" at the very end of the video.

A 10-minute movie of the video is available with no music and no subtitles, but the actors speak this time. It shows extended footage of all five stories.[3]

Track listings

Canadian and Australian CD single[1][4]

  1. "Unsent" (album version) – 4:08
  2. "Are You Still Mad" (BBC/Radio One live) – 3:59
  3. "London" (Bridge School Benefit live) – 4:46

US promo CD[5]

  1. "Unsent" (album version) – 4:09
  2. Call-out research hook – 4:11

Charts

References
  1. Unsent (Canadian CD single liner notes). Alanis Morissette. Maverick Records. 1999. CDW 44633.CS1 maint: others (link)
  2. IMDB.com
  3. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2hbro_unsent-movie_music
  4. Unsent (Australian CD single liner notes). Alanis Morissette. Maverick Records. 1999. 9362446332.CS1 maint: others (link)
  5. Unsent (US promo CD liner notes). Alanis Morissette. Maverick Records, Reprise Records. 1999. PRO-CD-9623-R.CS1 maint: others (link)
  6. "ariaNET The Chart! Top 100 Singles – Week Commencing 5th April 1999". ARIA. Retrieved September 13, 2016 – via Imgur.
  7. "Top RPM Singles: Issue 7494." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
  8. "Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Issue 7493." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
  9. "Charts.nz – Alanis Morissette – Unsent". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
  10. "Alanis Morissette Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
  11. "Alanis Morissette Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
  12. "Alanis Morissette Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
  13. "RPM 1999 Top 100 Hit Tracks". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
  14. "RPM 1999 Top 100 Adult Contemporary". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
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