Too Hot (Alanis Morissette song)

Too Hot is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette. It was released as a single in 1996 and was included on her critically acclaimed album, Jagged Little Pill. The song deviates somewhat from the more overtly angsty and confessional style of many other tracks on the album. While still showcasing Morissette's signature blend of raw emotion and sharp lyricism, "Too Hot" adopts a more playful and almost ironic tone.

The lyrics detail a seemingly one-sided infatuation, with the singer acknowledging the intense attraction to the subject but also hinting at their potential obliviousness or lack of reciprocation. This creates a dynamic of frustration and wry humor. The song's instrumentation features a driving, upbeat tempo, contrasting with the complex feelings expressed in the lyrics, contributing to its unique character within the Jagged Little Pill track list.

While not as commercially successful as some of the album's other singles ("Ironic," "You Oughta Know," "Hand in My Pocket"), "Too Hot" remains a fan favorite and is often performed live as part of Morissette's concert sets. Its place in the Jagged Little Pill album highlights the breadth of Morissette's musical talent and her ability to explore various emotional landscapes within a single body of work. Its relatively lighter tone provides a counterpoint to the album's more intensely emotional tracks, contributing to its overall narrative cohesion. The song's legacy lies not only in its individual merit but also in its contribution to the overall impact of the Jagged Little Pill album.