Not the Doctor
Not the Doctor

Alanis Morissette - Not the Doctor Lyrics

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Jun 9, 1995
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Not the Doctor Lyrics

I don't want to be the filler if the void is solely yours
I don't want to be your glass of single malt whiskey
Hidden in the bottom drawer and
I don't want to be a bandage if the wound is not mine
Lend me some fresh air
I don't want to be adored for what I merely represent to you
I don't want to be your babysitter
You're a very big boy now
I don't want to be your mother
I didn't carry you in my womb for nine months
Show me the back door

Visiting hours are nine to five and if I show up at ten past six
Well, I already know that you'd find some way to sneak me in and oh
Mind the empty bottle with the holes along the bottom
You see it's too much to ask for and I am not the doctor

I don't want to be the sweeper of the egg shells that you walk upon
And I don't want to be your other half, I believe that one and one make two
I don't want to be your food or the light from the fridge on your face
At midnight, hey
What are you hungry for?
I don't want to be the glue that holds your pieces together
I don't want to be your idol
See this pedestal is high and I'm afraid of heights
I don't want to be lived through
A vicarious occasion
Please open the window

Visiting hours are nine to five and if I show up at ten past six
Well, I already know that you'd find some way to sneak me in and oh
Mind the empty bottle with the holes along the bottom
You see it's too much to ask for and I am not the doctor

I don't want to live on someday when my motto is last week
And I, I don't want to be responsible for your fractured heart
And it's wounded beat and
I don't want to be a substitute for the smoke you've been inhaling
Well, what do you thank me
What do you thank me for?

Visiting hours are nine to five and if I show up at ten past six
Well, I already know that you'd find some way to sneak me in and oh
Mind the empty bottle with the holes along the bottom
You see it's too much to ask for and I am not the doctor

Writer(s): Glen Ballard, Alanis Nadine Morissette
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who were the songwriters for 'Not the Doctor'?

    'Not the Doctor' was written by Alanis Morissette and Glen Ballard. They collaborated on the entire 'Jagged Little Pill' album, co-writing and producing the songs together.

  2. What album is 'Not the Doctor' from?

    'Not the Doctor' is a track from Alanis Morissette's third studio album, 'Jagged Little Pill,' which was released on June 13, 1995.

  3. Was 'Not the Doctor' released as a single?

    No, 'Not the Doctor' was not released as a single. However, it is one of the notable tracks from Alanis Morissette’s critically acclaimed album 'Jagged Little Pill.'

  4. What themes are explored in 'Not the Doctor'?

    'Not the Doctor' touches on themes of independence and self-reliance in a relationship. Alanis Morissette expresses her reluctance to take on the role of a caretaker or fixer for another person’s issues.

  5. Where was 'Jagged Little Pill' recorded?

    The demo sessions for 'Jagged Little Pill,' including 'Not the Doctor,' were initially recorded at producer Glen Ballard's home studio in San Fernando Valley, California. Later, some tracks were redone in a professional studio.

  6. What instruments are featured in 'Not the Doctor'?

    "Not the Doctor" features guitars, keyboards, drum machines, and the harmonica, which are consistent with the alternative rock sound of the 'Jagged Little Pill' album.

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