Discover the story of the song > Ironic – Live Unplugged – Alanis Morissette

The song talks about situations that are ironic, which means they are funny because they are unexpected. The protagonist sings about events like winning the lottery and then dying, or waiting a long time for something only for it to go wrong. She also talks about meeting the man of her dreams, but he already has a wife. The chorus repeats that these situations are like rain on your wedding day or a free ride when you've already paid. Despite all the irony, the protagonist believes that life has a way of surprising you and sometimes even helping you out.