You Learn

"You Learn" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette from her third studio album, Jagged Little Pill (1995). It was written by Morissette and Glen Ballard, the album's producer. Maverick and Warner Bros. Records released the song as the album's fourth single in North America, the second single in Japan, and the third single in the United Kingdom. The lyrics state that valuable lessons are learned from poor decisions. The album title is taken from this song's line: "Swallow it down (what a jagged little pill)". "You Learn" was first released in Japan in September 1995 and was issued worldwide throughout the following year, starting with the United Kingdom in February. The song received generally positive reviews from most music critics, many highlighting the song as an album standout. It was a commercial success globally, topping the Canadian RPM 100 Hit Tracks chart and entering the top 40 in Australia, Iceland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States. In Canada, it was the most successful single of 1996, according to RPM. A music video was shot for the single, showing Morissette walking through the streets.