"Lens" is a 2012 song by Canadian-American recording artist

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, released as the second single from her eighth studio album, ''

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''. The song was written by Morissette and

Guy Sigsworth Guy Sigsworth is an English record producer and songwriter. During his career, he has worked with many artists, including Seal, Björk, Goldie, Madonna, Britney Spears, Kate Havnevik, Imogen Heap, Bebel Gilberto, Mozez, David Sylvian, Alanis M ...

, and produced by Sigsworth and

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. The song was played at most shows of Guardian Angel Tour.

Music video

The music video was released on May 13, 2013, almost a year after the release of the single. Directed by Victor Indrizzo, the video is an amalgamation of scenes Alanis in Israel with backstage footage from their last tour. Despite being the third video, the song was the second single from the album.

Track listing

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