"Receive" is a song by Canadian-American recording artist
Alanis Morissette
Alanis Nadine Morissette ( ; born June 1, 1974) is a Canadian-American singer, songwriter, and actress. Known for her emotive mezzo-soprano voice and confessional songwriting, Morissette began her career in Canada in the early 1990s with tw ...
, released as the third single from her eighth studio album, ''Havoc and Bright Lights'' (2012). The song was written by Morissette and
Guy Sigsworth, and produced by
Joe Chiccarelli
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. It is a rock ballad about a relationship in which one person gives more than the other, and the wear it causes to the people involved.
The single was sent to radio airplay on October 12, 2012 in Italy and was released worldwide on December 3, 2012.
Music video
The official music video for "Receive" premiered on December 21, 2012, on
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. In the clip, Morissette and people of different ages show that they decided to put yourself first, after not being successful in their respective relationships.
Track listing
*;Digital download
# "Receive" (Radio Version) – 3:40
*;EP
# "Receive" – 4:26
# "Receive" (Nino Fish Remix) – 6:26
# "Receive" (
Nicole Moudaber Remix) – 10:57
# "Receive" (Video) – 3:40
Charts
References
{{Alanis Morissette songs
2012 singles
Songs written by Alanis Morissette
Rock ballads
2012 songs
Songs written by Guy Sigsworth
Alanis Morissette songs