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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Alanis Morissette
Alanis Morissette
Vocals
Glen Ballard
Glen Ballard
Guitar
Lance Morrison
Lance Morrison
Bass Guitar
Rob Ladd
Rob Ladd
Drums
Basil Fung
Basil Fung
Guitar
Michael Thompson
Michael Thompson
Organ
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Alanis Morissette
Alanis Morissette
Composer
Glen Ballard
Glen Ballard
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Glen Ballard
Glen Ballard
Producer
Chris Bellman
Chris Bellman
Mastering Engineer
FRANCIS BUCKLEY
FRANCIS BUCKLEY
Mixing Engineer
Ross Garfield
Ross Garfield
Drum Technician
Ted Blaisdell
Ted Blaisdell
Recording Engineer
Tina Wood
Tina Wood
Guitar Technician

Lyrics

[Intro]
Sometimes is never quite enough
If you're flawless, then you'll win my love
Don't forget to win first place
Don't forget to keep that smile on your face
[Verse 1]
Be a good boy, try a little harder
You've got to measure up, make me prouder
[Verse 2]
How long before you screw it up?
And how many times do I have to tell you to hurry up?
With everything I do for you
The least you can do is keep quiet
[Verse 3]
Be a good girl, you've gotta try a little harder
That simply wasn't good enough
To make us proud
[Bridge]
I'll live through you, I'll make you what I never was
If you're the best, then maybe so am I
Compared to him, compared to her
I'm doin' this for your own damn good
You'll make up for what I blew
What's the problem? Why are you cryin'?
[Outro]
Be a good boy, push a little farther now
That wasn't fast enough to make us happy
We'll love you just the way you are
If you're perfect
Written by: Alanis Morissette, Glen Ballard
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