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