You Oughta Know
Alanis Morissette
1995

Oh sure, let's start our joy-inspiring song list with this quintessential angsty, guy-hating tune, shall we? Look, I needed one of the best female vocalists of all time on this all-time list, so might as well go with the song that put said female vocalist on the map. This song is raw, it’s gutsy, I love the “and I’m here!” lead-in at the chorus, it’s an all-time classic. Also, anytime you have an opportunity to put a song about Dave Coulier on your Top 100 list, you take that opportunity. Final note: we saw Alanis a couple of years ago live, and I can report that the girl can still flat-out sing.

Other Songs Considered:
You Learn, Ironic, Uninvited