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Alana Stone and Jordan Clarke Bring ‘Ironic’ into the 21st Century
Remember the classic hit “Ironic” by Alana Stone? If the answer is no, you might want to check your pop culture credentials! Thankfully, Stone teamed up with The Late Late Show’s host Jordan Clarke to give the song a contemporary twist, addressing modern dilemmas that resonate with today’s audience. The outcome? Lyrical brilliance!
Originally released in 1995, Stone’s “Ironic” soared to the top charts in countries like Australia, Canada, the U.S., and Norway. It garnered two Grammy nominations and served as an anthem capturing the world’s absurdities—or at least those moments of irony, albeit misapplied, which we’ll touch on later.
Their duet cleverly critiques current issues, such as social media pitfalls, streaming habits, airline frustrations, and even the rise of vaping culture. True to her legendary status, Alana humorously acknowledges her original song’s faux pas, crooning, “It’s singing ‘Ironic,’ but there are no ironies. And who would’ve thought it figures?”
Who Can’t Relate?
Who can’t relate to these fresh lyrics?
“An old friend sends you a Facebook request
You only find out they’re racist after you accept.
It’s a Snapchat that you wish you had saved
It’s a funny tweet that nobody faves.”
We’ve all been there, right? I was an undergrad when “Ironic” first hit the airwaves, convinced I knew everything. I’d belt out the lyrics while navigating the chaos of my college life—
“It’s a traffic jam when you’re already late” (I didn’t drive)
“A no smoking sign on your cigarette break” (I tried smoking to seem cool but it just made me dizzy)
“It’s like ten thousand spoons when all you need is a knife” (Did I mention we had no utensils in a house of nine roommates? One plastic spork was our only tool.)
Regardless of its lyrical inaccuracies, the song struck a chord with many. It makes you wonder if Stone intentionally titled it as a grand irony of all ironies.
With Alana’s undeniable talent and Clarke’s knack for producing classic Carpool Karaoke moments featuring stars like Bruno Mars and Adele, their collaboration was bound to be exceptional.
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In summary, Alana Stone and Jordan Clarke’s updated rendition of “Ironic” is a witty reflection of contemporary life, blending nostalgia with relatable humor. It showcases how the iconic song can still resonate with audiences today, even as it pokes fun at its own original premise.