how did the song perform globally?
In the U.S., the track debuted at number 11 on the "Billboard" Hot 100; In Australia, the song debuted at number 40 on the ARIA Singles Chart; In New Zealand, it debuted at number 13
Ironic (song)
In Canada, "Ironic" debuted on the "RPM" Singles Chart at number 95 on the issue dated January 8, 1996. Twelve weeks later the track topped the chart, on April 1, 1996, staying there for six weeks, being replaced by "Closer to Free" by American band BoDeans. Spending twenty-nine weeks within the top 100, it was last seen on July 22, 1996, at number 81. It spent 14 weeks in the Top 10 and was the number two song of 1996, behind Morissette's own "You Learn" at number one. On other "RPM" charts, the single topped the Alternative Rock Chart for a single week, spending 11 weeks in the Top 10, finishing 1996 as the number five song for the year on that chart. It reached number six on the Adult Contemporary Chart.

In the U.S., the track debuted at number 11 on the "Billboard" Hot 100 following its commercial release, becoming the highest debut on the issue ending March 16, 1996. The single eventually reached its peak position, at number four, on April 13, 1996. "Ironic" is currently Morisset
who sings it's like rain on your wedding day Alanis Morissette in the song 'Ironic' when did this song release? February 1996 and by whom? UNANSWERABLE where was the singer from? Ottawa, Ontario, Canada can you name some other songs that she has sung? All I Really Want, You Oughta Know, Too Hot apart from singing, did she also pursue another career? Yes - record producer, and actress who is the lyrics of  the 1996 song attributed to? Alanis Morissette and Glen Ballard what is the genre of the song? UNANSWERABLE did the song have any issues with language? Yes - the song gives a distinct "unironic" sense. Thus, lyrics such as "It's like rain on your wedding day" and "A traffic jam when you're already late" are not ironic
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Ironic (song) [SEP] Chart performance
In Canada, "Ironic" debuted on the "RPM" Singles Chart at number 95 on the issue dated January 8, 1996. Twelve weeks later the track topped the chart, on April 1, 1996, staying there for six weeks, being replaced by "Closer to Free" by American band BoDeans. Spending twenty-nine weeks within the top 100, it was last seen on July 22, 1996, at number 81. It spent 14 weeks in the Top 10 and was the number two song of 1996, behind Morissette's own "You Learn" at number one. On other "RPM" charts, the single topped the Alternative Rock Chart for a single week, spending 11 weeks in the Top 10, finishing 1996 as the number five song for the year on that chart.