Stupid

Sarah McLachlan

About Stupid

"Stupid" is a song written by Sarah McLachlan and produced by Pierre Marchand for McLachlan's 2003 album Afterglow. It was released as the album's second single in Australia and the United States in mid-2004. The music video features McLachlan in different time periods and was directed by Sophie Muller. The song became McLachlan's highest charting single release in Australia, debuting at number thirty-seven in early June 2004. It spent seven weeks on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart, two of which were in the top fifty. A remix of the song, titled "The Mark Bell Mix" was featured on So You Think You Can Dance. 


Year:
2003
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Night lift up the shades let in the brilliant light of morning
But steady me now for I am weak and starving for mercy
Sleep has left me alone to carry the weight of unraveling where we went wrong 
It's all I can do to hang on, to keep me from falling into old familiar shoes

[Chorus]
How stupid could I be
A simpleton could see 
That you're no good for me 
But you're the only one I see

Love has made me a fool set me on fire and watched as I floundered
Unable to speak except to cry out and wait for your answer 
But you come around in your time speaking of fabulous places create
An oasis that dries up as soon as you're gone
You leave me here burning in this desert without you

[Chorus]

Everything changes everything falls apart
I can't stand to feel myself losing control
In the depth of my senses I know

[Chorus: x2]

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Sarah McLachlan

Sarah Ann McLachlan, OC, OBC (born January 28, 1968) is a Canadian musician, singer, and songwriter. Known for her emotional ballads and mezzo-soprano vocal range, as of 2009, she has sold over 40 million albums worldwide. McLachlan's best-selling album to date is Surfacing, for which she won two Grammy Awards (out of four nominations) and four Juno Awards. In addition to her personal artistic efforts, she founded the Lilith Fair tour, which showcased female musicians. The Lilith Fair concert tours took place from 1997 to 1999, and resumed in the summer of 2010. Since 2006 she has also been known as a highly visible supporter of the ASPCA, as well as various other charities. more »

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11 facts about this song

Song Release
"Stupid" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan, released in 2003 from her album "Afterglow."
Written by
Sarah McLachlan herself wrote the song, showcasing her talent not only as a singer but also as a lyricist.
Genre
The song falls within the genre of pop, with some critics emphasizing its strong leanings towards soft rock. It mixes the elements of adult contemporary music with a soothing touch.
Song Message
The song reflects themes of love, regret, and the realization of one's own mistakes which resonate with many listeners.
Chart Performance
“Stupid” didn’t chart on the Billboard Hot 100, despite McLachlan's prior success. It was more popular on adult contemporary radio, having reached the top 10 on the Canadian Adult Contemporary Chart.
Music Video
The music video of "Stupid" was directed by Sophie Muller and is visually intriguing with a modern dance theme.
Song Review
Critics praised McLachlan's strong vocal performance and the overall production. However, some critics noted that the song’s lyrics and theme—falling in love with the wrong person/circumstances—had been explored before in her work.
Notable Performance
McLachlan performed the song on several occasions, including the "Live in the Vineyard" music event in Napa Valley, California.
Song Interpretation
McLachlan has spoken about the song in interviews, saying it's about making the same mistake over and over, referencing a kind of self-destructive pattern that some people fall into with relationships.
Album Success
The album "Afterglow" which features the song "Stupid," has been certified multi-platinum in both Canada and the U.S, depicting the song's contribution in making the album successful.
Grammy Nomination
Although the song itself was not nominated for a Grammy, the album "Afterglow" which housed it was, marking the high quality and influence of the song.

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