Stupid Boy

Keith Urban

About Stupid Boy

"Stupid Boy" is a song written by Dave Berg, Deanna Bryant, and Sarah Buxton. Originally recorded by Buxton, the song was later recorded by Australian country music singer Keith Urban on his 2006 album Love, Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing. Urban's version was released as that album's second single in December 2006 and peaked at number 3 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. A year after its release, Urban won a Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance of the song.  


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Well she was precious, like a flower
She grew wild, wild but innocent
A perfect prayer in a desperate hour
She was everything beautiful and different
Stupid boy, you can't fence that in
Stupid boy, it's like holdin' back the wind

She laid her heart and soul right in your hands
And you stole her every dream and you crushed her plans
She never even knew she had a choice
And that's what happens when the only voice she hears is telling her she can't
Stupid boy
Stupid boy, oh

So, what made you think you could take a life
And just push it, push it around
I guess to build yourself up so high
You had to take her and break her down, oh

Well, She laid her heart and soul right in your hands
And you stole her every dream and you crushed her plans
She never even knew she had a choice
And that's what happens when the only voice she hears is telling her she can't
You stupid boy

Oh, you always had to be right
But now you lost the only thing that ever made you feel alive, oh ho
Yeah, yeah

Well, she laid her heart and soul right in your hands, yeah
And you stole her every dream and you crushed her plans, yes you did
She never even knew she had a choice
And that's what happens when the only voice she hears is telling her she can't
You stupid boy

Oh, I'm the same old, same old stupid boy, mm
It took a while for her to figure out she could run
But when she did, she was long gone, long gone

Mmhm
Ah, she was long gone
She's long gone
Mm, yes, she is
Yeah, oh

Oh, no ones ever going to love me like she loved me
And she loved and she loved me
God, please, just let her know
I'm sorry
I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, baby
Yeah, I'm down on my knees
She's never coming back to me

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Keith Urban

Keith Lionel Urban (born 26 October 1967) is a New Zealand-born Australian country music singer, songwriter and guitarist whose commercial success has been mainly in the United States, Canada and Australia. Urban was born in New Zealand and began his career in Australia at an early age. In 1991, he released a self-titled debut album, and charted four singles in Australia before moving to the United States in 1992. Eventually, Urban found work as a session guitarist before starting a band known as The Ranch, which recorded one studio album on Capitol Records and charted two singles on the Billboard country charts. more »

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Written by: Dave Berg, Deanna Bryant, Sarah Buxton

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs

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10 facts about this song

Song's Release
"Stupid Boy" was first released in November 2006 as the second single from Keith Urban's fifth studio album, "Love, Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing".
Songwriters
While Keith Urban is known for writing many of his songs, "Stupid Boy" was actually penned by Dave Berg, Deanna Bryant, and Sarah Buxton.
Song's Meaning
The song tells a regretful tale of a man who lost his true love due to his thoughtless actions and behavior. In the song, the man refers to himself as a 'stupid boy,' directly addressing his regret.
Chart Performance
"Stupid Boy" became a chart-topping hit. The song reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs and No. 93 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
Awards
Keith Urban's performance of "Stupid Boy" earned him a Grammy Award in 2007 as Best Male Country Vocal Performance.
Rec. Certification
In 2007, "Stupid Boy" was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales exceeding 500,000 copies in the United States.
Video
The music video for "Stupid Boy", directed by Chris Hicky, is deliberately paced to highlight the regret and bitterness of the song's lyrics.
Sarah Buxton's Version
Although Sarah Buxton co-wrote it, she also released her own version of "Stupid Boy" in 2007 on her debut extended play (EP), "Almost My Record". However, it didn't get as much attention as Keith Urban's rendition.
Live Performances
"Stupid Boy" remains a popular inclusion in Keith Urban's live performances. The intensity and emotion of the ballad make it a crowd favorite at concerts.
Cover Versions
Several artists, including Cassadee Pope during her time on The Voice, have covered "Stupid Boy", reinforcing its status as a modern country classic.

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