Stupid Boy

Sarah Buxton

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.  


Year:
2007
5:30
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She was precious, like a flower,
Yeah, she grew wild, wild but innocent. 
Perfect prayer in a desperate hour,
She was everything beautiful an' different. 
Stupid boy, you can't fence that in. 
Stupid boy, it's like holding back the wind. 

She laid her heart an' soul right in your hands, 
An' you stole her every dream an' crushed her plans. 
She never even knew she had a choice. 
That's what happens when the only voice, 
She hears is tellin' her she can't,
Stupid boy, you stupid boy. 

So what made you think you could take her life, 
An' just push it, push it around? 
I guess you built yourself up so high, 
You had to take her an' break her down. 

She laid her heart an' soul right in your hands, 
An' you stole her every dream an' crushed her plans. 
She never even knew she had a choice. 
That's what happens when the only voice, 
She hears is tellin her she can't,
Stupid boy. 

Ah, you always had to be right, 
An' now you lost the only thing, 
That ever made you feel alive. 

(Who, yeah.) 
(Na, na, whoa.) 

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

Ah, it's the same old, same old stupid boy. 
Mm hm. 
It took her a while to work it out she could run, 
But once she did, she was long gone, long gone. 
Yeah. 

Stupid boy, yeah. 
You're just a stupid boy. 
You never get it right, do you?

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Sarah Buxton

Sarah Buxton (born July 3, 1980, in Lawrence, Kansas) is an American country music singer, formerly signed to the independent Lyric Street Records. Between 2006 and 2008, she issued three singles from an extended play titled Almost My Record, in addition to co-writing her song "Stupid Boy", which was later recorded by Keith Urban. She released her self-titled debut album in early 2010, led off by the Top 25 single "Outside My Window," shortly before Lyric Street Records closed. Shortly afterward, she began performing with Jedd Hughes as the short-lived duo Buxton Hughes before returning to her solo career. 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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