Stupid Girl
Garbage
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You pretend you're high Pretend you're bored Pretend you're anything Just to be adored And what you need Is what you get Don't believe in fear Don't believe in faith Don't believe in anything That you can't break stupid girl stupid girl All you had you wasted All you had you wasted What drives you on Can drive you mad A million lies to sell yourself Is all you ever had Don't believe in love Don't believe in hate Don't believe in anything That you can't waste stupid girl stupid girl Can't believe you fake it Can't believe you fake it Don't believe in fear Don't believe in pain Don't believe in anyone That you can't tame stupid girl stupid girl All you had you wasted All you had you wasted Stupid girl Stupid girl Can't believe you fake it I can't believe you fake it Stupid girl Stupid girl Can't believe you fake it Can't believe you fake it Stupid girl
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Written by: Butch Vig, Douglas Erikson, Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, Shirley Manson, Steve Marker, Topper Headon
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10 facts about this song
Release Date and Album"Stupid Girl" is a single by the American-Scottish alternative rock group Garbage. It was released on January 22, 1996, as the fourth international single from their self-titled debut album.
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Song GenreThe song fits under the genres of alternative rock, electronica, and trip hop, showcasing the band's unique blend of different music styles.
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Critically AcclaimedThe track received vibrant praise from many critics, which helped it become one of Garbage's most successful and recognizable songs.
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Grammy Nominations"Stupid Girl" earned nominations for two Grammy Awards, 'Best Rock Song' and 'Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group.'
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Commercial SuccessIt peaked at number 4 in the UK Singles Chart, at number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became a top-ten hit on the Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks Chart.
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Song Writing and CompositionThe song was composed by all four band members – Duke Erikson, Shirley Manson, Steve Marker, and Butch Vig. The lyrics were written by Shirley Manson, the band's lead vocalist.
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Sampled MusicGarbage sampled a drum beat from The Clash's song "Train in Vain" for "Stupid Girl," in addition to using looped samples of their own live playing.
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Music VideoThe music video, directed by Samuel Bayer, features Manson walking through a cityscape, encountering a variety of people and situations. It has an urban theme, shot mainly in black and white, giving it a raw and gritty vibe.
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LegacyDespite the song's title, it became a kind of anthem for the band and is frequently included in their performances.
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Cover Versions and Pop CultureSeveral artists, including Cold, have covered "Stupid Girl." It has also been used in movies, TV series and commercials, enhancing its popularity and durability in pop culture.
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