Stupid Girl
The Rolling Stones
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I'm not talking about the kind of clothes she wears Look at that stupid girl I'm not talking about the way she combs her hair Look at that stupid girl The way she powders her nose Her vanity shows and it shows She's the worst thing in this world Well, look at that stupid girl I'm not talking about the way she digs for gold Look at that stupid girl Well, I'm talking about the way she grabs and holds Look at that stupid girl The way she talks about someone else That she don't even know herself She's the sickest thing in this world Well, look at that stupid girl Well, I'm sick and tired And I really have my doubts I've tried and tried But it never really works out Like a lady in waiting to a virgin queen Look at that stupid girl She bitches 'bout things that she's never seen Look at that stupid girl It doesn't matter if she dyes her hair Or the color of the shoes she wears She's the worst thing in this world Well, look at that stupid girl Shut-up, shut-up, shut-up, shut-up, shut-up Shut-up, shut-up, shut-up, shut-up, shut-up Shut-up, shut-up, shut-up Like a lady in waiting to a virgin queen Look at that stupid girl She bitches 'bout things that she's never seen Look at that stupid girl She purrs like a pussycat Then she turns 'round and hisses back She's the sickest thing in this world Look at that stupid girl
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Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger
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11 facts about this song
Creation"Stupid Girl" is a song by The Rolling Stones, from their 1966 album "Aftermath."
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SongwritersThe song was primarily written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, the main songwriting duo of the band.
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Female RepresentationThe song is known for its controversial lyrics, in which Jagger slams the vacuous and materialistic woman of his times, reflecting the popular attitude towards 'airhead' women in the 1960s.
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Influences"Stupid Girl," along with several of the Stones' other songs released around the same time, is often cited as an example of the band's influence from U.S. garage rock bands.
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Musical ArrangementThe song makes use of vibraphone, acoustic guitar, and a prominent Brian Jones' marimba part, adding a unique quality to the standard rock instrumentation.
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Critic's ViewSome critics believe that the song was written about Chrissie Shrimpton, Jagger's model girlfriend in the mid-'60s, though this has never been confirmed by the band.
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Limited Live PerformancesNotably, "Stupid Girl" was not frequently performed live by The Rolling Stones, suggesting that it might not have been as popular as some of their other hits.
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ControversyMuch like Under My Thumb', another Rolling Stones song featuring somewhat disparaging lyrics towards women, 'Stupid Girl' has faced criticisms over the years for its arguably sexist tones.
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Album SuccessThe album "Aftermath," on which "Stupid Girl" features, was a commercial success for The Rolling Stones, indicating the song's contribution to the group's growing popularity in the mid-1960s.
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Artist's ThoughtsDespite some negative perceptions of the song, Keith Richards defended it in a 1971 interview, saying: "I'm not saying all girls are stupid, and I can't say I haven't met a few males who were stupid. This was just a particular one."
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Legacy"Stupid Girl," whether controversial or not, added to the band's image as bad boys of rock, which distinguished them from the more wholesome image of The Beatles in the 1960s.
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