In 2007, Maclean won Australia's National Youth Week People's Choice award for his debut record "Airport People." He then went on to win the Australian National Youth Week Industry award for Writing in 2008.
Brendan's debut EP, White Canvas was released on iTunes in March 2010. The video clip for the first single 'Practically Wasted' won Best Music Video in the Queensland New Film Awards and came in at 38 in the ABC Rage Top 50 for 2010. His follow up single "Cold and Happy" was selected as Channel V's Ripe Clip of The week and entered their Top 40 charts at 34 on October 29th, 2011. It then went on to place in the Top 10 of the 2011 ABC Rage Top 50.
Brendan's notable live performance for 2011 included national tours with Kate Miller-Heidke and former Savage Garden singer Darren Hayes.
Stupid
Brendan Maclean Lyrics
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I could have loved you
And if you weren't so stupid
But you're pretty stupid
And if you weren't so busy
I could have love you
But you work in an office
And you've got other offers
What is his name?
I am excited to hear the news.
Tell me what is his name now,
What does it say about you?
But let's not
Be friends
Or else this'll never end
Let's not
Be friends
For sure, for sure
And if you weren't so ugly I could've loved you
It's something I tell myself when down
To get high
Lord
If you made me a coffee I could've loved you
And I'd make you hot chocolate
and anything you wanted
Tell me who is invited?
So fuckin' delighted
To see all the boys you see
Tell me why don't I fight it
What does it say about me?
And let's not
Be friends
Or else this'll never end
Let's not,
Be friends
For sure, for sure
We'd adopt,
We'd adopt
I'd have all the things he's got
But I'm not.
So let's stop
Pretend
That there'll be a happy end
Let's not be friends
For, sure
(For sure)
We'd adopt
We'd have dogs
I'd have all the things He's got
But I'm not.
The lyrics of Brendan Maclean's song "Stupid" are about a person who is lamenting about the fact that their potential love interest is too stupid, too busy, and too ugly for them to love back. The singer of the song mentions that they could have loved the other person if they were not so stupid or busy, and even jokes that if they made them coffee or hot chocolate, they could have found love. The person seems to be aware of their own feelings but cannot seem to be able to get over their distaste for the subject's behavior, choices, and perhaps appearance. However, the song reveals a deeper struggle with loneliness and the fear of being alone, as they contemplate what dating others would say about them and what it would mean for their potential relationship.
The song's chorus, "Let's not be friends," highlights the singer's unwillingness to settle for less than what they want from a romantic relationship. They mention creating a happy life together, which includes adopting, having dogs, and having everything their love interest has. But, in the end, they assert that they cannot pretend that there will be a happy ending between them because of their differences.
Overall, "Stupid" is a melancholic but relatable song that speaks to unrequited love and the difficulties of finding a meaningful connection with someone.
Line by Line Meaning
If you weren't so stupid
If you had more intelligence
I could have loved you
I was about to fall in love with you
And if you weren't so busy
If you had more time
But you work in an office
But you are committed to your job
And you've got other offers
And you have other opportunities
Tell me what is his name now,
Tell me the name of the person you are with now
What is his name?
Can you tell me his name?
I am excited to hear the news.
Please share the news, I am curious
What does it say about you?
What does your relationship with him say about you?
But let's not
Let's refrain from
Be friends
Being friends with you
Or else this'll never end
Otherwise this situation will continue indefinitely
For sure, for sure
Definitely, certainly
And if you weren't so ugly I could've loved you
If only you were more physically attractive to me
It's something I tell myself when down
It's a thought I have when feeling negative
To get high
To feel better, to boost my mood
Lord
Interjection to express shock or surprise
If you made me a coffee I could've loved you
If you did something kind for me I could have fallen for you
And I'd make you hot chocolate
I would reciprocate the kind gesture with something I can do for you
and anything you wanted
Anything within my power to give, I would give
Tell me who is invited?
Please tell me who else is coming
So fuckin' delighted
Feeling extremely happy
To see all the boys you see
To be in the company of all the men you spend time with
Tell me why don't I fight it
Tell me why I am not resisting
What does it say about me?
What does my inability to resist you say about me as a person?
We'd adopt
We would consider adopting a child together
We'd have dogs
We would also keep pets in our home
But I'm not.
But that's not the case
So let's stop
Let's put an end to
Pretend
Pretending
That there'll be a happy end
That this story will have a happy resolution
Let's not be friends
Let's not maintain a friendship
For, sure
Definitely
Contributed by Nathan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@katm6371
He's the music, she's the lyrics.
@brianandkarlfilms
Exactly.
@jamiedamato1480
oH!
@qualityseabunny5269
well put
@ItsJustJonny4
Kat M this comment is perfect
@thotieprincess7190
Kat M perfect
@monam9694
Not gonna lie this is exactly how I dance
@plazy._.8094
My thoughts the entire time.
@soph1686
+Smiley Tree I know this is literally me
@mr.farenheit4111
Mona M I wish I could dance like that.