Family Of The Year is considered to have a "feel good summer" sound. Statements around the web have been made such as "Immediately I was overtaken by the Beatles sounding, toe-tapping, move in my seat beat..." and "Although the band only has six members, it still seemed like there were a lot more bodies contributing to the musical goodness that is Family of the Year. Perhaps it’s just their soft harmonies, comforting guitar chords and melodies that just pull us into their world that make us think that. Whatever it is, we just know we’re fans."
Stupidland
Family of the Year Lyrics
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Stupid land of all your dreams
My hot water got turned off
Can't pay it till my car gets fixed
I got some money that I'll probably spend at the bar this weekend in my...
Stupid land of all my dreams
I've gone crazy cause I love what you've got
You could come over but the pile dirty socks
Outside my door might turn you off a little
Might turn you off a lot
In my perfect brand new hand made
Cutting edge song
It goes like this
Stupid land of all your dreams
Stupid land of all your dreams
All your dreams
The lyrics to Family of the Year's song Stupidland paint a picture of a place that is both desirable and frustrating. The repetition of "stupid land of all your dreams" suggests a level of resignation to the situation at hand - it's the place where all your dreams are, but it's also stupid. The opening lines are particularly poignant, as they describe the struggles of everyday life: the hot water has been turned off and the singer can't pay it until their car is fixed. This is a relatable experience for many people, and it sets the tone for the rest of the song.
The following lines delve deeper into the idea of Stupidland. The singer is drawn to it despite its flaws (or perhaps because of them), and has even "gone crazy" because of it. However, they are also aware that this place may not be attractive to others. The pile of dirty socks outside their door is a visual cue that may turn someone off from entering, just as Stupidland may not be appealing to everyone.
The final lines suggest that there is still something irresistible about Stupidland. The idea of a "perfect brand new hand made cutting edge song" is tantalizing - it's something that is clearly important to the singer, and they've found a way to create it within Stupidland. Despite the frustrations of everyday life, there is still something to be gained from being in this place.
Line by Line Meaning
Stupid land of all your dreams
The unrealistic world people imagine in their minds
Stupid land of all your dreams
The unrealistic world people imagine in their minds
My hot water got turned off
I cannot afford to pay my hot water bill
Can't pay it till my car gets fixed
I need to fix my car first in order to have enough money to pay my bill
I got some money that I'll probably spend at the bar this weekend in my...
I only have limited funds but I will spend it drinking at the bar
Stupid land of all my dreams
Despite my financial situation, I am still hoping for unrealistic dreams
Stupid land of all your dreams
The world of unrealistic dreams people create for themselves
I've gone crazy cause I love what you've got
I am infatuated with someone or something to the point of irrational behavior
You could come over but the pile dirty socks outside my door might turn you off a little
I am embarrassed by the mess in my home and do not want others to see
Might turn you off a lot
The uncleanliness might be very unpleasant and repulsive to others
In my perfect brand new hand made cutting edge song it goes like this
In my ideal, groundbreaking song, lyrics might go something like this:
Stupid land of all your dreams
The unrealistic world people imagine in their minds
Stupid land of all your dreams
The unrealistic world people imagine in their minds
All your dreams
Referring back to the unrealistic world people have created for themselves
Writer(s): Joe Keefe
Contributed by Taylor V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.