Dobson co-wrote Miley Cyrus' single "Start All Over" and in 2010 she released her third studio album "Joy".
Dobson was discovered and signed by Jive Records in 2000. The record label wanted to give her a traditional pop star image. Dobson, however, wanted more guitar and to include some of her own written songs. Jive rejected the idea, so she left the record company. She found herself singing in a Toronto bar at 8:30 in the morning. It turned out a CEO at The Island Def Jam Music Group was in the bar that very morning. He wanted to sign her. They signed her up on the wrong lyrics. She sang her song "Stupid Little Love Song" and what the people thought she sang was "Stupid Little Buzz Saw" which they thought was "genius".
She met producer Jay Levine through Island Records and they began working on her music. “He just really let me be free. He found something in me that he really thought was special, it was just fate”. When in the recording studio, she hung up inspirational pictures of Kurt Cobain, Judy Garland, Coldplay, Jeff Buckley and the Vines, to help motivate her sound and to commemorate the artists who influenced her.
Dobson's self-titled debut album was released December 9, 2003 by Island Records and sold 307,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Four singles were released from the album; "Bye Bye Boyfriend," "Take Me Away", "Everything", and "Don't Let Me Fall". "Take Me Away" and "Everything" were used in the film The Perfect Score.
During much of 2004, Dobson promoted her debut album, appearing for a live performance on TRL and numerous magazine covers and articles. Dobson made an appearance on NBC's TV series American Dreams where she played the role of Tina Turner, covering the song "River Deep, Mountain High". She was also the opening act on Justin Timberlake's European tour. That July, she released a new single, "Don't Go (Girls and Boys)", which was also featured in a Tommy Hilfiger commercial starring the singer. The album was later reissued with that single added. Dobson also had a new song, "If You Walk Away", on the soundtrack of Raising Helen.
Dobson released "Truth Anthem" on the Much Dance 2005 CD compilation, a benefit for the Canadian branch of War Child. In April 2005, Dobson was nominated for two Juno Awards, Pop Album of the Year and New Artist of the Year; both categories were won by Avril Lavigne. In the summer of 2005, Dobson was in a public service ad "Make Poverty History", which brings awareness to child poverty worldwide.
(Untitled Hidden Track)
Fefe Dobson Lyrics
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And I'm sitting here soaking wet, waiting for you
You're only a rainbow, just a rainbow away
And I'm reaching out hoping that you see it too
But I'm telling you, that I'm no fool
'Cause I know what rainbows do
Fade away,
Fade away, away,
Stormy day, found its way
And I wish I could hold you now
I'm only a rainbow away, my friend
And if you could see
What others see
You wouldn't feel so bad
And I'm telling you
'Cause I've been there too,
That storms are like rainbows too
They fade away,
Fade away,
Fade away, away,
Stormy days,
Drift away,
And may someone be holding you now
The lyrics to Fefe Dobson's "Untitled Hidden Track" speak to the feelings of loneliness and longing for connection that many people experience. The metaphor of the rainbow represents the hope of finding a connection with someone who is currently out of reach. The singer acknowledges that she is "soaking wet" and waiting for this connection to be made, but realizes that it may not happen because rainbows "fade away." Despite this realization, she still reaches out in hopes that the other person sees the potential for connection as well.
Line by Line Meaning
You're only a rainbow away
You're very close to me, but still, I can't reach you.
And I'm sitting here soaking wet, waiting for you
I'm feeling sad and alone, waiting for you to show up in my life.
You're only a rainbow, just a rainbow away
You're nearby, visible, but I still can't touch you.
And I'm reaching out hoping that you see it too
I need your attention, I'm trying to communicate my love for you.
But I'm telling you, that I'm no fool
I'm smart enough to know that my love for you is real.
'Cause I know what rainbows do
I understand that hopes and dreams can sometimes disappoint us.
They fade away, Fade away, Fade away, away,
Good things may come to an end, no matter how beautiful they are.
Stormy day, found its way, And I wish I could hold you now
My life is going through a difficult phase, and I need your warmth and love to soothe me.
I'm only a rainbow away, my friend
You're my friend, but you're still not emotionally close to me.
And if you could see, What others see, You wouldn't feel so bad
You don't realize how great you are, and how much people appreciate you.
And I'm telling you, 'Cause I've been there too, That storms are like rainbows too
I understand your pain and your struggles, and I want to reassure you that nothing lasts forever.
They fade away, Fade away, Fade away, away, Stormy days, Drift away, And may someone be holding you now
The bad times will end, and they will make way for new beginnings. Someone may be holding you now, offering love and support.
Contributed by Tristan M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Take Me Away
Fefe Dobson
I, was waiting all my life to know you
All about you
And now, I'm staring in your eyes and shake down
I'm all about you
And in our mind it comes so easily
But it's a feeling coming over me
I want to show you but there's no where we can really be free
Everybody's watching
Wouldn't it be good if we could be together?
Take me away
Take me far away from here and I will run
With you, don't be afraid
Navigate, and I will steer, into the sun,
We will runI try, to remember when I was just a child
In my room
My, imagination used to run wild
But I never knew
That things are never as they seem to be
When I dream to life, it's my reality
It should be easy when 2 people love each other, like we
Everybody's talking
Wouldn't it be good if we could be together?
Take me away
Take me far away from here and I will run
With you, don't be afraid
Navigate, and I will steer, into the sun,
We will run
We
Will run
Woah wo wo, wo
We
Will run
Oh ya ya ya
Wouldn't it be good if they would understand us?
Wouldn't it be good if we could be together!!
(Take me away)
Take me away
Take me far away from here and I will run,
With you
Don't be afraid
Navigate, and I will steer into the sun
We will run
I will run
I will run with you wherever you go
Don't be afraid
Let's run away and I will steer into the sun
We will, run!
Written by Paul Stanley, Mikel Japp • Copyright © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Crys Dee
I remember when I was 11 and the moment I first saw this video and discovered Fefe was a black chick like me singing rock music and how amazing and unreal it felt to see her! I will forever love Fefe and breaking down racial barriers in music.
Heidi 19XX
I was just going to say the same thing. I wish she would make music again. Good rock needs to make a comeback.
tayy rocks
Yes Frfr I use to bumb this I was like yes!!..take me she gave me the whole gig👌🏿👌🏿❤️❤️❤️❤️👏🏾😍😍
Mistress Loren
she actually still makes music, but its more pop sounding than her punk rock days.....still good music coming from her, but nothing like this album.
Grïsu
wtf does her race have anything to do with the music itself? "racial barriers in music" the fuck even is that? nothing is preventing any race from making music.
SCNMEE
The first black girl who looked similar to me who did pop/punk music that I saw as a kid in the early 2000s. An inspiration, an icon. I wish she was more popular in America. Bless her wherever she is!!! 😭😭😭😭
Stevi B
She's in Antioch, Tennessee making music with Yelawolf and they're amazing together
Jan Summerford
She’s married to Yelawolf and they are awesome together!
Aaron Brown
I think she's married in Canada.
Jan Summerford
Aaron Brown shes married to Yelawolf and they live in Nashville