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.
SCAR
Fefe Dobson Lyrics
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Perfect sunsets
Tricked my mind to get my feet wet
Tired of lies
Pressure rising
You're all I have and now your crying
Oh I hit you way too low
I'm just another scar
[Chorus:]
And when you told me
You don't love me anymore
You don't love me anymore
You punched me out
You took me down
I trash talk you
You trash talk me
Orchid flowers help me fake I'm happy
Empty bedroom
Chest is burning
I've messed up and now I'm paying
Oh I kicked you way too low
I've gone too far
I'm just another scar
[Chorus:]
And when you told me
You didn't want to see me again
You didn't want to never ever see me again your scream and shout turned
Me around
And now I feel the way you do
I'm just like you
I'm just like you
Now I will never be the same
No I will never be the same
[Chorus:]
Now I will never be the same
In Fefe Dobson's song Scar, the opening lines evoke images of idyllic beach scenes, with perfect sunsets and blowing palm trees. However, the next lines reveal a sense of disillusionment and weariness, as the singer is tired of lies and feels the pressure rising. The lyrics suggest that the singer has hurt someone close to them, possibly a romantic partner or friend, by hitting them too low and going too far. The revelation that this person is now crying suggests a deep sense of remorse and regret.
The chorus is a powerful declaration of the aftermath of this betrayal. The singer is punched out and taken down, while they trash talk each other and use orchid flowers to mask their pain. The bridge reveals the full extent of the singer's guilt and shame, as they realize they have become just another scar in the person's life. The final repetition of the chorus reiterates that the singer will never be the same after this experience.
Overall, Scar is a powerful and emotional ballad about the consequences of hurting those we love, and the lasting impact it can have on our lives. Through vivid and evocative lyrics, Fefe Dobson captures the pain, regret, and redemption that comes with acknowledging our mistakes and trying to make amends.
Line by Line Meaning
Blowing Palm tress
The beauty of the surrounding environment has deceived me into taking risks that I wouldn't have taken elsewhere.
Perfect sunsets
The idyllic scenes around me have lulled me into a false sense of security and made me think that everything is alright.
Tricked my mind to get my feet wet
The perfect surroundings have made me try things that I know I shouldn't have or take risks that I wouldn't have taken elsewhere.
Tired of lies
I'm exhausted, feeling drained of energy, because of all the deception that has been going around.
Pressure rising
I can feel the tension in the relationship building, and it is starting to get overwhelming.
You're all I have and now you're crying
You are the only person who matters to me, but now that you're upset, I feel like I've failed.
Oh I hit you way too low
I went too far and crossed a line that I shouldn't have.
I've gone too far
I've taken things too far and crossed the point of no return.
I'm just another scar
I've hurt you too much, and now I'm just another wound that you will have to heal from.
And when you told me
In that moment that you spoke these words, my world came crashing down.
You don't love me anymore
Hearing that you don't love me anymore has left me feeling lost and alone.
You punched me out
Your words have hit me hard, and I feel like I've been physically hurt.
You took me down
You've knocked me off my feet, and I'm struggling to get back up.
I trash talk you
I've been saying bad things about you behind your back because of my own insecurities and regrets.
You trash talk me
I know that you've been saying bad things about me too because of your own insecurities and frustrations.
Orchid flowers help me fake I'm happy
Even though I'm pretending to be happy and put up a front, deep down, I'm hurting and struggling to cope.
Empty bedroom
The lack of you in my room reminds me of what I've lost and what I'll never have again.
Chest is burning
The pain I feel inside is so intense that it feels like my chest is on fire.
I've messed up and now I'm paying
I've made mistakes and now I'm suffering the consequences and feeling the regret.
Oh I kicked you way too low
I hurt you in a way that was beyond what was acceptable, and I know I crossed a line.
You didn't want to see me again
Hearing that you don't want to see me ever again hits me hard, and I feel like I've lost something precious.
You didn't want to never ever see me again your scream and shout turned
Your angry outburst when you told me you never want to see me again is still ringing in my ears.
Me around
Your anger was so intense that it caused me to turn and run away from you.
And now I feel the way you do
I'm feeling the pain and hurt that I caused you, and it's overwhelming.
I'm just like you
I'm realizing that I'm not that different from you and that I have my own weaknesses and regrets too.
Now I will never be the same
The experience of hurting you and being hurt in return has changed me, and I know that I'll never be the same again.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DOBSON, WILDER
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