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.
Stupid Little Love Song
Fefe Dobson Lyrics
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It's just a stupid little
It's just a stupid little love song
Here we go
Put em' up
Your grandpa fought in world war two
Your cousin landed on the moon
Your mother is a diplomat, the senator of Connecticut
Your sister's got 4 point O
Your father's got his own talk show
Your brother aced the science test, he found the cure for morning breath
I came here by taxi
You came by limousine
And all I have to offer you is this
Just a stupid little love song
(3 chords and a microphone)
Just a stupid little love song
(hip hop and rock n' roll)
So sit right down I'll sing this song to you
Put em' up
Put em' up, put em' up
The captain of the football team
The cheerleader's recurring dream
You're on the road to Harvard Law
I'm on the bus to Arkansas
I stand in your doorway
Your world looks so enchanting
And all I have to offer you is this
Just a stupid little love song
(3 chords and a microphone)
Just a stupid little love song
(hip hop and rock n' roll)
So sit right down I'll sing this song to you
Put em' up
Put em' up, put em' up
And the moon comes in the window like a spotlight
(listen up cause this is real)
I sit you down and I being to gently rock the mic
('cause I'm trying to tell you what I feel)
And we're truly approaching a moment
And then you lean over, and say, what's my name?, what's my name?, what's my name?
Oh, go on
Here we go
(Hi is Brett home?)
(Well will you tell him I came by?)
I stand in your driveway
Your world looks so far away
And all I have to offer you is this
Just a stupid little love song
(3 chords and a microphone)
Just a stupid little love song
(Hip hop and rock and roll)
So sit right down I'll sing this song to you
Put em' up, put em' up
Just a stupid little love song
So sit right down I'll sing this song to you
The lyrics of Fefe Dobson's "Stupid Little Love Song" are filled with witty humor and playful sarcasm. The song tells the story of a person who feels inadequate in comparison to their lover's family, achievements, and status. The singer of the song highlights how ordinary their life is in comparison to their lover's extraordinary family and accomplishments. Despite the differences between them, the singer is drawn to their lover, and all they could offer them is "just a stupid little love song."
The repetition of the line "just a stupid little love song" emphasizes the simplicity of their love and how mundane it might seem compared to their lover's life. The lyrics also touch on the universal theme of not feeling good enough and how it can impact a relationship. The repeated "put em' up" line in the chorus can be interpreted as a call for action, urging the listener to rise above their insecurities.
Line by Line Meaning
It's just a stupid little love song
I acknowledge that this song may not have profound meaning, but it's still worth singing about love
It's just a stupid little
I'm not trying to change the world with my lyrics, but I can still put my emotions into song
Here we go
Let's start singing!
Put em' up
Get your hands up and get ready to enjoy the music
Your grandpa fought in world war two
Your family is accomplished and impressive
Your cousin landed on the moon
Your family tree includes people who have achieved great things
Your mother is a diplomat, the senator of Connecticut
Your mom is influential and respected
Your sister's got 4 point O
Your sister is academically accomplished
Your father's got his own talk show
Your dad is a celebrity or public figure
Your brother aced the science test, he found the cure for morning breath
Your brother is smart and inventive
I came here by taxi
I may not have arrived in style, but I'm still here to share my love song with you
You came by limousine
You're used to extravagance and luxury
And all I have to offer you is this
I may not have much wealth or fame, but I can share my love through music
The captain of the football team
You're popular and have an impressive social standing
The cheerleader's recurring dream
You're desirable and desirable to others
You're on the road to Harvard Law
You have ambitious career goals
I'm on the bus to Arkansas
I may not have the same privilege and opportunities as you, but my love is still valid
I stand in your doorway
I'm trying to enter your world and be a part of your life
Your world looks so enchanting
I'm attracted to your lifestyle and the life you've built for yourself
And the moon comes in the window like a spotlight
This moment feels magical and special, like it's meant to be
I sit you down and I being to gently rock the mic
I'm sharing my heart with you through music
And we're truly approaching a moment
This feels like a crucial point in our relationship and things could change soon
And then you lean over, and say, what's my name?, what's my name?, what's my name?
You're not taking our relationship seriously or maybe you're just teasing me
Oh, go on
I'm trying to brush off the awkwardness and keep going with the moment
Hi is Brett home?
This is a momentary interruption, and I'm going to brush it off and keep going
Well will you tell him I came by?
I have something to say or do with Brett later, but it's not as important as this moment right now
Your world looks so far away
I may not belong in your world, but my love is still valid and true
Just a stupid little love song
This song may not be complex or world-changing, but it's still worth singing about love
So sit right down I'll sing this song to you
I'm committed to sharing my love through this song, and I hope you'll listen and appreciate it
(3 chords and a microphone)
My music may not be elaborate, but it comes from the heart
(hip hop and rock n' roll)
My music combines different genres to create something unique and authentic
Put em' up, put em' up
Get your hands up and enjoy the music!
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DOBSON, LEVINE, MCCOLLUM
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