While Pink's third studio album, Try This (2003), sold fewer copies than her previous work, it earned her the Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance for the single "Trouble". She returned to the top of record charts with her fourth and fifth studio albums, I'm Not Dead (2006) and Funhouse (2008), which generated the top-ten entries "Who Knew" and "U + Ur Hand", as well as the number-one single "So What". Pink's sixth studio album, The Truth About Love (2012), was her first album to debut atop the Billboard 200 chart and spawned her fourth number-one single, "Just Give Me a Reason". In 2014, Pink recorded a collaborative album, Rose Ave., with Canadian musician Dallas Green under a folk music duo named You+Me. Her seventh studio album, Beautiful Trauma (2017), became the third best-selling album of the year and saw the success of its lead single, "What About Us".
Recognized for her distinctive, raspy voice and acrobatic stage presence, Pink has sold over 90 million records worldwide, making her one of the world's best-selling music artists. Her career accolades include three Grammy Awards, two Brit Awards, a Daytime Emmy Award and seven MTV Video Music Awards, including the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. In 2009, Billboard named Pink the Pop Songs Artist of the Decade. Pink was also the second most-played female solo artist in the United Kingdom, during the 2000s decade, behind Madonna. VH1 ranked her number 10 on their list of the 100 Greatest Women in Music, while Billboard awarded her the Woman of the Year award in 2013. At the 63rd annual BMI Pop Awards, she received the BMI President's Award for "her outstanding achievement in songwriting and global impact on pop culture and the entertainment industry."
It was announced in September 2014, that Pink and Dallas Green, lead singer of City and Colour, worked together on a collaborative album, under the band name You+Me. The album, titled Rose Ave., was released on October 14, 2014. The album debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 and at number one on the US Folk Albums chart.
In August 2015, Pink recorded the theme song for the 13th season of The Ellen DeGeneres Show. The song, "Today's the Day", was performed during the show's premiere week in New York City on September 10, 2015.
On August 27, 2017, Pink received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Video Music Awards. She also performed a medley of some of her hits, including her new single, "What About Us", before accepting the award, which was presented to her by Ellen DeGeneres. The album was released on October 13, 2017, and became the third best-selling album of the year worldwide. The album received the nomination for Best Pop Vocal Album earned Pink's 20th nomination at the Annual Grammy Awards.
Although sick with influenza, Pink sang the United States national anthem before Super Bowl LII, a dream she had had since, as a child. On March 1, 2018, Pink started her seventh concert tour, the Beautiful Trauma World Tour, which was scheduled to visit North America and Oceania until September 8, 2018. She later decided to extend the tour until May 2019 including Europe.
On February 5, 2019, Pink received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. she released of her eighth album, Hurts 2B Human, on April 26, 2019. On the release date, Pink performed the song alongside a medley of her biggest hits at the BRIT Awards, including "Try", "Just Give Me a Reason", with Fun. lead singer Nate Ruess, and "What About Us". She was also awarded with the Outstanding Contribution to Music Award at the ceremony. In December 2019, Pollstar named her Artist of the Year. Pink confirmed that in 2020 she will take a break from music to focus on her family.
On February 12, 2021, she released the song "Cover Me in Sunshine", a duet with her daughter Willow Sage Hart. On April 9, 2021, she released the song "Anywhere Away from Here", a duet with Rag'n'Bone Man. On April 29, she announced a live album, titled All I Know So Far: Setlist, which was released on May 21. The album contains the live versions of previous Pink songs, live covers and "Cover Me in Sunshine". It also includes the title track, released as a single on May 7. All I Know So Far: Setlist serves as the companion album to the documentary film covering Pink's life of the same name, which was released simultaneously with the album through Amazon's Prime Video platform.
In April 2021, Pink confirmed to ET Canada that a ninth studio album was in the "very early days, but I will tell you, it will be very honest".
On November 4, 2022, Pink released the single "Never Gonna Not Dance Again", which serves as the lead single from her upcoming album Trustfall. Pink is set to perform the song at the American Music Awards on November 20.
Stupid Girl
P!nk Lyrics
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Stupid girls
Stupid girl
Maybe if I act like that
That guy will call me back
Want a paparazzi girl?
I don't wanna be a stupid girl
Go to Fred Segal you'll find them there
Laughin' loud so all the little people stare
Lookin' for a daddy to pay for the champagne
Drop a name
What happened to the dream of a girl president?
She's dancin' in the video next to 50 Cent
They travel in packs of 2 or 3
With their itsy bitsy doggies and their teenie weenie tees
Where, oh where, have the smart people gone?
Oh where, oh where could they be?
Maybe if I act like that
That guy will call me back
Want a paparazzi girl?
I don't wanna be a stupid girl
Maybe if I act like that
Flippin' my blonde hair back
Push up my bra like that
I don't wanna be a stupid girl
The disease is growing, it's epidemic
I'm scared that there ain't a cure
The world believes it and I'm going crazy
I cannot take anymore
I'm so glad that I'll never fit in
That will never be me
Outcasts and girls with ambition
That's what I wanna see
Disasters all around
(Disasters all around)
A world of despair
(A world of despair)
Their only concern
“Will it fuck up my hair?”
Maybe if I act like that
That guy will call me back
Want a paparazzi girl?
I don't wanna be a stupid girl
Maybe if I act like that
Flippin' my blonde hair back
Push up my bra like that
I don't wanna be a stupid girl
Do your thing, an' do your thing
Do your thing, an' do your thing, yeah
I like this
Like this, like this
Pretty “will you fuck me” girl
Silly “I'm so lucky” girl
“Pull my hair, I'll suck it” girl
Stupid girl!
Pretty “will you fuck me” girl
Silly “I'm so lucky” girl
“Pull my hair, I'll suck it” girl
Stupid girl!
Maybe if I act like that
Flippin' my blonde hair back
Push up my bra like that
Stupid girl!
Maybe if I act like that
That guy will call me back
Want a paparazzi girl?
I don't wanna be a stupid girl
Maybe if I act like that
Flippin' my blonde hair back
Push up my bra like that
I don't wanna be a stupid girl
Maybe if I act like that
Flippin' my blonde hair back
Push up my bra like that
Stupid girls
Stupid girls
Stupid girls
…
P!nk's Stupid Girl speaks about the pressure that society puts on women to fit a certain image or mold in order to be accepted and desired by men. The chorus of the song, "Maybe if I act like that, that guy will call me back, Want a paparazzi girl? I don't wanna be a stupid girl" showcases the insecurity and desperation that girls may feel in order to gain male attention, with the paparazzi girl being a symbol of superficiality and fame-seeking. The reference to Fred Segal, a trendy upscale boutique in Los Angeles, highlights the materialistic culture that these girls thrive in, with their willingness to drop names and spend money on luxurious items like champagne.
The song also touches on the lack of representation and recognition of intelligent and ambitious women in mainstream media and society, with the line "What happened to the dream of a girl president?" questioning the lack of progress and representation of women in positions of power. The bridge highlights the false priorities of these girls, who are more concerned about their appearance and hair than the disasters and despair happening around the world. Ultimately, the message of the song is to reject these expectations and standards placed on women, and embrace individuality and ambition instead of sacrificing oneself for male attention or societal acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
Stupid girl
Self-deprecating and sarcastic phrase used to draw attention to society's expectations and stereotypes of women.
Stupid girls
Continuation of the sarcastic phrase.
Stupid girl
Repetition of the sarcastic phrase, emphasizing society's views of women.
Maybe if I act like that
Sarcastic acknowledgement of the idea that women need to act a certain way to gain male attention.
That guy will call me back
Sarcasm about society's views on the importance of male attention for women.
Want a paparazzi girl?
Rhetorical question highlighting society's obsession with physical appearance and fame.
I don't wanna be a stupid girl
Assertive statement rejecting the societal pressures expected of women.
Go to Fred Segal you'll find them there
Sarcastic reference to the superficial nature of society and its expectations of women.
Laughin' loud so all the little people stare
Sarcastic portrayal of the entitled attitudes of societal elites.
Lookin' for a daddy to pay for the champagne
Sarcastic reference to the privileged position of societal elites and their cavalier attitude towards wealth.
Drop a name
Sarcastic allusion to name-dropping and the importance of social status among the elite.
What happened to the dream of a girl president?
Criticism of the lack of progress in achieving gender equality and female leadership roles.
She's dancin' in the video next to 50 Cent
Reference to the hyper-sexualized portrayal of women in popular music and media.
They travel in packs of 2 or 3
Sarcastic reference to the tribal nature of social cliques.
With their itsy bitsy doggies and their teenie weenie tees
Sarcastic portrayal of the conspicuous consumption and vanity of the elite.
Where, oh where, have the smart people gone?
Critical question about the lack of intellectualism and competence in society.
Oh where, oh where could they be?
Repetition of the critical question, emphasizing the importance of intellectualism and competence.
The disease is growing, it's epidemic
Metaphorical description of societal disease that perpetuates gender stereotypes and beauty standards.
I'm scared that there ain't a cure
Expression of hopelessness in finding a solution to societal disease.
The world believes it and I'm going crazy
Criticism of the power dynamics of societal expectations and conformity.
I cannot take anymore
Expression of frustration with societal pressures and their impact on mental and emotional well-being.
I'm so glad that I'll never fit in
Expression of defiance against societal norms and expectations.
That will never be me
Resolute statement about not conforming to societal norms.
Outcasts and girls with ambition
Celebration of non-conformity and ambitious women.
That's what I wanna see
Expression of desire for a more inclusive and diverse society.
Disasters all around
Critical observation about the pervasive negativity and chaos in society.
(Disasters all around)
Repetition of the critical observation, emphasizing its importance.
A world of despair
Critical description of the dire state of societal affairs.
(A world of despair)
Repetition of the critical description, emphasizing its importance.
Their only concern
Criticism of the superficial and shallow attitudes of certain societal elites.
“Will it fuck up my hair?”
Sarcastic reference to the vanity and self-absorption of certain societal elites.
Do your thing, an' do your thing
Expression of encouragement for people to be themselves.
Do your thing, an' do your thing, yeah
Repetition and emphasis of the expression of encouragement.
I like this
Expression of appreciation for individuality.
Like this, like this
Repetition and emphasis of the expression of appreciation for individuality.
Pretty “will you fuck me” girl
Sarcastic portrayal of the sexualized and objectified portrayal of women in popular media.
Silly “I'm so lucky” girl
Sarcastic portrayal of the shallow and entitled attitudes of certain societal elites.
“Pull my hair, I'll suck it” girl
Sarcastic portrayal of the subservient and objectified portrayal of women in popular media.
Stupid girl!
Final sarcastic reference to societal expectations and stereotypes of women.
Stupid girls
Continuation of the sarcastic phrase.
Stupid girls
Repetition of the sarcastic phrase, emphasizing society's views of women.
Maybe if I act like that
Sarcastic reference to the idea that women need to conform to certain behaviors and appearances to gain male attention.
Flippin' my blonde hair back
Sarcastic reference to the stereotypical image of a ditzy, blonde woman and her manipulative tactics to gain attention.
Push up my bra like that
Sarcastic reference to the sexualization and objectification of women in popular culture.
Stupid girls
Final repetition of the sarcastic phrase, emphasizing society's views of women.
Contributed by Ruby L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@JustLIkerapunzel
I think the issue is that from that perspectiv it was of course "revolutionary" at the time. But it didn't age well because there was a bigger reason why this was even a thing. Most women who became stars only were able to do so by sedually objectifying themselves (P!nk included!!!) and while that is what people wanted to see, there was the double standard that women were shamed for using their sexuality so they were already perceived as dumb to begin with. Since they were not for real dumb they at least played their cards as there was no winning anyway and ended up giving the people what they wanted and monetized that.
And of course adding Paris' sextape is now again super screwed up cause we all know she was a victim of something horrific while it was yet not even illegal to do publicize revenge porn back in the day (see documentary of Hunter Moore) and the women again were ridiculed and portrayed as used up and nasty and STUPID for daring to ever videotape or take pictures of themselves like that.
So from todays pov it's just showing how misogynistic the world has been. She was pointing out the problem but it comes off as putting the blame on them and shaming them, when for real they just went a different route than her to deal with the worlds misogyny.
This was during a time when it was completelx acceptable to touch a female stars boobs in an interview asking if they were real, calling people scellettons or fat and asking underage stars wether they were still virgins when they should be interviewed about their careers.
I really am still shocked to think about how screwed up it was to grow up with the media of that time as a women
@somabalestra1131
@@natarixo9965 But she directed her criticism towards certain female celebrities who were bullied by the media everywhere at that time, especially Lindsy Lohan cause she is kind of irrelavent now. All these female celelbrities that she spoofed (Paris, Lindsy, Jessica) were the product of the pressure female celebrities had to endure in order to "make it", even talented actresses can't get away with it. You can't blame them for trying so hard to succeed, the media was really brutal to female celelbrities in the early 00s, it's similar to the toxicity of the Kpop industry today where idols have to fit the strict Korean beauty standards to get popular to the point that some companies forces their idols to undergo plastic surgery.
I wish she made fun of the producers, film directers, the toxic paparazi's invading their privacy and the over dramatic tabloids that made false rumers instead of making fun of these vulnerable girls. She made fun of Paris Hilton's revenge porn tape when she was only 19 and naive, that's fvcked up. I was kind of disppointed in Pink for that, she is definitely not a pickme as the comments suugest but she lacked empathy. I think she matured and regrets making that MV.
In my opinion, Taylor Swift-The Man did a better job capturing the feeling female celebrities go thrugh but the roles were flipped to male celelbrities in the MV. Very brilliant! Too bad it got a lot of hate.
Sorry for the long pose. Peace!
@lmamd87
I remember an interview with her about it and she said she wasn’t calling any of the people actually stupid but that the were acting stupid in order to please men.
@Itsbritney94
Now we call them pick me girls
@Itsbritney94
Earla Weese There’s absolutely zero correlation. Nice try though.
@Weegee766
And the lack of positive female role models if I recall correctly
@briisawhoreheckyeah7706
Did GLEE sing this?
@prissydoll6355
Girls that are like that so desperate for attention it makes me sick
@lorid4160
Pink really should do more acting jobs she's hilarious 😂
@elliea9159
She’s like the female version of Eminem with her crazy acting lol
@saffronthurkettle6795
I agree
@saffronthurkettle6795
Ellie A she’s worked with Eminem and they’re friends