According to the sheet music published at Musicnotes.com by Songs of Polygram International, Inc., "Don't Be Stupid" is written in the key of D major with Shania Twain's vocals spanning from A3 to B5. The song moves at a moderate tempo.
Don't Be Stupid
Shania Twain Lyrics
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Oh, oh, yeah
You're so complicated, you hang over my shoulder
When I read my mail
I don't appreciate it
When I talk to other guys
You think they're on my tail
I get so aggravated when I get off the phone
And I get the third degree
I'm really feelin' frustrated
Why don't you take a pill
And put a little trust in me
And you'll see
Don't freak out until you know the facts
Relax
Don't be stupid, you know I love you
Don't be ridiculous, you know I need you
Don't be absurd, you know I want you
Don't be impossible
I'm mad about you (I'm mad about you)
I can't live without you (I can't live without you)
I'm crazy 'bout you (I'm crazy 'bout you)
So don't be stupid, you know I love you
Stop overreacting
You even get suspicious when I paint my nails
It's definitely distracting
The way you dramatize every little small detail
Don't freak out until you know the facts
Relax, Max
Don't be stupid, you know I love you
Don't be ridiculous, you know I need you
Don't be absurd, you know I want you
Don't be impossible
I'm mad about you (I'm mad about you)
I can't live without you (can't live without you)
I'm crazy 'bout you (I'm crazy 'bout you)
Don't be stupid, you know I love you
Don't be stupid, you're my baby
I'm mad about you (I'm mad about you)
I can't live without you (I can't live without you)
I'm crazy 'bout you (I'm crazy 'bout you)
Don't be stupid, you know I love you
Don't be ridiculous, you know I need you
Don't be absurd, you know I want you
Don't be impossible, impossible oh no no no
Don't be, don't be, don't be a baby
Don't be particular, no no oh, don't be stupid
In the song "Don't Be Stupid," Shania Twain sings about her frustration with a partner who is overly possessive and paranoid. She describes how he hangs over her shoulder when she reads her mail, and how he thinks every guy she talks to is hitting on her. She pleads with him to trust her and not to overreact until he knows the facts. She repeats the refrain "Don't be stupid" throughout the song, imploring her partner to calm down and not be so ridiculous.
The lyrics suggest that the singer is feeling trapped and controlled by her partner's jealousy, but she still loves him and wants to make the relationship work. She wants him to understand that he doesn't need to be so possessive in order to keep her around. The refrain "Don't be stupid" is a catchy and memorable way of expressing this sentiment.
The catchy tune and relatable lyrics helped make "Don't Be Stupid" a hit when it was released in 1997. It was the fifth single from Twain's album "Come On Over" and reached number six on the Billboard Country Singles chart. The song was also a top 20 hit in several other countries and earned Twain a Grammy nomination for Best Female Country Vocal Performance.
Line by Line Meaning
You're so complicated, you hang over my shoulder
When I read my mail
I don't appreciate it
When I talk to other guys
You think they're on my tail
You're being overly possessive and suspicious, causing me to feel smothered and unable to have innocent interactions with other men.
I get so aggravated when I get off the phone
And I get the third degree
I'm really feelin' frustrated
Why don't you take a pill
And put a little trust in me
And you'll see
Your constant questioning and paranoia is exhausting and making me feel defensive. If you show me some trust, you'll see I'm not doing anything wrong.
Don't freak out until you know the facts
Relax
Don't jump to conclusions and get upset before actually knowing what's going on. Calm down.
Don't be stupid, you know I love you
Don't be ridiculous, you know I need you
Don't be absurd, you know I want you
Don't be impossible
Don't be unreasonable and let your insecurities ruin what we have. I love you, need you, and want you; there's no reason for you to doubt that.
Stop overreacting
You even get suspicious when I paint my nails
It's definitely distracting
The way you dramatize every little small detail
Your behavior is becoming out of control, to the point where you're getting suspicious even over small things like me painting my nails. It's distracting and unnecessary drama.
Don't be stupid, you know I love you
Don't be ridiculous, you know I need you
Don't be absurd, you know I want you
Don't be impossible
I'm mad about you (I'm mad about you)
I can't live without you (can't live without you)
I'm crazy 'bout you (I'm crazy 'bout you)
Don't be stupid, you know I love you
I can't stress enough how much I care about you and need you in my life. Don't let your irrational fears push me away.
Don't be stupid, you're my baby
I care about you dearly and see you as my significant other. Don't let your behaviors harm our relationship.
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Robert John Lange, Shania Twain
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Riverdance, splashing around in water, everyone wearing matching black ensembles like theyโre in a Friends opening. This is so 90โs it hurts and Iโm HERE for it.
@sayitlikeitis5026
Lol same!
@carterhurd5263
Same for me too
@tamaraj4200
Actually they are canadian, the Lehy family.
@mljones655
Love the Riverdance vibe! Just a fun song!
@sexydudeuk2172
actually this song came out in 2000
@bencekalmar
Oh my god, the songwriting, the video, the singing, the looks. God was in a fantastic mood when he created this girl!
@jillnashlund5905
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@garethlinford5785
Giggity
@monicacooley8776
They looked like they had a lot of fun dancing in this video! It was fun to watch