"Stupid Girl" is a landmark alternative rock song by the band , released in 1996 as the fourth single from their self-titled debut album. It became one of the band's most recognizable hits, earning two Grammy Award nominations for Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group. Meaning and Themes
Directed by Samuel Bayer, the Official Music Video is famous for its "distressed" look. To achieve this aesthetic, the filmmakers purposely damaged the film rolls by soaking them in water and burning them with cigarettes. garbage_stupid_girl
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According to lead singer Shirley Manson, the song is primarily about . While the lyrics use cutting wit to address a specific "girl," Manson has noted the title could just as easily have been "Stupid Boy" as the theme of wasting one's life or talent is universal. Musical Composition To achieve this aesthetic, the filmmakers purposely damaged
The song's distinctive drum beat is sampled from The Clash's 1979 track "Train in Vain" .