Sarah McLachlan - Stupid (Video)

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Lyrics:
Night lift up the shades
Let in the brilliant light in morning
Steady me now
For I am weak and starving for mercy
Sleep has left me alone
To carry the weight of unravelling where we went wrong
It's all I can do to hang on
To keep me from falling
Into old familiar shoes
How stupid could I be?
A simpleton could see
That you're no good for me
But you're the only one I see

[@ChrisTopheRaz]

This song carried me for two days when i needed it the most.

[@NoisyWombat]

I never thought of this song as being about adultery, instead I always felt it so deeply described the feeling of being in a on-again off-again relationship exactly like the one I was in for 11 years. You know that they are never going to fully commit to you, and maybe its better that way, but you keep letting your eyes be blinded by the fantasy that you could be happy together.

[@Jurodrix]

The song is open for several meanings. Maybe, for you, it's better suited this way. As someone commented previously, it can also mean the man being cheated. He knows about his wife's affair and still loves her and wants her... And is willing to forgive her.

[@morganmckibbon4241]

Yes. I absolutely relate to your interpretation.

[@mikelricard6016]

I don't think it is. This video could be about the 1899 novel "The Awakening" by Sarah Chopin, or the video could be inspired by it.

[@ameliareaganwright2758]

Saw Sarah live, August of 2014, in the Austin City Limits intimate venue. There was no lip-syncing. Her voice was as clean, pure, and as perfect as you could ever imagine. I've been to tons of concerts (I'm 62 and of the Crosby, Stills, Nash &Young era), and Sarah's was the very BEST concert I've EVER witnessed, hands down.

[@danielb.metallo2129]

+Amelia Reagan Wright I know I'm dating oneself, but I'm nearly as old as you are, and I have a few concerts under my belt as well... I imagine you've seen Jackson Browne... and, since you mention C,S,N, & Y, I would guess that you're a fan of "Teach Your Children"... Haven't yet seen Sarah live yet... I was thinking on waiting until I got to Calgary to do so... = )

[@ameliareaganwright2758]

Daniel B. Metallo​ You will be in for an AMAZING concert. Sarah's voice was so clean, pure, and not enhanced. I just couldn't believe what I was hearing, and yes, I've been to the concerts you named.

[@B_i_R_D__M_a_N]

@@ameliareaganwright2758 Yep, she’s real magic

[@EnviroArtiste86]

i've seen Sarah a couple times and i agree

[@quirky_trickster_dot]

this is still my favorite song by Sarah

[@yuhangzhong8434]

Are you interested in doing a test for the car charger?

[@raqueledwards6061]

Cool mine is in the arms of the angel

[@littlebitaver]

“Love has made me a fool set me on fire and watched as I floundered”... poetry.

[@sunsioux444]

Had a similar story 😮

[@golgiapparatus234]

I support singers who show their beautiful, genuine voice to the audience instead of using autotune :)

[@raqueledwards6061]

Ikr same absolutely 💯 ♥️👌😃💖

[@louisgrassimedium]

I love how intense this music video is.

[@lenarose5244]

I loved this song and never thought it would actually be my life right now " sleep has left me alone to carry the weight of unraveling where we went wrong" like the overthinking, ruminations, the limerence, the unhealthy fearful avoidant attachment style, romantic OCD is a special kind of hell

[@cnote72740]

This is by far, my favorite McLachlan video!

[@71jreitz]

this song could pertain to so many things. just a broken marriage or relationship. doesn't have to involve affairs on either side

[@puseletsonkabinde2558]

I remember when I was young my dad used to play this album every Saturdays and I only knew 'how stupid could I be'. when he lost the CD I was shatter. Those lines played in my head for 10 and more years, tried searching for the song for so long. God came through today

[@AshleyGennin]

I don't know how much longer I can carry the heaviness that my soul is weighted with.

[@nycfoodphoto2771]

Night lift up the shades let in the brilliant light of morning But steady me now for I am weak and starving for mercy Sleep has left me alone to carry the weight of unraveling where we went wrong It's all I can do to hang on, to keep me from falling into old familiar shoes How stupid could I be A simpleton could see That you're no good for me But you're the only one I see Love has made me a fool set me on fire and watched as I floundered Unable to speak except to cry out and wait for your answer But you come around in your time speaking of fabulous places create An oasis that dries up as soon as you're gone You leave me here burning in this desert without you How stupid could I be A simpleton could see That you're no good for me But you're the only one I see Everything changes everything falls apart I can't stand to feel myself losing control In the depth of my senses I know How stupid could I be A simpleton could see That you're no good for me But you're the only one I see How stupid could I be A simpleton could see That you're no good for me But you're the only one I see

[@livingdeadgirllxx3364]

The lyrics explain my life right now “you’re no good for me, but you’re the only one I see” ☹️

[@Ngee58]

Urgh i just get goosebumps whenever i listen to this.

[@angelcitygirl]

2:52 I love how in the past, shes more reluctant. In the 60s, shes waiting in the hallway with that hungry look ❤❤

[@MichelleB2b]

Canadian musicians dont receive the accolades nor the exposure many of them should. I say this as a long term fan, not as a Canadian. My earliest recollection of music was my father playing the Guess Who at home. My first concert was The Headpins, whom years later I who played the venue where I worked. Brian Adams, April Wine, Honeymoon Suite, Lee Aaron, Rufus Wainright, to name but a few. Theres a lengthy list of Canadian talent from the The Weeknd, I Can't Feel my Face to Sarah McLachan's cover of Blackbird, which surpasses the original by the Beatles, theres something for everyone.

[@maraetata7799]

I fully agree :)

[@raffishizing]

Oh, Canada! Agreed. Let's add Grimes and Rush and Metric and Leonard Cohen and Feist and deadmau5 and Loreena McKennitt and Neil Young and Carly Rae Jepsen and forgive them for Bieber because nobody's perfect.

[@Livsie]

And Alanis Morisette, too.. Her singing style resembles that of Sarah.

[@aquickstory2196]

it is by design. too close to america. will drain your energy then laugh

[@riverforest2997]

Don't forget Rough Trade.

[@Hairydon]

This a great song, performed beautifully by Ms. McLachlan. The video is like watching a mini movie, so much emotion and strong acting. I have watched this video many times and reminds me we really have no control over our destinies.

[@mallemee99]

love and hurt, when one loves more the other has power over you, or so it seems .... Love given purely and freely if not appreciated or ill-treated is still love and a loss for the other.

[@criticalbelievers]

*Ethereal* is an _understatement_ with her voice. So many years, still so *powerful* ...

[@AsheAFK]

Never a more perfect expreession of that situation. For those of us who could have had the comfortable loveless reationship, but lit their lives a blaze for the real passion of their true love, thia song and video is perfect.

[@VenusianStarseed]

In that right now I thought opening up my comfortable loveless relationship would make it okay but a passionate toxic relationship is still toxic and messes you up just as badly emotionally.

[@raenbeau]

2023 check-in! Still an amazing song by Sarah. 💜

[@julipage8866]

I find myself within the lyrics of this song...more than once...sigh. But it is still one of my most favorite

[@carlinebester8485]

We have that one person in our lives...

[@NikkiGloom]

for Ignatius.......

[@sosoal6651]

sometimes i feel the pain of being stupid to be stuck in unhealthy love

[@3000venus]

I love thsi video...

[@ecdact]

ONE OF HER BEST SONGS.

[@angelanicklas8616]

2019 This Song and The Video Are Still 🔥

[@frozenrose2305]

2018 still an awesome song

[@KarenElisaRoberts]

I enjoy the overwhelming reality of the both the song and the video.

[@laurastuart4233]

Yes, I get it, too !!!!

[@SidNightWalker]

She is a goddess.

[@yvetteceniceros7780]

Sarah McLachlan da voice of an angel 😇

[@nogdemnogdem939]

This saved me. In ways that were to familiar. The collateral damage is too much but rather wait for the answer believing it will come than hurting those that trusted me with their heart. That commitment is worth the death of a wish. The whispers of love ending.

[@nycfoodphoto2771]

One of my all time fav SM videos…that 70s segment…::chefkiss::🌈💕 Weaves the story of how our karmic connections are unbroken over lifetimes. 🌈💕

[@EmmaRose473]

Nice...I guess there's always 'something' that we bring with us from past lives..

[@jeremygodwin1976]

Brilliant song, brilliant clip. Loved it then, love it now.

[@parinda27]

sarah's elizabethan take on things has me pondering in the sessions of sweet silent thought . . .the world at large

[@Imsassy81676]

Sarah has been with me threw the darkest days of my life. Her songs were depicted in those days but because of her music, I pushed through and for that I am a lifelong devoted fan. She is truly amazing and should be recognized as an icon in the music industry.

[@deemoney1178]

The most underrated female singer and song writer.

[@darkseaofempathy]

For me, easily her best song; all of them are great but this one...just incredible. So raw and powerful.

[@i-love-life7593]

of course. .. sarah is an excellent actress.. specially in the kids party.... guauuu

[@coachburke9145]

This video deserved all the awards.

[@diblasio]

I love how she looks with straight hair!

[@lalaElchamaa]

this song kills me

[@zsanettbeke9350]

This song is beautiful and also tragedic at the same time.You find the real love,but you have to accept that you cannot be together...

[@atolm1]

Beautiful song, beautiful artist, beautiful woman.

[@DirectorTif]

This song should always be listened to with headphones.

[@dessalove5864]

What a Beautiful Woman! ❤🖤❤ She's Gorgeous with Long, Straight Hair!💜

[@Jess-pc1ee]

Absolutely amazing. Sarah McLachlan has been one of my favorite singers ever since I was a small child. 💕

[@darthvader1402]

Only God knows why I love this song. I am single and do not have this issue. But I feel it. If only I could love again.

[@RebeccaNichelle]

It’s also hard for me to love again. Yes, I am single.

[@GilbertsV1]

She was in Quebec city 2 days ago and i was on my feet hearing all of her songs, it was awesome !! :)

[@RebeccaNichelle]

Two things stand out for me: I noticed that this problem is so common that it goes through different time periods and also that the wife, alongside her lover, will only hurt others.

[@jumpfart666]

♡♡♡♡♡

[@newkid22]

One her best!

[@carmie9400]

This is a brilliant song with a powerful video - kudos to Sarah!

[@QueenOfTheSpaceElves]

@RuRouxandYusuke The moles in the video are a style choice since the costumes are meant to replicate clothes from the 18th century. Back then beauty marks were highly regarded and false ones were routinely applied as makeup. Some people even bought velvet patches to wear, shaped like hearts or stars.

[@ianferguson3543]

I have only seen Sarah live twice (London and. Glasgow). Above and beyond all other performers.

[@3000venus]

one of my favorite videos of all time the emotions go hand on hand with this beautiful song.

[@MisterWhatWhat]

Ahhhhh got that out of my system...I wish Sarah would come out with some new material

[@SuperKristian23]

Love this song so much.

[@huntmastergutentag557]

how you are able to reach into my heart and pull out everything i feel, and then put it to words set to the most beautiful music, i will never know, but will be eternally grateful.

[@RayFish-u7o]

ive had this mindset since i stopped barhopping at age 28 people people do change thanks for your understanding world😊

[@OnlyCatsMatter]

This...is everything

[@sublime_death_000]

i have watched this music video many times.

[@harryprater9014]

I love Sarah.....

[@TheMuph]

whats tragic about this song is that the lyrics could apply to both the unfaithful wife and the husband suspects her infidelity. People think that love is such a wonderful thing but when you love the wrong person it can be a very binding and degrading thing.

[@Bekah474747]

You nailed it . We'll said. Torment and humiliation because you know you are wrong.

[@TheMuph]

a bit late for a response on my part but thanks for the comment. Sarah is so awesome and while not my favorite this Song has a real ring of truth to it especially as I've gotten older and pursued my share of women that were not right for me.

[@NikkiGloom]

when you have loved a man for 7 years that isnt yours in another country but you love his wife too for loving him, and he loves you for being what his wife is not, but he loves you every day in words, because he cannot be with you but you know you both together will never work because its like marrying yourself.. yeah how stupid we are....

[@roxannejnolewis8723]

ESPECIALLY WHEN IT BREAKS EVERYTHING AND CAUSES AN UNNATURAL CHAIN OF EVENTS. "HOW STUPID COULD I BE," SM.

[@raqueledwards6061]

Exactly 💯 I am definitely continuing to learn that lesson when you fall in love with a complete idiot that doesn't understand and see you for you as a Pisces and a hopeless romantic of course I want love but then who needs it if it's going to be that way!!!

[@MrsMusicObsessed22]

Its funny how love can do that to you. Have that power over you. A simple emotion.

[@xXMusicSpeaksXx]

@stregaccia haha. It's an acronym for So You Think You Can Dance-- dancing competition TV show. Some competitors performed to this song.

[@marcob4630]

Sarah is a high class singer and a clssy woman. Canadian singers and artists in general are very great, if not the best. (Céline Dion, Shania Twain, and so on...). This movie is awesomly done telling also a real, far common story

[@homelesshannah50]

Two words: Justin Bieber

[@GeoAce777]

Alannah Myles ;-)

[@marcob4630]

no way !! @@homelesshannah50

[@Swordsquire]

I was stupid for loving a woman who couldn't love herself.

[@MsSmellykat]

i love this song

[@Miikhiel]

I'll never forget the way I wanted you, how I craved you and desired you with all my heart and soul. And you took no issue nor relented in receiving what I gave unyieldingly, you whom I desperately sought to take only to feel the ravaging effects of lust demand more. How my blood boiled, how I howled for you but I knew in the depths of my heart this was all wrong; it was never anything more than a convenience to whet what itch or craving my primal instincts felt for you. My body said yes, but my heart said no as the cold chords of reality ping at it, tearing into it. I knew it was wrong because there was no warmth, no love. I bled, both in heart and soul. Our danced continued with each time my heart saying, "How stupid could I be? But you're the only one I see."

[@Miikhiel]

No.

[@Miikhiel]

+blackbirdsIn October Hope it chokes.

[@Miikhiel]

You're welcome to think as you wish. I am not the one here trolling people's comments so I can't be as "ugly" or "self centered" as you. I also don't go around posting derisive comments in order to sate whatever insecurity or boredom I harbor. Also, let's not be too delusional; most people wouldn't respond to your likes because you're a scumbag not worth the time or effort. You aren't clever; just an annoyance who seems to love getting attention. Thank you for clarifying that for me. I rather not waste any more time on you. Have fun with your petty little life, "bitch." Cheers.

[@Bekah474747]

+Miikhiel Aali ...so easy...LOL... thanks that was kids fun

[@annas.8902]

I thought that was incredibly beautiful. Thank you for posting it.

[@jorgemaldonado8431]

This video made me remember that time a classmate, of a creative writing course, wrote a tale about soulmates that were cursed to find each other in their reincarnations, but would fail to be happy in each iteration.

[@virginiaarthur5]

Alejandro Sanz had a son about that called el alma al aire it’s in Spanish but I recommend you watch the video it’s this same senario

[@Trevrz1]

Sarah is just... a goddess

[@FLGClan1]

so talented

[@Aquablue33]

One of my favorite videos, so beautiful. So well directed, too.

[@AleOrelllana]

My favorite artist

[@robertmerriwether519]

I think she is incredible

[@MartinHCollection]

Amazing song! Also the video is pretty clear... wow.

[@elliestar88]

I love this song. Sarah has a beautiful voice, and it's nice to know there are some singers in the new millennium that still sing about emotions out there rather then the bull that people consider hits now adays!

[@kkristeenuh]

This song and video have such power over me.

[@Trevrz1]

and yes few artists are able to solidify emotion like Sarah

[@whitehousesvc729]

...whoa. Haven't had that reaction about a song in a while.

[@ThePerezHilton]

We need this video in HD, please!!

[@LaurelKath]

such a good video

[@dskawai]

Sarah is a poet.

[@brownm78]

great music brought me here

[@josiechan2933]

2019 baby still love this song

[@GiantPetRat]

Oh wow the memories... I first saw this video on a DVD (which I got as a freebie when I bought a skirt from some store... Claire's, I think?), and fell in love with it.

[@SarahLoofromKalamazo]

Love this music video. Love this artist.

[@sarahrichter8991]

LOL My 1 year old watched that commercial. After it was over, right on cue, after the commercial was over, she started bawling. It was the cutest thing I've seen!! She's 4 now and she adores animals!!

[@steffonjackson5721]

Sarah you did again I love you love your voice it is so much it move me in places I wanna go

[@GoldPianoGarden]

It made me so happy to see Lee Rumohr throughout this video! He's such an amazing actor, especially in the movie "Denied (2004)" ...

[@propertyofranger]

I love this. Sarah really does make the most beautiful music!

[@Birsonraki-is9rl]

whos listening this gem on 2020???

[@BobRenoir]

Love the song!My favorite for the last days since I discovered it by buying CLOSER: Greatest Hits of Sarah

[@harryprater9014]

Everything Sarah McLachlan does makes me hope for more.....I love this girl's music/.....!!!

[@heathernks8]

My birthday is the same day as Sarah's (1/28). I absolutely adore her work, own almost all of her albums, and went to the last lilith fair tour. It just sucks that I relate SO MUCH to this song right now. I take solace in knowing that I can't feel like this forever, and that our fates will reunite us throughout many more lifetimes to come.

[@epuresoul]

currently watching Dancing with the stars, this song came on and I'm loving it

[@CJ-eu2uq]

Ugh...this songgggggg!!!

[@heidibrown8064]

I discovered Sarah in 1992 n saw in concert twice. Every song is a masterpiece!!!