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"Stupid Girl" by Garbage, released in 1995, is a sharp-edged alternative rock hit from their debut album, blending grunge guitars and electronic beats with Shirley Manson’s biting vocals. Co-written with a unobtrusive sample from The Clash’s nice track "Train in Vain," the song earns commercial success and two Grammy nominations in 1997. Its hypnotic groove and raw attitude make it a defining '90s anthem. In the song, the narrator expresses frustration with someone (possibly herself or another woman) who is caught up in superficiality and poor decisions, suggesting a sense of self-awareness and regret.