“As a Blond,” from Dobson’s second album Sunday Love, is one of many songs depicting the strange and funny thoughts going on in her head. In the song Fefe gets tired of her simple life and wonders whether or not being a blond will make a difference. Other songs that reveal Dobson’s thought process include “The Initiator,” in which Dobson makes no apology about getting what she wants from a guy. She also encourages other girls to make the first move: “Listen up girls/ you know it’s alright/ go get/ what you want tonight.” Yet another song showcasing Dobson’s raunchy sense of humor is “If I was a guy.” It describes how women, including Dobson, suffer from what she calls “penis envy,” which is when women are envious of society’s double standard. Dobson not only describes the amount of sex she would have as a guy, but she also talks about how she would let a bunch of girls down and be obnoxious because “that’s what all guys do.”

Sunday Love, which comes out on June 13, is a more mature album compared to her debut self-titled album. Fefe Dobson came out in 2003 when the now 20-year-old singer was only 16. Although Dobson’s first album had lukewarm record sales, the singles “Take Me Away” and “Everything” landed the singer on MTV’s Total Request Live countdown and even got her a “Got Milk?” ad.

Although Dobson features fun songs like “As a Blond” in her second effort, she also boldly bears her soul about the various relationships she’s had and tackles tough subjects such as molestation and rape. “Man meets boy” vividly portrays the topic yet it does so in a way that doesn’t make listeners feel uncomfortable.

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Sunday Love gave Dobson the opportunity to work with influential rock geniuses such as Ben Grosse (who has worked with Marilyn Manson), Billy Steinberg (writer of Madonna’s “Like a Virgin,” and Cyndi Lauper’s “True Colors”) and former Manson guitarist John5.

These collaborations add to the CD’s appeal, prompting listeners to rock out to loud guitar riffs while singing along to Dobson’s autobiographical lyrics.

Recently The Lowell had a chance to talk with Dobson about her upcoming album, the straightforward lyrics and her transition from growing up in Ontario to stepping on fellow Canadian Avril Lavigne’s heels on her way to pop stardom. How would you compare your new album, Sunday Love, to Fefe Dobson?

It’s definitely more mature in both subject matter and in the lyrics. I’ve grown so much as a person — not only am I older, but I’ve also had some life experiences that I wanted my fans to hear about. What kind of “life experiences?”

Well, boyfriends, mostly. I’ve been through a lot when it comes to boys. I’ve learned during those times that getting your heart broken has its advantages (laughs). I got some really good material out of my relationships. Also, just seeing the world. I observe things. So it doesn’t matter if I went through particular things, I know someone has and that’s mainly why I write: so people can have something to relate to.

Have you written most of the songs on your album?

Yeah. Every song on the album I’ve contributed to. I’ve also collaborated with a lot of influential songwriters, producers, and musicians. Although every song is my voice, it is good to have a mix of different flavors.

What flavor is Sunday Love?

It’s very appetizing (laughs). It’s like Gumbo — a mix of sweet, savory, and spicy with chunks of rock and roll in it.