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Spiderwebs
No Doubt Lyrics


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You think that we connect
That the chemistry's correct
Your words walk right through my ears
Presuming I like what I hear

And now I'm stuck in the
The web you're spinning
You've got me for your prey

Sorry I'm not home right now
I'm walking into spiderwebs
So leave a message
And I'll call you back
A likely story, but leave a message
And I'll call you back

You're intruding on what's mine
And you're taking up my time
Don't have the courage inside me
To tell you please let me be

Communication, a telephonic invasion
I'm planning my escape

Sorry I'm not home right now
I'm walking into spiderwebs
So leave a message
And I'll call you back
A likely story, but leave a message
And I'll call you back

And it's all your fault
I screen my phone calls
No matter who calls
I gotta screen my phone calls

Now it's gone too deep (now, it's gone too deep)
You wake me in my sleep (wake me in my sleep)
My dreams become nightmares (dreams become nightmares)
'Cause you're ringing in my ears

Sorry I'm not home right now
I'm walking into spiderwebs
So leave a message
And I'll call you back
A likely story (yeah), but leave a message
And I'll call you back

And It's all your fault
I screen my phone calls
No matter-matter-matter-matter who calls
I gotta screen my phone calls

Oh, spider webs
Leave a message and I'll call you back
I'm walking in a spider webs
So leave a message and I'll call you back

And It's all your fault
I screen my phone calls
No matter matter matter who calls
I gotta screen my phone calls

It's all your fault
It's all your fault
No matter who calls
No matter who calls

I'm walking into spiderwebs
So leave a message
And I'll call you back

I'm walking into spiderwebs
Leave a message
And I'll call you back

(It's all your fault) I'm walking into spiderwebs
Leave a message and I'll call you back (no matter who calls)

(I gotta screen my phone calls) I'm walking into spiderwebs
Leave a message and I'll call you back (it's all your fault)

(No matter-matter-matter who calls) I'm walking into spiderwebs
Leave a message and I'll call you back (I screen my phonecalls)

I'm walking into spiderwebs
Leave a message and I'll call you back

Overall Meaning

The song Spiderwebs by No Doubt is a pop-rock track about a persistent and unwanted romantic pursuit. The lyrics describe a situation in which the singer feels trapped and overwhelmed by another person's attempts to contact them. The person is a persistent caller who is intruding on the singer's time and privacy. The singer feels like they are caught in a web, unable to escape the person's persistent advances.


The first verse describes how the singer feels about the person's advances. The singer does not feel any connection or chemistry with the person but the person presumes they do. As a result, the singer feels trapped and helpless, and their only escape is to avoid the person's phone calls altogether. The second verse describes how the singer's phone calls are an intrusion on their life. The singer does not have the courage to tell the person to stop calling, so they are planning their escape. The chorus repeats the refrain of the singer being trapped in a spiderweb and unable to escape.


Overall, the song is about the importance of preserving personal boundaries in relationships. The singer feels powerless and trapped by the other person's advances and their only escape is to completely cut ties.


Line by Line Meaning

You think that we connect
You believe that we share a connection


That the chemistry's correct
You believe that there is a natural attraction between us


Your words walk right through my ears
I hear what you say, but it doesn't affect me emotionally


Presuming I like what I hear
You assume that your words have a positive effect on me


And now I'm stuck in the
I am now trapped within the


The web you're spinning
The manipulative situation that you have created


You've got me for your prey
You have successfully trapped me and I am now your victim


Sorry I'm not home right now
I am not available to talk


I'm walking into spiderwebs
I am avoiding unwanted communication


So leave a message
Please leave a message for me


And I'll call you back
I will return your call at my convenience


A likely story, but leave a message
I don't believe your excuses, but please leave a message anyway


You're intruding on what's mine
You are invading my personal space and time


And you're taking up my time
You are wasting my valuable time


Don't have the courage inside me
I don't have the confidence to confront you


To tell you please let me be
To ask you to leave me alone


Communication, a telephonic invasion
Your constant phone calls are an intrusive form of communication


I'm planning my escape
I am trying to find a way to avoid your attention


And it's all your fault
You are to blame for this situation


I screen my phone calls
I am selective about who I talk to


No matter who calls
I am cautious with all incoming calls


Now it's gone to deep (now, it's gone too deep)
The situation has become too intense


You wake me in my sleep (wake me in my sleep)
Your constant harassment has even invaded my dreams


My dreams become nightmares (dreams become nightmares)
Your unwanted attention has become a source of stress and anxiety


'Cause you're ringing in my ears
Your voice and actions are causing me distress


Ooh spider webs
The complex and manipulative situation created by your actions


It's all your fault
You are responsible for this situation


No matter who calls
I am cautious with all incoming calls


I'm walking into spiderwebs
I am avoiding unwanted communication


And I'll call you back
I will return your call at my convenience




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Gwen Stefani, Tony Kanal

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