In 2004, Stefani released her first solo album Love. Angel. Music. Baby. The album featured several collaborations with producers and other artists, including No Doubt bandmate Tony Kanal, Linda Perry, André 3000, Nellee Hooper, and The Neptunes. It was primarily inspired by pop and new wave music of the 1980s, and emerged an international success with sales of over seven million copies. The third single Hollaback Girl became the first U.S. digital download to sell one million copies.
The debut album also drew attention to the Harajuku Girls, Stefani's entourage of four Japanese backup dancers named for the fashionable suburb in Tokyo. Originally hired in 2004 for the album, the Girls continued to appear alongside Stefani, and are featured in these music videos: "What You Waiting For?", "Rich Girl", "Hollaback Girl", "Luxurious", "Crash", "Wind It Up", "The Sweet Escape", and "Now That You Got It".
Stefani's second solo album The Sweet Escape was released December 5, 2006. Collaborating again with her on the project were Perry, The Neptunes, along with Akon and Tim Rice-Oxley of Keane, and producers Pharrell and Kanal. Despite mixed reviews of the album as a whole, the title track The Sweet Escape became an international success and earned Stefani a Grammy nomination, and remains the most successful song of her solo career.
Although it had been speculated that the album would contain only material originally written for L.A.M.B. that did not make the final cut, only two songs left over from L.A.M.B. were included in the record: 80's-influenced U Started It; and Wonderful Life, which features Depeche Mode's Martin L. Gore on guitar.
Stefani is equally known as a fashion trendsetter. In 2003, she created a clothing fashion line named L.A.M.B. which shares the initials of her debut solo album. This collection was later expanded with the introduction of a newer line in 2005 called Harajuku Lovers, which draws its inspiration from Japanese culture and fashion.
On May 26, 2006, Stefani gave birth to her first child, a baby boy named Kingston James McGregor Rossdale. The father is British grunge musician Gavin Rossdale, former frontman of the now-defunct bands Bush and Institute, who she married in 2002.
In January 2008, Stefani's now ex-father-in-law confirmed that she would be expecting her second child in the summer. On August 21, 2008, second son Zuma Nesta Rock Rossdale was born.
Gwen Stefani said in 2011 that she was no longer planning to release another solo album.
On April 12, 2014, Stefani made a surprise appearance at the Coachella festival, where she joined Pharrell Williams onstage during his set to perform "Hollaback Girl". She and Williams were coaches for season 7 of The Voice. After nine years since her last appearance, she attended the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards, and during an interview on the red carpet she said, "I didn't know I was gonna have a baby, I didn't know I was gonna be on The Voice, I didn't know I was gonna be writing new music, so I'm just like, what's gonna be next?".
On September 8, 2014, Stefani told MTV News during New York Fashion Week that she is working on both a No Doubt album and a solo album. She also revealed that she is working with Williams. Stefani released her comeback single "Baby Don't Lie" on October 20, 2014, co-written with producers Ryan Tedder, Benny Blanco, and Noel Zancanella. Billboard magazine revealed that her third studio album is set to be released in December and Benny Blanco is set to executive produce it. In late October, a sneak peek of a new track from Stefani's third album, named "Spark the Fire", was premiered. The song was produced by Pharrell Williams.
On October 17, 2015, Stefani performed a one-night concert at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, where she performed a new song, reportedly about her breakup with ex-husband Gavin Rossdale, titled "Used to Love You". It was released as a digital download on October 20, 2015. The video was released later that same day. The song was released to Mainstream radio in the U.S. on October 27, 2015. The track is the first official single off her third solo album, This Is What the Truth Feels Like, which she has been working on since June of that year. Neither "Baby Don't Lie" or "Spark the Fire" were included on the album. Stefani said much of the previous material felt forced and inauthentic, while the songs written since she returned to the studio are more natural and better describe where she is in her life. The album's second single, "Make Me Like You", was released on February 12, 2016.
In November 2015, she announced that she began dating fellow “The Voice” judge Blake Shelton. The couple got engaged in October 27, 2020. The couple got married in July 3, 2021.
Don't Get It Twisted
Gwen Stefani Lyrics
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This is the most craziest shit ever
(This is the most craziest shit ever)
Okay, this is the most craziest shit ever
Top of the charts, I wish I did feel better
So I take a two; this is before I knew
Got a mood and I'm trippin', and my head is a block
Collecting all of the symptoms, about to call the doc
Get a hold of yourself; you're acting odd, girl
It's goin' on and on, and on
[Bridge x 2]
What's a matter with me?
I'm acting really odd
And I think you'd agree there must be something wrong
What's goin' on and on, and on, and on, and on
(Uh oh, uh oh)
[Chorus:]
Don't get it twisted, don't get clever
This is the most craziest shit ever
Uh oh, whoa
Don't get it twisted, don't get clever
This is the most craziest shit ever
Here we go, whoa
Tick-tock, I guess I'm late again
What are you suggesting there now, Gwen?
Don't you know better?
What you talking about?
You know it's going to come at any point
Night time, flip-flop, this time, push my luck
He was really looking hot, anticipation building up
Space invaders, turn up all the faders, need a translator
Pete, can you go and get a test?
[Chorus]
Move that, move, move that
Move that, move, move that
Lip locked, making out again, no big deal
You always say that, but I'm not a mathematician
Twenty-eight days in a normal cycle
If not I am mistaken, I think you might have made a goal
Uh oh, uh oh, uh oh
Uh oh, uh oh, uh oh
What's a matter with me?
I'm acting really odd, and I think you'd agree there must be something wrong
It's goin' on and on, and on, and on, and on
[Chorus]
Here we go, whoa
In the song "Don't Get it Twisted" by Gwen Stefani, she is singing about experiencing mood swings and strange behavior that she can't explain. She admits to taking something before she knew what to do, which seems to have caused the unusual symptoms. She sings about feeling like she's going crazy and about to call a doctor. The chorus warns against making assumptions or getting too clever about the situation, as it is the most craziest thing ever. The bridge questions what's going on with her and asks for someone to agree that there must be something wrong. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus.
It is unclear exactly what the lyrics are referring to, as it can be interpreted in many different ways. It could be about mental illness, drug use, or even pregnancy. The line "twenty-eight days in a normal cycle" suggests it may be about a late period, but it is left open to interpretation.
Overall, the song is about feeling out of control and not knowing what is happening to oneself. It is a cautionary tale about not jumping to conclusions or dismissing someone who is struggling with their mental health.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't get it twisted, don't get clever
Don't misinterpret anything, don't be too smart or tricky
This is the most craziest shit ever
This is the most insane and wild situation ever
Okay, this is the most craziest shit ever
Alright, let's be clear that this is totally insane
Top of the charts, I wish I did feel better
My song is doing well, but I'm not feeling great
So I take a two; this is before I knew
I took a drug without realizing what it would do
What to do, what to do; ah, what's that?
I don't know what to do, and I'm confused and disoriented
Got a mood and I'm trippin', and my head is a block
I'm feeling emotional and confused, and my mind is foggy
Collecting all of the symptoms, about to call the doc
I'm experiencing all kinds of physical sensations, and I need to call a doctor
Get a hold of yourself; you're acting odd, girl
You need to calm down and stop behaving strangely
It's goin' on and on, and on
This situation is continuing and not getting any better
What's a matter with me?
What's wrong with me?
I'm acting really odd
I'm behaving in a strange and unusual way
And I think you'd agree there must be something wrong
You would probably agree that I'm not acting normally
Here we go, whoa
Prepare yourself, things are about to get wild
Tick-tock, I guess I'm late again
I'm running late (possibly for a period or an appointment)
What are you suggesting there now, Gwen?
What are you trying to imply or say, Gwen?
Don't you know better?
Shouldn't you have more common sense?
What you talking about?
What are you saying?
You know it's going to come at any point
You know that something is going to happen soon
Night time, flip-flop, this time, push my luck
It's nighttime, I'm feeling antsy, and I'm taking a risk this time
He was really looking hot, anticipation building up
I was attracted to someone and feeling excited about what might happen
Space invaders, turn up all the faders, need a translator
I feel like I'm in a strange, alien situation and need help to understand it
Pete, can you go and get a test?
Pete, can you go get a pregnancy test?
Move that, move, move that
Move, move, move!
Lip locked, making out again, no big deal
I'm kissing someone passionately, but it's not a big deal to me
You always say that, but I'm not a mathematician
You always claim that, but I'm not certain
Twenty-eight days in a normal cycle
A normal period cycle is 28 days long
If not I am mistaken, I think you might have made a goal
Unless I'm mistaken, I think you might have gotten me pregnant
Uh oh, uh oh, uh oh
Uh oh, something's not right
[Bridge x 2]
[Refrain twice]
[Chorus:]
[Chorus:]
Don't get it twisted, don't get clever
Don't misinterpret anything, don't be too smart or tricky
This is the most craziest shit ever
This is the most insane and wild situation ever
Uh oh, whoa
Uh oh, something's wrong
Don't get it twisted, don't get clever
Don't misinterpret anything, don't be too smart or tricky
This is the most craziest shit ever
This is the most insane and wild situation ever
Here we go, whoa
Prepare yourself, things are about to get wild
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Gwen Stefani, Tony Kanal
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