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.
Rich Girl
Gwen Stefani Lyrics
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Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
If I was a rich girl (na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na)
See, I'd have all the money in the world, if I was a wealthy girl
'Cause I'd have all the money in the world, if I was a wealthy girl
Think what that money could bring
I'd buy everything
Clean out Vivienne Westwood
In my Galliano gown
No, wouldn't just have one hood
A Hollywood mansion if I could
Please book me first-class to my fancy house in London town
All the riches baby, won't mean anything
All the riches baby, won't bring what your love can bring
All the riches baby, won't mean anything
Don't need no other baby
Your lovin' is better than gold, and I know
If I was a rich girl (na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na)
See, I'd have all the money in the world, if I was a wealthy girl
No man could test me, impress me, my cash flow would never ever end
Cause I'd have all the money in the world, if I was a wealthy girl
I'd get me four Harajuku girls to (uh huh)
Inspire me and they'd come to my rescue
I'd dress them wicked, I'd give them names (yeah)
Love, angel, music, baby
Hurry up and come and save me
All the riches baby, won't mean anything
All the riches baby, won't bring what your love can bring
All the riches baby, won't mean anything
Don't need no other baby
Your lovin' is better than gold, and I know
Come together all over the world
From the hoods of Japan, Harajuku girls
What, it's all love
What, give it up
What (shouldn't matter, shouldn't matter, shouldn't matter, shouldn't matter) what
Come together all over the world
From the hoods of Japan, Harajuku girls
What, it's all love
What, give it up
What (shouldn't matter, shouldn't matter, shouldn't matter, shouldn't matter)
What happened to my life
Turned upside down
Chicks dat blew ya mind, ding, it's the second round
(Original track and ting, mmm)
You know you can't buy these things (no)
See Stefani and her L.A.M.B., I rock the fetish
People, you know who I am
Yes ma'am, we got the style that's wicked
I hope you can all keep up
We climbed all the way from the bottom to the top
Now we ain't gettin' nothin' but love
If I was rich girl (na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na)
See, I'd have all the money in the world, if I was a wealthy girl
No man could test me, impress me, my cash flow would never ever end
Cause I'd have all the money in the world, if I was a wealthy girl
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
The song "Rich Girl" by Gwen Stefani is a commentary on the superficiality and emptiness of wealth, fame, and material possessions. In the song, she imagines what it would be like to be a wealthy girl, with all the money in the world, and buy anything she wanted. She mentions designer labels like Vivienne Westwood and Galliano, as well as a Hollywood mansion and first-class flights to London. However, despite all these material possessions, she realizes that they won't bring her happiness or love. She would still need human connection and relationships to truly feel fulfilled.
Stefani also references her love for the Harajuku culture, which she has incorporated into her fashion brand L.A.M.B. She imagines having four Harajuku girls to inspire her and give her style advice, with names like Love, Angel, Music, and Baby. The Harajuku girls are a nod to the street fashion and music scene in Harajuku, Tokyo, that Stefani has long been fascinated by and has helped to popularize in the United States.
The overall message of the song is that money and material possessions can't replace the importance of love and human connection. Stefani is ultimately rejecting the idea that wealth and status are the key to happiness and instead emphasizes the importance of emotional fulfillment and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
If I was a rich girl
If only I were wealthy
See, I'd have all the money in the world, if I was a wealthy girl
I could have everything I want, only if I were rich
No man could test me, impress me, my cash flow would never ever end
Money would be the least of my worries and I wouldn't let anyone belittle me.
'Cause I'd have all the money in the world, if I was a wealthy girl
If only I had that kind of money
Think what that money could bring
Just imagine how much things I could buy with that kind of money
I'd buy everything
I would buy absolutely everything that I want.
Clean out Vivienne Westwood
I would buy the whole collection from Vivienne Westwood
In my Galliano gown
I would be wearing my John Galliano gown
No, wouldn't just have one hood
I would be rich enough to not just stay in one place.
A Hollywood mansion if I could
I'd buy a mansion in Hollywood
Please book me first-class to my fancy house in London town
I would like to request a first-class trip to my luxurious home in London
All the riches baby, won't mean anything
Money doesn't buy happiness
All the riches baby, won't bring what your love can bring
Love is more valuable than material possessions
Don't need no other baby
I don't need anything else other than loving you
Your lovin' is better than gold, and I know
I value your love more than anything else, and I am aware of it.
I'd get me four Harajuku girls to (uh huh)
I would hire four Harajuku girls
Inspire me and they'd come to my rescue
They would come to my aid in terms of fashion and inspiration
I'd dress them wicked, I'd give them names (yeah)
I would fashion them in a way that suits them well and give them unique, distinctive names
Love, angel, music, baby
I would name them Love, Angel, Music, and Baby
Hurry up and come and save me
Come quickly and save me
Come together all over the world
Let's all unite from all over the world
From the hoods of Japan, Harajuku girls
Harajuku girls from Japan, coming together to form a team
What, it's all love
What matters is the love among these individuals
What, give it up
Let go of everything and come together
What (shouldn't matter, shouldn't matter, shouldn't matter, shouldn't matter) what
The opinions of others shouldn't matter at all
What happened to my life
How did my life take a turn?
Turned upside down
Things changed drastically
Chicks dat blew ya mind, ding, it's the second round
Girls who impressed you before are back for a second round
(Original track and ting, mmm)
This is the original track
You know you can't buy these things (no)
You can't easily buy these things with money
See Stefani and her L.A.M.B., I rock the fetish
Stefani and her L.A.M.B. are rocking it in their fetish clothing
People, you know who I am
Everyone knows who I am
Yes ma'am, we got the style that's wicked
We have a unique, wicked style
I hope you can all keep up
I hope you guys can all follow my style
We climbed all the way from the bottom to the top
We started from the bottom and made our way to the top by hard work
Now we ain't gettin' nothin' but love
We may not have anything now, but we are getting a lot of love
Lyrics © BOCK IP LLC, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chantal Kreviazuk, Andre Young, Mark Batson, Kara Dioguardi, Eve Jeffers, Mike Elizondo, Jerry Bock, Sheldon Harnick, Gwen Stefani
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@just_cade
“…All the riches, baby
Won’t mean anything
All the riches baby,
Won’t bring what your love can bring,
All the riches baby,
Won’t mean anything
Don’t need no other, baby
Your love is better than gold…”
ONE OF THE BEST REFRAINS EVER
@Lyrics_Everywhere
Lyrics
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
Come together all over the world
From the hoods of Japan, Harajuku girls
What? It's all love
What? Give it up
What?
(Shouldn't matter)
(Shouldn't matter)
(Shouldn't matter)
(Shouldn't matter)
What?
Come together all over the world
From the hoods of Japan, Harajuku girls
What? It's all love
What? Give it up
What?
(Shouldn't matter)
(Shouldn't matter)
(Shouldn't matter)
(Shouldn't matter)
If I was a rich girl
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
See, I'd have all the money in the world
If I was a wealthy girl
No man could test me, impress me
My cash flow would never ever end
'Cause I'd have all the money in the world
If I was a wealthy girl
Think what that money could bring
I'd buy everything
Clean out Vivienne Westwood
In my Galliano gown
No, wouldn't just have one hood
A Hollywood mansion if I could
Please, book me first class
To my fancy house in London town
All the riches, baby
Won't mean anything
All the riches, baby
Don't bring what your love can bring
All the riches, baby
Won't mean anything
Don't need no other baby
Your loving is better than gold and I know
If I was a rich girl
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
See, I'd have all the money in the world
If I was a wealthy girl
No man could test me, impress me
My cash flow would never ever end
'Cause I'd have all the money in the world
If I was a wealthy girl
I'd get me four Harajuku girls to
Inspire me and they'd come to my rescue
I'd dress them wicked
I'd give them names
Love, Angel, Music, Baby
Hurry up and come and save me
All the riches, baby
Won't mean anything
All the riches, baby
Don't bring what your love can bring
All the riches, baby
Won't mean anything
Don't need no other baby
Your loving is better than gold and I know
Come together all over the world
From the hoods of Japan, Harajuku girls
What? It's all love
What? Give it up
What?
(Shouldn't matter)
(Shouldn't matter)
(Shouldn't matter)
(Shouldn't matter)
What?
Come together all over the world
From the hoods of Japan, Harajuku girls
What? It's all the love
What? Give it up
What?
(Shouldn't matter)
(Shouldn't matter)
(Shouldn't matter)
(Shouldn't matter)
What happened to my life?
Turned up side down
Chicks that blew ya mind
Ding, it's the second round
Original track and ting
You know you can't buy these things
See Stefani and her LAMB
I rock the fetish people you know who I am
Yes ma'am, we got the style that's wicked
I hope you can all keep up
We climbed all the way from the bottom to the top
Now we ain't getting nothing but love
If I was a rich girl
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
See, I'd have all the money in the world
If I was a wealthy girl
No man could test me, impress me
My cash flow would never ever end
'Cause I'd have all the money in the world
If I was a wealthy girl
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
@leahlolololol
Me after walking out the Chanel store with their perfume tester:
@kiuqx9117
pls u aint all that 😭😭😭
@Nani_otaku1
I walk out feeling rich even tho I had a heart attack seeing 400$ was the lowest they could go
@kimgow7671
LMFAOO that is hilarious
@agnesegrisorio885
😂😂😂😂
@Nagtha1
Hauahauahuahs
@sarzgaming07
It's March 2024, let's see how many legends are listening to this incredible song
@SuntharalingamRagavan-os4fk
Me🫶🏼
@xxxxxx-yx1ff
just suddenly came into my mind. nostalgia pure.
@azariasthelast
Oh the nostalgia.