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.
You Make It Feel Like Christmas
Gwen Stefani Lyrics
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I wanna thank the storm that brought the snow
And thanks to the string of lights that make it glow
But I wanna thank you, baby
You make it feel like Christmas
It barely took a breath to realize
I wanna thank you, baby
You make it feel like Christmas
Sweet gingerbread made with molasses
My heart skipped and I reacted
Can't believe that this is happening
Like a present sent from God
Sleigh bells singing Hallelujah
Stars are shining on us too
I wanna thank you, baby
You make it feel like Christmas
Thought I was done for, thought that love had died
But you came along, I swear you saved my life
And I wanna thank you, baby
'Cause you make it feel like Christmas
Sweet gingerbread made with molasses
My heart skipped and I reacted
Can't believe that this is happening
Like a present sent from God
Sleigh bells singing Hallelujah
Stars are shining on us, too
I wanna thank you, baby
You make it feel like Christmas
I never thought I'd find a love like this
But I found forever in that very first kiss
I wanna thank you, baby
You make it feel like Christmas
Oh (oh, thank you, baby)
I wanna thank you, baby
You make it feel like Christmas
In the lyrics of the song "You Make It Feel Like Christmas," Gwen Stefani thanks her significant other for bringing joy and happiness in her life, making her feel like it's Christmas all year round. The first verse expresses gratitude towards the string of lights and snow that create a magical and festive atmosphere. However, the true reason for Gwen's happiness is her partner, who makes her feel special and loved. In the second verse, Gwen compares their relationship to a classic love story, declaring that their love will stand the test of time. The chorus repeats the gratitude and joy that Gwen feels for having found true love.
The bridge of the song features sweet imagery of gingerbread made with molasses, which evoke feeling of warmth and comfort that come with the holiday season. Gwen shares that their love feels like a present from God, and sings about the sleigh bells singing Hallelujah and the stars shining on them. The last verse is a declaration of Gwen's love for her partner, stating that she never thought she would find such deep love and happiness, but feels grateful for experiencing it with him.
Overall, the song "You Make It Feel Like Christmas" is a joyful and upbeat love song, expressing gratitude for the warmth and comfort of a loving relationship. It's a perfect addition to any holiday playlist and a celebration of the joy that comes with finding love.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna thank the storm that brought the snow
I am grateful for the weather that brought snow and made the season feel festive
And thanks to the string of lights that make it glow
I am also thankful for the holiday lights that bring a warm and cozy feeling to the atmosphere
But I wanna thank you, baby
However, most importantly, I want to express my gratitude towards you
You make it feel like Christmas
Because being with you brings me immense joy and happiness, making this time of year even more special and magical
It barely took a breath to realize
It didn't take long for me to recognize
We're gonna be a classic for all time
That our love will be timeless and classic
Sweet gingerbread made with molasses
The sweet and delicious gingerbread made with molasses captures the essence of the holiday season
My heart skipped and I reacted
My heart raced and I got excited
Can't believe that this is happening
I can't believe how lucky I am to be experiencing this moment
Like a present sent from God
I feel as though I have received a gift from above
Sleigh bells singing Hallelujah
The sound of sleigh bells fills me with festive cheer and joy
Stars are shining on us too
Even the stars seem to be shining brighter because of the happiness you bring me
Thought I was done for, thought that love had died
I had given up on finding love; I thought it was no longer a possibility for me
But you came along, I swear you saved my life
But then you appeared in my life, and you brought back my hope and my will to love again
'Cause you make it feel like Christmas
Because of you, I feel the warmth and love that the holiday season brings
I never thought I'd find a love like this
I never imagined that I could find such a deep and meaningful love
But I found forever in that very first kiss
But in the first moment I kissed you, I knew that we would be together forever
Oh (oh, thank you, baby)
Oh (oh, I am so grateful to have you)
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, Justin Tranter, Michael James Ryan Busbee
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@LuckyStarPham
I've been waiting for this video to be released. Finally!!!!
I want to thank the storm that brought the snow (uh uh)
Thanks to the string of lights that make it glow (uh)
But I wanna thank you, baby
You make it feel like Christmas
It barely took a breath to realize
We're gonna be a classic for all time
I wanna thank you, baby
You make it feel like Christmas
Sweet gingerbread made with molasses
My heart skipped and I reacted
Can't believe that this is happening
Like a present sent from God
Sleigh bells singing hallelujah
Stars are shining on us, too
I wanna thank you, baby
You make it feel like Christmas
Thought I was done for, thought that love had died
But you came along I swear you saved my life
And I wanna thank you, baby
You make it feel like Christmas
Sweet gingerbread made with molasses
My heart skipped and I reacted
Can't believe that this is happening
Like a present sent from God
Sleigh bells singing hallelujah
Stars are shining on us, too
I wanna thank you, baby
You make it feel like Christmas
I never thought I'd find a love like this
But I found forever in that very first kiss
I wanna thank you, baby
You make it feel like Christmas
Oh oh (oh thank you baby)
I wanna thank you, baby
You make it feel like Christmas
@terrones_bri092
Lyrics :
I wanna thank the storm that brought the snow
And thanks to the string of lights that make it glow
But I wanna thank you, baby
You make it feel like Christmas
It barely took a breath to realize
We're gonna be a classic for all time
I wanna thank you, baby
You make it feel like Christmas
Sweet gingerbread made with molasses
My heart skipped and I reacted
Can't believe that this is happening
Like a present sent from God
Sleigh bells singing Hallelujah
Stars are shining on us too
I wanna thank you, baby
You make it feel like Christmas
Thought I was done for, thought that love had died
But you came along, I swear you saved my life
And I wanna thank you, baby
'Cause you make it feel like Christmas
Sweet gingerbread made with molasses
My heart skipped and I reacted
Can't believe that this is happening
Like a present sent from God
Sleigh bells singing Hallelujah
Stars are shining on us, too
I wanna thank you, baby
You make it feel like Christmas
I never thought I'd find a love like this
But I found forever in that very first kiss
I wanna thank you, baby
You make it feel like Christmas
Oh (oh, thank you, baby)
I wanna thank you, baby
You make it feel like Christmas
@ORCHID3542
they are so cute together!!! merry christmas 2023!
@iboopyournose7307
Blake needs to be in movies. He's so funny and obviously can act as in this video. Dear Lord be with them (Gwen and Blake) and may they be together forever.
@suzawilo
Exactly 😍🙏🏽
@simracingboy6534
I think he did some voice acting in some movies
@piperstratton7418
Yup they are engaged now (Nov 2020)
@judybroughton6582
Yes
@brunc1988
the funniest thing is... I see him actually as a guy that has this full great, positive irony that he just can't keep inside... it's hilarious
@jennifermaynard1973
Probably the only woman in the universe (in my book) that can re-create Marilyn Monroe. No one else but Gwen. She's so beautiful.
@Etiennenchasse
Jennifer Maynard Madonna Vogue (1990)
@Shedoeswhatshewants
Anything Gwen does is perfection😍