No Doubt's live act began to attract regional interest, and Interscope Records signed them in 1991. The band's debut a year later, an odd fusion of '80s and ska, sank without a trace in the wake of the grunge movement. As a result, Interscope refused to support No Doubt's tour or further recordings. The band responded by recording on their own during 1993-94; the result was the self-released The Beacon Street Collection, much rawer and more punk-inspired than the debut. Eric Stefani left just after its release, later working as an animator for The Simpsons. By late 1994, Interscope allowed recordings to resume, and Tragic Kingdom was released in October 1995. The album's third single, Don't Speak, which although originally written by Eric was later altered by Gwen to document her breakup with bassist Tony Kanal. Tragic Kingdom went platinum and has sold over 15 million copies to date. As Tragic Kingdom obtained success, the band toured furiously until late '97.
After a long break, the band had prepared a more mellow, and powerfully dramatic album entitled Return of Saturn. It emphasized Gwen's encounters with men, her biological clock, and miscellaneous topics. Although the album had a completely different approach to it, the band was making rock music with less of a punk/ska flare. The album debuted at #2 on the Billboard charts in early April of 2000, and then declined to a flop. The public never did justice to the album, and it serves as a favorite for many die-hard fans.
While touring in Jamaica for Return of Saturn, the band wanted to try adding Reggae to their music, and making more of a dance rock record. 20 months after Return of Saturn debuted, the band was quick to jump on the creation of Rock Steady, released in December of '01. The singles Underneath It All and Hey Baby became international dance club symbols as top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100. This album proved that No Doubt had not lost their potential with the public, and that they could appeal to various groups of people.
In 2004, No Doubt announced they would be going on hiatus after the release of the singles compilation The Singles 1992–2003, which contained one new song, a cover of experimental rock band Talk Talk's "It's My Life". Tony Kanal did several projects with Gwen and other artists. Adrian Young married and had a child; Tom Dumont formed a new band, Invincible Overlord, often plays with Matt Costa's band. Gwen embarked on a sucessful solo career which consisted of two albums - "Love. Angel. Music. Baby." and "The Sweet Escape". The first of these albums contains the single "Hollaback Girl", a song which was inescapable for most of 2005 and hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and won her a Billboard Award for first track to reach 1 Million legal downloads ever. The self titled track off "The Sweet Escape" went on to become her most notorious calling card.
With the hiatus officially over in late 2008 No Doubt announced tour plans for 2009, kicking it off in Atlantic City. The tour concluded with four dates in Irvine, CA. In May, 2009, the band was featured as a fictional 80's band, "Snowed Out", on CW Network's "Gossip Girl" The band performed their cover of Adam and the Ants 'Stand and Deliver.'
The group entered the studio in May 2010 to start recording on their sixth studio album: Push and Shove which will be release on September 25, 2012 and its first single will be "Settle Down". Their first music video for the new album will also be for "Settle Down" and it will be directed by Sophie Muller (who previously has done numerous music videos for No Doubt). The whole album has been recorded with producer Mark "Spike" Stent (who worked on their previous album Rock Steady) but they have also collaborated with Major Lazer (now Diplo's solo project). No Doubt previously revealed they are taking influence from ska, 80s new wave and Jamaican reggae music for the new record.
Ache
No Doubt Lyrics
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'Cause every time I tried to make my mouth move, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
The pain I'm having is so discomforting
Please make this suffering go away
Wow wow wow whoa
I told my mom what I was feeling
And how long I've been dealing with it
She said I've reached another adolescent monsoon
Ooh ah, the pain is tremendous
Why can't I take it like a man
Ooh ah, the pain is horrendous
Why can't you lend a helpin' hand
He was a well-educated man
Had his degree in medicine
I noticed his hairy hands
He was a very, very hairy man
He looked right down in
Shook his head and then said
"These teeth must be pulled right away!" Hey
Ooh ah, the pain is tremendous
Why can't I take it like a man
Ooh ah, the pain is horrendous
Why can't you lend a helpin' hand
Ooh ah, the pain is tremendous
Why can't I take it like a man
Ooh ah, the pain is horrendous
Why can't you lend a helpin' hand
He turned around, rolled up his sleeve
I rolled my eyes then suddenly
A horrible pain grew, the next thing that I knew
The doc had pulled my wisdom teeth out!
Well, along with my teeth my money also left me
As he made out the bill, I was moaning
Ooh ah, the pain is tremendous
Where the hell is my prescription
Of codeine?
Ooh, but when will I speak, how long until
My mouth feels natural?
How long will they bleed, when will heal?
Where's a real meal?
How do you feel? How do you feel? How do you feel? How do you feel?
How do you feel? How do you feel? How do you feel? How do you feel?
How do you feel? How do you feel? How do you feel? How do you feel?
How do you feel? How do you feel? How do you feel? How do you feel?
I feel good, I feel great
There's no pain, there's no ache
I feel good, I feel great
Just let me recuperate
I feel good, I feel great
There's no pain, there's no ache
I feel good, I feel great
Just let me recuperate
Because the codeine has left me drowsy
Leave me be, just let me sleep!
The song Ache by No Doubt tells a story of a young adult who is experiencing severe dental pain that needs medical attention. She wakes up one morning and feels discomfort in her mouth every time she tries to move it. She confides to her mother what she's going through, and the mother tells her that she's in the adolescent monsoon stage. Subsequently, she heads off to a doctor whose treatment is a little painful, but it leaves her relieved. The lyrics also touch on the issue of remedies and the cost of seeking medical care.
The opening lines of the song showcase Gwen Stefani's distress as she wakes up feeling unwell. The oohs sound soar and convey the extent of the pain she's feeling. The second line paints a more vivid image of how it feels to move her mouth, which is incredibly discomforting. The harsh sounds of the words are combined with how the notes are sung, adding more emphasis to the existence of the intense pain the singer feels.
In conclusion, Ache by No Doubt is a song that talks about pain, money, and the relief that comes with getting medical attention. The lyrics' order in the verse reveals the sequence of events that take place, ensuring that the listener can paint a clear picture of what happens throughout the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Woke up this morning and felt not too cool, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
I woke up feeling uncomfortable and in pain
'Cause every time I tried to make my mouth move, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
The pain was so severe that it was difficult to speak
The pain I'm having is so discomforting
The pain was unbearable and causing distress
Please make this suffering go away
I was desperate for the pain to stop
I told my mom what I was feeling
I confided in my mother about my pain
And how long I've been dealing with it
I explained how long I had been experiencing the pain
I knew it was coming but didn't know how soon
I anticipated the pain but did not know when it would happen
She said I've reached another adolescent monsoon
My mother identified the pain as a typical part of growing up
He was a well-educated man
The doctor was highly educated
Had his degree in medicine
The doctor had attained a degree in medicine
I noticed his hairy hands
I observed that the doctor had very hairy hands
He was a very, very hairy man
The doctor had an excessive amount of hair
He looked right down in
The doctor examined my mouth thoroughly
Shook his head and then said
The doctor expressed his concern with a head shake
"These teeth must be pulled right away!" Hey
The doctor insisted on immediate removal of my teeth
He turned around, rolled up his sleeve
The doctor prepared for the procedure
I rolled my eyes then suddenly
I was annoyed but then quickly experienced pain
A horrible pain grew, the next thing that I knew
The pain intensified and the procedure began
The doc had pulled my wisdom teeth out!
The doctor successfully removed my wisdom teeth
Well, along with my teeth my money also left me
I was charged a lot for the procedure
As he made out the bill, I was moaning
I was in pain and discomfort while the doctor created the bill
Where the hell is my prescription
I was in need of pain medication
Of codeine?
I specifically wanted a prescription for codeine
How long will they bleed, when will heal?
I was concerned about how long it would take for my wounds to get better
Where's a real meal?
I was hungry and wanted a proper meal
I feel good, I feel great
After recovering, I felt much better
Just let me recuperate
I needed time to rest and recover
Because the codeine has left me drowsy
The pain medication made me sleepy
Leave me be, just let me sleep!
I needed rest and didn't want any disturbance
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Eric Stefani
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