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.
Fire
No Doubt Lyrics
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The army of words is in me
Silent the soldier weeps
Lying here back to back
Waiting for you to be react
And sometimes all I need is a good push
Roll over and whisper some goodness
Now can we go back to zero
Go on and get the lighter
We're gonna need some fire
Let's get a little higher
The battlefield is tired
And whyyyy all that?
Go on baby and get the lighter
We're gonna start the fire
Just come here and cuddle up
I feel a little rough
I missed you in my sleep
Are you still mad at me?
The moon must have mended my bad mood
Come kiss me the way you're meant to
Last night I was just playing
Let's put it all away and
Go on and get the lighter
We're gonna need some fire
Let's get a little higher
The battlefield is tired
And whyyyy all that?
Go on baby and get the lighter
We're gonna start the fire
Go on baby and get the lighter
We're gonna start the fire
Go on baby and get the lighter
We're gonna start the fire,start the fire
(murder)
Climb in, love with me
Climb in and love me
Go on now baby you get it...
Had quite a heavy night
So girl look it all up and bright
The most stubborn girl around
You really know how to bring me down
One more famous night to remember
Let's laugh at my silly temper
Now let's spend the morning sweetly
Get over here and complete me
Go on and get the lighter
We're gonna need some fire
Let's get a little higher
The battlefield is tired
And whyyyy all that?
Go on baby and get the lighter
We're gonna start the fire
Go on baby and get the lighter
We're gonna start the fire
Go on baby and get the lighter
We're gonna start the fire...
Whooo!
Whoaw!
Go on now baby you get it
Whooo!
Whoaw!
The lyrics to No Doubt's song "Fire" seem to describe a couple in a volatile relationship who have had some emotional battles in the past but are willing to let go of the issues and start over again. In the beginning, the song talks about an “army of words” within the person singing and how they are waiting for their significant other to react. The lyrics also suggest that sometimes all they need is a good push to start things over again. As the song progresses, there’s a desire to repair the relationship and forget the past, hence the lyrics “Let’s put it all away.” The chorus, “Go on baby and get the lighter, we’re gonna start the fire,” seems to suggest a metaphorical cleansing of the past and starting over anew.
The verses of the song contain introspective lyrics, suggesting the singer’s vulnerability and need for affection. The line “I missed you in my sleep,” suggests that the singer longs for the love and attention of their significant other. While the lyrics are introspective, the beats remain upbeat, infusing a sense of hope and positivity into the song.
Line by Line Meaning
C'mon baby get the lighter, we're gonna start the fire
Let's ignite our passion and invigorate our relationship
The army of words is in me
I have many things to say
Silent the soldier weeps
I keep my feelings to myself
Lying here back to back
We are next to each other but not connecting
Waiting for you to be react
I'm hoping you will respond to my advances
And sometimes all I need is a good push
I need encouragement to pursue what I truly desire
Roll over and whisper some goodness
Give me some words of love and inspiration
Go on baby you be the hero
Take charge and lead our relationship to better times
Now can we go back to zero
Start over and forget about our past mistakes
Let's get a little higher
Let's elevate our intimacy to new heights
The battlefield is tired
Our relationship has taken a toll on us
And whyyyy all that?
Why do we need to struggle and fight in our relationship?
Just come here and cuddle up
Let's be close and comfort each other
I feel a little rough
I'm not feeling my best
I missed you in my sleep
I longed for you while I was dreaming
Are you still mad at me?
Are you still upset about our argument?
The moon must have mended my bad mood
The calming moonlight has helped improve my emotions
Come kiss me the way you're meant to
Show me the tenderness and affection I deserve
Last night I was just playing
I didn't mean the hurtful things I said in our argument
Let's put it all away and
Let's move past our issues and focus on our love
Had quite a heavy night
I had a wild and intense night
So girl look it all up and bright
Let's shake off our hangovers and start the day anew
The most stubborn girl around
You are the strongest and most determined person I know
You really know how to bring me down
Your disapproval affects me deeply
One more famous night to remember
Let's make more memorable moments together
Let's laugh at my silly temper
Let's not take our conflicts too seriously and find humor in them
Now let's spend the morning sweetly
Let's enjoy a romantic and affectionate morning together
Get over here and complete me
Come closer and fill the gap in my heart
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Gwen Renee Stefani, Thomas Dumont, Tony Ashwin Kanal
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