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.
Love To You Baby
No Doubt Lyrics
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When you're laying so close to me
There's no place I'd rather you be
Than with me here...
I love to love you baby...
Do it to me again and again
You put me in such an awful spin
In a spin...
Lay your head down real close to me
Soothe my mind and set me free
Set me free...
I love to love you baby...
The lyrics to No Doubt's song Love To You Baby paints a vivid picture of a passionate and intense romance. The lyrics convey the message of a woman who is deeply in love with her partner and cannot get enough of him. The opening line "I love to love you baby" sets the tone for the rest of the song, essentially telling her partner that she loves the act of loving him. She goes on to express how much she adores having him close, stating "When you're laying so close to me, There's no place I'd rather you be, Than with me here." This suggests that she feels most content and at ease when in his company.
The chorus "Do it to me again and again, You put me in such an awful spin, In a spin..." further emphasizes her desire for him, indicating she is constantly enthralled by him and what they do together. The next verse "Lay your head down real close to me, Soothe my mind and set me free, Set me free..." showcases her vulnerability, indicating that being close to him not only brings her pleasure but also provides comfort that puts her mind at ease. The overall message of the song is one of passion, desire, and longing for the love of her life.
Line by Line Meaning
I love to love you baby...
I enjoy expressing my affection towards you, my dear
When you're laying so close to me
Your proximity to me fills me with comfort and pleasure
There's no place I'd rather you be
Being with me is the best place you could possibly be
Than with me here...
Being beside me is the perfect place for you to be
Do it to me again and again
Keep expressing your love to me repeatedly
You put me in such an awful spin
The intensity of your love makes me lose balance and control
In a spin...
Your love disorients and overwhelms me
Lay your head down real close to me
Rest your head close to mine and give me comfort
Soothe my mind and set me free
Your presence represents freedom and tranquility for me
Set me free...
Being in your arms releases me from all my worries
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DONNA SUMMER, DONNA A. SUMMER, GIORGIO MORODER, GIORGIO G. MORODER, PETE BELLOTTE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Sabreeshuh
I don't understand how this song still is nearly impossible to find, not on the Zoolander soundtrack yet they made a sequel! Thank you!
@spookym123
Very faithful cover. Thanks for keeping the mood and feel of the original!
@christa1980
This needs to be on Spotify!!!!!!!!!!!!
@costamesa22
Great video, great editing, great song, great tribute to the best band ever!
@Rayna4ever
I cannot believe I've never heard their rendition of this song...Wow. ♥
@protectorofillinois3
I love both versions of this song.
@GForceVRX
Awesome version of an awesome song!
@Rhubarbmontgomery
thanks, and i agree this song is mega awesome! why they never put it on their everything in time album i'll never know, but i thought it certainly deserved a place.
@Wochensau
You actually have quite well synchronized the images of the video with the words of the song. Thank you so much!
@OrchidRose83
No Doubt really does covers justice.