Simple Kind of Life
No Doubt Lyrics
For a long time I was in love
Not only in love, I was obsessed
With a friendship that no one else could touch
It didn't work out, I'm covered in shells
And all I wanted was the simple things
A simple kind of life
And all I needed was a simple man
So I could be a wife
I don't know how it got to this point
Ooh, I always was the one with all the love
You came along, I'm hunting you down, oh
Like a sick domestic abuser looking for a fight
Oh, and all I wanted was the simple things
A simple kind of life
Oh
If we met tomorrow for the very first time
Would it start all over again?
Would I try to make you mine?
I always thought I'd be a mom
Sometimes I wish for a mistake
The longer that I wait the more selfish that I get
You seem like you'd be a good dad
Now all those simple things are simply too complicated for my life
How'd I get so faithful to my freedom?
A selfish kind of life
When all I ever wanted was the simple things
A simple kind of life
A simple kind of life
A simple kind of life
A simple kind of life
A simple kind of life
A simple kind of life
A simple kind of life
A simple kind of life
A simple kind of life
A simple kind of life
A simple kind of life
A simple kind of life
A simple kind of life
A simple kind of life
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Written by: Gwen Stefani
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"Simple Kind of Life" is a pop rock ballad written by Gwen Stefani for No Doubt's fourth album Return of Saturn. The song contrasts Stefani's desire to settle down and start a family with her commitment to the band. It received positive reviews from music critics, who noted the song's somber melody and raw lyrics.
"Simple Kind of Life" was released as the album's third single in June 2000. It became the most successful American single from Return of Saturn, but had little international success. Read Full Bio"Simple Kind of Life" is a pop rock ballad written by Gwen Stefani for No Doubt's fourth album Return of Saturn. The song contrasts Stefani's desire to settle down and start a family with her commitment to the band. It received positive reviews from music critics, who noted the song's somber melody and raw lyrics.
"Simple Kind of Life" was released as the album's third single in June 2000. It became the most successful American single from Return of Saturn, but had little international success. The accompanying music video illustrates the song's themes of marriage and family.
"Simple Kind of Life" was released as the album's third single in June 2000. It became the most successful American single from Return of Saturn, but had little international success. Read Full Bio"Simple Kind of Life" is a pop rock ballad written by Gwen Stefani for No Doubt's fourth album Return of Saturn. The song contrasts Stefani's desire to settle down and start a family with her commitment to the band. It received positive reviews from music critics, who noted the song's somber melody and raw lyrics.
"Simple Kind of Life" was released as the album's third single in June 2000. It became the most successful American single from Return of Saturn, but had little international success. The accompanying music video illustrates the song's themes of marriage and family.
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ManuelGP Garcia
For a long time I was in love
Not only in love, I was obsessed
With a friendship that no one else could touch
It didn't work out, I'm covered in shells
And all I wanted was the simple things
A simple kind of life
And all I needed was a simple man
So I could be the wife
I'm so ashamed, I've been so mean
I don't know how it got to this point
Oh, I always was the one with all love
You came along, I'm hunting you down
Like a sick domestic abuser
Looking for a fight
And all I wanted was the simple things
A simple kind of life
If we met tomorrow for the very first time
Would it start all over again? Would I try to make you mine?
I always thought, I'd be a mom
Sometimes I wish for a mistake
The longer that I wait, the more selfish that I get
You seem like you'd be a good dad
Now all those simple things are simply too complicated for my life
In all I get so faithful to my freedom
A selfish kind of life
When all I ever wanted was the simple things
A simple kind of life
A simple kind of life
A simple kind of life
A simple kind of life
olo
For a long time I was in love
Not only in love, I was obsessed
With a friendship that no one else could touch
It didn't work out, I'm covered in shells
And all I wanted was the simple things
A simple kind of life
And all I needed was a simple man
So I could be the wife
I'm so ashamed, I've been so mean
I don't know how it got to this point
Oh, I always was the one with all love
You came along, I'm hunting you down
Like a sick domestic abuser
Looking for a fight
And all I wanted was the simple things
A simple kind of life
If we met tomorrow for the very first time
Would it start all over again? Would I try to make you mine?
I always thought, I'd be a mom
Sometimes I wish for a mistake
The longer that I wait, the more selfish that I get
You seem like you'd be a good dad
Now all those simple things are simply too complicated for my life
In all I get so faithful to my freedom
A selfish kind of life
When all I ever wanted was the simple things
A simple kind of life
A simple kind of life
A simple kind of life
A simple kind of life
Eric
This song definitely hits harder when you get older.
Dimas Arishworo
Or..get wiser? Hehe..
Kayla Field
I am a 20+ yrs no doubt fan..back when Gwen was a young performer doing back flips across the stage on her tour w Blink she was me idol. Half of the comments on here mentioning prostitution and athesism, attorneys and possibly the occult i have no clue what relation to the song these have. Respectfully, if anyone has any type meaningful reflection on their comments to give some insight it would clear some things up hoping it's not ..trolls or whatever
Thanks!
Love 💘
Robert Trevino
Yup! When this song came out in the middle 90's I was 25-26. At that time I was so into having clothes from expensive stores at the mall. I am now 52 and I have realized that those things just don't matter anymore. I enjoy life and the simple things that come with it. I get my clothes now at Target. Who really knows where you got that shirt unless you are wearing a big sign on the front or back saying "I got this from Banana Republic"
Jodi Hummel
I was always the one with all the love❤
the Opinionator
Haha sonny. Everything hits you harder when you get older. Welcome to the slow march to death.
Tim MacKenzie
Gwen always wrote from a place of raw honesty. So much respect for her.
Jimi Oi
At least when was with no doubt
Some Scrub Engineer
“Now all the simple things, are simply too complicated for my life”
What a line.
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The simple lyrics like "you seem like you'd be a good dad" and "sometimes I wish for a mistake" are so powerful and raw. It sounds so genuine