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.
Underneath It All
No Doubt Lyrics
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Someone more like me
There's times when this dress rehearsal
Seems incomplete
But you see the colors in me like no one else
And behind your dark glasses, you're
You're something else
And you're really lovely
Underneath it all
And you want to love me
Underneath it all
I'm really lucky
Underneath it all
And you're really lovely
You know some real bad tricks
And you need some discipline
But lately you've been trying real hard
And giving me your best
And you give me the most gorgeous sleep
That I've ever had
And when it's really bad
I guess it's not that bad
You're really lovely
Underneath it all
And you want to love me
Underneath it all
I'm really lucky
Underneath it all
And you're really lovely
And so many moons that we have seenStumbling back next to me
I've seen right through and underneath
And you make me better
I've seen right through and underneath
And you make me better, better, better
For real
'Cause underneat' it all, you are my real Prince Charmin'
Like the heat from the fire, you were always burnin'
Any time you're around, my body keeps callin'
For your touch, your kisses and your sweet romancin'
There's another side of you, weh this a woman yah adore
Aside from your temper, everything else secure
You're good for me, baby, for that, I'm sure
'Cause over and over again, me want more
You've used up all your coupons
And all you've got left is me
And somehow I'm full of forgiveness
I guess it's meant to be
And you're really lovely
Underneath it all
And you want to love me
Underneath it all
I'm really lucky
Underneath it all
And you're really lovely
And you're really lovely
Underneath it all
And you want to love me
Underneath it all
I'm really lucky
Underneath it all
And you're really lovely
Mm, mm, mm
Underneath it all
Mm, mm, mm
Underneath it all
Mm, mm, mm
Underneath it all
Mm, mm, mm
Underneath it all
The song "Underneath It All" by No Doubt is a love song that describes the ups and downs in a relationship. The singer acknowledges that while there may be times when she wants something more or someone who is more like her, her partner sees the colors in her like no one else can. Even though her partner has some bad habits that require discipline, he has been trying hard to be better and make the relationship work. Despite their imperfections, the singer is grateful for her partner, who makes her feel loved and is good for her.
The lyrics use metaphors to describe the relationship, like comparing the partner to a real Prince Charming and the relationship to a dress rehearsal that seems incomplete. The singer also describes the physical and emotional connection she shares with her partner, using phrases like "the most gorgeous sleep that I've ever had" and "your touch, your kisses, and your sweet romancin'". The chorus repeats the sentiment that the singer's partner is lovely and wants to love her, and she feels lucky to have him in her life.
Overall, the song highlights the importance of accepting someone for who they are, flaws and all, and appreciating them for the positive impact they have in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
There's times where I want something more
Sometimes I desire more in life
Someone more like me
I crave to find someone who is similar to me
There's times when this dress rehearsal
There are times when things feel incomplete, like this is just a trial run
Seems incomplete
Feels unfinished
But, you see the colors in me like no one else
You understand and appreciate the different aspects of me more than anyone else does
And behind your dark glasses you're
You hide behind a mask of coolness
You're something else
You're unique and special
You're really lovely
You're truly beautiful on the inside and out
Underneath it all
At your core
You want to love me
You desire to love me
I'm really lucky
I'm fortunate to have you in my life
You know some real bad tricks
You have some negative traits
And you need some discipline
You require some guidance and structure
But, lately you've been trying real hard
However, you've been making a real effort to improve
And giving me your best
And showing me the best version of yourself
And, you give me the most gorgeous sleep
You provide me with peaceful rest and relaxation
That I've ever had
Better than any other sleep I've ever experienced
And when it's really bad
Even when things are rough
I guess it's not that bad
It's not as bad as it could be
So many moons that we have seen
We've been together for a long time
Stumbling back next to me
Even when things are tough, we stumble through them together
I've seen right through and underneath
I understand your true nature
And you make me better
You bring out the best in me
Better better
You make me better and better
You are my real Prince Charmin'
You are my true love
Like the heat from the fire
You provide warmth and comfort
You were always burnin'
You always have a passion for life
And each time you're around
Whenever you're near me
My body keeps callin
I crave physical intimacy with you
For your touch
I desire to be touched by you
Your kisses and your sweet romancin'
Your affection and romantic gestures are what make our relationship special
There's an underside to you
You have a hidden side to you
that this here woman that adore
That I, as a woman who loves you, accept
Aside from your temper
Other than your tendency to get angry sometimes
Everything is secure
Our relationship is stable and strong
You're good for me, baby
You are positive influence on my life
of that, I'm sure
I am certain of this
Over and over again
Repeatedly
I want more
I crave to have more of you, to do more with you, and to share more with you
You've used up all your coupons
You have exhausted all your options
And all you've got left is me
But you always have me
And somehow I'm full of forgiveness
For some reason, I can forgive you easily
I guess it's meant to be
Perhaps our love is truly destined
Lyrics © Music Copyright Thailand Ltd. (MCT), Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Gwen Stefani, Dave Stewart
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ThingsIBuy
Did you just say 22?
I don't know about you
But I'm feeling 22
Everything will be alright if
You keep me next to you
You don't know about me
But I'll bet you want to
Everything will be alright if
We just keep dancing like we're 22, twenty tooooooo-ooooo
@CigEconomy
We can never recreate this vibe. What a time it was to alive when this dropped.
@jacktv2109
soo truien its a big vibe mun
@TakuTePuke-qd6df
Fingers crossed we can. We used to have all genres of music play on the radio instead of like 3 genres lol
@nadiamoya5568
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@kr8819
Didn't this song drop a few months after 9/11?
@CigEconomy
@@kr8819 hell yeah
@HannahTekaawa
Our generation was so blessed to have music like this in the 90s and 2000s ❤
@leokimvideo
The early 2000's music was the end of the greatest era in music history. From here on classics like this became rarer and rarer
@MordecaiOgada
That's the truth!
@accountname-tu2om
people have been saying this since the dawn of time. theres always good new music.