No Doubt - Simple Kind Of Life

[@CynthiasTikka]

I love the symbolism at the end - she has to give up her dream if being a mother (at the time) and has to choose between a career in music and a family. So sad and honest.

[@BeautyLoves88]

ALL these years, i realize the background visual of that verse is a birth control case!!! 🤯🤯🤯

[@kajatomaszewska1067]

​@BeautyLoves88 Wow, thanks for pointing that out 😮 I would never notice 😅 2:24 It also has lines "Simply too complicated" & "Faithful to my freedom" written on it

[@xadrikxaulxu]

I concur

[@xadrikxaulxu]

life is always sad. you end up protecting people who hate you for it.

[@bartmix8994]

But she became a mother so there is no symbolism, just late 20s teen angst.

[@SpiralDown2077]

20 years later, this still makes me regret to tears. Damn they used to be a really great band

[@SomeScrubEngineer]

“Now all the simple things, are simply too complicated for my life” What a line.

[@BG-vz4wk]

Wow 🥺

[@clownchaostime3024]

The longer I wait, the more selfish that I get....

[@Openreality]

Case in point to what the song was suggesting imo.

[@emilianozapata3777]

Absolutely

[@002Zully]

Seriously 🥺

[@stephanieservin4148]

“The longer that I wait, the more selfish that I get”… I felt this so hard tonight 🥹

[@EddieOTesla]

story of our society

[@loading...948]

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

[@latoyahenderson5224]

Fuk that...."the longer thatI ,.....wait the more selfish that it gets .........I jus picked this dude......."you SEEM like you'd be a good dad" just seem lol

[@loading...948]

@@latoyahenderson5224 usually convos are in ez to understand english

[@tylerp3327]

Raw… literally

[@miladh8749]

Satanic BS

[@breemadrone3913]

I took “sometimes I wish for a mistake” meaning not a “planned” pregnancy. Especially so because of the followed lyrics.

[@timmackenzie9714]

Gwen always wrote from a place of raw honesty. So much respect for her.

[@jimioi8734]

At least when was with no doubt

[@Jayryu__]

You look like Ronnie mcnutt

[@ZeranZeran]

This was her first song she ever wrote, and only knew 4 chords on the guitar. If that's not inspiring, I don't know what is. This song is still gorgeous.

[@electrictroy2010]

@ZeranZeran SHE wrote another song before this… about her breakup with her 7-year boyfriend .

[@DjPosey3]

Crazy because I was young teen when alot of this came out and I loved her music but I understand it all so much more since I've grown and matured

[@impatientbrainz9166]

She finally got her simple kind of life.. so happy for her

[@jankompos2330]

all newborn spirtiaul creatures deserve that simple kind of life

[@nickponghiotelli485]

I'm legit tearing up haha she deserves it

[@EddieOTesla]

did she?

[@kentmorgan8448]

This song is an underrated gem by No Doubt and it's one of their very best.

[@miskiabicha]

mi canción favorita de No Doubt.

[@Dollface2186]

And to think Gwen wrote this one solo

[@gregbanish9255]

,My favorite of their songs

[@zabrizzL]

i thought about this exact thing today

[@gabriellehanaway2705]

I remember this song constantly being played on the radio when I was kid. I wouldn't say it was underrated but I have better understanding of the song as adult. Heart breaking but beautiful.

[@suss008]

I never noticed how sad this song is until I heard it now as I'm older. Wow I respect Gwen for exposing her bare soul to all her fans.... that's intense

[@selfelements8037]

And that is really the secret, right? It was all about the artists' own process, leading to a genuine connection with the audience. So simple yet so complex at the same time!

[@worthy555]

😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎.

[@worthy555]

🏅🥇🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🥈🥉🥈🥈🥈🥈🥉🥈🥉🥉🥉🥉🥉🥉🥉🥉🥉🥉🥉🥉🥉🥉🥉🥉🥉🥉🥉🥉🥈🥈🥈🥈🥈🥈🥈🥈🥈🥈🥈🥈🥈🥈🥈🥈🥈🥈🥈🥈🥈🥈🥈🥈🥈🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎀🎀🎀🎀🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆🎇🎆🎆🎆🎆🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨🏐🏈🏐🏐🏐🏐🏐🏐🏐🏐🏐🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏉🏉🏉🏉🏉🏉🏉🏉🏉🏉🏉🏉🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎱🎱🎱🎱🎱🎱🎱🎱🎱🎱🎱🎱🎱🎱🎱🎱🎳🎳🎳🎳🎳🎳🎳🎳🎳🎳🎳🎳🎳🎳🎳🎳🎳🎳🏏🎳🎳🎳🎳🎳🎳🎳🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🥅🥅🥅🥅🥅🥅🥅🥅🥅🥅🥅🥅🥅🥅🥅🥅🥅🥅🥅🥅🥅🥅🥅🥅🥅🥅🥅🏑🏑🏑🏑🏑🏑🏑🏑🏑🏑🏑🏑🏑🏑🏑🏑🏑🏑🏑🏑🏑🏑🏑🏑🏑🏑🏒🏒🏒🏒🏒🏒🏒🏒🏒🏒🏒🏒🏒🏒🏒🏒🏒🏒🏒🏒🏒🏒🏒🏒🏒🏒🏒🏒🏓🏓🏓🏓🏓🏓🏓🏓🏓🏓🏓🏓🏓🏓🏓🏓🏓🏓🏓🏓🏓🏓🏓🏓🏓🏓🏓🏓🏓🏓🏓🏓🏓🏓🏓🏓🏓🏸🏸🏸🏸🏸🏸🏸🏸🏸🏸🏸🏸🏸🏸🏸🏸🏸🏌️‍♀️🏸🏸🏸🏸🏸🏸🏸🏸🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♀️🏌️‍♀️🏌️‍♀️🏌️‍♀️🏌️‍♀️🏌️‍♀️🏌️‍♀️🏌️‍♀️🏌️‍♀️🏌️‍♀️🏌️‍♀️🏌️‍♀️🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🚵‍♂️🚵‍♀️🚵‍♂️🚵‍♀️🚵‍♂️🚵‍♀️🚵‍♂️🚵‍♀️🚵‍♂️🚵‍♀️🚵‍♂️🚵‍♀️🚵‍♂️🚵‍♀️🏎🏎🏎🏎🏎🏎🏎🏎🏎🏎🏎🏎🏎🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️🏋️‍♂️🏋️‍♂️🏋️‍♂️🏋️‍♂️🏋️‍♂️🏋️‍♂️🏋️‍♂️🏋️‍♂️🏋️‍♂️🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♂️🏋️‍♂️🏋️‍♂️🏋️‍♂️🏋️‍♂️🏋️‍♂️🏋️‍♂️🏋️‍♂️🏋️‍♂️🏋️‍♂️🏋️‍♂️🏋️‍♂️🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🤹‍♀️🤹‍♀️🤹‍♀️🤹‍♀️🤹‍♀️🤹‍♀️🤹‍♀️🤹‍♀️🤹‍♀️🤹‍♀️🤹‍♀️🤹‍♀️🤸‍♂️🤸‍♂️🤸‍♂️🤸‍♂️🤸‍♂️🤸‍♂️🤸‍♂️🤸‍♂️🤸‍♂️🤸‍♂️🤸‍♂️🤸‍♂️🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️🤸‍♂️🤸‍♂️🤸‍♂️🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️🤹‍♂️🤹‍♂️🤹‍♂️🤹‍♂️🤹‍♂️🤹‍♂️🤹‍♂️🤹‍♂️🤹‍♂️🤹‍♂️🤹‍♂️🤹‍♂️🤹‍♂️🤹‍♂️🤹‍♀️🤹‍♀️🤹‍♀️🤹‍♀️🤹‍♀️🤹‍♀️🤹‍♀️🤹‍♀️🤹‍♀️🤹‍♀️🤹‍♀️🤹‍♀️🤹‍♀️🤺🤺🤺🤺🤺🤺🤺🤺🤺🤺🤺🤺🤾‍♀️🤾‍♀️🤾‍♀️🤾‍♀️🤾‍♀️🤾‍♀️🤾‍♀️🤾‍♀️🤾‍♀️🤾‍♀️🤾‍♀️🤾‍♀️🤾‍♂️🤾‍♂️🤾‍♂️🤾‍♂️🤾‍♂️🤾‍♂️🤾‍♀️🤾‍♀️🤾‍♂️🤾‍♂️🤾‍♂️🤾‍♂️🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲♠️♠️♠️♠️♠️♠️♠️♠️♠️♠️♠️♠️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♦️♦️♦️♦️♦️♦️♦️♦️♦️♦️♦️♦️♦️🤼‍♂️🤼‍♂️🤼‍♂️🤼‍♂️🤼‍♂️🤼‍♂️🤼‍♂️🤼‍♂️🤼‍♂️🤼‍♂️🤼‍♂️🤼‍♂️🤼‍♂️🤼‍♂️🤼‍♂️🤼‍♂️🤼‍♂️🤼‍♂️🤼‍♂️🤼‍♂️🤼‍♂️🤼‍♂️🤼‍♂️🤼‍♂️🤼‍♂️🤼‍♂️🤼‍♂️🤼‍♂️♣️🃏🀄🎴♣️♣️♣️♣️♣️♣️♣️♣️♣️♣️♣️♣️🃏🃏🃏🃏🃏🃏🃏🃏🃏🃏🃏🃏🃏🃏🃏🀄🀄🀄🀄🀄🀄🀄🀄🀄🀄🀄🀄🀄🎴🎴🎴🎴🎴🎴🎴🎴🎴🎴🎴🎴🎴🎴🎴.

[@MarcoMadden]

I was just thinking this. I remember this song when I was a kid it's so relatable now that I'm an adult. :(

[@superbatfirenze]

yes bro, she was very brave to tell it like it is

[@shannonelizabethkelley7822]

Wow this song brings me back

[@saualcaraz]

Here after coachella. THIS IS F**ING ICONIC.

[@EddieOTesla]

and she goes - all I wanted was a simple life... Tony. Not Gavin, Not Blake. Tony still.

[@adygee_21]

I still cherish this type of music today!!! 90’s baby ❤

[@teresasanchez3166]

This was 2000

[@PandoraKyss]

Producer - How many songs do you want to write about Tony? Gwen - Yes.

[@Liiiif]

She starts the song talking about the relationship she had with Tony, but in the last part when she says she always wanted to be a mom she’s talking about Gavin (you seem like you'd be a good dad)

[@elurunrashid4693]

@@Liiiif Are you sure? cos i think, "I always thought, I'd be a mom Sometimes I wish for a mistake" shes referring to being pregnant accidentally. so i think she was referring to Tony when she said "you seem like youd be a good dad".. maybe :)

[@Liiiif]

@@elurunrashid4693 she sings this song on the rock steady live, when she gets to this part she points to Gavin who was in the audience

[@rubinmendoza13]

@@Liiiif Gwen met Gavin after they met at a radio station Christmas party in 1995, so this song can't be about Gavin. She dated Tony from 1987 to 1994, when surprisingly he broke up with her. She wrote the song "Don't Speak" about their breakup. That breakup is credited with inspiring her true creativity.

[@Liiiif]

@@rubinmendoza13 but that's what I said, this song was released in 2000!

[@mistersurrealist]

Damn, this song has aged extremely well. I had this album on heavy rotation in my CD player back in 2000 and hadn't thought about it in 20+ years until today. This was my favorite song on the album, but what do you know about life at 14? The lyrics didn't mean much to me at that point in my life, but at 35 and single (never married, no kids), it hits like a punch to the gut.

[@angryjohnnyt360]

Almost 45 no kids and never married I know this pain....

[@nicolbetro3360]

So u r single with no kids. I am married with plenty of kids lol

[@sr.rodriguez4816]

same story

[@gabrieldesta2113]

I feel your pain going on 39 gonna be 40 next year never had a wife or kids either but experienced a lot of pain in romantic relationships

[@laalchimista23]

Geez could have written this myself

[@TheBushman68]

Now all those simple things are simply too complicated for my life. A great line.

[@erk44]

So true. Those simple things really are complicated though. Having kids and raising them is hard. So is keeping a marriage stable. They are simple in context but the execution is difficult.

[@ecannon9507]

Brilliant.

[@brittanyjackson6432]

@@erk44 preaaaachhhh!

[@nadirahvelasquez5823]

I remember belting this song out so many times as a teen. Now, at 38, my simple kind of life is shattered. I hadn’t a clue what I was singing in my younger years and now I fully relate to the deep heartache and loss Gwen addresses so openly. 😭

[@6bat6manz6thesh1t]

Me too ❤️

[@anagastelum5165]

me too 😭

[@italian_girl_4_true_crime]

yes i completely feel the same way

[@BG-vz4wk]

My gosh that hit me 🥺🥺

[@justacutepieceofshit]

Same❤

[@XxBREWxX]

Such an underrated song. She spoke for so many women and probably didn’t even know it. 💕

[@derekstaroba]

Don't underestimate her super smart

[@manager4409]

Fuck I'm a guy and I can relate to this song. We waste prime years partying instead of starting a family

[@jennifernybergpixie7958]

Yes

[@Snackdance]

I came here to say the same thing. I didn’t think much of it when it was out, but damn it’s aged well…meaningful and one of their very best songs.

[@dropkickirish4449]

I am girl with a penis who identifies as a dolphin. She spoke for so many of us trans-penised-women dolphins too.

[@polano232]

This song makes me feel so connected to other women. Gwen totally gets it.

[@johnpolese6575]

I'm a guy and this song resonates with me as well.

[@gregthompson8062]

I am also a man and this song also gets me.

[@melanieortiz712]

@sebaswildboy but you're never gonna understand what it's like for women. Especially for barren women. There's a double standard in society.

[@louiesmom007]

As a 48 year old woman that purposefully never had children, I'm wondering about the wisdom of that choice... I see people dying, with family to help and celebrate them... I'll never have that

[@pixie77531]

@@louiesmom007 why did you not have kids?

[@NiambiTyiee]

swear to god, I almost cried, at 32 I totally understand what this song is all about now!

[@anybrzla3149]

Same, next month I'm turning 34 and I'm super single, that's the top level of the singleness ha

[@Alex_Ric]

Same, I'm 32.

[@JumpingAssninja]

Ladies stop don't I am not no where prince valiant I am the guy in Dickies and a T-Shirt there is always time don't sell your self short life has a way of working it's self out I am gonna be 42 this year and I am glad I waited and wanted to have my daughter when I was old enough and mature and responsible enough at 30 she is 11 yrs old now life will fix its self to suit you have faith I am sure you women are where you need to be as am I

[@xdyop7373]

Im 15.

[@mariusvoinescu5954]

32 here

[@portcityminis]

Song hits different as an adult

[@chelseaaddams5076]

Ugh hits hard when you're in your in your thirties. "you seem like you'd be a good dad" "im so ashamed, i'm so mean"

[@Zumcho]

Absolutely ❤.

[@Chrissyyann]

It really does I was 14 when this song came out. I’m 38 now. No kids, never married.. but at this point all those simple things just seem too complicated for my life. 😢

[@akbardanendrakamil9788]

Agree 101%

[@OkCare1786]

"I always thought I'd be a mom" She has 3 beautiful kids now. Life worked out perfectly for her. You can tell how much she loves being a mom.

[@PhoenixHealing]

Seems like the baby liked her ok, she was cuddling with Gwen :-)

[@rebeccaspratling2865]

😭

[@hunnterh]

Scarlet Witch She loves it so much she gave up her career and directed all her attention to them 😭

[@jairtzinio]

This album is pretty much about her break up

[@nadiac6439]

I love how when she sings "You seem like you'd be a good dad," the drummer that was sitting next to her immediately got up and ran. LOL

[@ameebohrer1889]

Girl you know we’ve all been there! We just didn’t think say it out loud. Lol

[@stranger861]

@@ameebohrer1889 where is this mysterious moment when I can say it loud? 😂 and no running after. No question to you, just asking in space and time 🤣

[@myfirstcrappyvideobilly]

95% of people didn't notice

[@alexxsanchez2720]

he running away from child support.

[@INTPRP13]

thanx captain obvious, go get your vaccines so you can live with no fear

[@coreyknight5893]

This is one of the best songs No Doubt ever recorded. It's a crime that it wasn't a bigger hit. It peaked at #38 on the singles chart.

[@adamw116]

The music video got alot of airplay back in the day! Just revisited it for nostalgia purposes and despite the fact that it was on No Doubt's second big studio album it almost sounds like a song that the band would do today or at least in the early 2000s. Stefani was still young yet but she knew she was getting to a maternal age and the whole 90s tough riot girl thing ska thing was starting to seem a little old hat. You noticed after this album came stuff like Hella Good and the cover of It's My Life. The band never really returned to it's original 90s sound after Return of Saturn. Amazing listen to this song and then some of today:a female centric pop stars. it's no contest when it comes to that era's song style, originality, song writing, lyrics, etc. A Billie Eliesh or Taylor Swift can't hold a candle to Gwen back in the day. She was the closest thing alternative rock music had to Marilyn Monroe. Even her singing voice was fairly unique and made men fall for her. But she had just enough moxy and style that girls dug her alot too. I must admit though when she got older and did videos for songs like Cool the glamorous bombshell came out more then ever. I mean if she had more acting talent Gwen Stefani probably would have been on the same level of Lady Ga Ga back in the late 90s or early 2000s as far as getting roles.

[@electrictroy2010]

This isn’t a 90s song. It was early 2001

[@electrictroy2010]

That’s why it “sounds early 2000s”

[@stevemeli]

@@electrictroy2010 Return of Saturn was released in 2000. :)

[@customfittedinc]

A rerelease would help ❤😂

[@mrfunball5204]

Who knew a simple kind of life is so difficult to achieve ? 😐

[@Joshua-jj4xn]

No it isn't

[@HamsterGaming-c6k]

It really is....however, you have to believe in it and make it simple ❤

[@sunshineandstarlight]

Right?

[@eros2222]

Some have it easier than others.

[@jessicacruz2974]

Cuz we are sold the idea that it is so simple.. but people are so complicated with each unique human experience that really, nothing in life is all that simple 🤷🏻‍♀️ crazy haha

[@non-applicable3548]

When I was young, I always liked this song, as it sounded pretty. at 28, it brings me to tears.

[@Murdermagictricks]

same

[@tigerzskelet0n]

I’m 28 and relate to this comment 100 percent

[@Murdermagictricks]

@@alexandriaecf8725 girl

[@Sweet4Christ]

Me too, only I'm 41 :'(

[@jessicaoyarzo]

Yes..

[@mattalgrand]

Summer of 2000. What a time.

[@mrScififan2]

Summer of 2000, the love of my life broke up with me. I thought it was the end of the world. This song was the sound track for then. But I survived and I’m good 🙂

[@zatchg1212]

I was between my junior and senior year of high school. Truly a special time. Little did we all know how complicated life would get.

[@theocjr.43]

Truly a simple kind of life

[@roningarcia5771]

High school was 24 years ago....kroq fm radio listening to this

[@awwgez]

90’s No Doubt is gold but these 2000’s tracks are starting age like fine wine too.

[@atomfallen2409]

Yeah man.ive been revisiting the old school stuff again.amazing stuff.i love ska

[@norbertomachado7332]

.u

[@GayManSam]

justice for magic's in the makeup

[@manorbier]

You're 100% right

[@Sam-xr8ne]

any suggestions?

[@mizzki9836]

this song makes me sad for my own life...in my early 40's, single with no children. I guess it's not all that bad, but this song surely taps into that space in ur mind where when u were young, ur sure to have a certain kind of life in the future...a great husband, kids...and then years pass with crap that life throws at u, and u don't...

[@DeepSeas..]

Mizz Ki My mother got married at 49 and I’ve never seen a happier person. Don’t put a timeline on love.

[@federikaleon4693]

I use to listened to this song when I was 24 My firs big break up I beg him for a baby he said no , now at my 43 never married no kids I really thank him I love my simple kind of life!

[@misstantrix]

Ladies, stay positive. I'm also early 40's, no kids... If it's meant to be then so be it. If not, that's fine too. The universe always has a way for making things right. Strength to all my sisters from another Mister! 🤗

[@christianfernandez4123]

One more for the club!

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

it won't matter 50yrs later when you're in the ground.. just try and enjoy what you can.

[@kevinb1756]

I'm a 40 year old male....and still find this song incredibly relatable.

[@gibiscus]

The whole idea that you can only relate to songs by skmeone of the same sex/race/age is so dumb...

[@ThePopbanks007]

Same 😞

[@afracrum2379]

I was a kid when this came out but now I’m 35 and holy smokes. This is such a powerful reflection on being an adult woman.

[@TheLinuxYes]

havin' kids

[@ZeroTheNine]

Believe me....Song definitely had an impact on us Men too. In my 40s now and been listening to this song since 2000.

[@ericsanchez4541]

Exactly, men emotions are downplayed. I feel the lyrics so much. Hits harder as I get older with no kids or family in sight. @@ZeroTheNine

[@soni8995]

1000%

[@nicolehernandez1291]

this is actually really really really beautiful in such a sad way

[@neffdeathwatch7641]

Nicole Hernandez well said this song actually has meaning unlike modern songs😭😭😭😭

[@nancyhicksgribble9799]

Yes especially with her and Tony.

[@neffdeathwatch7641]

Dani McD They just do not make them how they used too..... I mean a girl comes up to you and likes rather modern day is about money and likes on your pictures what a shame.😔😔😔

[@jessicapugh8601]

Nicole Hernandez agreed

[@WaitingForTheHook]

Do you guys really think modern pop songs don't have any meaning? Haha. Do you listen to like, the top 3 songs on the radio and that's it? There's so much meaningful pop out there. Maggie Rogers, MUNA, Sigrid, just to name a few. If you wanna get into other popular genres of music, too, we can do that. Lmk!

[@AmyOnly84]

I was so obsessed with Gwen, growing up and she's such a classic beauty.

[@BladeR2049]

As are you

[@aldoaviles8121]

So u want to look like her thats real nice

[@immaculateheart1267]

She does not take a bad picture. Love her style. Always gorgeous and glam but not fake and plastic like these plastic selfie loving diva queens that all look like they came out of a pouty mouth kardashian factory. Gwen manages to pull off glam and gorgeous in an effortless unique way without trying. And without injecting herself to the point of looking like a different human being, hello kylie jenner who transformed herself into another race practically.

[@samushunter0048]

No Doubt always had the best visually stylistic videos..so timeless!!

[@ssl684]

you're totally correct movie matics these videos are top of the line production.videos get no better !!!

[@mikeporchia8914]

SoCal man.

[@itsRenee]

I love them, ahead of their times too, I think

[@elbrones]

She finally got what she always wanted. A simple kind of life. Congratulations Gwen

[@MerrickMyfr]

2:41 "You seem like you'd be a good dad" *eyes wide open* *flies away* That cracks me up every time.

[@Castrrr]

I just noticed she laughs a bit while she sings that part.

[@Jannina_N]

Hahahaha xp

[@Spiritualchick82]

I know!! It was awesome that Gwen had a sense of humour about the whole thing.

[@erk44]

Reminds me of my kids dad. He got a hard on at first but the baby was born and everything went to hell. He became even more irresponsible

[@bigharp0949]

I’m active duty military and after my recently failed marriage, this one stings. I’ve traveled the entire world twice, but all I really wanted was my wife and a simple kind of life.

[@tammyromero7424]

No matter what choices you make, life is not simple. This is coming from a mother of 3 who got to stay home and raise my kids with a supportive husband but many problems, family and money and society. Just try your best that's all we can do. Best of luck to you.and thank you for your service

[@edtietz]

I wish nothing but the best for you. Good luck!

[@bigharp0949]

Billy Bob thank you!

[@BladeR2049]

Thanks for keeping America safe

[@gabrielarodriguez9721]

Seems like we're in the same situation 😕 😪

[@spookyspice66]

This was my jam when I was 13.....I'll be turning 30 next year and it's amazing how the older I get the more and more this song makes sense. It's really interesting to see so many other people in the comments saying the same thing. lol

[@sasa_dcf]

because they want to be parents?? lol

[@eggmcmuffin9896]

A beautiful melody with powerful lyrics. This song means so much to me now that I'm older and can understand Gwen's pain. I hope someday I can get my simple life, just like she did.

[@lekkki1]

Such an excellent band. Talented all the way through. I miss no doubt.

[@janeknevermind]

They working on a new album!

[@ridleyroid9060]

János Zsigus not much hope for it sadly, push and shove was unlistenable

[@trublu8621]

One of the most talented versatile bands this generation.

[@jakesworld2180]

"The longer that I wait, the more selfish that I get"

[@JSHbproductions]

Why fucker, get your heart back in line brother, here for you

[@sofialuna4441]

Te long

[@danielbuchanan3136]

But all those simple things are simply too complicated for my life.

[@a_aysh]

The amount of times I’ve quoted this throughout my lifetime on various social media platforms (MySpace, FB, Twitter and everything in between)

[@shaolinotter]

*drummer running away*

[@Aluminumkam7]

You guys missed the actual heartbreaker... "FRIENDSHIP".

[@copyright-ur1sf]

I always thought this song was about the inevitability of regret in one's life. No matter which path you choose to take, you will always wonder what it would've been like if you zigged when you zagged. But, I think there's a certain comfort in being aware of that. It's ok to ponder what could've been just so long as you don't make your life about mistakes you've made or missed opportunities. Live in the moment and try your best to enjoy what's granted you. Also keep in mind: Gwen ended up with 3 children! So, you never know where your life will lead. It ain't over 'til it's over...

[@terri4049]

Great comment. Things may not have happened in the order that Gwen thought they would, but hopefully she has a happily ever after now. The way things happened allowed her to make some incredible music first, then be a mother, and now re-energize her career and enjoy true love.

[@mepulley7913]

"And all those simple things are, simply too complicated for my life." Damn that line gets me each and every time.

[@85misstiffany]

I truly understand that lyric now that I’m in my thirties

[@amybricker6084]

I heard this song on the radio today and I hadn’t heard it in years. The part about being a Mom used to make me cry because at the time, I wasn’t sure where my relationship was headed, or if I’d ever be a Mom. Fast forward, our relationship held up and we are parents to a sixteen year old. So hearing it today, it made me cry, but in a good sort of way. ❤️

[@MK-nn7gm]

This song broke my heart in 2000 when I thought I couldn’t have a family or kids... 2 kids and 12 years of marriage later the simple kind of life is hard af lol

[@foxinthesnow1917]

for real lol

[@MK-nn7gm]

@@Glorfendil pray for me lol

[@zejaguar]

Keeping life simple is a full time job.

[@omadamadao4429]

Yeah for me it's hard to carry a lot of baggages,

[@jimkoscwill]

Gwen: "... you seen like you'll be a good dad" Adrián: *nope*

[@ICgay4]

Too soon lol

[@TheBushman68]

2:50 - One of the best lines ever - "Now all those simple things are simply too complicated for my life"

[@BridgetteWynn]

I've been a fan of this song since this album came out and the older I've gotten the more I've related to it.

[@BeautyLoves88]

this album was soooooo good, played it so hard in high school 🎶

[@gangstergardener5356]

The melody in this song is seriously unreal

[@terri4049]

Gwen composed this one by herself on guitar.

[@princesspurp7013]

@@terri4049 Ik and I still can’t believe how beautiful it sounds😩🥲

[@missswan4864]

I am shocked that Tony Kamal and Gwen Stefani were so willing to write about their breakup as a sort of therapy for each other. They are best friends and have been for 20+ years.

[@HauntedandStunning]

It’s so bittersweet, I hope I can have good relationships like that

[@acca5512]

I hope No doubt will reunite and create new music I miss this awesome band

[@INTPRP13]

well you do not know them at all

[@nick-lv3rh]

Well, they aren't best friends anymore, which is sad.

[@JloveLamar]

@@nick-lv3rh Are they on speaking terms?

[@chaos8585]

The bass really stands out in this song..

[@pabonilla73]

great....

[@fulltone10]

It really does, from start to finish

[@woojoke]

nothing stands out more from beginning to end than Gwen!

[@fulsman230]

This song is so beautiful, probably one of their best

[@terri4049]

One of the only ones Gwen wrote by herself

[@BigRemoteBand]

This is one of the best music videos ever made. And Adrian. That eyebrow raise at "Sometimes I wish for a mistake."

[@anaisanais3589]

Grew up listening to Return of Saturn as a child on my Sony boombox and always remember watching this video at my grandmother's house every Friday night. In tears watching this now during my Return of Saturn years. Yeah, we are still technically young and probably sound super dramatic, but I feel so much for all of you also going through your Return of Saturn years...especially during lockdown. Such a powerful album to revisit now.

[@raullorta3588]

I am just now revisiting this song, currently going through my Saturn return and I love your comment about this. It makes total sense, everything she’s saying. Thank you

[@teresacereza]

What does saturn return even mean?? I've been reading things related all week and I have no idea

[@kisskissmollyslipss]

@@teresacereza Return of Saturn is when one goes through ages 28-30. The planet Saturn supposedly makes a full turn every 28-30 years. Those specific ages/years are usually a very tumultuous time for people where they face many growing pains, tests, and challenges. Gwen Stefani has said in interviews that she wrote this album during her Saturn Return, hence why she called it "The Return of Saturn".

[@warcraft13mage]

Much sadder than Don't Speak

[@Surveen518]

Damn

[@mattanmaorpearlmutter718]

the melody, the instruments, the mixing, the lyrics, it’s just all perfect. love this song with all my heart.

[@SunshineClementine]

A forgotten gem, rediscovered with utmost delight. x

[@boredhousewifelife]

I remember listening to this when it came out 15 years ago and crying at the line "I always thought I'd be a Mom." Now I have a 9 year old son and an amazing husband. But when I listen to that I still cry thinking about the sadness, and thinking about how if I only could have known then I would be giving birth 6 years later and how AMAZING life as a Mom would be for me.....SOON. At the time the song came out I was just graduating from high school. But loads of my friends were already settling down and having kids. I wanted that too. But I'm glad God gave me those years to go through two good relationships, but really hard break-ups. They simply weren't right for me even though I didn't see it at the time. You never know until the RIGHT person shows up that everything else in life was just leading up to them. And you feel grateful for every heart break. Because if it had went any different you wouldn't have the life you have today. Not perfect, but perfect for me.

[@tiffanyg830]

You're amazing Carrie, just what I needed to hear. 😍

[@boredhousewifelife]

Tiffany Green You're super sweet Tiffany! Thanks for the kind words

[@boredhousewifelife]

***** thank you!

[@boredhousewifelife]

OLIVIAUSSIE I'm sorry you are struggling to find the right one

[@mesube22]

Carrie Carden I can't express how your words hit home. I'm going to keep working at being a better man. "we'll find each other" That's a lot of wisdom in such a short time. I need to see your birth certificate.☺

[@criscorona007]

The part where she held the baby and Tony was the last to show up and ask for the baby back. So symbolic and it must've been hard for her to shoot this video with him knowing it would never happen for them. I'm truly convinced in another lifetime these two will find a way back to each other.

[@vibez998]

Yeah that part was heavy

[@vs71597]

It zoomed in on him too and not the others. And the way Adrian and Tom are holding her up while she’s stumbling all over the place with Tony walking in front... I can’t believe how fuckin sad they made this video!!! It’s so meta!!!

[@arcanic0642]

I don't know why I'm sure they'll be back soon.

[@KenHydeist]

I thought the same, this video hurts!

[@Little_Vampiregirl]

What wonders me is that she wrote and they produced this song although she's already been for years with Gavin Rossdale. she must have loved Tony for years even after the breakup, so sad. I wonder if he felt the same way and how they feel about each other now. I mean she married Blake and kinda became a different person.. well and he's been married for long, too

[@ThatzMzMJ]

I love that she can be so open about everything she feels even if they did not end up together. Love ya Gwen!

[@stevenhensley7250]

I love Gwen’s singing tone and vocal melody on this song. Saturn was my fav from ND.

[@alexisarrizon6083]

Gwen Stefani is a genius she has a beautiful aura and talent you can't deny

[@stramger]

Quarantine anyone? This song is 20 years old! Same feeling every time I listen to it 😣

[@naokisan07]

Handsome!!

[@Dragonfly0674]

Ikr...I get nostalgic Everytime

[@jaymesEo6]

Same bro same.

[@johnnash1332]

You nostalgic also?

[@StephSalusAkaStephSalus]

I love this song . The music video hilarious .

[@Tatiana-cd1vu]

Oh, I loved this song when it came out, long time ago, when I was a careless teenager, and I didn't really get what it was about. Now in my mid-thirties, post divorce and with no kids, this song hits differently.... but I still love it :)

[@ericmontalvo2560]

Oh

[@ericmontalvo2560]

Gwen is me and Darian is the bros not the Clan

[@ericmontalvo2560]

Thf

[@emmyandboo]

God bless you girl, I'm the same age as you no kids, because my bf of 12 years really doesn't want any. I've considered leaving, but I love him a lot and we've been together so long. I pray you are blessed with the Life you dream of, keep being your true self and enjoy life.

[@Tatiana-cd1vu]

@@emmyandboo Aww that's very sweet of you, thank you and I wish you the same, praying that you get what you wish for :)

[@laserquest_love]

I'm crying this music video is so good and this is such a great song. I love Gwen's makeup here too.

[@ferdobeno9335]

"and all those simple things are simply to complicated for my life ... how'd i get so faithful to my freedom, a selfish kind of life" & "the longer that i wait.. more selfish that i get" ..those lyric always gets me :(

[@allelusivepieceofmind]

"All I wanted was a simple kind of life, and all I needed was a simple man so I could be a wife." I was just thinking about this line in the shower today and how much longing is generally in this song. I really relate, she's badass girl making her dreams come true but at the end of the day she just really wants the simple things. It's all she's ever wanted. And it didn't work out, now, so many years later. And that really breaks my heart.

[@xmasx]

Totally, I can relate too!! Sometimes we stress ourselfs with growing up and be better persons than yesterday, bla bla bla... Yet you are very successful, you have great things, but on the inside you will be happier and more relaxed with a simple life... ironic! Well the best advice always is to do what your heart truly wants.

[@danieladeloya4647]

I feel exactly the same, this song is such a beautiful manifestation of that sense of loss for something that has never been mine and realizing it probably never will be.

[@christopherwalker6056]

+Allelusivepieceofmind Yes I agree. But now look at the bright side, a new man walked into her life to sweep her off her feet, and she is happy once again. I've always had a crush on her since about 1995 when she was in No doubt. lol Glad she's happy again.

[@KeeKo432]

Well, this song is about her relationship with Tony. They were very young and a lot has happened since then. She fell in love with Gavin and had a family. There's a lesson to be learned from her relationship with Gavin. She knew in her heart that he was never going to be the kind of man she needed. But she's with Blake now. She's a mom - she has the family she wanted! She and Blake seem very happy and he seems like a down to earth man who appreciates a good woman. No need to be sad now!

[@pcarebear1]

True. I'm turning 30 this Sept. and this line cuts to the heart. I've broke many 1sts in my family (college, grad school, overcoming health/finances) and still want to make a positive difference. Downside: had to stay away from dating for dreams and focus

[@imfrickincrazy]

The older I get the more relatable this song is.

[@ajapendergrast1524]

+imfrickincrazy I was JUST thinking this!

[@shockerrocker7711]

amen

[@raiarifff]

+imfrickincrazy you goddamn right!

[@JessieStyles1]

+imfrickincrazy Right? It's scary almost

[@thepawchoe2749]

yeah

[@braythirteen]

Song breaks my heart. Especially the line, "You seem like you'd be a good dad."

[@victornicolas4306]

SAME

[@luisshelbycobra1970]

Hello Gwen !!! Great Song... I worked together with Tony at the Broadway of Anaheim in 1988 - 1989.... My name is Luis Valenzuela Class of '88 from Anaheim High School.... I gratuated along with Tony Kanal and your 1st base guitar player Eric Carpenter... Best wishes and much much further success in your carrer..

[@leannebrammann3783]

My life, Gwen. Thank you for the tears, and the memories.

[@theultrawarrior7448]

I've lived a selfish kind of life, but I've wondered what it be like to be a dad. Be blessed, sister in spirit.

[@dougb4956]

Same. Now 63 and retired. But during my career I had the chance to help a lot of young people build theirs. And that enabled them to marry, buy a house, have kids, etc., etc. We can do the dad thing in many ways. Probably better than a lot of real dads.

[@theultrawarrior7448]

@@dougb4956 I've been told all my life what a cool dad I'd be; a great dad. Blessings

[@grown_woman_who_loves_rain4172]

I love Gwen!!! Love her hair, the dress, the way Adrian stopped drumming when she said sometimes she wishes for a mistake, and how he walked away when she said he seems like he'd be a good dad... I love everything about the band and this video!!

[@GustavoLaynezLimón]

Tengo 34 años y escuché esta canción hace 20 y entendía la canción, sabía lo que decía y nunca fue de mis favoritas… Hasta ahora que escucho y siento la letra!! Es un maravilla de rola que hasta hoy me hace sacar la lágrima!!!! Gracias Gwen gracias ❤❤❤

[@abc92800]

obsessed with 2:16 "you seem like you'd be a good dad" to how she acts it out CRIESSSS

[@chloewimberly5894]

The older I get the more I relate to this song. Thank you Gwen for this gem.

[@wtgardner6914]

I love the birth control lights in the background. Whoever thought that up was a genius.

[@superdemonboy]

Whoa, mind blown....

[@blurelic4]

William Gardner after all these years I finally noticed that

[@RoasterMcdougalify]

was a great touch.

[@johnbrinkman2172]

i had NO CLUE i'm glad you told me, but now i feel soooooooo stupid

[@PrettyPinkPeacock]

around it the words read "Simply too complicated" "Faithful to my freedom".

[@cdim89]

The visual symbolism of a birth control pack around the 2:11 minute mark is incredible. It's the visual wheel that lights up in the back. Look closely and it has days of the week on it. The lyrics ties in with her wanting to be a mom, even if it's a "mistake" pregnancy. She is then handed a liquid to drink (in reference to swallowing the birth control).

[@alexanderparrales2662]

Seeing Gwen in the 90's you can tell she is an inspiration for many artist in the 10's like Pink, Hayley Williams, Katy Perry and Lady Gaga. Gwen is unique or was a while ago

[@caseynicholson9190]

Im 54, I was around when No Doubt first came on the scene. I was / am a fan of the band and Gwen too. I even went to a couple of their concerts with a girl I was with back then. Gwen was the coolest most badass chick around back in the day.....She still has it. Still a fan.

[@lando31]

She is and always will be #!

[@charmaineespeut4627]

She is so underrated

[@dalegreer3095]

This song is killing me right now. That C7M chord after the F and A# is what makes this so wistfully sad. It could be sad in another way, but the C7M makes it feel like longing for something lost that could so easily have been.

[@pedrorodriguez9393]

Esta canción es un himno para todas las personas que al ver pasar el tiempo se dieron cuenta que muchos deseos o esperanzas de formar algo importante que nunca se dio o no pudo ser y como dice la canción solo queria de su vida algo simple!

[@alissayonash4142]

One of my favorite songs ever, great lyrics, guitar and of course bass.

[@CherrrrBear]

No doubt just ahhh puts me in such a nostalgic mood!!!! I’ve been listening to them since I was 10 (thanks to my older brother i listened to a lot of music earlier) and I’m 38!!!

[@biggdogg1975]

“Sometimes I wish for a mistake” That hits hard when you’re creeping up on 30 and have no kids or prospects

[@heatheravila7478]

✨

[@eurekamreum5458]

Gurl I just turned 25 and if there's anything I'm truly thankful for is the fact that I have no kids, I would've lost my damn mind with this whole pandemic thing and the world being an overall mess.

[@davidscothern8513]

@@eurekamreum5458 I'd have been really lonely without mine. And (not to be judgemental, please don't take it that way) my heart really goes out to anyone feeling the passage of time and the pain of life not bringing the things - or the people - they hoped it would. Socially distanced hug :)

[@jamesingtonthethird]

Kids are just there to take up your time you could be spending with your friends when instead you have to deal with snot and shit

[@davidscothern8513]

@@jamesingtonthethird I think your comment is well-meaning, but it's not true :(

[@staggies6001]

“I always thought, I'd be a mom The longer that I wait, the more selfish that I get You seem like you'd be a good dad” Those lyrics tho 🥺

[@letsbefair2675]

Wish they were together. ❤❤

[@TokyoJuliya]

I tear up everytime I see this video even after all these years. Such a beautiful written song 🥹♥️

[@andreagar5783]

Every single line is soo meaningful... I don't remember listening to such a deep song.

[@warrenmusic]

Hearing this song gave me access to memories I thought I’d lost. I listened to it on repeat and then didn’t hear for 20 years… until last night at Coachella. It brought me these memories and gave me a piece of myself back to me.

[@tyd8077]

Crazy when that happens. Music really does store and unlock memories.

[@k86_]

Same❤

[@sportsgt]

these videos take me back to my youth, not a care in the world, just watching MTV and taking in life one day at a time

[@marionrj]

Wow Gwen, I’ve been a fan since I was 10 and I’m now 32 in my Return of Saturn. This song popped up as I got off the train and had this 6’3” man in tears as I walked to my apartment. People stared as I walked and I tried to contain them but there was no stopping them. Gwen you are an angel and I appreciate you being so open and allowing us to relate.

[@ana1sninja]

This song always made me feel sad for her. But it looks like she got what she wanted. You can see it in her husband's ice bucket challenge video... a big, close-knit family with kids running around. I'm happy it turned out that way.

[@melifluousMOUTH]

She was very insightful for a young woman when she wrote this. Beautiful

[@mr29]

My favorite No Doubt song. Haunting.

[@romystanly593]

Amo está canción transmite tanto sentimiento, tanta frustración, pero una aceptación de todo lo que duela para darle paso a mejores experiencias.

[@chelyserrot6329]

No lo pudiste describir mejor ❤

[@bravelittletoaster3439]

❤️

[@abc92800]

gwen wrote timeless songs

[@ameliaduran2057]

On that note this has always been my song since I was 16... I remember when I was going through hard times about 2 1/2 yrs ago my friend told me, remember that song... you always wanted a simple kind of life and she was right... how did I let it get so out of control

[@belindareyes2366]

who knew that when i wsas listening to this song as a teen that was going to turn out to be a direct reflexion of how my current life would turn out and regrets and resentments that have bubbled to the surface.

[@AviatorRider]

So beautiful and sad. And I could swear she was playing herself. I know her facial expressions and sadness are sincere coming from her eyes. I know that particular look when something precious is being lost because I went through that once. And everytime I see this clip, that sad look still haunts me and still feel the chill down my spine...