Simple Kind Of Life
No Doubt · Boom Box [2003]
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'm so ashamed, I've been so mean
I don't know how it got to this point
I always was the one with all the 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
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
Simple Kind Of Life
Released as the opening track on No Doubt's 2003 album Boom Box, "Simple Kind Of Life" serves as a high-energy anthem that encapsulates the band's signature blend of funk, rock, and pop. The song features Gwen Stefani's distinctive vocal delivery, characterized by her powerful, raspy tone and rhythmic phrasing, which became a hallmark of her solo and group performances. Produced by the band's frequent collaborator, the track exemplifies the group's ability to fuse diverse musical influences into a cohesive sound that resonated with audiences during the early 2000s. As a lead single, it set the tone for the album's exploration of themes regarding relationships and personal growth, delivered through a driving beat and infectious hooks that defined the era's alternative rock landscape.