Bathwater
No Doubt
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You and your museum of lovers The precious collection you've housed in your covers My simpleness threatened by my own admission And the bags are much too heavy In my insecure condition My pregnant mind is fat full with envy again But I still love to wash in your old bathwater Love to think that you couldn't love another I can't help it, you're my kind of man Wanted and adored by attractive women Bountiful selection at your discretion I know I'm diving into my own destruction So why do we choose the boys that are naughty? I don't fit in so why do you want me? I know I can't tame you, but I just keep trying 'Cause I love to wash in your old bathwater Love to think that you couldn't love another I'm on your list with all your other women But I still love to wash in your old bathwater You make me feel like I couldn't love another I can't help it, you're my kind of man Why do the good girls Always want The bad boys? So I pacify problems with kisses and cuddles Diligently doubtful through all kinds of trouble Then I find myself choking on all my contradictions 'Cause I still love to wash in your old bathwater Love to think that you couldn't love another Share a toothbrush, you're my kind of man I still love to wash in your old bath water Make me feel like I couldn't love another I can't help it, you're my kind of man No I can't help myself I can't help myself I still love to wash in your old bathwater
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Written by: Toni Kanal, Thomas Dumont, Gwen Stefani
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Bathwater" was released in 2000 as a part of the album "Return of Saturn," which was the fourth studio album by American alternative rock band No Doubt.
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Chart PerformanceThe song didn't chart as high as some of No Doubt's other hits but it reached #17 on the US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart and #35 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Song GenreThe song takes a departure from No Doubt's ska-punk roots and shows influence from new wave music, Pat Benatar, and The Police.
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Lyrical ContentThe song highlights the concept of irresistible love, even when the lover is bad. The metaphor of bathwater signifies the "dirty qualities" of a person that the protagonist is still attracted to.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Bathwater" is a spectacle in itself and it was directed by Sophie Muller. It features the band members playing in a bathtub where the water level goes up and down in relation to the tempo of the song.
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Band MembersThe song's line-up consists of Gwen Stefani on vocals, Tony Kanal on bass, Tom Dumont on guitar, and Adrian Young on drums.
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Song Writers"Bathwater" was penned by all the band members, with Gwen Stefani, Tom Dumont and Tony Kanal sharing the writing credits.
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Promotion"Bathwater" was promoted on several platforms and television show appearances. Some of these included "Late Night with David Letterman," "MuchMusic Video Awards," and "Live Much."
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Special VersionA different version of the song, titled "Bathwater (Invincible Overlord Remix)," was included as a bonus track in the band's 2003 compilation album "The Singles 1992–2003."
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Innovative StyleThe track reflects the band's innovative approach to music by mixing 1980s new wave influences with modern pop and rock sounds.
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