It's funny to think that many people bashed this song when it first came out, meanwhile if you listen to this nowadays you realize it was pretty much ten years ahead of its time.

@fraserl843

2 жыл бұрын

Why did people hate on it?

@BankaiFever

2 жыл бұрын

@@fraserl843 ppl said it was redundant it was like a joke song

@chrisjones3587

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I remember media claiming success had caused her to completely lose it ,when actually she was just going totally over the head of most of the popular opinion

@Purrrr4

Жыл бұрын

Just came here to say it’s the same way 6 years on 😢

@jesskluver4270

Жыл бұрын

Every industry drives the good people to madness!! Never knew this song was bashed! Has always been in my Playlist since it came out! Big fan💜💛💜

this song could come out today and it would still sound and look brand new

@pedromendez7643

8 жыл бұрын

word

@jasscat7645

8 жыл бұрын

+Tʜᴇ Gᴀᴍᴇ Cʜᴀɴɢᴇʀ That what a classic is

@poochakutti1936

8 жыл бұрын

+Tʜᴇ Gᴀᴍᴇ Cʜᴀɴɢᴇʀ I am not sure

@durangosandiego95

8 жыл бұрын

Verkin itz HUNTIEZ!!!!

@dinosaursaurus4137

8 жыл бұрын

Tbh no. This song, like the rest of L.A.M.B., has very cheesy 00s vibe to it, which on one hand it makes it feel dated but on the other that's what makes the album so great

this entire album is such a work of pop art. this song in particular was soooo ahead of its time. catchy, eclectic, with a message that is evergreen. gwen is such a gifted artist. love love love her forever.

@luxejohn

Жыл бұрын

Exactly one of the best works of pop music ⭐️

@societyitself7569

Жыл бұрын

@@luxejohn I don’t like pop in general, but she is pretty good

@luxejohn

Жыл бұрын

@@societyitself7569 I love pop, I write majority pop based music🌟

@societyitself7569

Жыл бұрын

@@luxejohn If it isn’t Dance Monkey, I’d be happy to hear it.

@luxejohn

Жыл бұрын

@@societyitself7569 I hate that song😂😂

This entire video is a masterpiece.

@deandesaint7047

3 жыл бұрын

Pawno

@almasysephirot4996

2 жыл бұрын

We just didn’t realize back then how true that actually is

@PanchitoLopez-su2zn

11 ай бұрын

No

@katrinashostakovich3607

9 ай бұрын

Absolutely. Ill never forget the first time i saw this full length video; my jaw dropped at the concept, the lyrics, the visuals... When the song itself first came out in 2005 i was a teenager whom already loved Gwen from No Doubt and thought this was a catchy song, but hadnt really stopped and listened to the lyrics beyond the chorus. Now that I'm 35, I am even more amazed with her talent as a performer and skills as a writer. Her perspective on "waiting" for inspiration while also running out of time due to being a woman in a youth obsessed culture is SO relatable and creative!! But she takes it to another level with her insightful lyrics combined with the cheeky one liners- like assuring herself with her million dollar contract yet also being a stupid ho.. I LOVE THIS! AND she is beautiful. I LOVE gwen Stefani

@Stacey_Robinson

9 ай бұрын

@@katrinashostakovich3607 yes to everything

"Take a chance you stupid ho." Is still my favorite part of this song.

@esaumarz6900

7 жыл бұрын

same!

@isaiahsimpson9730

7 жыл бұрын

The milk man

@Bbwrhi

6 жыл бұрын

Same af

@jarule8600

6 жыл бұрын

My favourite part is the damn hot Japanese girl

@tinanicholson8982

6 жыл бұрын

EdgeofGlory261 same

16 years later and this "song about making a song" is still the most innovative song to come out of the radio in recent years. Good on you, G-Stef!

@RedsBigRig

2 жыл бұрын

This is a banger forever

@dramaticScar

Жыл бұрын

Actually it's 18 years

@martinscars

Жыл бұрын

@@dramaticScar nearly 19 yrs released in 2004 which is ludicrous I still love this song even today

A superstar writing about their actual problems. A good example of how to maintain inspiration.

@MrPerelan

2 жыл бұрын

I actually needed to hear this...I'm shocked...

@coreygabbard2690

9 ай бұрын

What happened to the Harajuku Girls?

@richard.monroee

8 ай бұрын

@@coreygabbard2690 They died or ended in porn!

@kumottakun6089

2 ай бұрын

​​@@coreygabbard2690she probably let go of them to avoid getting branded as someone who does culture appropriation by the flakes

@chanmarr8118

Ай бұрын

@@kumottakun6089 Damn, I really loved the idea as someone who loves the culture. There’s appropriation and appreciation.

I come back to this song when I need someone to call me a stupid ho for procrastinating lmao

@simonacusimano1958

3 жыл бұрын

Ahahahahah this made me laugh out loud.. Probably relating too much.

@jeolopez6510

3 жыл бұрын

Right. I come back to this song when I need a wake up call to stop being a bitch and just do it!!! Haha

@carolinavizcarra9772

3 жыл бұрын

It's about being blocked by auto sabotage and depression, and then coming out stronger from all of that

@cssr8431

2 жыл бұрын

OMG I just realized that I'm a stupid procrastinative hoe

@lmaoimlonely

2 жыл бұрын

That’s me rn I have 3 assignments due in 4 days which I haven’t started

She should act more, she has a great presence.

@lylarosewild

5 жыл бұрын

Donn Godfather I agree very natural

@thetacoguyy

4 жыл бұрын

I love her in the voice

@firstnamelastname364

4 жыл бұрын

watch The Aviator 2004. Martin Scorsese film with Leo DiCaprio as the lead. Gwen stars in the film for a brief but memorable 5 or so minutes playing the old film star Jean Harlow. I always thought it was weird how she played that part then didn't act more. I'm guessing it had to do with her first child being born shortly after though.

@juliawilly9151

3 жыл бұрын

So does Blake. Movie please🤙🏻

@taurangasurf

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the exact same thing...would like to see her act more.

Gwen Stafani. Queen of Procrastination.

@Geotpf

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah, writing a song about writer's block is kind of cheating, methinks.

@333br

5 жыл бұрын

@@Geotpf How is it cheatingi actually don't know.

@JuanCarabajal

5 жыл бұрын

Well, she wrote a song for No Doubt back in the 80's called Procrastination; you can find it here on KZread I guess

@saoirseandreapatriciacrowl506

5 жыл бұрын

Is Stefani. And why would you say that about her?

@whatever5922

3 жыл бұрын

Fran Carabajal I cant find it anywhere

I went back to college after hearing this. I was in my mid 20s and this song made me bawl my eyes out and it still has the same effect. I’m 42 now. Thank you, Megan… you did an awesome job with sampling this special song.

@chanmarr8118

Ай бұрын

I’m back here because of Megan, too. I didn’t really appreciate them song in my teens (loved the video thought) but now in my 30s, I find it relatable and have respect for it.

Gwen....way ahead of your time Maybe someday they will recognize your brilliance.....

@thespiritworldband

4 жыл бұрын

maybe someday you'll wake up...kzread.info/dash/bejne/qpx_sLerd7rToKw.html

@whatever5922

3 жыл бұрын

I agree

@Andrea1542

3 жыл бұрын

What are you even talking about? She is one of the top artists, now and way in the past, and Im not even a super Gwen fan. She is highly appreciated.

I remember when I was little and first heard this song Used to be obsessed with it Still love it!

@IAC.STUDIO

10 жыл бұрын

I thought this was Kakashi till I fully scrolled down! ^ ^

@makaylamondlicht8818

10 жыл бұрын

Me too, I used to beg my mom to play it over and over x3

@AceofDlamonds

9 жыл бұрын

This video creeped me out though back in 2005. I didnt want to watch it but her vocals were too good.

@alib9172

9 жыл бұрын

Omg me2!!! I miss this song much!!

@jaskat5150

9 жыл бұрын

sAMEEEEEEEE

This whole song is inspiration, I love every word every metaphor she says. She speaks to me. Gwen is a true artist.

@manugrande844

2 жыл бұрын

Omg so gay

Who here after Megan thee stallion sampled this song on boa? Both of these women are so extremely talanted! Gwen is a pop genius!

@RukiAlvarez

2 ай бұрын

i want both songs together !

@BluePrada

Ай бұрын

@@RukiAlvarez ??

L.A.M.B. was a fucking INSANE debut album

@TheLukamoka

3 жыл бұрын

Groundbreaking. Further proved in the Voice. You knew she was reading Pharrell before turning.

@krayc4695

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheLukamoka yeppers..

@kissycattxo

3 жыл бұрын

Her debut album was called Love.Angel.Music.Baby Her fashion label is called L.A.M.B, The name is an acronym of her debut solo album Love. Angel. Music. Baby.

@kissycattxo

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe you knew that, but I’ve never heard the album called L.A.M.B, just her fashion label

she is so photogenic!

@UlalaFL0W

9 жыл бұрын

Missy Rabbit 2:51 You sure?

@psychobunny32

9 жыл бұрын

yes, LOL

@christar9527

4 жыл бұрын

She has to work very hard at it. She’s fugly. Really fugly.

@thespiritworldband

4 жыл бұрын

research adrenochrome kzread.info/dash/bejne/qpx_sLerd7rToKw.html

@maiacabral7163

3 жыл бұрын

@@christar9527 u need glasses

waaayyyyy ahead of its time. Gwen's music is a time machine for me, being in your late teens early 20s during this time was literally the best, so much was happening in music and fashion and Gwen was definetly a forerunner of that whole time.

@EEEEEEEE

14 күн бұрын

E

The meaning behind this song IS SO IMPORTANT.

@glad5324

3 жыл бұрын

Hello guy i'm french being and i used google to translate this song, but this not translate the essence of this song, would you take a piece of your time to share, what this song mean for you?

@RiddleR78

3 жыл бұрын

@@glad5324 don’t procrastinate because life is short

@andybryan8849

3 жыл бұрын

I agree! Gives me chills thinking about it

@andybryan8849

3 жыл бұрын

@@glad5324 you have the power to be successful. Time changes all the time. Do something before it's too late !

@Evil_Vegan

2 жыл бұрын

I just love it when a pop song is not talking about romance, but rather being honest and introspective, regarding other aspects of the human experience; the natural, mental, cultural...

Megan ate sampling this 🌹🤝👑

@jal1099

2 ай бұрын

Yeah, this video also inspired a lady gaga outfit.

I used to love this song so fucking much when I was younger, I still do.

@lightningblazefire2777

9 жыл бұрын

BOTDFlover5 Me too :) My mom would play Gwen Stafani all the time in the car so whenever I hear one of her songs it's really nostalgic

@Habeel13

9 жыл бұрын

BOTDFlover5 Me too! :)

@OMGiamCHANEL

9 жыл бұрын

BOTDFlover5 it never gets old!!

I love the whole message of the video ,how the only that holds you back is yourself! The mind is a powerful thing! Great video great visuals great music ,Gwen s one of my faves now and always!

This was indeed the 'hot track' we were waiting for during those times. We want more!

I was like 3 when this came out and had only ever heard snippets of it as a kid. actually sat down to listen to it in its entirety yesterday and my jaw DROPPED at the lyrics. she's an icon.

This music video is hugely underrated. Future classic...

Gwen can seriously wear ANYTHIIIIINNNG and make it look good not too many people can do that. Man she is great. I love the lil rif in her voice a lot too. Great video concept! Go Gwen YOU FN ROOOCK!

Megan brought me back. a classic

Haven't heard this song for more than 10 years, and it suddenly came to my mind out of nowhere.

@coreylamb2461

3 жыл бұрын

Same! She also released a new music video on January 1st ‘let me reintroduce myself’

@soleiljolie70

2 жыл бұрын

I feel you

@PedroLopez-kw5yt

2 жыл бұрын

Lmao just happened to me

@Ignacio.Romero

2 жыл бұрын

Same lol

OMG, iPod classic and Motorola V3. This is so 00's

I forget how good and creative gwen is yess I became a fan all over again

The song by itself is iconic Gwen in her prime was unstoppable she was dominating in my middle school years

@gamecop2191

3 жыл бұрын

Facts she was everywhere , half my memories after school was watching her music videos win MTV TRL countdown lol

@brunosztuba3556

7 ай бұрын

I wish i lived around the days that artists like her and lady gaga debuted

That build up is the single most iconic in music history. God bless that little bunny.

I really had no idea how deep this song was. Man gwen was really tripping post no doubt. The whole song reads like an internal dialogue to herself holy shit.

One of the most creative videos I've ever seen. Her first single as a solo artist and ironically my favorite track of her solo career. Love Cool and 4 in the Morning as well.

One of the best debut singles ever. I could not think of a better way to kickstart a solo career venture. This absolutely is still off the charts. Classic.

The pressure of creating a hit , dope concept & throwback

I played the shit outta this song on Just Dance 3

@ndrsschllr4509

9 жыл бұрын

I played it all da time on JD3 too, and on singstar for PS 2. Omg the good ol' times...

@christianrosas2208

9 жыл бұрын

I always thought it was weird when I tried it I was like wtf is this it sounded weird started liking the song

@ashleyf1537

9 жыл бұрын

same. gets u an arm workout.

@uhmyself11111

8 жыл бұрын

+cameron taylor I know.

@anonymousanimator5757

7 жыл бұрын

me to

This is so brilliant on so many levels

Another gold pinnacle of pop music. Id love to watch it in 4k.

Love Megan Thee Stallion’s new BOA song sampling this but the original is unmatched.

Who else is here in 2019? Such a timeless song!!

@RadioFreeUS

4 жыл бұрын

This shit still finds new places in my brain 15 years later. Gwen and Pharrell are a dream team.

@tonyhynes1938

4 жыл бұрын

yup ✌️

@luvFromMallory13

4 жыл бұрын

2020

This music video never ceases to make me feel better. I get inspired every time I watch it even years apart. Happy birthday Gwen Stefani!

This song goes so hard. Still a jam all these years later.

2:29 "Please write as best you can the sound a flamingo makes" Bruh this shit is fucking killing me.

@weldrider1

3 жыл бұрын

do you like the smell of gasoline?....Ha Ha Ha

@ironmaven1760

3 жыл бұрын

ikr but u know..its so true I've filled these out a couple times...the questions lol...like.."are you afraid of the glass that comes in glass jars?"....😑🙄🥴

"I know it's so messed up how our society all thinks" -- hasn't changed much. 🙄

@lordybelance3410

6 жыл бұрын

sad but true

@angeldelgado7120

5 жыл бұрын

Well she meant that ironically. "You know your singled out cause of your sex chromosome. I know it's messed up how our society all thinks. ( For sure.)" She is saying that while she is obviously being sexual and making orgasm noises.

@justinmarable9493

5 жыл бұрын

@@angeldelgado7120I'm afraid you have the lyric wrong love. The lyric is actually: Your moment will run out cuz of your sex chromosome... and is referring to the shelf life of a female pop star.

@jameswalker199

4 жыл бұрын

I'd disagree to some extent. All my life I've thought that the segregation of the sexes was weird, and virtually everyone I've met has had similar thoughts. The biggest problem is that everyone in the media is acting like we are in the height of the sexism problem, how every man is horrible, we can't possibly get any worse, but totally ignores all the people who are literally right here who agree that sexism is a problem and have the mindset to fix it. Now forgive me if I come off as angry, but I am not sexist, so naturally I will challenge any person or party that tries to tell me otherwise.

@aleksanderwroniak7720

4 жыл бұрын

r/im14andthisisdeep right here

I do NOT know what Gwen's secret is but the woman does not age....!

@mendypeters8489

6 жыл бұрын

it's her face structure, she's had that face since she was 8

@user-sf4fy8bq1h

6 жыл бұрын

....surgery

@austinlister

6 жыл бұрын

She's Italian their faces don't age too much I know that because my family and I are italian

@user-sf4fy8bq1h

6 жыл бұрын

FlyingMonkies325 , you're 27. She's 48. And a female in the music business. She's had a facelift and injectables. A trained eye can almost always tell.

@user-sf4fy8bq1h

6 жыл бұрын

FlyingMonkies325 you're not very smart, are you

A timeless banger. She’s an ICON.

To this day, even in 2022, it still sounds like it’s brand new. Sounds way ahead of its time. The beat and lyrics are way ahead of their time. I just can’t believe this song is 18 years old now!!!!!

@EllssBellss19

2 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking the same thing.

@LoddyDah

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. All that. And this video tho. 🤯😌 So genius.

This is still really good compared to what we got today in the pop industry.

Such a creative music video (directed by Francis Lawrence), every time I watch it I sure don't have a problem getting inspired, lol :) During that time Gwen was the coolest female performer on the music scene, I miss her harajuku girls :)

@NANA37493

8 жыл бұрын

Agreed:)

@RobinC63

5 жыл бұрын

Watching it again in 2018 and still visually one of the best videos ever made.

@eZetaaa

3 жыл бұрын

the coolest? fergie? hello?

@zzulm

3 жыл бұрын

Her dancers? I see the Asian dancers over and over on her work, their energy is awesome.

Didn't realize how AMAZINGLY done the visuals in this video until today. Beautifully done.. one of my favorites of Gwen.

Need her to remix with no doubt! I heard she's goin on tour soon!!!! Loved this song then and now. Actually looked it up to listen just like 2 weeks ago! Crazy megan dropped it this week! It's like I knew!

Gwen Stefani is so unique! That's why she is loved by the world. there is no one else quite like her! She's so amazing and beautiful!:)

great video, she is very good at acting as well, did not look forced or unnatural, I like this video, I like the intro almost more than the actual video

Of alllllll the pop rock made in this era, good God is this just one of the best ones. Really flew under the radar pretty quickly, too. Just a perfect pop song with some substance to it.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GWEN STEFANI!🎂🎉🎊🎆

Her best song imo.

grew up watching this video and being absolutely blown away...

People don't realize how much pressure it is to write a song if you just aren't inspired it has to wait ...we all have to wait for it... and once you see it grab onto it like it's life itself.

being a metal head i love it when this song comes on my playlist at work, no one expects it.

wachuwerin wachu werin wachu werin

@adrpriam

9 жыл бұрын

Así la cantamos jajaja

@wockee

9 жыл бұрын

adrpriam Jajaja la realidad supera bastante a la expectativa.

@patuszodi7532

9 жыл бұрын

wockeeski FOUR

@PUMP3R666LARA

9 жыл бұрын

jajaja

@Gabrielita753

9 жыл бұрын

wockeeski jajajajaj mori xD

Not only does this music bring back great memories, but it makes me sad that there is no great music like this anymore!

This is what makes her so iconic, she was way ahead of her time.❤❤❤

This song is nearly 16 years old now, but I still love it! ❤

How did I not find this to be incredibly trippy when this came out?

@annairb3

5 жыл бұрын

InternetFad i always thought this video was weird

@ianmurphy76

5 жыл бұрын

Everthing was trippy in the 90s

@martijnstrik2651

2 жыл бұрын

@@ianmurphy76 this came out in 2004

One of the best videos EVER!!!

@ithoughtthlovewasinthedrug4601

5 жыл бұрын

Rey Benkos Agree

@RobinC63

5 жыл бұрын

2018 now and still one of the best.

Underrated song. This is a jam!

@Matt-cz6ti

Жыл бұрын

Believe me it wasn't underrated 13 years ago

She's such a trendsetter. The outfits she has on here are what people now a days wear. She's always one step ahead of everything.

I'm 26 now, but my 14 year old self had the biggest crush on Gwen Stefani in this video!

@synni3379

7 жыл бұрын

legit, me too bro.

@LadyNeeka

7 жыл бұрын

Likewise.

@TheMacv92

7 жыл бұрын

lol same

@alanahmoir7701

7 жыл бұрын

Wtf this vid came out 8 years ago how did you go so far up in age

@wigzenga

7 жыл бұрын

Janine Moir the song came out in 2004 this video was just published later :)

The song and the video are just simply fab! I’m a big fan of you Gwen Stefani, greetings from Perú! 🇵🇪🥰

Gwen trying to find inspiration for her album is 100% me trying to find inspiration to write four more pages for my finals project.

@winnied87

3 жыл бұрын

Same. Trying to finish a thesis for a one more degree at 33 (almost the same age she was when this song was released). Guess, I need to have more fun with it. :D

I never knew there was a 6min version of this song, I love the Alice in wonderland theme :) perfecto! x x

@slushpuppie19

10 жыл бұрын

I also did not know!! I am watching for the first time :D

@sinthiajarr4079

10 жыл бұрын

ME TOO BUT FAR FROM TRAGIC KINGDOM I AM GLAD MY EX BAUGHT ME THIS C.D CAUSE I BROKE IT IN SIX YRS ALL THE YRS HE SCREWED ME OVER LOL...

i remember watching this on yahoo music

I can't believe how much better Hollaback Girl and The Sweet Escape did, than this song. This is so much better than both of those.

I love the Alice in Wonderland - writer's block connection in the video, that idea that creativity can be sparked by flow of consciousness zaniness.

This song had a big effect on the confidence I built as a teenager and still have today. Thanks Gwen!

"Do you like the smell of gasoline?"

@markwilken2492

5 жыл бұрын

Too much. It worries mum...

@Jacob_the_Dabbler

5 жыл бұрын

@@markwilken2492 so stop huffing it at the dinner table

@italotter

4 жыл бұрын

Do hedgehogs live in hedges? What are your five favorite colours? Please write as best you can the sound a flamingo makes? Are your a member of the Royal family? Do you like the smell of gasoline? Do you set your watch a little fast?

@cma81

4 жыл бұрын

Who doesn't

@krayc4695

3 жыл бұрын

Bahahaaaa Kaaayc.....lol..you??

Probably one of the best pop songs ever made.

BOA bring me here!

That's one heck of a song! 0:31 and that ringtone. Hello Moto

This is my song to max out when I'm running or doing high intensity workouts. Lmao! I freaking luv Gwen and No Doubt!

This is still so fresh. It’s one of the best song/video combos I’ve ever seen.

Thanks Megan for showing me this song cuz I completely forgot about it it's existence! A banger for sure 🔥

having such a nostalgia trip with all these old songs hah even though it was 11 years ago damn i was 8 years old!! i hate pop and shit but this will always be one of my favs lol

''Like a cat on heat stuck in a moving car'', That must feel amazing!!

1,000,000.00 times the 80’s culture club evolved. And so ahead of its time. I could hear the remixes in my heart.

ALMOST 2020 THIS SONG ITS STILL AMAZINGGG

I never thought Gwen stefani music videos would make me feel nostalgic

When i was in the third grade my older cousin who was a senior in high school had this album and played it all the time, I remember loving it so much she gave it to me, and I've been obsessed with Gwen ever since! This album is probably one of my all time favorites, I always wondered what the video for Harajuku Girls would have been like though!!

@FlexinGains

8 жыл бұрын

😝😝😝😝😝😝

The way this is still fucking iconic to this day. Gwen knew what she was doing

I hate the word "what you waiting for?" Tattooed on my arm because of this song. Push through and find out what happens on the other side. I will forever love this song.

Such a motivational song. If you ever find yourself at a crossroads and need inspiration, listen to Gwen. #loveyou

OMG I was in high school when this came out. FLOODING MEMORIES

🦢13 years have gone since it was released and it still sounds so actual❤

@oxfanblink4115

Жыл бұрын

It was actually released in 2004 so it’s 19 years old late this year 😅

How many pop songs are about the pressures of embarking on a solo career as a woman in your late 30s? It’s kind of legendary.

Why oh why did this girl stop making solo music?? She is absolutely bloody fantastic! Just soooo much talent!!

@juanmanodoubt

9 жыл бұрын

She released two new singles, the first one a month ago, and the newest one three days ago, check out 'Spark the Fire' and 'Baby Don't Lie'.

This song freaked me out as a kid, I still don't know why.

@park3r61

4 жыл бұрын

Pretty much because it was a fucking aggressive concept

@whatever5922

3 жыл бұрын

It makes you feel anxious, it’s the point of the song though

@alohadossa188

3 жыл бұрын

@@park3r61 loop

'What You Waiting For?' - the debut single taken from No Doubt American singer: Gwen Stefani's debut album: 'Love, Angel, Music, Baby', released in 2004. Love this song. 😃💜🎤🎙️💿

@MrDJGri

2 жыл бұрын

never knew it was her solo debut, thanks

2019 and this is still one of the greatest music videos ever made. Congrats to everyone involved in this!

I used to listen to this a lot when I was little... the nostalgia is real