Rock Steady

released 11th december 2001


SINGLES

Hey Baby (01.15.2002)
Hella Good (04.13.2002)
Underneath It All (08.15.2002)
Running (07.01.2003)


  • A real love survives a rock steady vibe
    A real love survives a rock steady vibe

  • written by Gwen Stefani, Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo, Tony Kanal

    The waves keep on crashing on me for some reason
    But your love keeps on coming like a thunderbolt
    Well, come here a little closer
    Cause I wanna see you, baby, real close up

    You got me feeling hella good
    So let’s just keep on dancing
    You hold me like you should
    So I’m gonna keep on dancing

    A performance deserving of standing ovations
    And who would of thought it’d be the two of us
    So don’t wake me if I’m dreaming
    Cause I’m in the mood, come on and give it up

    You got me feeling hella good
    So let’s just keep on dancing
    You hold me like you should
    So I’m gonna keep on dancing

    Yeah, yeah, yeah
    Yeah, yeah, yeah

    You got me feeling hella good
    So let’s just keep on dancing
    You hold me like you should
    So I’m gonna keep on dancing

    You got me feeling hella good
    So let’s just keep on dancing
    You hold me like you should
    So I’m gonna keep on dancing

    Keep on dancing
    Keep on dancing

  • written by Gwen Stefani, Tony Kanal, Tom Dumont, Rodney Price

    Hey baby, hey baby, hey
    Girls say, boys say
    Hey baby, hey baby, hey
    Hey baby baby

    I’m the kinda girl that hangs with the guys
    Like a fly on the wall with my secret eyes
    Taking it in, try to be feminine
    With my makeup bag watching all the sin

    Misfit, I sit, lit up, wicked
    Everybody else surrounded by the girls
    With the tank tops and the flirty words

    I’m just sipping on chamomile
    Watching boys and girls and their sex appeal
    With a stranger in the face who says he knows my mom
    And went to my high school

    All the boys say
    “Hey baby, hey baby, hey”
    Girls say, girls say
    “Hey baby, hey baby, hey”
    Hey baby baby
    “Hey baby, hey baby, hey”
    Boys say, boys say
    “Hey baby, hey baby, hey”
    All the boys get the girls in the back

    I’m the one they feed upon
    Give a bit, a star is born
    And if you're hot enough, you'll get the pass
    And you can tell your friends how you made it back

    No matter what they say, I’m still the same
    Somehow everybody knows my name
    And all the girls wanna get with the boys
    And the boys really like it

    All the boys say
    “Hey baby, hey baby, hey”
    Girls say, girls say
    “Hey baby, hey baby, hey”
    Hey baby baby
    “Hey baby, hey baby, hey”
    Boys say, boys say
    “Hey baby, hey baby, hey”
    All the boys get the girls in the back

    [Bounty Killer]
    Check it out, it’s Bounty Killer and No Doubt

    Jump on the stage makes me going crazy
    Afterwards myself and one of them gorgeous ladies
    There is no need to be acting shady
    Come on baby, hey hey baby
    Jump on the stage cos we going crazy
    Afterwards myself and one of them gorgeous ladies
    There is no need to be acting shady
    Come on baby, hey hey baby

    When you rock your hips, you know that it amaze me
    Got me off the hook and nothing else don't phase me
    Can you be my one and only sunshine, lady
    If no, maybe, hey baby

    [No Doubt]
    I’m just sipping on chamomile
    Watching boys and girls and their sex appeal
    With a stranger in the face who says he knows my mom
    And went to my high school (That’s right)

    All the boys say
    “Hey baby, hey baby, hey”
    Girls say, girls say
    “Hey baby, hey baby, hey”
    Hey baby baby
    “Hey baby, hey baby, hey”
    Boys say, boys say
    “Hey baby, hey baby, hey”

    [Bounty Killer] Can you be my one and only sunshine, lady

    “Hey baby, hey baby, hey”
    Girls say, girls say
    “Hey baby, hey baby, hey”

    [Bounty Killer] When you rock your hips, you know that it amaze me

    “Hey baby, hey baby, hey”
    Boys say, boys say
    “Hey baby, hey baby, hey”
    All the boys get the girls in the back

  • written by Gwen Stefani, Tony Kanal, Tom Dumont

    Yeah

    I’m on the second floor with a lock on my door
    I’m looking at a picture of your face
    The last time I looked, you were looking really good
    But somehow pictures fade

    Then we’re on the phone, we’re all alone
    And that just ain’t good enough
    I go around the world to see your face
    Cause this just ain’t good enough

    So I’m just kicking it
    I’m counting the days
    I hardly can wait for us to hang out
    I’m really missing it in so many ways
    I anticipate us making out

    Here comes another one

    Sip my morning tea, but you’re not next to me
    Here goes another day
    And driving in my car, I wonder how you are
    While our favorite music plays

    And the flowers arrive to my surprise
    But that just ain’t good enough
    And I got the note, it gave me hope
    But that just ain’t good enough

    So I’m just kicking it
    I’m counting the days
    I hardly can wait for us to hang out
    I’m really missing it in so many ways
    I anticipate us making out

    So I’m just kicking it
    I’m counting the days
    I hardly can wait for us to hang out
    I’m really missing it in so many ways
    I anticipate us making out

    Yeah

    Ooh ooh
    Ooh ooh
    Ooh ooh

    Soon you’ll be here with me (making out)
    Soon you’ll be right here with me (making out)

    I’m with my friends till the night ends
    But that just ain’t good enough
    And honestly you can trust me
    But that just ain’t good enough

    So I’m just kicking it
    I’m counting the days
    I hardly can wait for us to hang out
    I’m really missing it in so many ways
    I anticipate us making out

    So I’m just kicking it
    I’m counting the days
    I hardly can wait for us to hang out
    I’m really missing it in so many ways
    I anticipate us making out

    So I’m just kicking it
    I’m counting the days
    I hardly can wait for us to hang out
    I’m really missing it in so many ways
    I anticipate us making out

  • written by Gwen Stefani, David Stewart

    There's times when I want something more
    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 something else

    You're really lovely
    Underneath it all
    You want to love me
    Underneath it all
    I'm really lucky
    Underneath it all
    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
    You want to love me
    Underneath it all
    I'm really lucky
    Underneath it all
    You're really lovely

    So many moons that we have seen
    Stumbling 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

    [Lady Saw]
    For real!
    Cause underneat' it all, you are my real Prince Charmin'
    Like the heat from the fire, you were always burnin'
    Anytime you’re around, my body keeps callin'
    There’s another side of you that so many adore
    Aside from your temper, everything else secure
    You’re good for me, baby, of that, I’m sure
    Cause over and over again, me want more

    You've used up all your coupons
    And all you got left is me
    And somehow I'm full of forgiveness
    I guess it's meant to be

    You're really lovely
    Underneath it all
    You want to love me
    Underneath it all
    I'm really lucky
    Underneath it all
    You're really lovely

    You're really lovely
    Underneath it all
    You want to love me
    Underneath it all
    I'm really lucky
    Underneath it all
    And you're really lovely

    Mmm, mmm, mmm
    Underneath it all
    Mmm, mmm, mmm
    Underneath it all
    Mmm, mmm, mmm
    Underneath it all
    Mmm, mmm, mmm
    Underneath it all

  • written by Gwen Stefani, Tony Kanal, Tom Dumont

    Peek in, sneak about
    Peek in, sneak about
    Peek in, sneak about
    Your broken hearted detective

    Hey girl, save the liar
    Can’t your see his pants on fire
    Hey girl, save the liar
    Can’t your see his pants on fire

    My back, it hurts again
    It aches like history
    Cottonmouth and all lit up
    You’re smiling back at me

    But I feel you must have failed me
    Once again you’ve let me down
    My confidence below my knees now
    I need to find you out

    Peek in, sneak about
    I’m gonna snoop and call you out
    I caught you, your hands are red
    Now I’m your broken hearted detective

    Hey lover, why the gun?
    Hold on, I’m almost there
    It’s too late, you killed the trust
    Don’t act so unaware

    So why are you so destructive?
    Do you realize what you've done?
    You can’t bring it back to life now
    What are you running from?

    Peek in, sneak about
    I’m gonna snoop and call you out
    I caught you, your hands are red
    Now I’m your broken hearted detective

    I don’t like the way I feel
    I just want you to be real

    Hey girl, save the liar
    Can’t you see his pants on fire?
    Hey girl, save the liar
    Can’t you see his pants on fire?

    I’m rummaging through your closet
    Imagining all the worst thoughts

    Peek in, sneak about
    I’m gonna snoop and call you out
    I caught you, your hands are red
    Now I’m your broken hearted detective

    Peek in, sneak about
    I’m gonna snoop and call you out
    I caught you, your hands are red
    Now I’m your broken hearted detective

    Peek in, peek in
    Peek in, peek in
    Peek in, sneak about
    I’m gonna snoop and call you out
    I caught you, your hands are red
    Now I’m your broken hearted detective

  • written by Gwen Stefani, Tony Kanal, Tom Dumont

    Laughing so hard, I’ve got tears in my eyes
    Walk in the park under sapphire skies
    Oh, I can’t believe that you’re still around
    Almost forgot how you let me down

    Crying so deep that I think I might die
    Your mistakes I keep in the back of my mind
    So hard to let go, but I’m coming ‘round
    The scars are still fragile, don’t let me down

    So don’t blow it, no, not a little bit
    Cause now you’re all mine
    Don’t you forget it
    Don’t blow it, even a little bit
    Cause now you’re all mine
    Don’t you forget it, don’t let me down
    Don’t let me down, don’t let me down

    Time after time it’s just too much to take
    I’ve waited so long just to get to this place
    And finally it feels like the lost was found
    You’ve got me filled up, now don’t let me down

    Don’t let me down

    So don’t blow it, no, not a little bit
    Cause now you’re all mine
    Don’t you forget it
    Don’t blow it, even a little bit
    Cause now you’re all mine
    Don’t you forget it
    So don’t blow it, no, not a little bit
    Cause now you’re all mine
    Don’t you forget it
    Don’t blow it, even a little bit
    Cause now you’re all mine
    Don’t you forget it, don’t let me down

    So don’t blow it, no, not a little bit
    Cause now you’re all mine
    Don’t you forget it
    Don’t blow it, even a little bit
    Cause now you’re all mine
    Don’t you forget it, don’t let me down
    So don’t blow it, no, not a little bit
    Cause now you’re all mine
    Don’t you forget it
    Don’t blow it, even a little bit
    Cause now you’re all mine
    Don’t you forget it, don’t let me down

    Don’t let me down (don't let me down)
    Don’t let me down (don't let me down)
    Don’t let me down (don't let me down)

  • written by Gwen Stefani, Tony Kanal, Tom Dumont

    Go on and baby, get the lighter
    We’re gonna start the fire

    The army of words in me
    Silent, the soldier weeps
    Lying here back to back
    Waiting for you to react

    And sometimes all I need is a good push
    Roll over and whisper some goodness
    Go on, baby, you be the hero
    Now can we go back to zero?

    Go on and get the lighter, we’re gonna need some fire
    Let’s get a little higher, the battlefield is tired
    Nevermind all that
    Go on and baby, get the lighter, we’re gonna start the fire

    Just come here and cuddle up
    I feel a little rough
    I missed you in my sleep
    Are you still mad at me?

    The moon must have mended my bad mood
    Come kiss me the way you meant to
    Last night I was just playing
    Let's put it all away and

    Go on and get the lighter, we’re gonna need some fire
    Let’s get a little higher, the battlefield is tired
    Nevermind all that
    Go on and baby, get the lighter, we’re gonna start the fire

    Go on and baby, get the lighter, we’re gonna start the fire
    Go on and baby, get the lighter, we’re gonna start the fire
    Start the fire

    (Murder)

    Climb in and love me
    Climb in and love me

    Had quite a heavy night
    So delicate, our love and pride
    The most stubborn girl around
    You really know how to bring me down

    One more famous night to remember
    Let’s laugh at my silly temper
    Now let’s burn the morning sweetly
    Get over here now and complete me

    Go on and get the lighter, we’re gonna need some fire
    Let’s get a little higher, the battlefield is tired
    Nevermind all that
    Go on and baby, get the lighter, we’re gonna start the fire

    Go on and baby, get the lighter, we’re gonna start the fire
    Go on and baby, get the lighter, we’re gonna start the fire
    Go on and baby, get the lighter, we’re gonna start the fire

  • written by Gwen Stefani, Tony Kanal

    Run, running all the time
    Running to the future
    With you right by my side

    Me, I’m the one you chose
    Out of all the people
    You wanted me the most

    And I’m so sorry that I’ve fallen
    Help me up, let’s keep on running
    Don’t let me fall out of love

    Running, running as fast as we can
    Do you think we’ll make it?
    We’re running, keep holding my hand
    So we don’t get separated

    Be, be the one I need
    Be the one I trust most
    Don’t stop inspiring me

    Sometimes it’s hard to keep on running
    We work so much to keep it going
    Don’t make me want to give up

    Running, running as fast as we can
    I really hope we make it
    Do you think we’ll make it?
    We’re running, keep holding my hand
    So we don’t get separated

    We’re running as fast as we can
    I really hope we make it
    Do you think we’ll make it?
    We’re running, keep holding my hand
    So we don’t get separated

    The future…

    Running, running as fast as we can
    Do you think we’ll make it?
    Do you think we’ll make it?
    We’re running, keep holding my hand
    So we don’t get separated

    Running, as fast as we can
    I really hope we’ll make it
    Do you think we’ll make it?
    We’re running, running, keep holding my hand
    So we don’t get separated

  • written by Gwen Stefani, Tony Kanal, Tom Dumont

    I try to think about rainbows
    When it gets bad
    You got to think about something
    To keep from going mad

    I try to think about big fat roses
    When the ship starts going down
    But my head is wicked jealous
    Don’t want to talk about it right now

    Long distance, don’t talk about
    Ex-girlfriends, don’t talk about
    You without me, don’t talk about
    The past

    In my head
    It’s only in my head
    In my head
    It’s only in my head

    There’s just something about you
    That gets me in a twist
    And sometimes I think that Cupid
    Is just taking the piss

    It only takes one word or idea
    To send me in real deep
    So if you think you’re clever
    Use the right words when you talk to me

    Long distance, don’t talk about
    Ex-girlfriends, don’t talk about
    You without me, don’t talk about
    The past

    In my head
    It’s only in my head
    In my head
    It’s only in my head
    In my head
    It’s only in my head
    In my head
    It’s only in my head

    I really think I have a problem
    I really can’t control myself
    Why do I get so suspicious?
    Do you want someone else?

    Cause everybody wants everybody else
    And everybody wants everybody else
    Everybody wants everybody else
    Everybody wants everybody else

    Only in my head, it’s only in my head

    In my head
    It’s only in my head
    In my head
    It’s only in my head

    Long distance, don’t talk about
    Ex-girlfriends, don’t talk about
    You without me, don’t talk about
    The past

    Let’s talk about the future
    Let’s talk about the wedding
    Let’s talk about Gwen Stefani
    Let’s talk about how much you like me
    And all that

  • written by Gwen Stefani, Tony Kanal, Tom Dumont

    I’m closing all the curtains
    So don’t you even bother
    And they’re calling out murder
    But I’m underneath the covers

    And who’s fooling who with this mood like a train?
    Watch me roll over, get out of my way

    And there’s a knock on my door
    But I’m not gonna open it
    I’m gonna close my eyes
    And maybe it will go away

    I want a platinum blonde life
    So I keep bleaching out the colors
    I try to do what I oughta
    But never drink enough water

    And where did my lamb go?
    I wish she could stay
    I feel as empty as a widow
    I’m gonna sleep it all away

    And there’s a knock on my door
    But I’m not gonna open it
    I’m gonna close my eyes
    And maybe it will go away

    I’m going to sleep all through the day
    I’m going to sleep my life away
    I’m going to sleep all through the day
    I’m going to sleep myself away
    I’m going to close my eyes
    And maybe it will go away
    Shhhhh

    And there’s a knock on my door
    But I’m not gonna open it
    I’m gonna close my eyes
    And maybe it will go away

    And there’s a knock on my door
    But I’m not gonna open it
    I’m gonna close my eyes
    And maybe it will go away

    I’m going to close my eyes
    And maybe it will go away

  • written by Prince, Gwen Stefani, Tony Kanal, Tom Dumont

    I sign in my name
    I guess I’ll have to wait a while
    I wanna play this game
    Call me up if you know how to dial

    You always had my number
    You need to be my lover
    Humiliation, I’m in the waiting room

    If we both want the love and I wait long enough
    Then the ground that we’re on might be common

    All I can do is wait for you
    All I can do is wait for you
    I’m all alone in the waiting room
    I’m all alone in the waiting room

    When you’re buried in solitude
    It can get real thick
    If desire is your only food
    It can get you sick

    You know you’re so fine
    I’m over here standing in this line
    Just awaiting in the waiting room

    If we both want the love and I wait long enough
    Then the ground that we’re on might be common

    All I can do is wait for you
    All I can do is wait for you
    I’m all alone in the waiting room
    I’m all alone in the waiting room

    While I’m in the waiting room
    A thousand thoughts, I think of you
    Whatever you did has got me glued
    It’s icky, it’s sticky, ooh

    You’re the one I’m dreaming of
    Why does this feel like wasted time?
    What a price is traveling love?
    You and me trapped between these lines
    Ooh, you’re so mine

    If we both want the love and I wait long enough
    Then the ground that we’re on might be common

    All I can do is wait for you (I’m just waiting for you)
    All I can do is wait for you (You know you want me)
    All I can do is wait for you (You always had my number)
    All I can do is wait for you (You know you need to be my lover)
    All I can do is wait for you
    All I can do is wait for you

    Wait for you. Wait for… Why are you making me wait?
    I’m all alone in the waiting room
    I’m all alone, I’m all alone in the waiting room
    I’m all alone in the waiting room
    I’m all alone, I’m all alone in the waiting room

    (Will you call me when it’s my turn?)
    I’m all alone in the waiting room
    I’m all alone, I’m all alone in the waiting room

    Will you call me when it’s my turn?

  • written by Gwen Stefani, Tony Kanal

    Our love is rock steady, rock steady
    Rock steady, rock steady
    Our love is rock steady, rock steady

    Love is like a punishment
    Homegirl here to represent
    So innocently you seem to come my way
    While Tinkerbell and Cupid play

    They sit there and they laugh
    I sit here and I can’t believe my eyes
    You found me at last
    But we’re too human to see the way we’ll agonize

    A real love survives a rock steady vibe
    A real love survives a rock steady vibe

    Rock steady, rock steady
    Our love is so rock steady
    Rock steady

    Steady now, stop rocking it
    It’s a delicate environment
    Retired but sleeping is our shanty love
    Be careful now, don’t wake it up

    It’s never gonna last
    It’s never gonna make it back alive
    So now can we relax?
    I really hope that we will actually survive

    A real love survives a rock steady vibe
    A real love survives a rock steady vibe

    It’s never gonna last
    It’s never gonna make it back alive
    So now can we relax?
    I really hope that we will actually survive

    A real love survives a rock steady vibe
    A real love survives a rock steady vibe

    Rock steady, our love is so rock steady
    Rock steady, rock steady

    Our love is so rock steady

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