This song was written by Eric Stefani and his buddy Eric Keyes. Maybe this song is about Eric's confidence that No Doubt would be successful despite what some naysayers told them.
Consider the line:
"It doesn't matter what you say
'Cause my confidence will lead the way"
And it could also be about their determination to be successful doing things their own way, without changing up their musical style to fit the grunge style that was popular at the time. It could also be a message to some other musician(s) who sell out just to be popular.
"You're always getting what you want
But you still keep looking "
..."You still keep looking for your dream"
They get what they want, but they still never fulfill their dream because they went about it the wrong way.
By the way, I'm not trying to apply this theoretical meaning of the song to No Doubt in their later years (which I also love) or to Gwen Stefani in her solo career. I really believe she's just doing what she wants and staying true to herself and to the meaning of this song.
This song was written by Eric Stefani and his buddy Eric Keyes. Maybe this song is about Eric's confidence that No Doubt would be successful despite what some naysayers told them.
Consider the line: "It doesn't matter what you say 'Cause my confidence will lead the way"
And it could also be about their determination to be successful doing things their own way, without changing up their musical style to fit the grunge style that was popular at the time. It could also be a message to some other musician(s) who sell out just to be popular.
"You're always getting what you want But you still keep looking " ..."You still keep looking for your dream"
They get what they want, but they still never fulfill their dream because they went about it the wrong way.
By the way, I'm not trying to apply this theoretical meaning of the song to No Doubt in their later years (which I also love) or to Gwen Stefani in her solo career. I really believe she's just doing what she wants and staying true to herself and to the meaning of this song.