No Doubt – Underneath It All

Know something about this song or lyrics? Add it to our wiki.
Send "Underneath It All" Ringtone to Cell

There's times where 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
You're something else

[Chorus]
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

[Chorus]

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]
You are my real Prince Charmin'
Like the heat from the fire
You were always burnin'
And each time you're around
My body keeps callin
For your touch
Your kisses and your sweet romancin'
There's an underside to you
that this here woman that adore
Aside from your temper
Everything is secure
You're good for me, baby
of that, I'm sure
Over and over again
I want more

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

[Chorus]

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

Send "Underneath It All" Ringtone to Cell


Lyrics submitted by aznskatergurl

Track duration: 05:02

"Underneath It All" as written by David Allan Stewart, Gwen Renee Stefani

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

Lyrics powered by LyricFind


Underneath It All song meanings
Add your thoughts

77 Comments

sort form View by:
  • +1
    General Comment:love love love this song
    .)
    Flag gunner-chicaon May 03, 2009   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:not that this'll ever get changed and i don't expect white kids who are so devastated by no doubt having lady saw on their record (which i love by the way; i mean, god forbid they try something new a put a little reggae into their already heavily reggae-influenced ska music), but, here is what lady saw is actually saying:

    cause underneath it all,
    you are my real prince charming
    like the heat from the fire
    you are always burning
    anytime you're around
    my body keeps calling for your touch,
    your kisses, and your sweet romancing
    there's another side of you that this woman adore
    aside from your temper,
    everything else secure
    i know you're good for me baby
    of that i'm sure
    cause over and over again,
    me want more

    anywho, this song is about gwen and gavin. and their day at the park :) and about how he's really lovely underneath it all.
    Flag willworkforchanelon June 07, 2008   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:There are many interpretations to this song. The idea that the bf is an abuser is one of the ideas, but I don't see it that way. I see it as a gf and a bf who fight because they are different, but thier views aren't that dramatic and that is why they don't break up. Their reactions have been dramatic, and you see that when couples yell at each other. No one is perfect, but as the song goes, she sees the good in him and can forgive him. "He gives her the most gorgeous sleep..." is that after the fight has ended, he sees his mistakes and tries to make it up to her to make her feel better.

    The idea is that he loses his temper and because he is emotionally involved. Love makes a person do that. It isn't ironic; it's life.

    Of course if the bf did an emotional abuse on a regular basis, then yes the song can be ironic. There is a cycle of domestic abuse that includes themes to this song if you are looking at it in that light.
    He just has problems with his temper (can be interpreted in many degrees) and needs discipline- like maybe don't leave a gallon of milk spilt all over the kitchen floor (see "Sweet Escape")

    Damn, look what I do when I avoid doing housework :)
    Flag AkashaFaeAngelon January 21, 2008   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:It strikes me as the POV of an emotionally abused woman who is making excuses for her abuser.
    Flag Letmeinon November 27, 2007   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:I think this song is about her seeing the good in someone, even if he can be a jerk. He has his flaws, but she knows he's really a good person underneath his rough exterior. He loves her, and she loves him, no matter what he does.

    I totally relate.
    Flag ClarinetDreameron May 06, 2007   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:i LOVE this song! sooo cute!!!!!
    Flag jasssson April 21, 2007   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:I listen to this song and I wish it applied to my crush, lol! I jsut love it, one of the masterpieces of No Doubt.
    Flag nani_rflon February 24, 2007   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:does anyone notice the sound clip from the song of the pixies "where is my mind"?!!
    Flag goodincamaon January 23, 2007   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:I really love this song... it expresses a lot of love and what love is about... forgive, see the colors in the partner like no one else, discipline (lol), and make each other better... no doubt are always inovating!
    Flag kintelon November 04, 2006   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:Also.. That last verse, where she's supposed to say, "I'm really lovely", the first time I misheard it as "I really love you".. Which I think sounds a lot more accurate..
    Flag shikonaorion August 29, 2006   Link

Add your thoughts

Log in now to tell us what you think this song means.

Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise!

Back to top
explain