Trapped in a Box
No Doubt
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Trapped in a box of tremendous size It distorts my vision, it closes my eyes Attracts filthy flies and pollutes in the skies Sucks up our lives and proliferates lies Trapped in a box Trapped in a box, four walls as sky Got a screen for a window about two feet wide My mind rides and slides as my circuits are fried No room for thought, use the box as my guide Trapped in a box Trapped in a box Watch the world as it flocks To life's paradox We're all trapped in a box Trapped in a box I'm not alone I know of others with a box as their home Light only enters from a crack or a hole This is not enough for a human to grow Trapped in a box [Chorus] Always wanting a different view Instant gratification for you Reality gone WITH a single click Just hope that that switch won't stick Trapped in a box my life becomes void All I thought for myself is now destroyed Controlling my mind, what to eat, what to buy Subliminal rules: how to live, how to die Trapped in a box [Chorus]
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Written by: Eric Matthew Stefani, Gwen Renee Stefani, Thomas Dumont, Tony Ashwin Kanal
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Trapped in a Box" was released in February 1992 as part of No Doubt's self-titled debut album.
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Label ClassificationThe song is under the genre of Ska Punk, which is a fusion of punk rock and ska. The label associated with this release is Interscope Records, which is the current label of the band.
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Single ReleaseUnlike most of the songs from No Doubt's debut album, "Trapped in a Box" was the only one to be released as a single. However, it did not chart.
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Song ThemeThe song addresses repetitive and monotonous routines in life, symbolically represented by being 'trapped in a box'.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Trapped in a Box" was reportedly made on a budget of just $5,000, which was funded by the band members themselves. The video did not receive much airplay and is not widely circulated or recognized.
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Songwriting Credits"Trapped in a Box" was written by band members Gwen Stefani, Tom Dumont, Tony Kanal, and Eric Stefani. The song reflects the group's early sound, which was influenced by 2 Tone ska bands from the 1970s and 1980s.
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LyricsThe lyrics metaphorically criticize the over-reliance and obsession with television that can lead to a limited perspective on the world — hence the metaphoric 'box'.
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Live performancesDespite not being a commercial success, "Trapped in a Box" remained a staple of No Doubt's live performances for several years.
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Album ReceptionAlthough the song and the album didn’t gain much commercial success initially, they laid the foundation for No Doubt's diverse musical style, which later earned them global recognition.
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Evolution of the Band"Trapped in a Box" reflects the evolution of No Doubt as a band. In their early years, they initially focused on producing music heavy in ska and punk influences. Their sound changed significantly in their later albums, shifting towards pop and reggae influences.
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