Ex-Girlfriend

No Doubt

About Ex-Girlfriend

"Ex-Girlfriend" is a song by American ska band No Doubt from their fourth studio album Return of Saturn (2000). The song was released as the album's lead single in early 2000 and was moderately successful, reaching the top 40 in most countries it charted in, including peaking within the top 10 in Australia, Iceland and Spain.


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I kinda always knew I'd end up your ex-girlfriend, whoa
I kinda always knew I'd end up your ex-girlfriend

I kinda always knew I'd end up your ex-girlfriend
I hope I hold a special place with the rest of them
And you know it makes me sick to be on that list
But I should have thought of that before we kissed
You say you're gonna burn before you mellow
I will be the one to burn you
Why'd you have to go and pick me?
When you that we were different, completely

I kinda always knew I'd end up your ex-girlfriend, whoa
I kinda always knew I'd end up your ex-girlfriend, whoa
I hope I hold a special place with the rest of them, whoa
I kinda always knew I'd end up your ex-girlfriend

And I'm another ex-girlfriend on your list
But I should have thought of that before we kissed

Your wildness scares me
So does your freedom
You say I can't stand the restrictions
I find myself trying to change you
If you were meant to be my lover I wouldn't have to

And I feel so mean, I feel in between
'Cause I'm about to give you away

I kinda always knew I'd end up your ex-girlfriend
(For someone else to take)
I kinda always knew I'd end up your ex-girlfriend
(Am I making a mistake?)
I hope I hold a special place with the rest of them
(All the time that we spent)
I kinda always knew I'd end up your ex-girl, friend

And I'm another ex-girlfriend on your list
But I should have thought of that before we kissed
I'm another ex-girlfriend on your list
But I should have thought of that before we kissed

I know I messed up
I'm about to give you away for someone else to take
I'm about to give you away for someone else to take

We keep repeating mistakes for souvenirs
And we've been in between the days for years
And I knew that when I say you are going to die
I know I'm gonna want you and you know why
It's gonna kill me to see you with the next girl
'Cause I'm the most gorgeously jealous kind of ex-girl

But I should have thought of that before we kissed

I kinda always knew I'd end up your ex-girlfriend, whoa
I kinda always knew I'd end up your ex-girlfriend, whoa
I hope I hold a special place with the rest of them (all the time we spent)
I kinda always knew I'd end up your ex-girlfriend

And now I'm another ex-girlfriend on your list
But I should have thought of that before we kissed
I'm another ex-girlfriend on your list
I should have thought of that before we kissed

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No Doubt

No Doubt is an American rock band from Anaheim, California, that formed in 1986. Since 1989 the group has consisted of vocalist Gwen Stefani, guitarist and keyboardist Tom Dumont, bassist and keyboardist Tony Kanal, and drummer Adrian Young. Since the mid-1990s in live performances, they have been supported by trumpeter Stephen Bradley and trombonist Gabrial McNair. more »

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Written by: Gwen Renee Stefani, Thomas Dumont, Tony Ashwin Kanal

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11 facts about this song

Song Release
"Ex-Girlfriend" is a song by the American rock band No Doubt from their fourth studio album, "Return of Saturn." The song was released as the lead single from the album on February 29, 2000.
Genre Classification
The song is officially classified as a mixture of pop, rock, and punk. This unique mix of genres was a significant part of No Doubt's distinctive sound.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, "Ex-Girlfriend" reached #11 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart and #23 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, proving its popularity.
Music Video Director
The music video for "Ex-Girlfriend" was directed by Hype Williams, a well-known music video director who has worked with numerous high-profile artists.
Song's Lyrics
The lyrics of "Ex-Girlfriend" were inspired by Gwen Stefani's relationship and eventual break-up with bandmate Tony Kanal.
Grammy Nomination
"Ex-Girlfriend" was nominated for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal at the 43rd Grammy Awards.
Collaborative Effort
The songwriting credits for "Ex-Girlfriend" go to all four members of the band - Gwen Stefani, Tony Kanal, Tom Dumont, and Adrian Young.
Positive Critic Reviews
Upon its release, the song received positive reviews from music critics, who praised its catchy tune and powerful lyrics.
Recorded Locations
"Ex-Girlfriend" was recorded in two locations: Royaltone Studios in North Hollywood, California, and Studio 4 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Song's Style
The song is known for its fusion of punk aesthetics with electronic music elements, showcasing No Doubt's versatility and innovative blending of genres.
Featured in Pop Culture
"Ex-Girlfriend" has been featured in several TV shows and movies, and its music video was on high rotation on MTV following its debut.

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