Bathwater

No Doubt

About Bathwater

"Bathwater" is a ska punk song written by Tom Dumont, Tony Kanal, and Gwen Stefani for No Doubt's fourth studio album Return of Saturn (2000). It was released as the album's fourth and final single on November 14, 2000.


Year:
2000
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You and your museum of lovers
The precious collection you've housed in your covers
My simpleness threatened by my own admission

And the bags are much too heavy
In my insecure condition
My pregnant mind is fat full with envy again

But I still love to wash in your old bathwater
Love to think that you couldn't love another
I can't help it, you're my kind of man

Wanted and adored by attractive women
Bountiful selection at your discretion
I know I'm diving into my own destruction

So why do we choose the boys that are naughty?
I don't fit in so why do you want me?
I know I can't tame you, but I just keep trying

'Cause I love to wash in your old bathwater
Love to think that you couldn't love another
I'm on your list with all your other women
But I still love to wash in your old bathwater
You make me feel like I couldn't love another
I can't help it, you're my kind of man

Why do the good girls
Always want
The bad boys?

So I pacify problems with kisses and cuddles
Diligently doubtful through all kinds of trouble
Then I find myself choking on all my contradictions

'Cause I still love to wash in your old bathwater
Love to think that you couldn't love another
Share a toothbrush, you're my kind of man
I still love to wash in your old bath water
Make me feel like I couldn't love another
I can't help it, you're my kind of man

No I can't help myself
I can't help myself
I still love to wash in your old bathwater

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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: Toni Kanal, Thomas Dumont, Gwen Stefani

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Bathwater" was released in 2000 as a part of the album "Return of Saturn," which was the fourth studio album by American alternative rock band No Doubt.
Chart Performance
The song didn't chart as high as some of No Doubt's other hits but it reached #17 on the US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart and #35 on the UK Singles Chart.
Song Genre
The song takes a departure from No Doubt's ska-punk roots and shows influence from new wave music, Pat Benatar, and The Police.
Lyrical Content
The song highlights the concept of irresistible love, even when the lover is bad. The metaphor of bathwater signifies the "dirty qualities" of a person that the protagonist is still attracted to.
Music Video
The music video for "Bathwater" is a spectacle in itself and it was directed by Sophie Muller. It features the band members playing in a bathtub where the water level goes up and down in relation to the tempo of the song.
Band Members
The song's line-up consists of Gwen Stefani on vocals, Tony Kanal on bass, Tom Dumont on guitar, and Adrian Young on drums.
Song Writers
"Bathwater" was penned by all the band members, with Gwen Stefani, Tom Dumont and Tony Kanal sharing the writing credits.
Promotion
"Bathwater" was promoted on several platforms and television show appearances. Some of these included "Late Night with David Letterman," "MuchMusic Video Awards," and "Live Much."
Special Version
A different version of the song, titled "Bathwater (Invincible Overlord Remix)," was included as a bonus track in the band's 2003 compilation album "The Singles 1992–2003."
Innovative Style
The track reflects the band's innovative approach to music by mixing 1980s new wave influences with modern pop and rock sounds.

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