Luxurious

Gwen Stefani

About Luxurious

"Luxurious" is a song by American singer and songwriter Gwen Stefani from her debut solo studio album, Love. Angel. Music. Baby. (2004). Written by Stefani and fellow No Doubt bandmate Tony Kanal, the track contains a sample of The Isley Brothers' 1983 song "Between the Sheets". In addition to the Isley Brothers sample, the song features use of keyboards, synthesizers, and electric guitars. "Luxurious" is a contemporary R&B ballad whose lyrics describe the persona's desire to be rich in love, simultaneously comparing her lover with luxuries. The song also features Stefani's then-husband Gavin Rossdale who opens the song in French. The song was released as the album's fifth single in October 2005 along with a remix featuring rapper Slim Thug. A music video was also released which featured Slim Thug, as well as the Harajuku Girls. The track received mixed reviews from critics, who generally found it less impressive than the previous singles. It charted within the top 40 in several countries, but had mediocre success overall and was less popular than the previous singles from Love. Angel. Music. Baby. 


Year:
2004
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Working so hard, every night and day
And now we get the pay back
Trying so hard, saving up the paper
Now we get to lay back
Working so hard, every night and day
And now we get the pay back, the pay back, the pay back

Champagne kisses, hold me in your lap of luxury
I only want to fly first-class desires, you're my limousine
So eloquent, the way we ride, our passion, it just multiplies
There's platinum lightning in the sky
Look I'm livin' like a queen

This kind of love is getting expensive
We know how to live, baby
We're luxurious, like Egyptian cotton
We're so rich in love, we're rollin' in cashmere
Got it in fifth gear, baby
Diamond in the rough is lookin' so sparkly

Working so hard, every night and day
And now we get the pay back
Trying so hard, saving up the paper
Now we get to lay back
Working so hard, every night and day
And now we get the pay back, the pay back, the pay back

Sugar, honey, sexy baby
When we touch it turns to gold
Sensitive and delicate, kinda like a tuberose
You know you are my treasure chest
It's pure perfection when we kiss and
You're my Mr., I'm your Miss
Gonna be until we're old

This kind of love is getting expensive
We know how to live, baby
We're luxurious, like Egyptian cotton

Working so hard, every night and day
And now we get the pay back
Trying so hard, saving up the paper
Now we get to lay back
Working so hard, every night and day
And now we get the pay back, the pay back, the pay back

Working so hard, every night and day
And now we get the pay back
Trying so hard, saving up the paper
Now we get to lay back
Working so hard, every night and day
And now we get the pay back, the pay back, the pay back

Cha-ching, cha-ching, we're loaded and we're gonna blow it
Cha-ching, cha-ching, we're hooked up with the love cause we grow it
Cha-ching, cha-ching, we got hydroponic love and we're smokin'
Cha-ching, cha-ching, we burn it, you and I, we are so lit

And we're so rich in love, we're rollin' in cashmere
Got it in fifth gear, baby
Diamond in the rough is lookin' so sparkly

Working so hard, every night and day
And now we get the pay back
Trying so hard, saving up the paper
Now we get to lay back
Working so hard, every night and day
And now we get the pay back, the pay back, the pay back

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Gwen Stefani

Gwen Renée Stefani ( /stəˈfɑːni/; born October 3, 1969) is an American singer-songwriter, fashion designer and occasional actress. Stefani is the lead vocalist for the rock and ska band No Doubt. Stefani recorded Love. Angel. Music. Baby., her first solo album, in 2004. Inspired by music of the 1980s, the album was a success with sales of over seven million copies. The album's third single "Hollaback Girl", was the first US digital download to sell one million copies. Stefani's second and final solo studio album, The Sweet Escape (2006), yielded "Wind It Up", "4 in the Morning", and the highest-selling single "The Sweet Escape". Including her work with No Doubt, Stefani has sold more than 40 million albums worldwide. more »

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Written by: CHRISTOPHER JASPER, CHRISTOPHER H JASPER, ERNIE ISLEY, GWEN STEFANI, MARVIN ISLEY, O'KELLY ISLEY, RONALD ISLEY, RUDOLPH ISLEY

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"Luxurious" is a track from Gwen Stefani's debut solo studio album "Love. Angel. Music. Baby." which was released in 2004.
Songwriter Credits
Gwen Stefani co-wrote "Luxurious" with fellow No Doubt member Tony Kanal and the song contains samples from the 1983 song "Between the Sheets" by The Isley Brothers.
Chart Performance
The song achieved notable success on various music charts, peaking at number 21 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and also entering top 40 charts in several other countries.
Music Video
The music video for "Luxurious" was directed by Sophie Muller and is a homage to Stefani's chola culture upbringing in Anaheim, California, featuring lowrider cars and fashion inspired by Mexican-American Chicanx culture.
Song Theme
"Luxurious" is about Stefani's idea of the glamorous life and is heavily influenced by 1980s hip-hop. The song's theme is synchronized with the whole album, which was inspired by '80s pop music and Stefani's fashion line, L.A.M.B.
Remix Version
There's a remix of "Luxurious" featuring rapper Slim Thug. The remix was one of the singles from the album and it's the version most often played on the radio.
Critics' Response
"Luxurious" received critical acclaim to mixed reviews. Some critics highlighted it as one of the standout tracks from "Love. Angel. Music. Baby.", while others criticized it for not being as catchy or impressive compared to Stefani's other solo hits.
Analyzing Lyrics
The song talks about working hard for a luxurious lifestyle and how it symbolizes success. It's essentially about how the material things are nice, but they're not everything.
Platinum Status
Stefani's debut album, which features this track, has been certified platinum multiple times by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), with over four million sales in the US alone.
Live Performances
Although not as frequently performed as some of her other hits, "Luxurious" has been incorporated into multiple live performances and tours by Stefani.

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