4 In The Morning

Album: The Sweet Escape (2006)
Charted: 22 54
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Songfacts®:

  • This song is about a girl who is in a relationship where she gives more than she receives - she feels like her boyfriend doesn't give her all the love that she wants and deserves. She tries to ignore these feelings, but it hurts. She doesn't want to leave him because she loves him, so she's asking her boyfriend to give her his whole heart and be fully dedicated to making her happy. >>>
    Suggestion credit:
    Amber - mocksville, NC
  • Stefani wrote this with her former boyfriend and No Doubt bandmate Tony Kanal. In a promotional video released by her record company, Stefani said the song was inspired by ballads "Killing Me Softly With His Song" and "Eyes Without A Face."
  • Stefani says in the Daily Mail September 28, 2007: "Tony was the first person I worked with after (her child) Kingston was born. There was a lot going on in my life emotionally at the time and I wanted to reflect that."
  • Sophie Muller ("Cool," "Wind It Up") once again directs Stefani in the music video, where the singer is crying over her one-sided relationship.

Comments: 4

  • Hope from Naperville, IlI like this...it's really good and it captures that emotion perfectly.
  • Nady from Adelaide, Australiamy ex-boyfriend says this video clip reminds him of me....wha???im not sure....but i'll take it as a compliment Gwens hot!!
  • Laura from London, EnglandThis song is EXACTLY how I feel in My relationship right now.
    WORD FOR WORD
    :-(
  • Madalina from Azuga, RomaniaI find this song so very impressive! She is so sincere, she admits everything she feels for him, though she knows she might be hurt. Many people today are afraid to show their feelings, so I can say she is a very strong girl. And helplessly in love, too...
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