Album: Rock Steady (2001)

Charted: 18 3

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• There's times when I want something more
  Someone more like me
  There's times when this dress rehearsal
  Seems incomplete
  But you see the colors in me like no one else
  And behind your dark glasses, you're
  You're something else
  
  And you're really lovely
  Underneath it all
  And you want to love me
  Underneath it all
  I'm really lucky
  Underneath it all
  And you're really lovely
  
  You know some real bad tricks
  And you need some discipline
  But lately you've been trying real hard
  And giving me your best
  And you give me the most gorgeous sleep
  That I've ever had
  And when it's really bad
  I guess it's not that bad
  
  You're really lovely
  Underneath it all
  And you want to love me
  Underneath it all
  I'm really lucky
  Underneath it all
  And you're really lovely
  
  And so many moons that we have seen
  Stumbling back next to me
  I've seen right through and underneath
  And you make me better
  I've seen right through and underneath
  And you make me better, better, better
  
  For real
  'Cause underneat' it all, you are my real Prince Charmin'
  Like the heat from the fire, you were always burnin'
  Any time you're around, my body keeps callin'
  For your touch, your kisses and your sweet romancin'
  There's another side of you, weh this a woman yah adore
  Aside from your temper, everything else secure
  You're good for me, baby, for that, I'm sure
  'Cause over and over again, me want more
  
  You've used up all your coupons
  And all you've got left is me
  And somehow I'm full of forgiveness
  I guess it's meant to be
  
  And you're really lovely
  Underneath it all
  And you want to love me
  Underneath it all
  I'm really lucky
  Underneath it all
  And you're really lovely
  
  And you're really lovely
  Underneath it all
  And you want to love me
  Underneath it all
  I'm really lucky
  Underneath it all
  And you're really lovely
  
  Mm, mm, mm
  Underneath it all
  Mm, mm, mm
  Underneath it all
  Mm, mm, mm
  Underneath it all
  Mm, mm, mm
  Underneath it all Writer/s: Dave Stewart, Gwen Stefani
  Publisher: Hipgnosis Songs Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
  Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 11

• Todd Kapus from UsaWho is speaking in the outro and what language is it? I'm guessing Bob Clarke and Jamaican Creole.
• Mark from Corpus Christi, TxHelp! I have been trying to find out something about this song and haven't had any luck, so here we go: During the first seconds of the song there is the radio static, then the voice of a man Bob Clarke who starts talking, then about 1-2 secs of some type of reggae beat song are played in the background before No Doubt starts with their instruments. What is the name of that reggae song? It's not Lady Saw, I've already looked into that. Is it a real song, or is it just a clip of some other music. I have been trying to find out if this is an actual song and what the name and artist is. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Post comments and/or replies. Thanks!
• Maxiell from Hollywood, FlBeautiful song talks about her relationship with Gavin, and how she loves him underneath all the surface.
• Bay from Weaverville, Cavery sweet, cute song!
• Rene from Shoreview, MnKimbery, I would agree completely. I think this song sounds like someone who is emotionally and/or physically abused and trying to rationalize it.
• Theresa from Murfreesboro, TnThis song was ok at first until the radio killed it. Gwen is not the best singer but the band is very talented.
• Lilly from Chicago, IlI like this song, but i do feel rock steady was the end for no doubt.
• Kimberly from New Braunfels, TxI don't know why but this song reminds me of someone in an abusive relationship. I was in one the first time I heard it and it seemed right on.
• Noah from Fortaleza, BrazilIs it me or is there any similarity to Mr. Big's "Wild World"
• Claire from Oak Ridge, TnEveryone says that Rock Steady was the end for No Doubt, but I kind of like this song. The part of the music video when Lady Saw is singing is so cool; the band is riding bicycles through a sunny, orange-juice-commercial sort of scene.
• Sasha from Winchester, MnThis is a really cool song by No Doubt.

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