No Doubt’s cover of —specifically the Edited version frequently found on their remixes and singles—is a more uptempo, modernized take on the 1984 Talk Talk original . While the original is known for its darker, synthesizer-heavy New Wave sound, No Doubt's version updates this for the 21st century with cleaner production and a "feel-good" vibe. Performance and Sound The edited version typically clocks in around 3:52 .
“The is 'no doubt' that Gwen has the chops to turn the song in to a song that feels like it is No Doubt while being so true and honest to the original.” 2 Loud 2 Old Music · 5 years ago no_doubt_its_my_life_edited
The video, directed by , adds a narrative layer that many reviewers find more engaging than the song itself: No Doubt’s cover of —specifically the Edited version
This version removes the high-pitched animal-like "blips and beeps" of the original in favor of a simple, effective drum beat and a "cool electronic bass riff". “The is 'no doubt' that Gwen has the
Gwen Stefani delivers the lyrics with more "gusto" and a slight nasal quality compared to Mark Hollis’s more monotone, "dreary" original delivery.
It earned the band a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. The Music Video