Gwen Stefani

Lyrics

[Spoken Intro]
C'est pas possible cet amour
C'est incroyable
Tu me fais transpirer
C'est parfait

[Chorus]
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

[Verse 1]
Champagne kisses, hold me in your lap of luxury
I only wanna fly first-class desires
You're my limousine
So elegant, the way we ride
Our passion, it just multiplies
There's platinum lightning in the sky
Look, I'm livin' like a queen

[Pre-Chorus]
This kind of love is getting expensive
We know how to live, ba-by
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
[Chorus]
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

[Verse 2]
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 Ms
Gonna be until we're old

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

[Chorus]
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
[Bridge]
Cha-ching, cha-ching
We're loaded, and we're not 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

[Pre-Chorus]
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

[Chorus]
Working so hard every night and day
And now we get to lay back (This is how we roll)
Trying so hard, saving up the paper
Now we get to lay back (Luxurious)
Working so hard, every night and day
And now we get the payback (Baby, we are so... ex-pen-sive ...oh)
The payback, the payback, oh

[Spoken Outro]
T'es si jolie
C'est pas possible... (This is how we roll, do you feel it?)
C'est jamais assez (So luxurious, I feel you)
Tu m'fais plein (Baby, we're so expensive)
Toutes les choses
Tu m'fais sentir (This is how we roll)
C'est parfait
Je suis bien avec toi
Je suis bien
(So luxurious)

Luxurious is a beautiful song that was released as the fifth single from Gwen Stefani's hit debut solo album, Love.Angel.Music.Baby. The album, which was released in 2004, went on to be a commercial success and saw Stefani embark on a successful solo career after leaving the enormously popular band, No Doubt.

About Luxurious

The lyrics of the song Luxurious center on the idea of being rich in love. Gwen Stefani sings about wanting a relationship that feels luxurious, that offers all the pleasures of material wealth. The song's lyrics are quite simple yet beautifully written, with the chorus repeating the phrase "Luxurious, luxurious, (so luxurious)" to drive home the point of indulging in the finer things in love.

Stefani's vocals are perfectly suited to the song; her sultry voice lends a softness to the lyrics that make the song feel deeply personal. The beat is slowed-down and dreamy, perfectly capturing the mood of someone who is lost in a luxurious moment. The song features some rich instrumentation with a mix of low-key drumbeats, soft synths, and a bluesy guitar riff that truly works wonders in creating a mellow, lush atmosphere in the song.

The song was widely popular, attaining a spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was also a hit in various other countries including Canada, Australia, and Denmark. The popularity of the song prompted Stefani to release a single version of it with Slim Thug. This remix sped up the pace of the song, adding in a different beat and other vocals to create a new experience while retaining all the luxuriousness of the original song.

Gwen Stefani collaborated with some of the biggest names in the music industry for her debut album; the likes of Pharrell Williams, Dr. Dre, and Eve. The album went on to be a commercial success, and Luxurious was one of the most popular songs from it.

In addition to the song’s beautiful lyrics, Luxurious also has a visually stunning music video. The video features Stefani and Harajuku Girls in luxurious settings, including a luxury car and hotel room. Luxurious visuals such as champagne and caviar further emphasize the song's central theme of wealth and the luxurious life.

In some ways, Luxurious is a song that paves the way for other pop songs of its time. The use of synths, the dreamy beat, and sultry vocals became a hallmark of 2000s pop music. Stefani’s solo transformation from her No Doubt days to an international pop icon with gigantic success and mainstream recognition was nothing short of remarkable.

Although the song was released more than a decade ago, it remains fresh and enjoyable to listen to in the present day. Luxurious stands the test of time, is a masterpiece of pop music, and is a testament to Gwen Stefani's exceptional talent as a solo musician.

• Release Date: October 1, 2005
• Artist: Gwen Stefani