Asking 4 It

Gwen Stefani, Fetty Wap

About Asking 4 It

"Asking 4 It" is a song by American singer and songwriter Gwen Stefani from her third studio album, This Is What the Truth Feels Like (2016). The song features guest vocals from American rapper Fetty Wap. It was released on March 18, 2016, as the ninth track on This Is What the Truth Feels Like by Interscope Records. The track was written by Stefani, Justin Tranter, Julia Michaels, Tor Hermansen, Mikkel Eriksen, and Fetty Wap. The track's production was handled by Stargate, while additional production was made by Tim Blacksmith and Danny D. Musically, "Asking 4 It" is a hip hop and trap influenced track, made clear especially in Fetty Wap's rap verse. Lyrically, the song discusses someone's doubts while in a relationship, presumably Stefani referring to her recent divorce from husband Gavin Rossdale. Upon release, "Asking 4 It" received mixed reviews from music critics. Some critics labeled the song as "trippy" and a "club stomper", while others called it "dated" and questioned its "awkward" placement on the album. The track was included on the set list for her 2016 concert series This Is What the Truth Feels Like Tour. 


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(I'm someone you love, making it clear, baby)
(But what if our love isn't in here, baby)
(Just scream out to Zoo, Zoovier is here)
I dare ya, dare ya, dare ya

Why would, why would you wanna be
Why would you wanna be with someone like me
Oh why, why would, why would you wanna live
Why would you wanna live so recklessly?

I don't know where I was, I was lost, I was nothing
The real version of me, I had never even seen
You givin' me truth and it's such an unfamiliar subject
So, could you answer me please

Are you sure you wanna love me?
Are you sure you wanna love me?
You're asking for it, you're asking for it
And I'm just saying, boy
You're asking for it, you're asking for it
Are you sure you wanna love me?
Are you sure you wanna love me?
You're asking for it, you're asking for it
And I'm just saying, boy
You're asking for it, you're asking for it
I dare ya, dare ya, dare ya
You're asking for it, you're asking for it
And I'm just saying, boy
You're asking for it, you're asking for it
I dare ya, dare ya, dare ya
You're asking for it, you're asking for it
And I'm just saying, boy
You're asking for it, you're asking for it
I dare ya, dare ya, dare ya

I, I know, I know that it's a lot
I know that it's a lot to handle me
But it, it is, but it is what it is
It's all a part of my broken history

I don't know where I was, I was lost, I was nothing
The real version of me, I had never even seen
You givin' me truth and it's such an unfamiliar subject
So, could you answer me please?

Are you sure you wanna love me?
Are you sure you wanna love me?
You're asking for it, you're asking for it
And I'm just saying, boy
You're asking for it, you're asking for it
I dare ya, dare ya, dare ya
You're asking for it, you're asking for it
And I'm just saying, boy
You're asking for it, you're asking for it
I dare ya, dare ya, dare ya
You're asking for it, you're asking for it
And I'm just saying, boy
You're asking for it, you're asking for it
I dare ya, dare ya, dare ya

I'm just icy, give you weapons and them bangers
Baby, I'm from the trap, I run the zoo, and I'm just askin'
Baby, I love your style, put you in Choos but not too flashy, ayy
It was days I had no car, you had to stash me
Baby I promise you we always ain't gon' let you pass me
Pick a car, yeah, you pack your bags, we're leavin' Lavens
Come and stand with Zoovier Zoo, I can be your captain
Baby let's fill the swimming pool with money
Make it splash in, yeah baby
I'm someone you love, making it clear, baby
But what if our love isn't in here, baby
Just scream out to Zoo, Zoovier is here

Are you sure you wanna love me?
Are you sure you wanna love me?
Are you sure you wanna love me?

I dare ya, dare ya, dare ya
You're asking for it, you're asking for it
And I'm just saying, boy
You're asking for it, you're asking for it
I dare ya, dare ya, dare ya
You're asking for it, you're asking for it
And I'm just saying, boy
You're asking for it, you're asking for it
I dare ya, dare ya, dare ya

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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: GWEN STEFANI, JUSTIN TRANTER, JULIA MICHAELS, TOR HERMANSEN, MIKKEL ERIKSEN, WILLIE MAXWELL

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Album Significance
"Asking 4 It" is a track from Gwen Stefani's third solo studio album, "This is What the Truth Feels Like" which was released in 2016.
Genre Classification
The song is an eclectic mix of pop and hip hop, demonstrating Stefani's versatile musical range.
Featured Artist
"Asking 4 It" features the rapper Fetty Wap, who adds a unique flavor to the track with his distinctive hip-hop style.
Chart Success
While "Asking 4 It" was not released as a single and therefore did not chart, the album "This is What the Truth Feels Like" reached number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart.
Song Theme
The lyrics are about Gwen Stefani's relationship and flirtations, and her naivety in not realizing she may be asking for trouble.
Pop Cultural Relevance
This song became especially notable because fans believed it alluded to her relationship with her then-boyfriend Blake Shelton.
Production Team
The song was produced by Stargate and Benny Blanco, who have worked with a variety of high-profile artists.
Album Reception
"This is What the Truth Feels Like" received generally positive reviews from critics, with several recognizing "Asking 4 It" as a standout track.
Musical Style
The musical style of "Asking 4 It" represents a seamless blend of Stefani's pop roots and Fetty Wap’s trap influences, creating a stimulating listening experience.
Songwriting
Gwen Stefani co-wrote "Asking 4 It" along with many other songs on the album, marking an artistic stage where she opened up about her personal and emotional life through her music.
Live Performances
Gwen Stefani included "Asking 4 It" in set lists during her "This Is What the Truth Feels Like Tour," showcasing the song to audiences around the world.

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