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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 video, directed by , adds a narrative layer that many reviewers find more engaging than the song itself:

The on that single (like the Grammy-winning Thin White Duke mix). A side-by-side lyrical comparison between the two versions. no_doubt_its_my_life_edited

Reviewers often debate how this cover compares to the "sacred" original by Talk Talk.

The Original vs. The Cover – “It's My Life” - 2 Loud 2 Old Music No Doubt’s cover of —specifically the Edited version

Gwen Stefani delivers the lyrics with more "gusto" and a slight nasal quality compared to Mark Hollis’s more monotone, "dreary" original delivery.

“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 The video, directed by , adds a narrative

Stefani portrays a "black widow" on trial for the murders of three men, played by her actual bandmates.