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It features a striking Art Deco movement style reminiscent of 1920s–1930s Hollywood. Community Perspectives

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

The Original vs. The Cover – “It's My Life” - 2 Loud 2 Old Music It features a striking Art Deco movement style

Reviewers often debate how this cover compares to the "sacred" original by Talk Talk. The Cover – “It's My Life” - 2

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".

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: