Gwen Stefani was inspired by the 1980's.
Cool (Gwen Stefani song) . The single 's musical style and production were inspired by synthpop and new wave arrangements from the 1980s , and its lyrics chronicle a relationship in which two lovers have separated , but remain `` cool '' with each other as good friends . Gwen Stefani . Inspired by pop music from the 1980s , the album was met with both critical and commercial success .