 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 . 
