As a part of the Spice Girls, Geri released two studio albums, Spice (1996) and Spiceworld (1997) (sales combined are around thirty-five million), a box-office hit film, Spiceworld:The Movie (1997), and performed with the group on the early leg of The Spiceworld Tour (1998).
On May 30, 1998, just before the end of the European tour, Halliwell left the Spice Girls to pursue a solo career. The first official confirmation was an announcement to the media by her solicitor on 31st May.
In 1999, Halliwell released her debut solo album Schizophonic, with lead single "Look at Me". The single reached number two in the UK, going on to sell over 1 million copies worldwide. Further singles from the album, "Mi Chico Latino" and "Lift Me Up", became UK number ones with the latter outselling Halliwell's former bandmate Emma Bunton. The fourth single, "Bag It Up", also reached number one.
In 2001 Halliwell followed up with her second album, Scream If You Wanna Go Faster. It also included her cover version of the Weather Girls' 1983 hit, "It's Raining Men", used on the Bridget Jones's Diary film soundtrack. The song became a huge hit, selling over 4 million copies worldwide, in the United World Chart it hit number two (behind "Lady Marmalade" by Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya & Pink) based on Sales, Airplay and Votes, it became the second best selling single of 2001. The follow-up singles were "Scream If You Wanna Go Faster" (number eight) and "Calling" (number seven).
In late 2004, Halliwell made a return to music with the single "Ride It", which reached no. 4 on the UK charts and no. 1 on the dance charts. This was the first single from her third album, Passion, which was at that stage slated for a spring release after a second single. Eventually a new single, "Desire", was released on May 30, 2005. After the release of Passion she stated that she had no plans to continue with her solo singing career.
On April 12, 2007, it was announced that Halliwell had signed a six book deal with Macmillan Children's Books. The books are set to feature nine year old Ugenia Lavender, Halliwell's own creation. In the stories, Ugenia will be accompanied by characters loosely based on Halliwell's celebrity friends, including Victoria Beckham and Gordon Ramsey. The books are scheduled to be released in May, 2008.
On June 28, 2007, Halliwell announced she was joining her former colleagues for "The Return of the Spice Girls", a global tour that would see all five original members of the Spice Girls together on stage for the first time since Halliwell walked out mid-tour in 1998. Part of the setlist of the reunion tour features Halliwell performing solo, singing her hit single 'It's Raining Men'. On 1 February 2008, it was announced that due to personal and family commitments their tour would come to an end in Toronto on 26 February 2008, meaning that tour dates in Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Sydney, Cape Town and Buenos Aires were cancelled.
In 2010, Halliwell, announced through her official website she was back in the studio and recording.
In February 2012, Halliwell announced that the fourth album was being mastered. In August 2012, she reunited with the Spice Girls to perform at the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games in London. In 2010, Halliwell stood in for Dannii Minogue as a guest judge on The X Factor at the Glasgow auditions alongside Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh and Cheryl Cole, and she returned again in 2012 as a guest judge at the Liverpool auditions alongside Walsh, Gary Barlow and Tulisa Contostavlos. In October 2012, Halliwell made her first solo performance in seven years at the Breast Cancer Care, debutting a new track, called "Phenomenal Woman". In January 2013, Halliwell claimed that she had decided to shelve the album that was ready and continue writing and recording, moving in a different style direction. In March 2013, a demo version of a song titled "Putting On The Bling" from the old recording sessions was leaked. In April 2013, the Nine Network announced that she would become the fourth judge on Australia's Got Talent.
On 5 September 2013, it was confirmed by Channel 9's NRL Footy Show (one of the longest running shows in Australia) that Geri Halliwell would be performing a world exclusive of "Half of Me", her first solo single in nearly eight years, at its Grand Final Show. The performance took place on 3 October 2013, exactly one year after her last exhibition with new material at the Breast Cancer Care Show. On 12 September 2013, it was announced that the song "Half of Me" would be released exclusively in Australia, as part of a new deal with Sony Music Australia. The single was released on 25 October 2013 and reached a dismal number 281 in the Australian charts. Halliwell then took to her official blog to write about her upsetting experience back in the music business and hinted of possibly retiring for good. On the grand final of Australia's Got Talent, she performed an acoustic version of the Spice Girl's hit single Wannabe.
Desire
Geri Halliwell Lyrics
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I ain´t gonna tell you that
I´m giving myself away
You´re a real catch that´s a fact
I am gonna tell you that
Baby I want you to stay
My fever´s high your tide is low
No no no no
Whatever you sold me
Whatever you feed me
It´s taking me over and over
I´m the cat that can fight it
Whenever I need it
Your kiss kills me with, desire
Young gun you´re the one
Lift me up and take me on
Just like you did in my dream
Sweet man I know you can
But I would never tell you that
Baby I´m diggin´ your scene
My fever´s high let´s roll the dice
But don´t forget I love you
No no no no
Whatever you sold me
Whatever you feed me
It´s taking me over and over
I´m the cat that can fight it
Whenever I need it
Your kiss kills me with
You´re contagious, I´m confusing
We can take this anywhere we like it
You´re amazing, so amusing
Your kiss kills me with desire
Whatever you sold me
Whatever you feed me
It´s taking me over and over
I´m the cat that can fight it
Whenever I need it
Your kiss kills me with, desire
In Geri Halliwell's song "Desire," she sings about being attracted to someone and wanting them to stay with her. She describes herself as a "sure-fire pussy cat," meaning that she is confident and ready to pounce. She doesn't want to give too much away and reveal her true feelings but tells her lover that she wants them to stay. Geri expresses her desire for the person and how their "kiss kills [her] with desire." She acknowledges the strength of the attraction and how it is taking her over and over, making her fight for control.
The song's lyrics are full of metaphors, such as the line "whatever you sold me, whatever you feed me, it's taking me over and over." This line suggests that the attraction is like a drug and that Geri is addicted to it. She says that she is "the cat that can fight it" whenever she needs to take back control. The chorus emphasizes the relationship's potential to go anywhere, saying "we can take this anywhere we like it," but all that matters is how the other person's kiss makes her feel.
In summary, Geri Halliwell's "Desire" is a song about the power of attraction and desire. She uses metaphors and catchy rhythms to describe the irresistible nature of the feelings she has toward the other person.
Line by Line Meaning
I´m a sure-fire pussy cat
I am confident and in control of myself, like a fearless feline.
I ain´t gonna tell you that
I won't expressly state my feelings so as not to seem vulnerable.
I´m giving myself away
My actions indicate that I am falling for you and becoming emotionally exposed.
You´re a real catch that´s a fact
I acknowledge that you are a valuable and desirable partner.
I am gonna tell you that
Contrary to earlier, I will tell you that I am interested in you.
Baby I want you to stay
I hope that you will continue spending time with me and being in my life.
My fever´s high your tide is low
I am passionate about you, while you may not share the same level of intensity.
Just don´t forget to love me
I hope that you will continue to reciprocate my feelings and show me affection.
No no no no
I am emphasizing my plea for reassurance and love.
Whatever you sold me
I have been influenced by your words and actions.
Whatever you feed me
I am affected by the energy and emotions that you give off.
It´s taking me over and over
I feel completely consumed and influenced by my passion for you.
I´m the cat that can fight it
My natural inclination is to resist being controlled or consumed by emotion.
Whenever I need it
But sometimes, I am willing to succumb to my feelings.
Your kiss kills me with, desire
Physical intimacy with you is powerful and intensely pleasurable for me.
Young gun you´re the one
I believe that you are the right person for me.
Lift me up and take me on
I want you to pursue a romantic relationship with me.
Just like you did in my dream
I have imagined you being romantic with me, and I want that to become a reality.
Sweet man I know you can
I believe that you are capable of being a good partner to me.
But I would never tell you that
Again, I'm hesitant to reveal my true feelings so as not to be vulnerable.
Baby I´m diggin´ your scene
I am enjoying the way that you are making me feel and the energy that you have.
My fever´s high let´s roll the dice
I am feeling especially passionate and am willing to take risks for love.
Your kiss kills me with
As before, physical intimacy with you is exceptionally pleasurable for me.
You´re contagious, I´m confusing
Being with you is infectious and confusing for me. I feel my emotions getting out of control.
We can take this anywhere we like it
I believe that we have the potential for a fulfilling relationship that can go in any direction we choose.
You´re amazing, so amusing
I find you to be extraordinary and entertaining. Being around you makes me happy.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TERRY RONALD, GERI HALLIWELL, MATAIS WOLLO, HENRIK KORPI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Leeloo Dallas
this song is amazing i dont know why she didnt become that famous when she went solo
John Evans
She did she had 4 solo number ones. First two albums all singles were top ten this is her only one not too. This goldfrapp retread was outdated on arrival 4 years between albums killed her solo career.
Xenon Doro
@John Evans Yeah the downfall began with her second album because she was trying to push herself as a "serious" artist with songs like Calling and her record company was the one pushing for the cheeky image - and rightfully so because that's where her strength lies and she isn't good enough of a singer to be Adele or whatever. The third album was very weak because of this, full of dull songs like Passion. It's similar story Mel C had. Her second album was full of boring songs like Soul Boy which Melanie were pushing for while the record company forced her to sing uptempo songs like On the horizon which she still hates to this day. It was sad to watch how they self-sabotaged their own careers. On that note however, Melanie's new album is great because she finally - after all these years - realised that her strength lies in dance music.
Quentin Harrison
@Xenon Doro This is ridiculous lol.
ALAN PLOKES
It is very amazing. My favorite Geri Halliwell video too.
Ivan Irk
Классный клипчик! Гери здесь милашка!!!
Raffi
My favorite of the Spice Girls!! She rocks! I love this song! I love her voice! And she is SO pretty!!
Ally J Bowie
I remember being heartbroken when this single tanked in the UK, I personally loved it.
Davy Kemp Official
Her Midweek was #10, but the #22 was painful.
Ally J Bowie
@Davy Kemp Official I still have the article, the midweek was 18 😢