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.
Someone's Watching Over Me
Geri Halliwell Lyrics
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Thought that would last forever.
But you left me in this grown up world.
I had to put myself together.
At the end of the day.
You showed me the way.
I'm never in doubt.
Someone's watching over me
Though sometimes I wish
That you would look away from me
Always watching over me
Though it's not perfect
It can't be any other way for me.
You said to me that time would never wait
So I ran a little faster
I was always there but just too late
So fate became a father.
At the end of the day.
You showed me the way.
I'm never in doubt.
Someone's watching over me
Though sometimes I wish
That you would look away from me
Always watching over me
Though it's not perfect
It can't be any other way for me.
You left a girl with a hungry mind.
(I'm still learning, I'm still waiting)
All of my answers I need to find.
Someone's watching over me
Though sometimes I wish
That you would look away from me
Always watching over me
Though it's not perfect
It can't be any other way for me.
Someone's watching over me
Though sometimes I wish
That you would look away from me
Always watching over me
Though it's not perfect
It can't be any other way for me.
In Geri Halliwell’s song “Someone’s Watching Over Me,” the singer addresses her absent father and the challenges of growing up without him. The lyrics express the pain of being left behind in a grown-up world where one has to take care of themselves. Despite the struggles, Halliwell finds hope in the fact that someone is always watching over her. She sings, “At the end of the day, you showed me the way, I'm never in doubt,” revealing that through all the difficulties, she has found guidance and strength in the idea of a guardian angel, an unseen presence that can help her navigate the trials of life.
The chorus of the song speaks to the mixed feelings that Halliwell has about the presence of her guardian angel. While she is comforted by the thought that someone is watching over her, there are times when she wishes she could be independent and free from scrutiny. Despite this, she acknowledges that this unwavering presence is necessary, saying “Though it's not perfect, it can't be any other way for me.”
Line by Line Meaning
You said I'd always be your little girl.
You promised to shelter and protect me always.
Thought that would last forever.
I believed you would always keep your promise.
But you left me in this grown up world.
When you were gone, I had to fend for myself in a world full of responsibilities.
I had to put myself together.
I had to learn how to handle life on my own and become my own support system.
At the end of the day.
When everything else is said and done.
You showed me the way.
You taught me valuable lessons and guided me through tough times.
I'm never in doubt.
I am always certain of your love and influence in my life.
Someone's watching over me
I feel that there is a higher power or guardian angel keeping me safe.
Though sometimes I wish
Despite my faith, there are moments when I long for more privacy or independence.
That you would look away from me
I wish that you could allow me to be more self-sufficient without feeling like you always have to watch over me.
Always watching over me
Despite my wishes, I know deep down that you will always have my best interests at heart.
Though it's not perfect
Even though our relationship has its challenges and imperfections.
It can't be any other way for me.
I wouldn't want it any other way because I am grateful for the love and guidance you provide.
You said to me that time would never wait
You cautioned me that time passes quickly.
So I ran a little faster
I tried to keep pace with the demands and expectations of the world.
I was always there but just too late
Despite my best efforts, I still felt like I was never quite catching up.
So fate became a father.
I felt like the universe was the only one providing me with guidance and protection.
You left a girl with a hungry mind.
When you left, I was still eager to learn and grow.
(I'm still learning, I'm still waiting)
I am still seeking knowledge and guidance as I navigate through life.
All of my answers I need to find.
There are endless questions and challenges that I need to face on my own.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PAUL DAVID WILSON, ANDY JOHN WATKINS, GERI HALLIWELL, TRACY ACKERMAN
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Jessie Franklin
This song is so beautiful, I think she's dedicating this song to her father
SierraDeeTV
if it wasnt for this album i wouldnt have made it through middle school.
Neil Fox
Such a beautiful and complex album. I love it and it got me through my late teens into early 20s. x
Juan David Fuentee
mi favorita de schizophonic!!!
No puedo utilizarlo todavía, está blando!
Se nota que puso lo mejor de su voz.. canta muy tierna y ella no era así jajaja pero esta letra y canción era demasiado dulce para su voz ronca y bruta jajaja linda Geri ❤️
Alee Acoztaa
Amo esta canción <3
Tantia Leigh
Adore this song :-)
danny MDNA
This song always makes me cry !! I’m so glad she has found her love and is living her happiest life !!
She’s had so much turbulence!! I love this woman with all my heart ❤️
Gloria Maya
Love this song
Iv Reg
Cette geri me manque et cet chanson est sublime