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.
Sometime
Geri Halliwell Lyrics
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Show me love I'll embrace
If you take me home where I was born
I'll find peace of mind, somehow
Look for light for your conception
Lay me down for your inspection
Sometime but not today
There's somethin' I need to say
Somehow we'll find a way
I wish this was yesterday
Then maybe tomorrow I'll remember
Sometime...
Give me hope, in life I pray
But it's good when I'm bad, I'm sorry to say
So when I feel you inside, deep within me
I'll find peace of mind, somehow.
I'm a living breathing contradiction
Can't go through this crucifixion
Sacrifice love for affection
There's pain in pleasure's resurrection
After the rain then comes the sun
We will be one again
An aphrodisiac rejection, immaculate is our conception
The song 'Sometime' by Geri Halliwell is a reflective piece about love, the desire to be treated well, and the hope for peace of mind. The song begins with a call for someone to treat the singer right and offer her safety, love, and acceptance, and if taken to the place where she was born, she would somehow find peace of mind. There is a transition in the lyrics to 'look for light for your conception' and 'lay me down for your inspection,' which could refer to a romantic relationship, but it may also allude to birth, which is consistent with the song's opening line.
The song's overarching message is about finding balance and harmony in life. The chorus presents a hopeful outlook that the singer and the person she addresses will find a way to connect, even if not today, and she will remember this moment in the future. The singer acknowledges that she is a "living, breathing contradiction" and that "there's pain in pleasure's resurrection," indicating that there will be struggle along the way. Still, there is a belief that after the rain comes the sun, and they will be together again.
Overall, the song speaks to anyone looking for love, acceptance, and balance in life. It acknowledges that life can be tough, and relationships can be complicated, but there is always hope for a better tomorrow.
Line by Line Meaning
Treat me right, keep me safe
If you treat me with kindness, respect, and protection, I will reciprocate and be loyal to you.
Show me love I'll embrace
If you show me genuine love and care, I will appreciate and return those feelings.
If you take me home where I was born, I'll find peace of mind, somehow
Returning back to my roots and familiar territory will allow me to find inner peace and comfort.
Look for light for your conception
Search within yourself and find positivity and hope as you form new ideas or plans.
Lay me down for your inspection
Allow me to be vulnerable and open to examination in order to strengthen our relationship and establish trust.
Somehow we'll find a way
Together, we will overcome any obstacles and challenges that come our way.
Sometime but not today
Although we may not accomplish everything right away, we will eventually reach our goals in time.
There's somethin' I need to say
I have a message that I want to express and share with you.
I wish this was yesterday, then maybe tomorrow I'll remember
Reflecting on past experiences can help me gain clarity about the present and prepare for the future.
Give me hope, in life I pray
I have a strong desire to have faith, optimism, and positivity in my life.
But it's good when I'm bad, I'm sorry to say
I have a tendency to enjoy indulging in negative behaviors and thoughts, but I recognize that it's not healthy for me or others.
So when I feel you inside, deep within me, I'll find peace of mind, somehow
When I feel close and connected to you, both physically and emotionally, it brings me inner tranquility and satisfaction.
I'm a living breathing contradiction
I have many conflicting traits and qualities within me, making me complex and hard to understand.
Can't go through this crucifixion
I cannot endure or tolerate the pain and suffering that comes with certain situations or relationships.
Sacrifice love for affection
Sometimes I prioritize receiving attention and physical intimacy over establishing a deeper connection based on love and commitment.
There's pain in pleasure's resurrection
Even though I may feel good or satisfied in the moment, certain pleasurable experiences can lead to negative consequences or emotions.
After the rain then comes the sun
Even after periods of difficulty or sorrow, there is always hope for brighter and happier days ahead.
We will be one again
Despite any challenges or obstacles, we will reunite and find unity once more.
An aphrodisiac rejection, immaculate is our conception
Although there may be certain elements of rejection or denial within our relationship, the foundation of our connection is pure and perfect in its formation.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDY JOHN WATKINS, PAUL DAVID WILSON, GERI HALLIWELL
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