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.
Walk Away
Geri Halliwell Lyrics
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Been holding back for years.
There's a mountain so high I need to climb.
To wipe away the fears.
Solitude and loneliness
Have been a friend of mine.
As I'm turning my back on emptiness.
Who knows
Just where I'm going.
Does tomorrow belong to me.
Walk away this time with my head up high
Walk away just me and myself.
Walk away with pride nothing left to hide.
But it just feels right to be one
And just walkaway
I could never forget how hard I tried.
When we were oh so young.
Just one tender moment I cannot find.
Well maybe I had none.
Strength will be by my side.
Although I feel afraid.
But I know it's too late for this goodbye.
There's nothing left to say.
Who knows
Just where I'm going.
Does tomorrow belong to me.
Walk away this time with my head held high
Walk away just me and myself.
Walk away with pride nothing left to hide.
But it just feels right to be one
And just walkaway this time.
One day you'll realize
That the tears you saw in my eyes.
Will be there forever.
Walk away this time with my head up high
Walk away just me and myself.
Walk away with pride nothing left to hide.
But it just feels right to be one
And just walkaway
Just walkaway
And just walkaway
The lyrics to Geri Halliwell's song "Walk Away" talk about the struggle to let go of past hurts, the fear of the unknown future, and the need to find strength and pride in oneself. The opening lines talk about a river of tears that needs to be cried, and a mountain that needs to be climbed to wipe away the fears. The lyrics seem to convey a reluctance to confront these emotions, which have been bottled up for a long time.
The second verse talks about the singer's struggle with loneliness and how it has been a constant companion. But now, the singer is ready to leave the past behind and move on. The chorus talks about walking away with pride, with nothing left to hide. Although there is fear and uncertainty about where the road leads, there is a sense of determination to face it head-on.
The lyrics in the final verse are somewhat regretful, as the singer talks about one tender moment that she cannot find, and the realization that the tears she sheds now will be there forever. The song ends with a call to walk away, to leave the past behind, and to move on with pride and dignity.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a river of tears I need to cry.
I have been holding back my tears for a long time, but now I feel the need to cry and let it all out.
Been holding back for years.
I have been suppressing my emotions for many years and not letting myself express my true feelings.
There's a mountain so high I need to climb.
I have a great challenge ahead of me, and I need to face it with courage and determination.
To wipe away the fears.
I need to overcome my fears and insecurities so that I can move forward with my life.
Solitude and loneliness have been a friend of mine.
I am no stranger to being alone and have become accustomed to it over time.
As I'm turning my back on emptiness.
I am leaving behind the emptiness and sadness that I have felt for so long and am ready to create a new life.
I leave them all behind.
I am leaving my past behind and starting a new chapter in my life, free from the burdens of my past.
Who knows, just where I'm going.
I am uncertain about my future and where my path will ultimately lead me.
Does tomorrow belong to me.
I am wondering if I have control over my future or if it is predetermined by fate.
Walk away this time with my head up high.
I am leaving my past behind with confidence and self-respect.
Walk away just me and myself.
I am leaving my past behind alone, without any baggage or regrets.
Walk away with pride, nothing left to hide.
I am leaving my past behind with dignity, authenticity, and transparency.
But it just feels right to be one and just walk away.
I am confident that leaving my past behind is the right decision, and I feel empowered to do it on my own terms.
I could never forget how hard I tried.
I have put in a lot of effort and energy into my past, but it is now time to move on.
When we were oh so young.
In the past, I was young, naive, and inexperienced, but I have grown and learned from my experiences.
Just one tender moment I cannot find.
I am regretful that I cannot find one specific moment that would make me want to hold onto my past.
Well maybe I had none.
Perhaps there was no significant moment in my past that was worth holding onto.
Strength will be by my side.
I believe that I have the strength and resilience to face any challenges that come my way.
Although I feel afraid.
Even though I am afraid of what the future may hold, I am still determined to move forward.
But I know it's too late for this goodbye.
I am aware that I cannot change the past, and it is time for me to say goodbye to it.
There's nothing left to say.
I have said all that I need to say about my past, and there is no more to be discussed or addressed.
One day you'll realize that the tears you saw in my eyes will be there forever.
One day, the people from my past will realize the lasting impact that it had on me and that the pain and sadness will always be a part of me.
Just walk away.
I am ready to walk away from my past and start a new life on my own terms.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: PAUL DAVID WILSON, ANDY JOHN WATKINS, GERI HALLIWELL, TRACY ACKERMAN
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