There are multiple artists who have performed under the name i5:

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1. i5 was a short-lived girl group active from 2000 to 2001.
In 2000, Giant Records, a mainly dance music label, sought to create a girl group to rival other such groups of the time, such as Dream, 3LW, and Eden's Crush. The label's hook for this new group would be that its members were international to appeal to a larger fan base. Auditions were held, and the five members selected represented five distinct nationalities.

Kate Macalino, from the Philippines, had worked as a model in her home country. Tal B. Hajek, from Israel, was a devout Jew who moved to the USA in 1997 and admired rock singers. Christina Rumbley, from the United States, had moved from Florida to Los Angeles to pursue a music career. Andi Murphy M. was from the UK and had a passion for dancing. Gaby Equiz, from Mexico, dreamed of fame. Together, these girls became the International 5, more commonly referred to as I5.

In the spring of 2000, I5 was featured on the soundtrack to the dance film Center stage with their song, "First Kiss." By the summer of 2000, the girls had almost completed their debut album and began touring with Nickelodeon's All That Music and More tour. On this tour, I5 promoted its single, "Distracted," which was written by Steve Kipner, who had previously written hits for Christina Aguilera ("Genie in a Bottle") and Dream ("He Loves U Not").

On September 12th, 2000, Giant Records released I5's self-titled CD. However, the label was not able to release any more singles or significantly promote the album due to its imminent folding. Once Giant Records folded, Warner Bros. Records, its parent, absorbed it, and I5 no longer had a label.

Though the members of i5 initially sought a new record label, they failed to find one, and Tal, Gaby, Christina, Kate, and Andi parted ways in 2001.

After the 2001 disbanding of I5:

- Kate is pursing acting, songwriting, and dance while attending college, and is currently working for a video game company. She has been doing lots of acting from stage to film, mostly musical theater, including the shows A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Godspell, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, The Pirates of Penzance, some student plays and films, and some dance concerts. In music, she has been writing some songs and collaborating with other songwriters, for future projects as well as her own solo project.

- Tal, along with her husband and guitarist Vee Vaknin, drummer Eran Cohen, and bassist Pascual Romero, formed a rock band called Public Recipe, which performed around Los Angeles in the early 2000s and disbanded in 2004. Since then, Tal has worked on solo material, including a fusion of her native Israeli and Hebrew music with rock music. She also had a stint as a VJ and TV host.

- Christina eloped in 2000 when i5 served as the opening act for boy band NSYNC. She has since had a daughter and a career in songwriting and voice-overs. Most notably, she is credited for writing LeAnn Rimes's hit "Tic Toc." Since then, she has left the LA scene and moved to Asheville, NC, where she owns and operates a day spa called Spa Theology.

- Andi owns a dance studio in Los Angeles called Penny Lane Dance Academy and is developing a children's television program.

- Gaby had a stint as a television host in California for such programs as TMT and U4Ria. Though Gaby had previously been romantically connected to Ricky of boy band No Authority, they have since broken up. As of 2005, Gaby now lives in Mexico. She currently owns her own dance studio, Alma Latina, and is a professional salsa dancer. She recently won the San Diego Salsa Competition of 2006.

Some other fun facts:
- Some of i5's songs have been covered by other artists. "Cinderella" was covered by Swedish girl group Play on its 2002 self-titled debut album. Later, the song was covered by Disney's the Cheetah Girls, and also by Thai Pop Singer Tata Young.
- "First Kiss" was covered by Philippine singer Nina Girado.
- "If I Ever See Heaven Again" was covered by American Idol season-three finalist Jasmine Trias on her debut album.
- I5's song "Ladidi Ladida" was released previously on girl group S.O.A.P.'s 1998 album.
- Gaby co-wrote two songs that appeared on i5's debut: "Sweet N Sassy" and "Scream Shout."

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Ladidi Ladida
I5 Lyrics

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I wanna see you come
Ladidi ladida
I wanna see you come
Before I give you some
Oh oh oh oh

Here we go

Baby you can touch my
If I can get a taste of your
But you only seem
To care for money
And I don't wanna wait
A minute more
(Can't buy my love)

If you don't give it up
I swear I'm gonna stop it
Cuz I'm never gonna
Spend it on you

I wanna see you come
Into my life
Before I give you some
Ladidi ladida
I wanna see you come
Into my life
Before I give you some
Oh oh oh oh
Ladidi ladida
Ladidi ladida

Baby you can drive my
Maybe I could ride your
If you're messing
You'll become my ex
We ain't never gonna have no
(Don't play around)

If you don't give it up
I swear I'm gonna stop it
Cuz I'm never gonna
Spend it on you

I wanna see you
Come into my life
Before I give you some
Ladidi ladida
I wanna see you
Come into my life
Before I give you some
Oh oh oh oh
Ladidi ladida,
Ladidi ladida
Ladidi ladida,
Ladidi ladida
Ladidi ladida,
Ladidi ladida
Ladidi ladida,
Ladidi ladida
I wanna see you come
I wanna see you come
I wanna see you come

I wanna see you
Come into my life
Before I
Give you some
Ladidi ladida
I wanna see you
Come into my life
Before I give you some
Oh oh oh oh
Ladidi ladida,
Ladidi ladida
Ladidi ladida,
Ladidi ladida
Ladidi ladida,
Ladidi ladida

I wanna see you come

Overall Meaning

The song "Ladidi Ladida" by I5 is a catchy dance-pop track with a playful and flirtatious vibe. The lyrics revolve around the idea of wanting someone to come into your life and be a part of it, but only if they can prove themselves worthy. The repeated line "I wanna see you come before I give you some" suggests that the singer is looking for a mutual connection and not willing to give themselves fully unless the other person does the same.

The verses of the song mention various things that the person might offer or be interested in: touching the singer's body, driving or riding in a car, and having money. However, the chorus emphasizes that these things are not enough to win over the singer's affection. The lines "If you don't give it up, I swear I'm gonna stop it / Cuz I'm never gonna spend it on you" make it clear that the singer is not interested in a one-sided relationship where they are expected to provide everything without receiving anything in return.

Overall, "Ladidi Ladida" is a fun and flirty song that encourages mutual respect and reciprocity in romantic relationships. It suggests that true love requires both partners to be willing to put in effort and show genuine interest in each other's lives.

Line by Line Meaning

I wanna see you come
The singer wants the person they are addressing to become a part of their life and be present.

Ladidi ladida
This phrase is a meaningless filler meant to fit the rhythm of the song.

I wanna see you come
The singer reiterates their desire for the person they are addressing to be a part of their life and be present.

Before I give you some
The singer is flirting and implying that they will be intimate with the person they are addressing, but only if they meet certain conditions.

Oh oh oh oh
This phrase is a meaningless filler meant to fit the rhythm of the song.

Baby you can touch my
The singer is offering a physical gesture of affection to the person they are addressing.

If I can get a taste of your
The singer implies that they want to be intimate with the person they are addressing in return for the offer they just made.

But you only seem
The singer is addressing the fact that the person they are interested in seems to only be interested in money.

To care for money
The singer implies that the person they are addressing is materialistic and shallow.

And I don't wanna wait
The singer is impatient and does not want to wait for the person they are addressing to change their priorities.

A minute more
The singer is emphasizing that they do not have time to waste on someone who only cares about money.

(Can't buy my love)
This phrase is a reference to the Beatles song and is meant to convey that the singer's affection cannot be bought with money.

If you don't give it up
The singer is implying that the person they are addressing needs to change their ways in order to be with them.

I swear I'm gonna stop it
The singer is warning that they will end the relationship if the person they are addressing does not change their ways.

Cuz I'm never gonna
The singer is emphasizing that they will not change their position regarding money and will not be with someone who is only interested in it.

Spend it on you
The singer is repeating that they will not waste their money on someone who is only interested in it.

Into my life
The singer is reiterating their desire for the person they are addressing to become a part of their life and be present.

Before I give you some
The singer is flirting and implying that they will be intimate with the person they are addressing, but only if they meet certain conditions.

Baby you can drive my
The singer is offering another physical gesture of affection to the person they are addressing.

Maybe I could ride your
The singer implies that they are open to the idea of the person they are addressing returning the gesture of affection in some way.

If you're messing
The singer is warning that they will end the relationship if the person they are addressing is not serious about being with them.

You'll become my ex
The singer is implying that they will break up with the person they are addressing if they do not take their relationship seriously.

We ain't never gonna have no
The singer is emphasizing that they will not have a future with someone who is only interested in money.

(Don't play around)
This phrase is a warning for the person they are addressing to take the relationship seriously and not play games.

I wanna see you
The singer reiterates their desire for the person they are addressing to be a part of their life and be present.

Ladidi ladida
This phrase is a meaningless filler meant to fit the rhythm of the song.

I wanna see you come
The singer reiterates their desire for the person they are addressing to become a part of their life and be present.

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