In 1994 and 1995 they won the Brit Award for Best British Dance Act. In 1994, they won the Mercury Music Prize for the album Elegant Slumming. The victory sparked controversy as they beat Britpop band Blur, who were deemed by critics to be more 'worthy' than a mere dance band. With ten Top Ten UK singles, the band was one of the most consistent hit-makers of the 90s, and the album Bizarre Fruit stayed in the UK charts for two years.
In the United States, their biggest success was on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, where they achieved five Top 5 singles, four of which hit number one.
With the closure by BMG of the deConstruction dance record label in the late 1990s, M People gained their own record label called M People Records to release their 1997 album Fresco.
After the release of The Best of M People in 1998, the band took a long break. Heather Small recorded a solo album and it seemed that the band had split, although a repackaged greatest hits album was released in 2005 and the band also embarked on a short tour of the UK. Small continued to pursue a solo career, as her song Proud was the soundtrack to the successful London 2012 Olympic Bid.
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PROUD
M People Lyrics
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Reflections of the fears I know I've left behind
I step out of the ordinary, I can feel my soul ascending
I am on my way, can't stop me now and you can do the same
What have you done today to make you feel proud?
It's never too late to try
What have you done today to make you feel proud?
What have you done today to make you feel proud?
Still so many answers I don't know
Realize that to question is how we grow
So I step out of the ordinary, I can feel my soul ascending
I am on my way, can't stop me now and you can do the same
What have you done today to make you feel proud?
It's never too late to try
What have you done today to make you feel proud?
You could be so many people if you make that break for freedom
What have you done today to make you feel proud?
We need a change, do it today
I can feel my spirit rising
We need a change, so do it today
'Cause I can see a clear horizon
What have you done today to make you feel proud?
So what have you done today to make you feel proud?
'Cause you could be so many people if you make that break for freedom
So what have you done today to make you feel proud?
What have you done today to make you feel proud?
What have you done today?
You could be so many people just make that break for freedom
So what have you done today to make you feel proud?
In the song "Proud," M People incorporates themes of self-reflection, perseverance, and the potential for growth and change. The lyrics begin with the singer gazing "into the window of [their] mind" and seeing "reflections of the fears…left behind." This introspection leads to a feeling of ascension and a drive to step "out of the ordinary." The message is clear - individuals have the power to move beyond their fears and limitations, and that breaking free from the status quo is crucial to this process.
The chorus of "What have you done today to make you feel proud?" encourages listeners to take action towards personal growth and to seize the opportunities that arise to become the person they want to be. The lyrics espouse a positive and uplifting message of the power of the self to change and grow.
Overall, the song presents an empowering message that inspires listeners to take control of their lives and strive for personal growth and fulfillment. The chorus repeats this message, encouraging individuals to do something each day that makes them feel proud and to strive towards making meaningful changes in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I look into the window of my mind
I am reflecting deeply on my thoughts and emotions
Reflections of the fears I know I've left behind
I see remnants of the past negative experiences I've overcome
I step out of the ordinary, I can feel my soul ascending
I am breaking away from the norm and feeling a spiritual awakening
I am on my way, can't stop me now and you can do the same
I am determined to succeed and inspire others to do so too
What have you done today to make you feel proud?
Have you accomplished something today that makes you feel proud of yourself?
It's never too late to try
You can always start now, no matter your age or past failures
You could be so many people if you make that break for freedom
You have the potential to change and become the best version of yourself
Still so many answers I don't know
I am aware that there is always more to learn and discover
Realize that to question is how we grow
Asking questions is an essential part of personal growth and development
We need a change, do it today
We need to take action towards positive change starting now
I can feel my spirit rising
I am feeling motivated and uplifted
'Cause I can see a clear horizon
I have a clear vision of my goals and aspirations
So what have you done today?
Have you taken any action towards becoming a better version of yourself today?
You could be so many people just make that break for freedom
You have the power to transform yourself and your life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HEATHER SMALL, PETER VETTESE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics;
I look into the window of my mind
Reflections of the fears I know I've left behind
I step out of the ordinary
I can feel my soul ascending
I'm on my way, can't stop me now
And you can do the same, yeah
What have you done today to make you feel proud?
It's never too late to try
What have you done today to make you feel proud?
Hmm-mm
You could be so many people
If you make that break for freedom
What have you done today to make you feel prouder?
Still so many answers I don't know
(There are so many answers)
Realize that to question is how we'll grow
(To question is to grow)
So I step out of the ordinary
I can feel my soul ascending
I'm on my way, can't stop me now
You can do the same, yeah
What have you done today to make you feel proud?
It's never too late to try
What have you done today to make you feel proud?
Hmm-mm, hmm
You could be so many people
If you make that break for freedom
What have you done today to make you feel proud?
Yeah
We need a change, yeah
Do it today, yeah
I can feel my spirit rising
Change, yeah, we need a change, yeah
So do it today, yeah
'Cause I can see a clear horizon
What have you done today to make you feel proud?
To make you feel proud, yeah
Let me hear ya, let me hear ya, let me hear ya
So what have you done today to make you feel proud?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
'Cause you could be so many people
If you make that break for freedom
So what have you done today to make you feel proud?
What have you done today to make you feel proud?
Yeah, let me hear ya
What have you done today? What have you done today?
What have you done today to make you feel proud?
Oh yeah, yeah
You could be so many people
Just make that break for freedom
So what have you done today to make you feel proud?
@Adrimitsis
Linda composição!
Proud - Orgulhoso (Letra em Português)
Eu examino a janela da minha mente.
Reflexões dos medos que sei que deixei para trás.
Então estou saindo do normal.
Posso sentir minha alma subindo.
Eu estou no meu caminho.
Não posso parar agora
E você pode fazer o mesmo, sim.
O que você tem feito hoje para se sentir orgulhoso?
Nunca é tarde demais para tentar.
O que você tem feito hoje para se sentir orgulhoso?
Você poderia ser tantas pessoas,
se apenas fugisse para a liberdade.
O que você tem feito hoje para se sentir orgulhoso?
Ainda há tantas respostas que não sei.
Perceba que questionar, é como nós crescemos.
Então estou saindo do normal.
Posso sentir minha alma subindo.
Eu estou no meu caminho.
Não posso parar agora
E você pode fazer o mesmo, sim.
O que você tem feito hoje para se sentir orgulhoso?
Nunca é tarde demais para tentar.
O que você tem feito hoje para se sentir orgulhoso?
Você poderia ser tantas pessoas,
Se apenas fugisse para a liberdade.
O que você tem feito hoje para se sentir orgulhoso?
Precisamos de uma mudança.
Faça-o hoje.
Posso sentir meu espírito se erguendo.
Precisamos de uma mudança.
Faça-o hoje.
Porque posso ver um horizonte nítido.
O que você tem feito hoje para se sentir orgulhoso?
Então o que você tem feito hoje para se sentir orgulhoso?
Você poderia ser tantas pessoas,
se apenas fugisse para a liberdade.
Então o que você tem feito hoje para se sentir orgulhoso?
O que você tem feito hoje para se sentir orgulhoso?
O que você tem feito hoje.
Você poderia ser tantas pessoas
Se apenas fugisse para a liberdade.
@lakeishawilliams-mctair5758
Heather Small has one of those voices you’ll identify in seconds. Such a powerhouse. Love her!!!😘😘
@clarissanm918
Literally she was in masked signer and she masked her voice! So amazing!
@kevinwaters60
Absolutely the most distinctive voice of UK 90's pop music love M People ❤
@JamesFisk1970
Her voice gives me goosebumps and tears of joy, I find her voice beautiful!
@sunniproductions1951
i thoguht it was a man singing
it played during school so i never saw her face.
@TJGAMINGSCOTLAND
Amen ❤ We love you
@gd26196
My primary school would play this song every week
I know every damn lyric😂
@siobhanroberts169
same fml
@jaidensmithlovesroblox4866
Lol same
@TechNetworkUK
Same