For her performance in the musical Jesus Christ Superstar as Mary Magdalene, Chisholm won Best Supporting Actress in a musical at the Whatsonstage.com Awards.
Melanie also has co-written 11 UK Number 1s - more than any other female artist independently or as part of a duo, quartet or quintet, being surpassed by Madonna in 2006.
Melanie started her music career in 1996 as one fifth of the world's biggest girl group, Spice Girls. During their reign of the 1990s, the girls scored nine number 1 singles in the UK, sold over 40 million albums worldwide and made their distinctive mark on pop culture. By 2000, that figure rose to 53 million and preceded the groups’ eventual disbandment as well as Melanie’s burgeoning solo career.
Embracing a new creative direction, her first solo endeavour was the Bryan Adams duet ‘When You’re Gone’, which reached the UK Top 3 and became a huge European hit. Setting the tone for her first ever debut solo album, ‘Northern Star’ followed in 1999 and peaked at Number 4. Spawning 2 Number 1 singles, it was certified triple platinum in the United Kingdom, Gold in Australia and platinum in Europe.
Her second solo album, the Top 5 hit ‘Reason’, followed in March 2003. Containing tracks produced by former New Radicals frontman Gregg Alexander and Marius De Vries (Madonna, Rufus Wainright), it boasted a vibrant, coesive sound of increasing musical maturity and rapidly went Gold after the lead Top Ten single ‘Here It Comes Again’.
In early 2004, Melanie founded her own independent label Red Girl Records. So-called after her beloved Liverpool Football Club and propensity to blush easily, it provided undiluted artistic freedom and saw the release of ‘Beautiful Intentions’, Melanie’s third solo LP.
Songs were previewed before fans at a series a Barfly gigs in the summer of 2004 as Melanie became eager to encapsulate the 'live' feel of her new tracks and one such previewed track, Next Best Superstar , was decided as the first single. It scored a top ten hit for Melanie at the start of 2005 and second single Better Alone was released as a download and through the official online shop.
In late 2005, Melanie was asked to record the theme tune to German soap opera 'Julia'. The track, written by Guy Chambers and Enrique Iglesias entitled First Day Of My Life, was then released in Germany where it topped the charts and was certified platinum after selling a massive 400,000 copies. But its success didn't stop there, going on to be number 1 in Spain, Portugal and Austria, it became one of the biggest hits of the year. The huge success of the single reflected on album sales as Beautiful Intentions became certified gold in Germany and platinum in Portugal, where it stayed at number 1 for nine weeks.
In October 2006 Melanie released her first ever Live Hits DVD. Recorded before a sold-out audience at London’s The Bridge, it featured 19 blistering hit singles and showcased her talent as both a writer and live performer.
Fast forward to now and Melanie kicks off 2007 with the challenge of 2 new singles prior to the album release. In Europe, the lead single is ‘The Moment You Believe’ – a beautiful love song written with long-term collaborator Peter Vettese that’s already powering its way up many European airplay charts. "This Time" also features writing and production credits from Guy Chambers, Cathy Dennis, Steve Mac, Stephen Hague, Jill Jackson and two of her own band members Paul Gendler and Greg Hatwell. Melanie played many festivals across Europe during the summer, including the sold out Isle of Wight Festival.
Here, the UK single is a stellar reinvigoration of the 1982 hit ‘I Want Candy’. Produced by Stephen Hague (whose previous credits include New Order, Siouxsie and the Banshees and Robbie Williams) it’s taken from the British film of the same name, which was heralded by Empire as “Fresh and funny a British American Pie”.
The videos for both singles were directed by Tim Royes and have attracted considerable attention. ‘The Moment You Believe’ was filmed in one continuos shot, while ‘I Want Candy’ sees Melanie dancing for the first time since the Spice Girls. As a result, it was the No.1 viewed video on You Tube the day it was added, gaining over 200,000 views.
In November 2007, Chisholm reunited with the Spice Girls for a Greatest Hits album release and a four-months world tour. When the tour reached its first two-day break, Chisholm performed an acoustic solo set at The Mint in Los Angeles on 6 December and another one in The Grand Ballroom in New York City. On the last show of the tour, Chisholm did her famous "Sporty Spice" backflip as a surprise to the fans, as well as the other Spice Girls. In February 2008 Chisholm returned to her solo career. She released her fourth album "This Time" in Canada on April 8 2008, followed by a full Canadian tour in May 2008. The first single was Carolyna. "Understand" was released as a second single in Canada on July 25th. The video was filmed largely in Toronto, but several live clips were included from her various Canadian performances as well.
On 22 August 2008, Melanie announced on her offical website she was pregnant and would start writing songs for her fifth studio-album.
In September 2011, she released her fifth solo album "The Sea". In September 2012, she released her sixth solo album "Stages", a collection of song covers from various musical theatre shows and films. In October 2016, she released her seventh solo album "Version of Me".
Last Night on Earth
Melanie C Lyrics
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Get away!
Ain't gonna happen you know what I mean
Hard as it seems everybody's gotta dream a little dream
Chill baby, chill. I wish I could but I can't stop until
Need a shot of you to the brain
Here we go again, keep on movin' baby
Like it's the last night on earth
Like it's the only chance we get to live
Let's give it all away, give it all we got
'Cause my love won't wait for tomorrow
Like it's the last dance at the disco
Like it's the only song we get to sing
Let's give it all away, give it all we got
'Til the sun comes up sugar, don't stop
Shake baby shake. The only habit I don't want to break
You're sending a shiver down my spine
Playing with my mind
Accelerate 'Cause we're running out of time
Feel baby feel. I want you from your head to your heels
Like I want you from your heart to your soul
Baby now you know, move a little closer and we're gonna lose control
Like it's the last night on earth
Like it's the only chance we get to live
Let's give it all away, give it all we got
'Cause my love won't wait for tomorrow
Like it's the last dance at the disco
Like it's the only song we get to sing
Let's give it all away, give it all we got
'Til the sun comes up sugar, don't stop
Don't stop
Ooh ooh ooh don't stop
Ooh ooh ooh don't stop
Ooh ooh ooh don't stop
Shake baby shake
Shake baby shake
The only habit I don't want to break
Shake baby shake
Like it's the last night on earth
Like it's the only chance we get to live
Let's give it all away, give it all we got'
'Cause my love won't wait for tomorrow
Like it's the last dance at the disco
Like it's the only song we get to sing
Let's give it all away, give it all we got
Till the sun comes up sugar, don't stop
Like it's the last night on earth
Like it's the only chance we get to live
Let's give it all away, give it all we got
Till the sun comes up sugar, don't stop
The song, Last Night on Earth by Melanie C, is about the urgency of living in the present moment, and cherishing every second as if it were your last. The lyrics convey the message that we need to live our lives to the fullest, giving everything we have, and indulging in our deepest desires. The usage of phrases such as "last night on earth" and "only chance we get to live" create a sense of urgency, emphasizing the importance of making the most of the time we have. The chorus is catchy and memorable, with a driving beat that a listener can easily dance to.
The verses are full of metaphors, imagery, and rhetorical devices, making the song rich in poetic language. The opening lines, "Hey, sugar hey you think I'd ever let you go, Get away! Ain't gonna happen you know what I mean" suggest that the singer is determined to hold onto the present moment until the end. The usage of rhetorical questions like "you know what I mean?" and repeated phrases such as "Give it all away, give it all we got" add emphasis and repetition to the message. The song's overall message is one of urgency, but also of joy: the singer revels in the moment, as she sings, "Let's give it all we've got".
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, sugar hey you think I'd ever let you go
Trying to escape is a fool's errand. You already belong to me.
Ain't gonna happen you know what I mean
I won't let you go, and you know it. Resistance is futile.
Hard as it seems everybody's gotta dream a little dream
Although life can be difficult, it's important to have aspirations.
Chill baby, chill. I wish I could but I can't stop until
I want to relax, but my desire for you keeps me going.
Need a shot of you to the brain
Your presence is like a drug to me, and I can't get enough.
Here we go again, keep on movin' baby
Let's keep the momentum going, and enjoy the ride.
Like a runaway train
We are in this together, hurtling recklessly towards our fate.
Like it's the last night on earth
Let's live life to the fullest, as if there is no tomorrow.
Like it's the only chance we get to live
This moment is precious, and we should cherish it.
Let's give it all away, give it all we got
Let's put everything we have into this, and leave nothing behind.
'Cause my love won't wait for tomorrow
I don't want to waste any time, I want to live and love now.
Like it's the last dance at the disco
Let's make this moment count, and dance as if it's our last chance.
Like it's the only song we get to sing
Let's pour all of our passion into this, and make it unforgettable.
Til the sun comes up sugar, don't stop
We should keep going all night, and make the most of every minute.
Shake baby shake. The only habit I don't want to break
Being with you is addictive, and I never want to stop.
You're sending a shiver down my spine
You are electrifying, and I can't get enough of you.
Playing with my mind
You have a strong influence over me, and I can't resist you.
Accelerate 'Cause we're running out of time
We need to go faster, because time is limited.
Feel baby feel. I want you from your head to your heels
I crave all of you, from your mind to your body.
Like I want you from your heart to your soul
I desire all of you, even the parts that can't be seen.
Move a little closer and we're gonna lose control
If we get any closer, we will be consumed by our passion.
Don't stop
Let's keep going, and not slow down for anything.
Ooh ooh ooh don't stop
I don't want it to end, let's keep going.
Till the sun comes up sugar, don't stop
We should keep going until the sun rises, and seize every moment.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MELANIE CHISHOLM, DAVID MUNDAY, PHIL THORNALLEY
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