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".
Melt
Melanie C Lyrics
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Where we are born
No truth is spoken
Seems so long ago
And you really don´t know
How you got broken
Give a little bit of love for your people
But save a little bit of love for yourself
Have a little bit of trust in the way you feel
And see your heart melt
Send a little bit of hope down the airwaves
Find a little bit of gold in my hell
You´ve got to have a little bit of faith in everything you know
Then let your heart melt
Now is your time to rise
The one you can fly
I know why you sent me
Feel me
Give a little bit of love for your people
But save a little bit of love for yourself
Have a little bit of trust in the way you feel
And see your heart melt
Send a little bit of hope down the airwaves
Find a little bit of gold in my hell
You´ve got to have a little bit of faith in everything you do
Then watch you heart
Feel your heart melt
Send a little bit of hope down the airwaves
Find a little bit of gold in my hell
You´ve got to have a little bit of faith in everything you know
Then let your heart
Feel your heart melt
The opening lyrics to Melanie C's "Melt" paint a picture of being in a tough situation. "Caught in the eye of a storm / Where we are born / No truth is spoken." This image of being in the center of a storm can be interpreted both literally and figuratively, as if the singer is caught in a difficult situation that they have no control over or that they are feeling an immense amount of pressure. The following line, "No truth is spoken," adds to the tension of the situation, suggesting that the people involved may be hiding something or not being honest with each other.
As the song continues, the lyrics turn to focus on the idea of love and hope, with the chorus encouraging the listener to "Give a little bit of love for your people / But save a little bit of love for yourself / Have a little bit of trust in the way you feel / And see your heart melt." This chorus is about the importance of loving oneself along with others, and having faith in one's ability to navigate difficult situations. The line "See your heart melt" suggests that allowing oneself to be vulnerable can be a powerful thing, and that showing love and compassion can lead to positive change.
The last verse encourages the listener to "Send a little bit of hope down the airwaves / Find a little bit of gold in my hell / You´ve got to have a little bit of faith in everything you know / Then let your heart / Feel your heart melt." This final plea for hope and faith in the face of adversity is a positive message that encourages the listener to persevere and have faith in themselves.
Overall, "Melt" is a powerful song that speaks to the importance of self-love and the power of showing love to others. Its lyrics paint a picture of adversity and struggle, while also offering a message of hope and encouragement.
Line by Line Meaning
Caught in the eye of a storm
Being in the middle of chaos and confusion
Where we are born
The origin of our existence
No truth is spoken
Lack of honesty and sincerity in communication
Seems so long ago
A distant memory
And you really don´t know
Uncertainty and confusion
How you got broken
Feeling shattered and defeated
Feel me
Empathy and understanding
Give a little bit of love for your people
Sharing and expressing love for others
But save a little bit of love for yourself
Self-care and self-love
Have a little bit of trust in the way you feel
Believing in your emotions
And see your heart melt
Finding inner peace and contentment
Send a little bit of hope down the airwaves
Spreading positivity and optimism
Find a little bit of gold in my hell
Finding something valuable in a difficult situation
You´ve got to have a little bit of faith in everything you know
Believing in your knowledge and experiences
Then let your heart melt
Opening up to healing and love
Now is your time to rise
Opportunity for growth and success
The one you can fly
The potential to soar and achieve
I know why you sent me
Understanding the purpose and meaning behind a connection
Feel me
Connection and empathy
You´ve got to have a little bit of faith in everything you do
Believing in your actions and decisions
Then watch you heart
Observing the positive changes in yourself
Feel your heart melt
Experiencing inner peace and tranquility
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MELANIE CHISHOLM, GUY CHAMBERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Tibor Menyhart
Caught in the eye of a storm
Where we are born
No truth is spoken
Seems so long ago
And you really don't know
How you got broken
Feel me
Give a little bit of love for your people
But save a little bit of love for yourself
Have a little bit of trust in the way you feel
And see your heart melt
Send a little bit of hope down the airwaves
Find a little bit of gold, it might help
You've got to have a little bit of faith in everything you know
Then let your heart melt
Now is your time to rise
The one you can fly
I know why you sent me
Feel me
Give a little bit of love for your people
But save a little bit of love for yourself
Have a little bit of trust in the way you feel
And see your heart melt
Send a little bit of hope down the airwaves
Find a little bit of gold, it might help
You've got to have a little bit of faith in everything you do
Then watch you heart
Feel your heart melt
Send a little bit of hope down the airwaves
Find a little bit of gold, it might help
You've got to have a little bit of faith in everything you know
Then let your heart
Feel your heart melt
lafken
Caught in the eye of a storm
Where we are born
No truth is spoken
Seems so long ago
And you really don't know
How you got broken
Feel me
Give a little bit of love for your people
But save a little bit of love for yourself
Have a little bit of trust in the way you feel
And see your heart melt
Send a little bit of hope down the airwaves
Find a little bit of gold, it might help
You've got to have a little bit of faith in everything you know
Then let your heart melt
Now is your time to rise
The one you can fly
I know why you sent me
Feel me
Give a little bit of love for your people
But save a little bit of love for yourself
Have a little bit of trust in the way you feel
And see your heart melt
Send a little bit of hope down the airwaves
Find a little bit of gold, it might help
You've got to have a little bit of faith in everything you do
Then watch you heart
Feel your heart melt
Send a little bit of hope down the airwaves
Find a little bit of gold, it might help
You've got to have a little bit of faith in everything you know
Then let your heart
Feel your heart melt
Prateek Das
One of my all time favourite Melanie C tracks
Shani Trahan
Prateek Das this is the first time I've heard this song too it's lovely song
ruben galicia
Mi favorita del segundo album y aunque el video es muy sencillo no deja de estar muy padre...
Космически прах
I never knew this song had a clip! Mel's voice is just extremely expressive and powerful. God bless her. Sending her lots of hearts.
Romy Contreras
cómo se puede ser tan bella y tan talentosa.
Gera Halliwell
One Of her best songs
Tibor Menyhart
Gera Halliwell This is her best song.
Shani Trahan
Gera Halliwell I love this video its a great song
Avril Arteaga Puente
I love your music. Reason is one of my favourite albums. Thanks you so much Melanie Chisholm you are our no. 1 girl forever.
jonn stoffer
what can I say about this AMAZING talented woman! A mother now and she still ROCKS!!! (always my favorite - SPICE)