Spice Up Your Life
Spice Girls Lyrics
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La la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la
When you're feelin' sad and low
We will take you where you gotta go
Smilin', dancin', everything is free
Colours of the world
Spice up your life
Every boy and every girl
Spice up your life
People of the world
Spice up your life
Aah
Slam it to the left
If you're havin' a good time
Shake it to the right
If ya know that you feel fine
Chicas to the front
Ha ha (uh uh)
Go round
Slam it to the left
If you're havin' a good time
Shake it to the right
If ya know that you feel fine
Chicas to the front
Ha ha
Hai Si Ja
Hold tight
La la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la
Yellow man in Timbuktu
Colour for both me and you
Kung Fu Fighting
Dancing Queen
Tribal Spaceman
And all that's in between
Colours of the world
Spice up your life
Every boy and every girl
Spice up your life
People of the world
Spice up your life
Aah
Slam it to the left
If you're havin' a good time
Shake it to the right
If ya know that you feel fine
Chicas to the front
Ha ha
Go round
Slam it to the left
If you're havin' a good time
Shake it to the right
If ya know that you feel fine
Chicas to the front
Ha ha
Hai Si Ja
Hold tight
Flamenco
Lambada
But hip-hop is harder
We moonwalk the foxtrot
Then polka the salsa
Shake it, shake it, shake it
Haka
Shake it, shake it, shake it
Haka
Arriba aha
Colours of the world
Spice up your life
Every boy and every girl
Spice up your life
People of the world
Spice up your life
Aah
Slam it to the left
If you're havin' a good time
Shake it to the right
If ya know that you feel fine
Chicas to the front
Ha ha (uh uh)
Go round
Slam it to the left
If you're havin' a good time
Shake it to the right
If ya know that you feel fine
Chicas to the front
Ha ha (uh uh)
Hai Si Ja
Hold tight
Slam it to the left
If you're havin' a good time
Shake it to the right
If ya know that you feel fine
Chicas to the front
Ha ha
Go round
Slam it to the left
If you're havin' a good time
Shake it to the right
If ya know that you feel fine
Chicas to the front
Ha ha
Hai Si Ja
Hold tight
"Spice Up Your Life" by Spice Girls is a vibrant, high-energy song that encourages listeners to find joy and positivity in every moment. Through the lyrics, the group promises to lift up those who are feeling low and transport them to a place of happiness, where everything is free and positivity is abundant. The chorus urges everyone to embrace and celebrate the diversity of culture and people in the world, to "spice up" their lives with color, music, and dance.
The song is filled with diverse references to music and culture, from the Kung Fu Fighting to the Flamenco, Lambada, and even the Haka. Through these references, the Spice Girls convey that joy can be found everywhere, and that every experience is an opportunity to spice up one's life. This message is further highlighted in the repeated refrain, where the group calls on listeners to slam it to the left, shake it to the right, and hold tight, emphasizing the importance of living in the moment and making the most of every second.
Overall, "Spice Up Your Life" is an uplifting and energetic song that encourages listeners to embrace positivity and joy, find happiness in diversity, and make the most of every experience.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're feelin' sad and low
If you're feeling down and out
We will take you where you gotta go
We will take you to where you need to be to lighten up your mood.
Smilin', dancin', everything is free
We want you to be happy and dance like nobody's watching! It's all free for you to enjoy.
All you need is positivity
All you need to be happy is a positive outlook on life.
Colours of the world
The diversity and beauty of the world
Spice up your life
Make life more exciting and interesting
Every boy and every girl
This message is for everyone, regardless of gender.
People of the world
Everyone on this planet
Slam it to the left
Move your body to the left with some energy!
If you're havin' a good time
If you're enjoying yourself, let loose and groove to the beat!
Shake it to the right
Spice up the dance floor by shaking your body to the right.
Chicas to the front
Women, step to the front of the dance floor!
Ha ha (uh uh)
We're having a good time, spreading joy and happiness!
Go round
Let's move around and have some fun!
Hai Si Ja
Let's go! Let's have fun!
Hold tight
Get ready for a wild ride!
Yellow man in Timbuktu
A person of another culture and faraway place
Colour for both me and you
Diversity makes the world more colorful and interesting
Kung Fu Fighting
A popular dance from the 70s
Dancing Queen
A positive image of the joy of dancing and celebrating
Tribal Spaceman
A unique and interesting image of diversity in culture
And all that's in between
All the diversity in between is what makes life worth celebrating and enjoying.
Flamenco
A Spanish dance with unique steps and music
Lambada
A Brazilian dance with similar steps and music to samba
But hip-hop is harder
Hip-hop has more complex dance moves and requires more energy to perform.
We moonwalk the foxtrot
Typically different types of dancing that wouldn't be associated with each other, but we can still make it work and be fun!
Then polka the salsa
Taking two different types of dances and blending them together to create a unique and exciting experience!
Shake it, shake it, shake it
This is a call to action to really get into the rhythm and shake it!
Haka
A traditional dance from the Maori people of New Zealand
Arriba aha
Let's go! Upwards and onwards to more fun and excitement!
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Melanie Chisholm, Geri Halliwell, Victoria Beckham, Emma Bunton, Melanie Brown, Matthew Paul Rowbottom, Richard Stannard
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@spicegirls
1. Spice Up Your Life #Spiceworld25
@xrisdio
13th October 1997 = 25 Year anniversary?
@jujub4553
Okay so clue one ๐ง
@kzspot
I see you, but I don't understand yet.
@nikkiobrien9329
Track list?
@traceybradbury5022
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@BJMashPotato
I had the craziest day at work today. Some guy came in and started dancing around with this song playing in the background. He turned some of my coworkers into balls, he turned fired bullets into rose petals, super weird. But at least the music was pretty good, so I got over it
@Belzabond
I was there too! Did you see that one guy split into two guys?
@Valkier_Kato
โ@@BelzabondI'm sorry, he's dead.
@cheapfinish6224
@@Valkier_Kato Is he still falling?