The group was formed in 1998 with original members Mutya Buena, Keisha Buchanan & Siobhán Donaghy, who were introduced to each other by manager Ron Tom. After some initial success, Donaghy departed and the introduction of Heidi Range (formerly of Atomic Kitten) in 2001 was met with the commercial breakthrough of the group's first number-one single "Freak Like Me" and parent album Angels with Dirty Faces in 2002. The group survived a second line-up change in 2005, when Mutya Buena left and was replaced by Amelle Berrabah. In September 2009, it was announced that after eleven years in the Sugababes, Keisha Buchanan was no longer a part of the group and had been replaced by Jade Ewen.
Sugababes have released twenty five singles, six of which have reached number-one in the UK and twenty have reached the top 20 in the UK, seven studio albums that have reached top 40 charts worldwide with success around Europe and Asia having number-one singles in fifteen countries. With seventeen of their twenty five single releases achieving top ten chart success in the UK, Brit Award winners, the trio have been named the UK's most successful female act of the 21st century. Upon the release of "About You Now" (2007), the Sugababes became the only female act to have topped the single, album, and download charts simultaneously twice, having previously achieved the same feat in 2005 with "Push the Button". They have attained at least platinum certification for five of their albums in the UK.
Their most recent release 'Sweet 7' saw them scoring yet another 3 Top 10 hits in the UK charts, with also being Sugababes' first studio album to be recorded with new member Jade Ewen. In September 2013, Ewen stated that the Sugababes officially split in 2011. Ewen claimed that the band "fizzled out" two years ago and are "pretty much done", saying: "I don't feel comfortable lying", but Berrabah claimed afterwards that they will all be "getting back together at the end of next year". Meanwhile, the three original band members got back together and went on to form Mutya Keisha Siobhan, releasing one single, 'Flatline', in 2013. A full album was recorded but never released, with the majority of tracks recorded leaking from Christmas 2016.
In July 2019, the original line-up of the band confirmed they were back in the studio making music - with a cover of Sweet Female Attitude's 'Flowers' set to appear on the compilation album 'DJ Spoony Presents Garage Classical'. In September 2019, the pre-order for the compilation album confirmed the original trio had regained the name Sugababes.
Soul Sound
Sugababes Lyrics
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And oh you wouldn't believe
What's happening to me
Expectations all around
My intuition knows no doubt I could
Lose my way on this merry-go-round
So I, like a bird will fly
Just what could it be
And patience I will learn
Before this fire burns
Intuition's got a hold on me
There's magic in the air
I want to breathe
Change, change all around
Go with the rhythm
The soul sound (oh mm)
The soul sound (mm, mm)
The soul sound (oh mm)
The soul sound
So I, like a bird will fly
To the sea
Just what could it be
(What could it be yeah)
Patience I will learn
Before this fire burns
Intuition's got a hold on me
There's magic in the air
I want to breathe
Change, change all around
Just go with the rhythm
The soul sound (oh mm)
The soul sound (mm, mm)
The soul sound (feeling free)
The soul sound
Dun-duna, duna-duna, dun-duna, ooh
Sould sound
Dun-duna, dun-duna, dun-duna, dunn
Wait a minute soul sound
Ah, ooh ah, ooh ah, ooh ah
The soul sound (oh mm)
The soul sound (mm, mm)
The soul sound (mm, mm)
The soul sound (mm, mm)
The soul sound (wait a minute soul sound)
The lyrics of Sugababes' "Soul Sound" speak of a moment of pure freedom and liberation as the singer touches the sky and embraces change. The song talks about the magic and intuition that come with letting go and going with the rhythm of life. The singer compares herself to a bird flying to the sea, searching for something unknown yet exciting. She acknowledges that there may be expectations around her, but her intuition is strong, and she can navigate the "merry-go-round" of life. Ultimately, the lyrics urge the audience to embrace the soul sound, that feeling of freedom and connection that can be found when one lets go of control and follows their intuition.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "The soul sound," which refers to that feeling of liberation and connection. The song's instrumentation and production help to capture that feeling with its upbeat tempo, use of guitar riffs and drum beats, and occasional falsetto vocals. The lyrics also employ repeated phrases and sounds to create a hypnotic effect and to draw the listener in.
Line by Line Meaning
I, touch the sky, all around, it's alright
I feel great and life is good right now
And oh you wouldn't believe
What's happening to me is remarkable and hard to imagine
What's happening to me
My life is blessed in ways that are beyond belief
Expectations all around
Other people have high hopes and standards for me
My intuition knows no doubt I could
I have a strong sense of what to do, but I'm also aware of the risks
Lose my way on this merry-go-round
I could easily get lost or sidetracked in this ever-changing ride of life
So I, like a bird will fly
I'll spread my wings and take off towards a new destination
To the sea
Perhaps I'll find solace by the ocean
Just what could it be
I wonder what new adventures and opportunities await me
And patience I will learn
I know I need to be patient and take my time to figure things out
Before this fire burns
I don't want to make rash decisions that could lead to regret
Intuition's got a hold on me
My gut feeling is telling me to trust myself
There's magic in the air
I feel a sense of wonder and possibility all around me
I want to breathe
I want to take it all in and experience life to the fullest
Change, change all around
Life is always changing, but I'm ready to embrace it
Go with the rhythm
I'll go with the flow and let life guide me
The soul sound (oh mm)
The music and spirit of life is calling out to me
The soul sound (mm, mm)
I'm feeling the beat and energy of life
Dun-duna, duna-duna, dun-duna, ooh
The music is building and intensifying
Wait a minute soul sound
Hold on, the energy of life is reaching a peak
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHARLOTTE EDWARDS, SAM HARLEY
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@SamR1995
I love this track so much, probably one of the most underrated songs from the Sugababes' entire discography. Definitely one of my summer songs!
@nabildz1677
Sugababes the best from algeria
@madwendy
I love “New Year” too!
@joelarama
@@madwendy Oh yesss!!!! Me too!!! 👏🏼❤️👏🏼
@seprishere
I always loved this one too.
@ivorcurtis3586
Those gorgeous harmonies - at 16. Pleased to report that in 2022 they sound just as good. Seeing the original 3 live, at last, was the absolute highlight of my year!
@danielhead8123
They were are the anti spice girls where every member can sing
@joelarama
One of my favourite Sugababes tracks. The nostalgia this one song holds literally makes me weep with happy tears. Chilled, youthful pub days…enjoying the sunshine with friends, dancing, laughing and singing at the top of our voices to this incredible girl group. I still play the album to this day.
@InkTheEdges
one of my favorite songs of all time that literally NO ONE else I know even knows about! love love love
@kevinwright7781
The best girl group of the 2000's decade