The group has launched a clothing line, several perfume collections, doll lines, room decor, a book series and a successful video games line. The group has had three successful nationwide tours, Cheetah-licious Christmas Tour in 2006, The Party's Just Begun Tour from 2006-2007 and One World Tour in 2008. The Cheetah Girls grossed over USD $26 million from touring and that it's before their last tour One World, and their merchandise has grossed over USD $17 million in revenue. The group has won seven Radio Disney awards and one 'Communications Award'.
The Cheetah Girls started out as a 2003 Summer Line-Up movie for Disney Channel. Within the two years of release, it gained one of the biggest fan franchises in Disney history as well as on the soundtrack charts having a double platinum soundtrack and high-rated DVD release. After all of this success three of the original members Adrienne Bailon, Kiely Williams and Sabrina Bryan decided to reunite and record and a song for the Disneymania 3 CD. Raven-Symone however declined saying that "I want to work on my solo career right now. I loved being a Cheetah Girl but I don't want to be know as 'Galleria from The Cheetah Girls’, and as 'Raven Baxter' forever. Right now I just want to be Raven-Symone." Adrienne Bailon (who at the time had a reoccurring role on That's So Raven) claimed to "understand" but still said she was "disappointed" in Raven for not continuing what she started. However, the 3 remaining Cheetahs recorded I Won't Say (I'm In Love) for Disneymania 3. They also kept their names from The Cheetah Girls movie. Kiely was known as "Aqua", Adrienne was known as "Chanel" and Sabrina was known as "Dorinda". After seeing how much of a response I Won't Say (I'm In Love) received, Disney quickly approached the Cheetahs for a recording contract. Raven was again offered her spot back in the group and again declined. This upset Adrienne so much that she quit as her role of Alana on That's So Raven. The newly reformed Cheetah Girls signed the contract for one album with Walt Disney Records. The stage names Dorinda, Chanel and Aqua were also dropped at this time. Right before the release of their debut album they released a single for the Chicken Little soundtrack called Shake a Tail Feather, a re-make of an old Ray Charles song. Their debut album was a Christmas album titled Cheetah-licious Christmas. They also made a music video for their debut single also titled Cheetah-Licious Christmas. They performed this single at the Walt-Disney Christmas Day Parade and were featured in The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. After the success of their Christmas album they were reported as signing to Hollywood Records (Owned by Disney but for more successful artists such as Aly and A.J. and former Cheetah Raven-Symone). At this time a Cheetah Girls television series was in the works as well. It did however convince former cheetah Raven-Symone to return for television and film purposes only. The show filmed a total of 4 episodes when it was put on hiatus reason being That's So Raven being renewed for its fourth and final season. The Cheetahs (Including Raven) did however quickly meet up again for a sequel called The Cheetah Girls 2: When in Spain and recorded a soundtrack for the movie also. It was set to debut on Disney Channel on August 25, 2006. Raven however left the Cheetah Girls after filming wrapped claiming "Lots of work" that had to be completed. The Cheetah Girls went on a two month tour in mid-September of 2006 to promote The Cheetah Girls 2: When in Spain album. The newest sequel The Cheetah Girls 3 was given the name The Cheetah Girls: One World and was filmed in India. It premiered on August 22, 2008 with its soundtrack released on August 19th. The movie debuted with 6.2 million viewers, the lowest rated premiere for the series. In the fall of 2008, the group went on tour to support the One World movie, which would be their last tour together. In January 2009, the group officially announced its disbandment.I even heard the ONE WORLD somewehere but i can't remember when i heard. Still today they are the best best ever.
Girl Power
The Cheetah Girls Lyrics
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You better stand up if you know just who you are
Never give up
Never stay down
Girl power girl power
Well, throw your hands up if you know that your a star
You better stand up if you know just who you are
Never come too far
Girl power girl power
I've made mistakes before but
I know I'm not perfect
It's ok 'cause who could ever be
As long as I did my best
It won't matter what no one says
Cause deep down in my heart I've got the power to make it all happen yeah
Well, throw your hands up if you know that your a star
You better stand up if you know just who you are
Never give up
Never stay down
Girl power girl power
At times I may just feel like my back is to the wall
I hold my head up high
And keep standin' tall
I know that my back is covered
Because we have each other
And were down for whatever
If you hear me throw your hands up
If you know that your a star
You better stand up if you know just who you are
Never give up
Never stay down
Girl power girl power
Sometimes life may get you down
But you better hold your ground
Can't nobody live your life but you
Stay true to who you are
And always follow your heart
Your heart your heart
Well, throw your hands up if you know that your a star
You better stand up if you know just who you are
Never give up
Never come too far
Girl power girl power
The lyrics to The Cheetah Girls' song "Girl Power" are an anthem about self-confidence, resilience, and unity. The song encourages listeners to embrace their individuality and to never give up in the face of adversity. The repeated chorus of "throw your hands up if you know that you're a star" is a call to action for everyone to recognize their own inherent value and talent. The message of the song is particularly inspiring for young girls, who may face societal pressures that discourage them from expressing themselves and pursuing their dreams.
In the first verse, the lyrics emphasize the importance of standing up for oneself and never giving up. The phrase "never come too far" is particularly interesting because it could be interpreted in a few different ways. It could mean that one shouldn't become complacent or arrogant, even if they've achieved success, or it could mean that one shouldn't allow themselves to be pushed too far or taken advantage of. The second verse acknowledges that nobody is perfect, but that as long as one tries their best, they should be proud of themselves. The phrase "deep down in my heart I've got the power to make it all happen" suggests that confidence and self-belief are key to achieving one's goals.
The bridge of the song is particularly powerful, as it reminds listeners that they are not alone. The line "we have each other" acknowledges the strength that comes from being part of a community, and the phrase "were down for whatever" suggests a sense of loyalty and support. Overall, the song communicates a sense of optimism and hope, encouraging listeners to keep pushing forward and to never give up on themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, throw your hands up if you know that your a star
If you are aware of your own worth and value, then raise your hands in the air in celebration.
You better stand up if you know just who you are
If you have a clear understanding of your identity, then you should rise up and assert yourself with confidence.
Never give up
Don't ever quit, even in the face of adversity or obstacles.
Never stay down
Even if you fall down, don't stay on the ground - get back up and keep moving forward.
Girl power girl power
This is an enthusiastic chant that celebrates the potential and strength of women.
I've made mistakes before but
Although I have not been perfect in the past,
I know I'm not perfect
I understand that I am not flawless or faultless.
It's ok 'cause who could ever be
But it is not a big deal, because nobody can truly be perfect.
As long as I did my best
As long as I gave it my best effort,
It won't matter what no one says
Then it doesn't matter if anyone criticizes or judges me negatively.
Cause deep down in my heart I've got the power to make it all happen yeah
Because I possess the inner strength and fortitude to make things happen, even when the odds are against me.
At times I may just feel like my back is to the wall
Sometimes, I may feel like I have no escape or options left.
I hold my head up high
But even then, I will maintain my self-respect and pride.
And keep standin' tall
I will remain strong and unwavering in the face of adversity.
I know that my back is covered
Because I have a supportive network and can rely on others for help and assistance when needed.
Because we have each other
This is a nod to the importance of community and support networks when facing challenges.
And were down for whatever
Friends and allies can be relied upon to stand by one another and offer support through any situation.
If you hear me throw your hands up
If you agree with this message and believe in the power of resilience and community, then make your voice heard through action.
Sometimes life may get you down
It is inevitable that sometimes life can be challenging and difficult.
But you better hold your ground
But it is crucial to stay strong and steadfast in one's convictions and sense of self.
Can't nobody live your life but you
This is a reminder that each individual is the only one who can really dictate the course of their own life.
Stay true to who you are
It is important to remain authentic and rooted in one's beliefs and identity.
And always follow your heart
Ultimately, it is one's intuition and personal sense of what is right that should guide their choices and actions.
Your heart your heart
This is a call to action to follow one's innermost feelings and passions.
Never come too far
Although progress is important, it is also vital to maintain a sense of humility and groundedness in the present.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: RWAANA BARNES, RAY CHAM
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