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.
human
The Cheetah Girls Lyrics
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When you have to look back
At your life, all the things you know that
You have done, all the things that you've become
It's hard to say, all the reasons that you walk away
Did you think that I was just too strong?
Let me tell you you were wrong
[Chorus]
'Cause even though I made it on my own
Sometimes the world is cold standing alone
I'm reaching for a hand that I can hold
'Cause in the end I'm only human
My heart's not made of steal
I'm looking for someone to break my shield
'Cause even superheroes have to feel
And in the end I'm only human
I may stand my ground
But doesn't mean my mind's not spinning 'round
Don't be deceived by who you think I am
There's so much more you just don't understand
Have you seen me cry?
Have you ever really looked into my eyes?
Would you see the world's around me in that high
Did you ever really try?
[Chorus]
There's so many signs to me
So don't be fooled by what you see
Underneath all of these lies
I'm human on the inside
I'm only human, I'm only human, I'm only human...
[Chorus]
I'm only
I'm only
I'm only
I'm only...Human [Repeat until fade]
The Cheetah Girls’ song “Human” is a powerful anthem about the struggles of being a person in a world that can sometimes be indifferent and unwelcoming. The verses of the song convey a sense of looking back on life and reflecting on everything that has led up to this point. The singer is grappling with the idea that sometimes, even when you think you’re strong, life can still knock you down. This is a universal feeling that many people can relate to, as everyone has certainly faced challenges and heartache at some point in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
There comes a time
At some point in life
When you have to look back
Reflect on past experiences
At your life, all the things you know that
Consider everything you have accomplished
You have done, all the things that you've become
Reflect on how you have grown
It's hard to say, all the reasons that you walk away
Difficult to explain why one leaves
Did you think that I was just too strong?
Assumed I was invincible
Let me tell you you were wrong
You were mistaken
'Cause even though I made it on my own
Despite succeeding independently
Sometimes the world is cold standing alone
It can be tough when unsupported
I'm reaching for a hand that I can hold
Seeking emotional support
'Cause in the end I'm only human
I am vulnerable
My heart's not made of steel
My emotions are not immune
I'm looking for someone to break my shield
Seeking someone to penetrate my emotional defense
'Cause even superheroes have to feel
No matter how strong one is, they are still human
I may stand my ground
I am able to assert myself
But doesn't mean my mind's not spinning 'round
However, my thoughts can still be chaotic
Don't be deceived by who you think I am
Do not overlook my vulnerability
There's so much more you just don't understand
You are unaware of the complexity of my emotions
Have you seen me cry?
Have you witnessed my emotional breakdowns?
Have you ever really looked into my eyes?
Have you tried to understand my emotional state?
Would you see the world's around me in that high
Could you comprehend what I am going through?
Did you ever really try?
Have you made an effort?
There's so many signs to me
Numerous indications of my emotions
So don't be fooled by what you see
Do not be deceived by my outward appearance
Underneath all of these lies
Beneath the surface appearances
I'm human on the inside
I am vulnerable
I'm only human, I'm only human, I'm only human...
I am just a person
I'm only
I am just
I'm only
I am just
I'm only
I am just
I'm only...Human [Repeat until fade]
I am just a vulnerable human being
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KARA DIOGUARDI, MATTHEW GERRARD, MATTHEW R.T. GERRARD, JADE VILLALON
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