Wannabe
Spice Girls
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Ha ha ha ha ha Yo, I'll tell you what I want, what I really, really want So tell me what you want, what you really, really want I'll tell you what I want, what I really, really want So tell me what you want, what you really, really want I wanna, (ha) I wanna, (ha) I wanna, (ha) I wanna, (ha) I wanna really, really, really wanna zigazig ah If you want my future, forget my past If you wanna get with me, better make it fast Now don't go wasting my precious time Get your act together we could be just fine I'll tell you what I want, what I really, really want So tell me what you want, what you really, really want I wanna, (ha) I wanna, (ha) I wanna, (ha) I wanna, (ha) I wanna really, really, really wanna zigazig ah If you wanna be my lover, you gotta get with my friends (Gotta get with my friends) Make it last forever, friendship never ends If you wanna be my lover, you have got to give Taking is too easy, but that's the way it is Oh, what do you think about that Now you know how I feel Say, you can handle my love, are you for real (Are you for real) I won't be hasty, I'll give you a try If you really bug me then I'll say goodbye Yo I'll tell you what I want, what I really, really want So tell me what you want, what you really, really want I wanna, (ha) I wanna, (ha) I wanna, (ha) I wanna, (ha) I wanna really, really, really wanna zigazig ah If you wanna be my lover, you gotta get with my friends (Gotta get with my friends) Make it last forever, friendship never ends If you wanna be my lover, you have got to give (You've got to give) Taking is too easy, but that's the way it is So, here's a story from A to Z You wanna get with me, you gotta listen carefully We got Em in the place who likes it in your face You got G like MC who likes it on a Easy V doesn't come for free, she's a real lady And as for me, ha you'll see Slam your body down and wind it all around Slam your body down and wind it all around If you wanna be my lover, you gotta get with my friends (Gotta get with my friends) Make it last forever, friendship never ends If you wanna be my lover, you have got to give (You've got to give) Taking is too easy, but that's the way it is If you wanna be my lover You gotta, you gotta, you gotta, you gotta, you gotta Slam, slam, slam, slam (make it last forever) Slam your body down and wind it all around Slam your body down and wind it all around Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha Slam your body down and wind it all around Slam your body down and zigazig ah If you wanna be my lover
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Written by: Melanie Chisholm, Geri Halliwell, Victoria Beckham, Emma Bunton, Melanie Brown, Matthew Paul Rowbottom, Richard Stannard
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
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8 facts about this song
Music Composition1. "Wannabe" was written by the Spice Girls in collaboration with Richard Stannard and Matt Rowe in a short time.
2. The song is recognized for its distinctive British style, energetic vibe, and memorable lyrics.
3. The song's arrangement includes a fast-paced, upbeat tempo, peppy verses, and a catchy chorus that repeats "I'll tell you what I want, what I really, really want."
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Song Release and Impact4. "Wannabe" was released as the debut single of the British pop group Spice Girls in 1996.
5. The song became an instant global hit and topped the charts in 37 different countries.
6. In the United Kingdom, the single stayed at the number-one spot for seven weeks.
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Music Video7. Its music video was directed by Johan Camitz and shot in April 1996 at the midland grand hotel in St. Pancras, London.
8. This music video was critically acclaimed for its unpolished, spontaneous feel and played a key role in establishing the Spice Girls’ brand identity.
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Cultural Significance9. The song is notable for its empowering message of female friendship and solidarity. This theme is famously encapsulated in the lyric, "If you want my future, forget my past."
10. Widely recognized as a feminist anthem, "Wannabe" has been hailed for promoting girl-power and encouraging women to prioritize their own desires.
11. The catchphrase "Girl Power" became strongly associated with the Spice Girls as a result of "Wannabe" and its message of female empowerment.
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Awards and Recognitions12. "Wannabe" won the Best British-Written Single at the 1997 Ivor Novello Awards.
13. The song also won Best Single at the 1996 NME Awards.
14. In 2016, the music video for "Wannabe" was remade by the United Nations' Global Goals campaign to promote gender equality.
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Commercial Success15. "Wannabe" has sold over 7 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling singles of all time.
16. The song helped the Spice Girls’ debut album, "Spice," sell more than 23 million copies worldwide.
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Social Impact17. "Wannabe" was named the UK's most easily recognizable pop song in a study by the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) in 2014. The study showed that on average, it took people just 2.29 seconds to recognize "Wannabe."
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Miscellaneous18. "Wannabe" has been covered by various artists and bands, from the world of pop to punk and metal alike. These renditions show the song's cross-genre appeal and popularity.
19. The song was used in the 2019 animated film "Captain Marvel," showcasing its enduring cultural relevance.
20. The phrase, "zig-a-zig-ah" has remained unexplained, with band member Emma stating, "it’s a secret," further adding an aura of mystery to the song.
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