Proud

Heather Small

About Proud

"Proud" is a song by M People singer Heather Small, which was released in May 2000, peaking at number 16 on the UK Singles Chart. It was the title track from her debut album Proud, and was released as her first single becoming a worldwide hit. The song was co-written with and produced by Peter-John Vettese. In 2005, the song was adopted as the official theme for the London 2012 Olympic bid, and was featured in a widely seen promotional video for the bid. Re-released in honour of this, and due to the fact a new M People greatest hits titled Ultimate Collection, which also included two of Small's solo songs, was released the same year, the song returned to the UK Singles Chart peaking at number 33 and remaining in the Top 75 for two more weeks. The song was also re-released on The Biggest Loser soundtrack in 2006. It peaked at number 34. 


Year:
2009
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I look into the window of my mind
Reflections of the fears I know I've left behind
I step out of the ordinary
I can feel my soul ascending
I am on my way
Can't stop me now
And you can do the same

What have you done today to make you feel proud?
It's never too late to try
What have you done today to make you feel proud?
You could be so many people
If you make that break for freedom
What have you done today to make you feel proud?

Still so many answers I don't know (there are so many answers)
Realize that to question is how we grow (to question is to we grow)
So I step out of the ordinary
I can feel my soul ascending
I'm on my way
Can't stop me now
You can do the same

What have you done today to make you feel proud?
It's never too late to try
What have you done today to make you feel proud?
You could be so many people
If you make that break for freedom
What have you done today to make you feel proud?

Yeah, we need a change, yeah
Do it today, yeah
I can feel my spirit rising
Change, yeah, we need a change, yeah
So do it today, yeah
'Cause I can see a clear horizon

What have you done today to make you feel proud? (make you feel proud, lemme hear ya, lemme hear ya)
So what have you done today to make you feel proud?
'Cause you could be so many people
Just make that break for freedom
So what have you done today to make you feel proud?

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Heather Small

Heather Small (born 20 January 1965) is a British soul singer, best known for being the lead singer in the band M People. Her debut solo album was Proud in 2000. She was also a contestant in the British television show Strictly Come Dancing in 2008. more »

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Written by: HEATHER SMALL, PETER VETTESE

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14 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Proud" is a song by Heather Small and M People. It was released in September 2000.
Song Theme
The song has an inspirational theme, emphasizing on personal strength and self-satisfaction.
Chart Performance
"Proud" peaked at number 16 on the UK Singles Chart.
Resonance
It has been used several times in popular culture, most notably as the theme song for the US reality television show "The Biggest Loser."
Awards and Nominations
The song was nominated for Best British Single at the 2000 Brit Awards.
Singer Profile
Heather Small is the lead singer of the band M People, known for her powerful, soulful vocals.
Impact
The song has been associated with various campaigns, charities, and public events across time.
Special Performances
Heather Small notably performed "Proud" at the handover ceremony of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.
In Popular Media
The song has been featured on several TV Shows including Oprah's Big Give, The Biggest Loser, and Last Chance Kitchen.
Other Performances
"Proud" was performed live at the London New Year's Eve Fireworks display in 2012, to mark the beginning of the London Olympic Year.
Music Video
The music video for "Proud" features Small singing in various locations including a rooftop and a boxing gym.
Inspiration
The lyrics of "Proud" are often used for motivational purposes and the song has become an anthem for self-affirmation.
Collaboration
This song was co-written by Heather Small, Peter Vettese and Paul Heard.
Philanthropy
Proceeds from the special release of "Proud" in 2012 were donated to the nonprofit organization Children in Need.

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