Scream If You Wanna Go Faster
Geri Halliwell
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Lonely hearts are welcome here Take my hand let's disappear Serenity is almost here oh Lord Don't let life pass you by Jump on in, get ready to fly Gimme some, gimme some gasoline Tell me what you want, know what I mean And scream if you want to go faster baby (Scream if you want to go faster) Scream if you want to go faster (Scream if you want to go faster) Leave behind the walk of shame Take my hand, you're not to blame Surrender to what you can't change oh God Don't let love pass you by Let it in, don't ask why Gimme some, gimme some gasoline Tell me what you want, know what I mean And scream if you want to go faster baby (Scream if you want to go faster) Scream if you want to go faster (Scream if you want to go faster) Gimme some, gimme some sweet F.A. Have a nice day as American's say And scream if you want to go faster baby (Scream if you want to go faster) Scream if you want to go faster (Scream if you want to go faster) (Scream if you want to go faster) (Scream if you want to go faster) (Scream if you want to go faster) Gimme some, gimme some gasoline Tell me what you want, know what I mean And scream if you want to go faster baby (Scream if you want to go faster) Scream if you want to go faster (Scream if you want to go faster) Gimme some, gimme some sweet F.A. Have a nice day as American's say And scream if you want to go faster baby (Scream if you want to go faster) Scream if you want to go faster (Scream if you want to go faster) Scream if you want to go faster baby (Scream if you want to go faster) Scream if you want to go faster (Scream if you want to go faster) (Scream if you want to go faster) (Scream if you want to go faster)
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Written by: RICK NOWELS, GERI HALLIWELL
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
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11 facts about this song
Release Details"Scream If You Wanna Go Faster" was officially released as the second single from Geri Halliwell's second solo album of the same name. The song was released in the UK on May 13th, 2002.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 8 on the UK Singles Chart and number 15 on the Australian ARIA Charts, showcasing Halliwell's popularity not just in her home country, but also internationally.
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Songwriting Credits"Scream If You Wanna Go Faster" was written by Geri Halliwell and Rick Nowels, a songwriter who has worked with a string of other popular artists such as Lana Del Rey and Adele.
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Music Video ElementsThe music video for the song was directed by Luca Tommassini and featured Halliwell singing while riding large animated roller-coasters and cars, which symbolized the ups and downs of her life.
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Genre and StyleMusically, the song is a pop rock track that carries strong influence from 1960s music styles. It marked a departure from the pure pop sound of Geri's previous work.
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Album PerformanceThe album, "Scream If You Wanna Go Faster", was a commercial success. It reached number 5 on the UK Albums Chart and was certified Gold in the country for sales of over 300,000 copies.
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Controversial LyricsThe song drew some controversy for its suggestive lyrics. These include the line "touch me, touch me, I want to feel your body," which some critics felt were too risqué for a mainstream pop song.
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Versatility as an Artist"Scream If You Wanna Go Faster" showcased Halliwell's versatility as an artist. It differed from the gentle, sleek sound of her previous single, "It's Raining Men," demonstrating her ability to switch between different musical styles with ease.
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Live PerformancesHalliwell has performed "Scream If You Wanna Go Faster" on several occasions, including on popular British music chart show, Top of the Pops.
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Artistic GrowthThe release of "Scream If You Wanna Go Faster" marked a period of artistic growth for Halliwell. After her departure from the Spice Girls, she carried on to establish a successful solo career, with this song indicating her evolution as an independent artist.
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LegacyDespite beginning her music career as a member of the Spice Girls, Halliwell successfully carved out her own identity as a solo artist. And "Scream If You Wanna Go Faster" is often seen as a testament to that progression.
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