Wannabe

Spice Girls

About Wannabe

"Wannabe" is the debut single by English girl group the Spice Girls. Written and composed by the group members in collaboration with Matt Rowe and Richard "Biff" Stannard during the group's first professional songwriting session, it was produced by Rowe and Stannard for the group's debut album, Spice, released in November 1996. The song was written, composed, and recorded very quickly; but the result was considered lacklustre by their label, and was sent to be mixed by Dave Way. The group was not pleased with the result, and the recording was mixed again, this time by Mark "Spike" Stent. "Wannabe" is an uptempo dance-pop song which features Mel B and Geri Halliwell rapping. The lyrics, which address the value of female friendship over the heterosexual bond, became an iconic symbol of female empowerment and the most emblematic song of the group's Girl Power philosophy. Despite receiving mixed reviews from music critics, the song won for Best British-Written Single at the 1997 Ivor Novello Awards and for British Single of the Year at the 1997 Brit Awards. 


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2007
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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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Spice Girls

The Spice Girls are a British pop girl group formed in 1994. The group consists of five members, who each later adopted nicknames initially ascribed to them: Melanie Brown ("Scary Spice"), Melanie Chisholm ("Sporty Spice"), Emma Bunton ("Baby Spice"), Geri Halliwell ("Ginger Spice"), and Victoria Beckham (née Adams) ("Posh Spice"). They were signed to Virgin Records and released their debut single, "Wannabe" in 1996, which hit number-one in more than 30 countries and helped establish the group as a global phenomenon. Credited for being the pioneers that paved the way for the commercial breakthrough of teen pop in the late 1990s, their debut album, Spice, sold more than 28 million copies worldwide, becoming the best-selling album by a female group in music his… more »

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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 Composition
1. "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."
Song Release and Impact
4. "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.
Music Video
7. 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.
Cultural Significance
9. 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.
Awards and Recognitions
12. "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.
Commercial Success
15. "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.
Social Impact
17. "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."
Miscellaneous
18. "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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