Boom

Anastacia

About Boom

"Boom" is a song by American recording artist Anastacia, which served as the official song for the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Co-written with and produced by Glen Ballard, it was released as a single in Europe, Australia, and Asia in June 2002. The song was included on The Official Album of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, as well as on the collectors edition of Anastacia's second studio album, Freak of Nature. In 2014 MTV Italy declared it as the country's favorite World Cup song


Year:
2004
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Complicated
Understanding what you can achieve
Under-rated
The one to win
One who believes

If I go away
Would you follow me
To that special place of tranquility
Where the
River flows
And the fields are golden
Come on, come on
Yeah

Boom
Here to rock ya
Boom
Never stop, no
Boom
Raise up high
Boom
Oh, I'm
Boom boom boom boom
Here to rock ya
Boom
Never stop, no
Boom
Raise up high
Boom boom boom boom

Heya heya yeah heya boom yeah yeah heya

Take no
Prisoners
Fight to win
And you will survive
Falling
Reason
Just be the flame and spirit come alive

If I go away
Would you follow me
To that special place of tranquility
Where the
River flows
And the fields are golden
Oooh
Coooome on

Boom
Here to rock ya
Boom
Never stop, no
Boom
Raise up high
Boom
Oh, I'm
Boom boom boom boom
Here to rock ya
Boom
Never stop, no
Boom
Raise up high
Boom boom boom boom

Heya heya yeah heya boom yeah yeah heya

Oh yeah
I, I
I said boom
I said boom

Boom

Heya heya yeah heya boom yeah yeah heya

Boom

Boom

Boom

Boom

Boom

Boom
Here to rock ya
Boom
Never stop, no
Boom
Raise up high
Boom
Oh, I'm
Boom boom boom boom
Here to rock ya
Boom
Never stop, no
Boom
Raise up high
Boom boom boom boom

Heya heya yeah heya boom yeah yeah heya

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Anastacia

Anastacia (born Anastacia Lyn Newkirk; September 17, 1968) is an American singer-songwriter. Anastacia has been highly successful in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, South Africa and South America, but has had only minor success in her native United States. Her debut album, Not That Kind, released in 2000, achieved multi-platinum sales in Australia, New Zealand and Europe, was critically acclaimed by Elton John and Michael Jackson, and had the 4th biggest European single and biggest Australian single of 2000. She was awarded 'Best-selling International Artist' in 2000. Her next two albums also earned multi-platinum sales throughout Europe and Oceania making her one of the fastest and biggest-selling artists of the new millennium. more »

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Written by: JOHN BARRY

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10 facts about this song

Genre
"Boom" is a pop-rock song, showing Anastacia's signature mix of pop hooks and powerful rock vocals.
FIFA World Cup
The song was officially adopted as the FIFA World Cup 2002 anthem, which was held in South Korea and Japan. This made it one of the few World Cup anthems performed by a solo female artist.
Release Date
Although the song was used for the World Cup in June 2002, it was officially released as a single in September of that year.
Lyrics
The song's lyrics are about unity, strength, and connection, echoing the spirit of international camaraderie in the World Cup.
Album Performance
Despite its high-profile use, "Boom" didn't appear on any of Anastacia's albums until it was included as a bonus track on the 2005 reissue of her album "Freak of Nature."
Music Video
The music video for "Boom" was directed by Antti Jokinen. It features Anastacia singing in an arena with a candle-lined path, interspersed with moments from the World Cup.
Chart Performance
"Boom" reached the top ten in Sweden and Italy and was a top 40 hit in Germany and Switzerland.
Song Details
"Boom" was written by Anastacia, Glen Ballard and Dallas Austin- renowned music producer, songwriter, and musician who has worked with the likes of Michael Jackson, Pink and Madonna.
Live Performances
Anastacia performed "Boom" live during the opening ceremony of the 2002 World Cup at the Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul, South Korea to an audience of over 60,000.
Multiple Versions
There are two versions of the song. The album version runs for 3:19, while the orchestral version, used in the music video, runs for 3:20. The orchestral version features more pronounced strings and has a more anthemic feel to it.

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