Scream If You Wanna Go Faster

Geri Halliwell

About Scream If You Wanna Go Faster

"Scream If You Wanna Go Faster" is a song recorded by British singer Geri Halliwell for her second album of the same name (2001). It was released on 30 July 2001 as the second single from the album by EMI Records. Written by Halliwell and Rick Nowels on the day of her first recovery meeting for bulimia, she described the song as "the things I did to avoid staying still and deal with my seemings". It is Halliwell's most rock-based song to date, and was inspired by her listening to Led Zeppelin the previous summer as encouraged by close friend, Robbie Williams. The song sampled Apollo 440's song "Stop the Rock". It received positive reviews by music critics, who complimented the singer's new style. The music video was directed by Jim Canty and Jake-Sebastian Wynne. To promote the single, Halliwell performed the song on Top of the Pops, Party in the Park, Musica Sí and Popkomm. 


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2001
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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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Geri Halliwell

Geraldine Estelle "Geri" Halliwell (born 6 August 1972) is a British pop singer-songwriter, clothes designer, author and actress. Halliwell came to international prominence in the late 1990s as Ginger Spice, a member of girl group the Spice Girls. She reportedly amassed a $30 million fortune during her last two years in the group. Halliwell launched her solo career in 1999, releasing her album Schizophonic. She has since released two more studio albums – Scream If You Wanna Go Faster and Passion – as well as four singles that reached number one on the UK Singles Chart: "Mi Chico Latino", "Lift Me Up", "Bag It Up" and "It's Raining Men". In 2008 Halliwell published a book series named Ugenia Lavender. As a solo artist, Halliwell has sold 12 million records wor… more »

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Written by: RICK NOWELS, GERI HALLIWELL

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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.
Chart Performance
The 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.
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.
Music Video Elements
The 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.
Genre and Style
Musically, 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.
Album Performance
The 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.
Controversial Lyrics
The 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.
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.
Live Performances
Halliwell has performed "Scream If You Wanna Go Faster" on several occasions, including on popular British music chart show, Top of the Pops.
Artistic Growth
The 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.
Legacy
Despite 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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