Proud
Heather Small
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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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Written by: HEATHER SMALL, PETER VETTESE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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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.
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Song ThemeThe song has an inspirational theme, emphasizing on personal strength and self-satisfaction.
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Chart Performance"Proud" peaked at number 16 on the UK Singles Chart.
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ResonanceIt has been used several times in popular culture, most notably as the theme song for the US reality television show "The Biggest Loser."
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Awards and NominationsThe song was nominated for Best British Single at the 2000 Brit Awards.
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Singer ProfileHeather Small is the lead singer of the band M People, known for her powerful, soulful vocals.
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ImpactThe song has been associated with various campaigns, charities, and public events across time.
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Special PerformancesHeather Small notably performed "Proud" at the handover ceremony of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.
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In Popular MediaThe song has been featured on several TV Shows including Oprah's Big Give, The Biggest Loser, and Last Chance Kitchen.
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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.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Proud" features Small singing in various locations including a rooftop and a boxing gym.
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InspirationThe lyrics of "Proud" are often used for motivational purposes and the song has become an anthem for self-affirmation.
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CollaborationThis song was co-written by Heather Small, Peter Vettese and Paul Heard.
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PhilanthropyProceeds from the special release of "Proud" in 2012 were donated to the nonprofit organization Children in Need.
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