They were the first group to win the competition, and following their victory, they signed with Simon Cowell's record label Syco Music and released a cover of Damien Rice's "Cannonball" as their winner's single. The group are known for their strong vocals and signature harmonies, as well as their representation of female empowerment and unity.
Having sold 70M records worldwide, they're now the 3rd biggest girl group of all time. Little Mix has proven multiple times that they're one of the most talented and hardworking artists in the industry. They made history in 2021 as the first female girl group to have won the Brit for 'Best Group'.
The group is currently on hiatus to focus on themselves and work on solo careers. A comeback with more music as a trio has been promised by all three of the girls for the future.
A Mess
Little Mix Lyrics
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It's been one-hundred-fifty days or twenty-one weeks
Wah-oh
Who's countin' though?
I saw you holdin' hands on New Bond street
She in the same cute tee that you bought me
Wah-oh
And you know I'd be lyin' if I said, "I don't feel nothin' at all"
I've
I've been tryna be the bigger person but it's hard when I've been feelin' so small
And nobody knows that I'm still a
I'm still a mess
Oh, since you left
If I can't be happy, happy with you
I'll be happy, happy for you
I guess, no hard feelin's
'Cause love's lookin' good on you
If you're happy I'm happy, I'm happy for you
We fine (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Got my peace sign (in the air, yeah, yeah)
Baby we fine (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
If you're happy I'm happy, I'm happy for you
Don't wanna be sour but it's bittersweet (oh-oh)
A bad taste in my mouth 'cause you're over me (oh-oh)
Wah-oh
Time to let go
Please don't say, "Hi", I don't wanna be rude
She seems so sweet and I'm tryna be cool
Wah-oh-oh-oh-oh
Hold tight all my broken-hearted
And you know I'd be lyin' if I said I don't feel nothin' at all
And I
I'm gon' get my drink on, fix my makeup, ain't got time for bein' emotional
And nobody knows
I'm still a mess
Oh, since you left
If I can't be happy, happy with you
I'll be happy, happy for you
I guess, no hard feelin's
'Cause love's lookin' good on you
If you're happy I'm happy, I'm happy for you
We fine (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Got my peace sign (in the air, yeah, yeah)
Baby we fine (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
If you're happy I'm happy, I'm happy for you
(Check, check, check)
(Check, check myself)
When I see you walkin' by
(Check, check myself)
Don't wanna look into your eyes
(Protect myself)
'Cause the feelin's never lie
(Check, check, check)
(Check, check myself)
When I see you walkin' by
(Check, check myself)
Don't wanna look into your eyes
(Protect myself)
'Cause the feelin's never lie
We fine (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Got my peace sign (in the air, yeah, yeah) (oh-oh)
Baby we fine (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
If you're happy I'm happy, I'm happy for you, oh-oh
I'm still a mess (I'm still a mess)
Oh, since you left( since you left)
If I can't be happy, happy with you (oh)
I'll be happy, happy for you (oh)
I guess, no hard feelin's (I guess, no hard feelin's)
'Cause love's lookin' good on you
If you're happy I'm happy, I'm happy for you (oh, oh)
We fine (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) (oh)
Got my peace sign (in the air, yeah, yeah)
Baby we fine (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) (oh, oh)
If you're happy I'm happy, I'm happy for you (I'm happy for you)
We fine (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) (happy for you)
Got my peace sign (in the air, yeah, yeah)
Baby we fine (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
If you're happy I'm happy, I'm happy for you
The song "A Mess" by Little Mix is about the aftermath of a breakup where the singer is trying to move on but still struggling with their feelings. The lyrics suggest that the singer is aware their ex has moved on with someone new but they're trying to be mature about it and be happy for them. The singer is conflicted between their own happiness and their ex's happiness, which gives the song a bittersweet tone. They're trying to stay strong and not let their emotions get the best of them, even though it's hard. The chorus is particularly poignant, with the line "If I can't be happy, happy with you, I'll be happy, happy for you."
The verses of the song describe situations where the singer has seen their ex with their new partner, such as on New Bond Street, and how it makes them feel. They don't want to be rude or bitter, but they can't help but feel hurt. The lyrics "And you know I'd be lyin' if I said, 'I don't feel nothing at all'" show that the singer is still struggling to move on emotionally. In the second verse, they talk about how they're trying to protect themselves by avoiding eye contact with their ex.
Overall, "A Mess" is a relatable song for anyone who has gone through a breakup and struggled to move on. It shows the complexity of emotions that can arise after a relationship ends and the importance of trying to be happy for others, even if it's not easy.
Line by Line Meaning
No bad blood but we don't speak
Despite not having any negative feelings towards each other, we no longer communicate
It's been one-hundred-fifty days or twenty-one weeks
I've counted the days since we last spoke, it's been twenty-one weeks or one-hundred-fifty days
Wah-oh Who's countin' though?
Although I've been keeping track of time, I don't want to acknowledge it anymore
I saw you holdin' hands on New Bond street
I unexpectedly caught sight of you holding hands with another girl on New Bond street
She in the same cute tee that you bought me
The shirt she's wearing is identical to the one you bought for me
Wah-oh She rockin' it though
I can't help but notice that she looks good in it
And you know I'd be lyin' if I said, "I don't feel nothin' at all"
I can't deny the fact that I still have feelings for you
I've I've been tryna be the bigger person but it's hard when I've been feelin' so small
I've been attempting to handle this situation maturely, but it's difficult when it's making me feel insignificant
And nobody knows that I'm still a
I'm keeping my struggles to myself and not letting anyone see that I'm still emotional over this
I'm still a mess
I'm still struggling to move on and fix my emotions
Oh, since you left If I can't be happy, happy with you I'll be happy, happy for you
Since we can't be together and make each other happy, I'll be content knowing that you're happy without me
I guess, no hard feelin's 'Cause love's lookin' good on you If you're happy I'm happy, I'm happy for you
There are no hard feelings between us, I'm glad to see that you're happy and thriving in love
We fine (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) Got my peace sign (in the air, yeah, yeah) Baby we fine (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) If you're happy I'm happy, I'm happy for you
We're doing okay and I'm showing my support by wishing you happiness
Don't wanna be sour but it's bittersweet (oh-oh) A bad taste in my mouth 'cause you're over me (oh-oh) Wah-oh Time to let go
Although it's difficult to accept, the fact that you've moved on from me leaves me with bittersweet feelings and it's time for me to let go
Please don't say, "Hi", I don't wanna be rude She seems so sweet and I'm tryna be cool Wah-oh-oh-oh-oh Hold tight all my broken-hearted
I don't want to come off as rude, so please don't try to talk to me. The new girl seems nice and I'm trying to act cool about it, even though it's hard. I'm just holding on to everyone who has been through the same heartbreak as I have.
And I'm gon' get my drink on, fix my makeup, ain't got time for bein' emotional And nobody knows
I'm going to try and distract myself, get a drink and fix my makeup because I don't have time to be emotional. No one knows the extent of what I'm going through
We fine (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) Got my peace sign (in the air, yeah, yeah) Baby we fine (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) If you're happy I'm happy, I'm happy for you
We're doing okay and I want you to know that I'm still showing my support for your happiness
(Check, check, check) (Check, check myself) When I see you walkin' by (Check, check myself) Don't wanna look into your eyes (Protect myself) 'Cause the feelin's never lie
I need to check myself and my emotions when I see you. I don't want to make things worse by looking into your eyes because my feelings will show
I'm still a mess (I'm still a mess) Oh, since you left( since you left) If I can't be happy, happy with you (oh) I'll be happy, happy for you (oh) I guess, no hard feelin's (I guess, no hard feelin's) 'Cause love's lookin' good on you If you're happy I'm happy, I'm happy for you (oh, oh)
I'm still struggling with myself after you left but if our happiness can't be together, I'll be glad to know that you're happy. I don't have any hard feelings anymore because I can see how love has treated you well. I'm happy for you.
We fine (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) (oh) Got my peace sign (in the air, yeah, yeah) Baby we fine (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) (oh, oh) If you're happy I'm happy, I'm happy for you
We'll be okay moving forward and I'm showing my continued support for your happiness
We fine (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) (happy for you) Got my peace sign (in the air, yeah, yeah) Baby we fine (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) If you're happy I'm happy, I'm happy for you
We're okay and I'm happy for you, I'm showing my support.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Cass Lowe, Jade Amelia Thirlwall, Janee Millicent Lucy Bennett, Leigh Anne Pinnock, Perrie Louise Edwards
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