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.
Cannonball
Little Mix Lyrics
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There's still a little bit of you laced with my doubt
It's still a little hard to say what's going on
There's still a little bit of your ghost, your witness
There's still a little bit of your face I haven't kissed
You step a little closer each day
That I can't say what's going on
Stones taught me to fly
Love taught me to lie
Life taught me to die
So it's not hard to fall
When you've feel like a cannonball
There's still a little bit of your song in my ear
There's still a little bit of your words I long to hear
You step a little closer to me
So close, I can't see what's going on
Stones taught me to fly
Love taught me to lie
So come on courage, teach me to be shy
'Cause its not hard to fall
When you know that you just don't know
Stones taught me to fly
Love taught me to lie
So come on courage, teach me to be shy
'Cause its not hard to fall
When you've feel like a cannonball
Stones taught me to fly
Love taught me to cry
So come on courage, teach me to be shy
'Cause its not hard to fall
And I don't wanna scare him
Its not hard to fall
And I don't want to lose
Its not hard to fall
When you've feel like a cannonball
The song "Cannonball" by Little Mix is a powerful ballad about the emotional impact of a past relationship on the present. The opening lines of the song, "There's still a little bit of your taste in my mouth, there's still a little bit of you laced with my doubt," paint a vivid picture of the lingering memories of a past love that the singer can't seem to shake. This is further emphasized in the line, "There's still a little bit of your ghost, your witness," suggesting that the presence of their former partner in their life is causing them to doubt their own perceptions and experiences.
The chorus declares that despite the lessons learned from past experiences, it is still easy to fall back into old patterns and allow oneself to be swept away like a "cannonball." The singer is still holding onto pieces of their past relationship, expressed through the line "There's still a little bit of your song in my ear, there's still a little bit of your words I long to hear." The longing and uncertainty in the lyrics suggest that the singer is still processing the aftermath of a past love, struggling to move on and regain control of their emotions.
Overall, "Cannonball" is a poignant and relatable exploration of the complexities of love and heartbreak, and the ways in which past experiences can shape our present and future selves.
Line by Line Meaning
There's still a little bit of your taste in my mouth
I still remember you and our moments together
There's still a little bit of you laced with my doubt
Your memory raises questions and doubts in my mind
It's still a little hard to say what's going on
I am still unsure about my feelings and what's happening around me
There's still a little bit of your ghost, your witness
Your presence and impact in my life still lingers
There's still a little bit of your face I haven't kissed
I still long for your affection and attention
You step a little closer each day
You are slowly getting closer to me, and I can feel it
That I can't say what's going on
But I am still confused about what's happening and what is going to happen
Stones taught me to fly
I have experienced hardship and learned how to overcome it
Love taught me to lie
Love can be deceiving and make us act in ways we usually wouldn't
Life taught me to die
We face difficult situations in life that can feel like a death
So it's not hard to fall
It's easy to let our guard down and let someone in
When you've feel like a cannonball
When we feel heavy-hearted and burdened by emotions or situations in our lives
There's still a little bit of your song in my ear
I can still hear your voice and your words echoing in my mind
There's still a little bit of your words I long to hear
I still long to hear your comforting and reassuring words
You step a little closer to me
You are getting closer to me, and I can feel it more every day
So close, I can't see what's going on
But I am so focused on you that I am oblivious to everything else
So come on courage, teach me to be shy
I need to learn to be more reserved and cautious with my emotions
And I don't wanna scare him
I don't want to push him away or make him feel uncomfortable
And I don't want to lose
I fear losing him and the happiness he brings me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Damien George Rice
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rfm2006
Mixers, Jesy has officially left the group permanently. Get ready to get your heart broken everytime you listen to their music, especially this one... You've come so far, we'll miss you ❤
@abrilsepulveda6364
I felt very sad when i read the post. But hearing this song broke me... I'm crying my f*ing eyes out...
@dtduckling
When I saw Jesy's post, this song immediately played in my head.
@Cutejess2407
😭
@elizabethiosefo6714
@D. T. Duckling mine was always be together😭😣
@traceyfenwick9878
yes i miss her so much this first video just brings back so much meories
@niha855
That moment when you didnt watch their x factor days but you still cry....
@justyeya4084
yah😢
@heartraflores2540
HelloItsNiha
I Feel ya 😢
@didiwats2717
HelloItsNiha yup