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.
Going Nowhere
Little Mix Lyrics
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You're never gonna get me with the diamond ring
Look at you so confused
No you don't have a clue
I bet you think you got me good
So tell me when's the last time you changed that shirt?
Instead of sitting here you should be going to work
Time for me to move on
Nothing I could do so
Leave, you are not the boy you said you'd be
And it's so hard for me to breathe
How can I love you boy if you're going nowhere
We're going nowhere
Bye, don't have the strength to see you cry
I'm tired of asking myself why
How can I love you boy if you're going nowhere
We're going nowhere
How am I supposed to look at you like that?
When all you ever really do is hold me back
No more for sure
It's you who's out the door
I think I should press delete and clear my history
I got my ambitions, yes I dream so big
While I'm ticking boxes you'll be counting sheep
So you, do you and I'll be me
Time for me to move on
Nothing left to see so
Leave, you are not the boy you said you'd be
And it's so hard for me to breath (it's so hard)
How can I love you boy if you're going nowhere
We're going nowhere
Bye, don't have the strength to see you cry (I don't wanna see you cry)
I'm tired of asking myself why
How can I love you boy if you're going nowhere
We're going nowhere
I'm sick of dragging you up
All you do is pull me down
I wish you good luck as from now I ain't around
See, I can recollect every other rain fall
But I stayed here, unchanged, that's my only downfall (oh)
Little boy boy pull your trousers up, alright bruv
I deserve some respect (yeah)
Are you a man or a mouse?
You don't provide or protect
Stay stuck in the mud, I'll be on to the next
Leave, you are not the boy you said you'd be
And it's so hard for me to breathe
How can I love you boy if you're going nowhere
We're going nowhere
Bye, don't have the strength to see you cry
I'm tired of asking myself why
How can I love you boy if you're going nowhere
We're going nowhere
Bye (yeah) cry
I'm sick and tired of asking why
Why, you're going nowhere
We're going nowhere
The song "Going Nowhere" by Little Mix is a breakup song that talks about a relationship that has gone stale. The song begins with the singer being fed up with her partner playing games on his Xbox and not paying attention to her. She is annoyed that he thinks he has her wrapped around his finger and is unaware of how she feels. She then goes on to question whether she can love him if he's not going anywhere in life, which highlights a deeper issue in their relationship. The chorus repeats the line "How can I love you boy if you're going nowhere? We're going nowhere," hammering home the fact that the relationship is stagnant and not progressing. The second verse sees the singer expressing her ambition and dreams for the future while subtly criticizing her partner's lack of ambition.
The pre-chorus is particularly telling, as it shows the singer's desire for more in life. She can't be with someone who doesn't share her drive and desire for progress. The bridge of the song is a culmination of all the singer's frustrations. She's tired of dragging her partner up, and she feels like he's holding her back. She realizes that she needs to move on to fulfill her ambitions, leaving her partner behind.
Overall, the song is a powerful message about knowing your worth and not settling for less in a relationship. It's an empowering anthem that encourages listeners to aim higher and break free from relationships that are going nowhere.
Line by Line Meaning
Sick of you playing on the Xbox thing
I am tired of you prioritizing your video games over our relationship
You're never gonna get me with the diamond ring
Buying me things will not make up for the fact that you don't put effort into our relationship
Look at you so confused
You don't have any idea why I am unhappy with our relationship
No you don't have a clue
You are completely oblivious to the issues in our relationship
I bet you think you got me good
You probably think that you are a good partner, but you are actually failing me
So tell me when's the last time you changed that shirt?
I am criticizing your lack of self-care and motivation to improve yourself
Instead of sitting here you should be going to work
I am urging you to prioritize your responsibilities and work towards your goals
Like I do for you, your down and it's not cool
I have been supportive of you, but you refuse to reciprocate and it's unfair
Time for me to move on
I have decided that I need to break up with you because things are not improving
Nothing I could do so
I have tried to salvage our relationship, but it is beyond repair
Leave, you are not the boy you said you'd be
I am calling you out for not living up to the standards you set for yourself and our relationship
And it's so hard for me to breathe
Our relationship is causing me a great deal of stress and anxiety
How can I love you boy if you're going nowhere
I cannot continue to love someone who is not making any progress in life
We're going nowhere
Our relationship is stagnant and not progressing in a positive direction
Bye, don't have the strength to see you cry
I am too emotionally drained to witness your reaction to our breakup
I'm tired of asking myself why
I have been reflecting on our relationship and struggling to understand why things are not working out
How am I supposed to look at you like that?
It is difficult for me to view you in a positive light when you are holding me back
When all you ever really do is hold me back
All of your actions and behaviors are preventing me from reaching my full potential
No more for sure
I have made a definite decision to end our relationship
It's you who's out the door
I am the one who is moving on from this relationship, not you
I think I should press delete and clear my history
I want to erase any evidence of our relationship and move on completely
I got my ambitions, yes I dream so big
I have big goals and aspirations for my life that I want to achieve
While I'm ticking boxes you'll be counting sheep
I am actively working towards my goals while you are stagnant and not making progress
So you, do you and I'll be me
We need to focus on our individual goals and not hold each other back from reaching them
I'm sick of dragging you up
I am tired of constantly trying to motivate and push you to improve yourself
All you do is pull me down
Your negative attitude and lack of motivation is preventing me from reaching my full potential
I wish you good luck as from now I ain't around
I am wishing you well, but I am no longer going to be a part of your life
See, I can recollect every other rain fall
I have clear memories of our past and the struggles we have faced together
But I stayed here, unchanged, that's my only downfall (oh)
I stayed in this relationship for too long even though it was not making me happy
Little boy boy pull your trousers up, alright bruv
I am using a condescending tone to tell you to act like a mature adult
I deserve some respect (yeah)
I am demanding that you treat me with respect and consideration
Are you a man or a mouse?
I am questioning your masculinity and ability to take charge of your life
You don't provide or protect
You are not fulfilling the traditional gender roles of a man in a relationship
Stay stuck in the mud, I'll be on to the next
I am going to move on to a better relationship while you remain stagnant
Bye (yeah) cry
I am saying goodbye to you and acknowledging that you may be upset about our breakup
I'm sick and tired of asking why
I am exhausted from trying to understand why our relationship was not working out
Why, you're going nowhere
You are stagnant and not making any progress in improving yourself or our relationship
We're going nowhere
Our relationship is not progressing in a positive direction and is going nowhere
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FRED BALL, FREDERIK BALL, IAIN JAMES, JADE THIRLWALL, JESY NELSON, LEIGH-ANNE PINNOCK, NICOLA ROBERTS, PERRIE EDWARDS
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