Little Mix is a British girl group formed in 2011 during the eighth series … Read Full Bio ↴Little Mix is a British girl group formed in 2011 during the eighth series of the British version of The X Factor. The group has 3 members: Jade Thirlwall, Perrie Edwards, and Leigh-Anne. Originally a four-piece group, Jesy Nelson officially left the group on December 14, 2020, to focus on her solo career.

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.

If You Want My Love
Little Mix Lyrics

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Sick and tired of your same mistakes
You never give me what I want
Boy, get yourself together
You say you want me but it's too late
I'ma keep it moving babe
I ain't waitin' 'round forever

Now you're ringin' up my phone

Sorry love, I ain't at home
'Cause it's Saturday night
And I'm on a vibe, baby

If you want my love (do, do, do, do)
Boy, you better know
You got to work, baby (do, do, do, do)
Before I give it up (do, do, do, do)
Whatever you're doing
It ain't enough, baby (do, do, do, do)
If you want my love

Come on boy, let's face it
Everything you're doin' right now's so basic
Baby, get the picture
Need to move quicker
Don't ya know that if you want my love
You gotta gimme more than pleasure
Make me feel like I'm the typa shit that you treasure
I know you got potential
To show me that you're special
Gimme that, gimme that

Now you're ringin' up my phone
Tryna get me all alone
But it's Saturday night
And I'm on a vibe, baby

If you want my love (I, do, do, do, do)
Boy, you better know (got to, got to know)
You got to work, baby (do, do, do, do)
Before I give it up (do, do, do, do)
Whatever you're doing
It ain't enough, baby (oh, do, do, do)
If you want my love

knowin' that I come first
Shoulda gave all I deserve
Like I gave it, gave it all to you
There's only one way to make your wish come true (ooh-ooh)

(If you want my love)
If you want my love
You better know (you got to know)
You gotta work, before I let you go
(If you want my love)
If you want my love
You better know (you better know)
You gotta work, before I let you go
(If you want my love)
If you want my love
Boy you better know
You gotta work, before I let you go (you got to work, baby)
(Before I give it up)
If you want my love
You better know (whatever you're doing)
It ain't enough, baby
(If you want my love)
If you want my love

You better know
You gotta work, before I let you go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "If You Want My Love" by Little Mix convey the frustration and impatience of the singer towards their partner's lack of effort and commitment in the relationship. The singer is tired of their partner's repeated mistakes and is no longer willing to wait around for them to change. The song emphasizes the importance of putting in the work and effort to win someone's love and affection.

The opening lines set the tone of the song, with the singer expressing their exhaustion with their partner's same old mistakes and their failure to fulfill their desires. The singer encourages their partner to get their act together and acknowledges that it may be too late for them to win their love. The chorus reinforces this idea, stating that if the partner wants the singer's love, they have to work for it and show that their current efforts are not enough. The repeated use of "do, do, do, do" and "before I give it up" emphasize the singer's determination and unwillingness to settle for anything less than they deserve.

The second verse takes a more direct and confrontational approach, with the singer telling their partner that everything they are doing right now is basic and they need to step up their game. The singer desires to be treated with more than just physical pleasure and yearns to feel cherished and valued. They believe that their partner has potential to show them that they are special, but they need to prove it.

In the bridge, the singer expresses their disappointment in their partner for not prioritizing their needs and desires. They believe that they deserve more and have given their all to the relationship. However, there is still a chance for their partner to make things right and fulfill their wishes if they are willing to put in the necessary effort.

Line by Line Meaning

Sick and tired of your same mistakes
I am frustrated and fed up with you constantly making the same errors

You never give me what I want
You consistently fail to provide me with what I desire

Boy, get yourself together
You need to gather yourself and improve your behavior

You say you want me but it's too late
You claim to desire me, but it is now too late for your declaration to matter

I'ma keep it moving babe
I will continue progressing forward, my dear

I ain't waitin' 'round forever
I am not willing to wait indefinitely

Now you're ringin' up my phone
Currently, you are calling my phone

Sorry love, I ain't at home
Apologies, my dear, but I am not available

'Cause it's Saturday night
Because it is Saturday evening

And I'm on a vibe, baby
And I am in a particular mood, my love

If you want my love (do, do, do, do)
If you desire my love (do, do, do, do)

Boy, you better know
Boy, you must understand

You got to work, baby (do, do, do, do)
You need to make an effort, my dear (do, do, do, do)

Before I give it up (do, do, do, do)
Before I relinquish it to you (do, do, do, do)

Whatever you're doing
No matter what you are currently doing

It ain't enough, baby (do, do, do, do)
It is not sufficient, my dear (do, do, do, do)

Come on boy, let's face it
Come on, boy, let us confront the reality

Everything you're doin' right now's so basic
All your current actions are mundane and unoriginal

Baby, get the picture
Honey, comprehend the situation

Need to move quicker
You must act with greater speed

Don't ya know that if you want my love
Do you not realize that if you desire my love

You gotta gimme more than pleasure
You must provide me with more than just satisfaction

Make me feel like I'm the typa shit that you treasure
Make me feel like I am someone you truly cherish

I know you got potential
I am aware that you possess untapped abilities

To show me that you're special
To demonstrate your uniqueness to me

Gimme that, gimme that
Give me that, give me that

Tryna get me all alone
Attempting to have me by myself

But it's Saturday night
However, it is Saturday evening

And I'm on a vibe, baby
And I am in a particular mood, my love

knowin' that I come first
Being aware that I should be the priority

Shoulda gave all I deserve
You should have given me everything I deserve

Like I gave it, gave it all to you
Just as I gave, I gave everything to you

There's only one way to make your wish come true (ooh-ooh)
There is only one method to fulfill your desire (ooh-ooh)

(If you want my love)
(If you want my love)

If you want my love
If you desire my love

You better know (you got to know)
You must understand (you have to understand)

You gotta work, before I let you go
You need to put in effort before I allow you to leave

(Before I give it up)
(Before I relinquish it)

If you want my love
If you desire my love

You better know (whatever you're doing)
You must understand (no matter what you are currently doing)

It ain't enough, baby
It is not sufficient, my dear

(If you want my love)
(If you want my love)

If you want my love
If you desire my love

You better know
You must understand

You gotta work, before I let you go (you got to work, baby)
You need to put in effort before I allow you to leave (you need to make an effort, my dear)

(Before I give it up)
(Before I relinquish it)

If you want my love
If you desire my love

You better know (whatever you're doing)
You must understand (no matter what you are currently doing)

You gotta work, before I let you go
You need to put in effort before I allow you to leave

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andrew James Bullimore, Camille Purcell, Linus Carl Oskar Nordstroem, Victor Gustav Bolander

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