The track was first teased on September 9 when the group posted the lyrics of their previously released single “Love (Sweet Love)”, where they circled the word “No”.
On November 8th, the group announced the song on their social media, with a clip of the music video.
No
Little Mix Lyrics
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Feelin' even stronger than I've ever felt before
Pushed me to the limit, now I'm in a different zone
Now you're all alone, now you're all alone
And I know that I was always scared to say it
And I fell into the games that you were playin'
Yeah, I know it's up to personal opinion
One little word feels so amazin'
Yeah, you're mad, yeah, I know you're gonna hate it
Now I got the power and I claim it
So baby, read my lips
I say, "No, no, no"
I said, "Yes" too many times
Now it's, "No, no, no"
Told you, "I'm no longer under your control"
No, I'm not the kind of girl I was before
Can't walk over me no more, no more
I say, "No, no, no"
I said, "Yes" too many times
You should know, know, know
Told you, "I'm no longer under your control"
See, I'm not the kind of girl I was before (before)
Can't walk over me no more (no more)
No more
I was sick of bein' a prisoner, livin' under your thumb (thumb)
So now what doesn't kill me, better hurry up and run (run)
My light you tried to dim it but I rise up like a phoenix
So when all is said and done (done)
Yeah, you're the only one
And I know that I was always scared to say it
And I fell into the games that you were playin'
Yeah, I know it's up to personal opinion
But you never seen me like this
One little word feels so amazin' (I, I, I)
Yeah, you're mad, yeah, I know you're gonna hate it
Now I got the power and I claim it
So, baby, read my lips
I say, "No, no, no"
I said, "Yes" too many times
Now it's, "No, no, no"
Told you, "I'm no longer under your control" (oh)
No, I'm not the kind of girl I was before (before)
Can't walk over me no more (no more)
No more (no more)
I say, "No, no, no"
I said, "Yes" too many times (I say, "No")
You should know, know, know
Told you, "I'm no longer under your control"
See, I'm not the kind of girl I was before (before)
Can't walk over me no more (no more)
No more
It's a shame it had to end up this way (this way)
I'm better off at the end of the day (the day)
So let karma do it's thing
'Cause if you're not right within, you're never gonna win
So, baby, read my lips
I say, "No, no, no" (I, I, I)
I said, "Yes" too many times (I say, "No")
Now it's, "No, no, no" (no)
Told you, "I'm no longer under your control" (no)
(Control, babe)
No, I'm not the kind of girl I was before (before)
Can't walk over me no more (no more)
No more (no more, no more)
"No, no, no" (I, I, I)
I said, "Yes" too many times (I say, "No")
You should know, know, know (you should know)
Told you, "I'm no longer under your control" (oh)
See, I'm not the kind of girl I was before (before)
Can't walk over me no more (no more)
I said, "No"
"No" is a song about empowerment and taking control of one's life after being controlled and manipulated by someone else. The lyrics suggest that the singer of the song wakes up feeling stronger and more confident than ever before, having pushed herself beyond her limits. The song talks about how she was scared to say no to her manipulator before and fell victim to their games, but now she has the power to say "no" and take control. She is no longer the kind of girl she was before and will not let anyone walk over her anymore.
The chorus of the song, "No, no, no, I said 'yes' too many times, now it's 'no, no, no'", emphasizes the theme of empowerment and the importance of setting boundaries. The song suggests that the singer has undergone a significant transformation, rising up like a phoenix and reclaiming her power. The song's closing lyrics suggest that the singer is better off after freeing herself from her manipulator, and even though it's a shame it had to end this way, she's let karma take care of it.
Overall, "No" is an uplifting song that promotes self-love and standing up for oneself. It encourages listeners to say "no" when necessary and not let anyone control or manipulate them.
Line by Line Meaning
Woke up feelin' like the baddest bitch I've ever known
I woke up feeling empowered and confident.
Feelin' even stronger than I've ever felt before
I feel stronger and more confident than I ever have before.
Pushed me to the limit, now I'm in a different zone
You've pushed me to my limits and now I'm in a new place of strength and independence.
Now you're all alone, now you're all alone
You are now alone because I no longer allow you to control me.
And I know that I was always scared to say it
I was always afraid to stand up for myself.
And I fell into the games that you were playin'
And I allowed myself to be manipulated by you.
Yeah, I know it's up to personal opinion
I know that some may disagree with my decision.
But you never seen me like this
But you've never seen me this strong and confident before.
One little word feels so amazin'
Saying 'no' feels amazing and empowering.
Yeah, you're mad, yeah, I know you're gonna hate it
I know you're angry and upset about my decision.
Now I got the power and I claim it
I have taken back my power and I am in control.
So baby, read my lips
Pay attention to what I'm saying because I mean it.
I say, "No, no, no"
I am saying 'no' to you and your control.
I said, "Yes" too many times
I have allowed you to control me for too long by saying 'yes' to your demands.
Now it's, "No, no, no"
I am no longer giving in to your control.
Told you, "I'm no longer under your control"
I am telling you that I am no longer allowing you to control me.
No, I'm not the kind of girl I was before
I am no longer the same person who would let you control me.
Can't walk over me no more, no more
You can no longer control me or take advantage of me.
You should know, know, know
You should know that I am my own person and I won't be controlled anymore.
See, I'm not the kind of girl I was before (before)
I have changed and I am no longer the same person who would let you control me.
Can't walk over me no more (no more)
You can no longer control me or take advantage of me.
I was sick of bein' a prisoner, livin' under your thumb (thumb)
I was tired of feeling like a prisoner and living under your control.
So now what doesn't kill me, better hurry up and run (run)
Instead of letting you control me, I am standing up for myself and you better be prepared for my strength and independence.
My light you tried to dim it but I rise up like a phoenix
You tried to take away my strength, but I have risen up from it and am even stronger.
So when all is said and done (done)
When everything is over and decided.
Yeah, you're the only one
You are the only one who is no longer a part of my life.
It's a shame it had to end up this way (this way)
It's unfortunate that our relationship had to end this way.
I'm better off at the end of the day (the day)
In the end, I am better off without you and your control.
So let karma do it's thing
I believe in karma and am leaving it up to fate.
'Cause if you're not right within, you're never gonna win
If you don't have the right intentions, you will never succeed.
I say, "No, no, no" (I, I, I)
I am standing up for myself and saying 'no' to your control.
You should know, know, know (you should know)
You should know that I am my own person and I won't be controlled anymore.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jade Thirlwall, Camille Angelina Purcell, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Perrie Edwards, Tre Jean-Marie, Uzoechi Emenike
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@karolinatrybus255
VERSE 1:
Woke up feeling like the baddest bi*ch I've ever known
Feeling even stronger than I've ever felt before
Pushed me to the limit, now I'm in a different zone
Now you're all alone, now you're all alone
PRE-CHORUS:
And I know that I was always scared to say it
And I fell into the games that you were playing
Yeah, I know it's up to personal opinion
But you never seen me like this
Woah, now I know why I feel so amazing
Yeah, you're mad, yeah, I know you're gonna hate it
Now I got the power and I claim it
So baby read my lips
CHORUS:
I say, "No, no, no"
I say, "Yes" too many times
Now it's "No, no, no"
Told you, "I'm no longer under your control"
No, I'm not the kind of girl I was before
Can't walk over me no more, no more
I say, "No, no, no"
I say, "Yes" too many times
You should know, know, know
Told you, "I'm no longer under your control"
See, I'm not the kind of girl I was before (before)
Can't walk over me no more (no more), no more
VERSE 2:
I was sick of being a prisoner, living under your thumb (thumb)
So now it doesn't kill me, better hurry up and run (run)
I like to try to dim it, but I rise up like a phoenix
So when all is said and done (done)
And you're the lonely one
PRE-CHORUS:
And I know that I was always scared to say it
And I fell into the games that you were playing
Yeah, I know it's up to personal opinion
But you never seen me like this
Woah, now I know why I feel so amazing
Yeah, you're mad, yeah, I know you're gonna hate it
Now I got the power and I claim it
So baby read my lips
CHORUS:
I say, "No, no, no"
I say, "Yes" too many times
Now it's "No, no, no"
Told you, "I'm no longer under your control"
No, I'm not the kind of girl I was before
Can't walk over me no more, no more
I say, "No, no, no"
I say, "Yes" too many times
You should know, know, know
Told you, "I'm no longer under your control"
See, I'm not the kind of girl I was before (before)
Can't walk over me no more (no more), no more
BRIDGE:
It's a shame it had to end out this way (this way)
I'm better off at the end of the day (the day)
So let karma do it's thing
'Cause if you're not right within, you're never gonna win
PRE-CHORUS
So baby read my lips
CHORUS:
I say, "No, no, no"
I say, "Yes" too many times (I say, "No")
Now it's "No, no, no"
Told you, "I'm no longer under your control" (control, babe)
No, I'm not the kind of girl I was before (before)
Can't walk over me no more, no more
"No, no, no"
I say, "Yes" too many times (I say, "No")
You should know, know, know (you should know)
Told you, "I'm no longer under your control"
See, I'm not the kind of girl I was before (before)
Can't walk over me no more (no more)
I said, "No"
@UmBipolar
My girls 🥺🥺🥺❤️
@janjannn05
Omg
@fabiomarques7672
Tu é Mixer mulher?
@mdproject8163
Can we just appreciate how they have done 5 mvs this year while being pregnant?
* Note: please vote for them for the best group on MTV ema's Thank you
@AmyCastro
5 videos*
@bucherimi5607
Actually even more! While pregnant, they did Confetti, HBA, Kiss my (uh oh), Love (Sweet Love), No MVs and recorded the three other new Bu songs!
They are such hardworking queens! 🤩
@jerrynospringer2516
Y’all say this when regular women make it to their 9-5 everyday while pregnant?
@bucherimi5607
@@jerrynospringer2516 Yes. I also appreciate this. This is just the platform for LM and as we praise them it doesn't mean that we don't do the same for every other pregnant woman ♡
@monikapatwal2682
That's what I was thinking about. The power these women's hold
@JegErBrittnee
The fact the producers, managers, whoever, still went through with the music video with Petrie and Leigh Anne being pregnant, and not even trying to hide it, is amazing! So many producers would be trying to hide the pregnancy in fear it would ruin their reputation or some bs