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.
Pretend It's OK
Little Mix Lyrics
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How does it feel? Pretend it's OK
My eyes deceive me, but it's still the same
Pretend it's OK
I remember the day when we were out all night
I wish that I can get the day back and tell you it's alright
Cause we all do the same thing, we just don't realize
What would you do? What would you say?
How does it feel? Pretend it's OK
My eyes deceive me, but it's still the same
Pretend it's OK
I see the light that I'm chasing
A memory, but it's fading
When it's gone I'll be waiting
Knowing it's too late (knowing it's too late)
You chose the road that I'm walking
Now it's your soul that I'm caught in
And you're not hearing when I'm calling
Calling your name
One breath, one step, one life, one heart
Two words, two eyes, new beginning, new start
Too neat, too narrow, too short, too bright,
I'm there with you, here by my side
What would you do? What would you say?
How does it feel? Pretend it's OK
My eyes deceive me, but it's still the same
Pretend it's OK
Nothing here, no one talking, knowing it's too late
But sometimes it can get so hard pretending it's OK
Nothing here, no one talking, nothing's gonna change
But sometimes it can get so hard pretending it's OK
What would you do? (what would you do?)
What would you say? (what would you say?)
How does it feel? Pretend it's OK
My eyes deceive me, but it's still the same
Pretend it's OK
What would you do? (what would you do?)
What would you say? (what would you say?)
How does it feel? Pretend it's OK
My eyes deceive me, but it's still the same
Pretend it's OK
Oh yeah
What would you do? What would you say?
Pretending it's OK
What would you do? What would you say?
The lyrics of Little Mix's song "Pretend It's OK" convey a theme of putting up a façade and pretending that everything is alright even when it's not. The chorus asks the listener what they would do or say and how it would feel to pretend that everything is okay. The singer mentions her eyes deceiving her, but she still goes along with the pretense. The song touches on the idea of living life and not realizing that time is limited.
In the following verse, the singer reminisces about a time when she wishes she could have told someone that things were okay, even though they were not. She notes that often we all pretend that everything is fine, without realizing that we are running out of time. The bridge touches on the theme of chasing something that is slipping out of reach and waiting too late to grasp it. The final verse speaks about the singer's personal experience of trying to reach out to someone who chose a different path, but they do not hear her calls.
Overall, the message of this song is about the pressure to keep up appearances and having to pretend that everything is perfect, even when it is not. It highlights the consequences of pretending and the importance of being honest with oneself and others before it is too late.
Line by Line Meaning
What would you do? What would you say?
Asking what one would do or say in a difficult situation
How does it feel? Pretend it's OK
Asking how one would feel about pretending everything is okay
My eyes deceive me, but it's still the same
Feeling like things are still the same despite the appearance of change
I remember the day when we were out all night
Recollecting a day when they spent time with someone they care about
I wish that I can get the day back and tell you it's alright
Regretting not reassuring someone they care about during the time spent together
Cause we all do the same thing, we just don't realize
Acknowledging a shared human experience of not realizing something important
That we're living on borrowed time
Reflecting on the fragile nature of life
I see the light that I'm chasing
Seeing hope and positivity in the future
A memory, but it's fading
Acknowledge that memories can fade over time
When it's gone I'll be waiting
Still holding out hope even after a memory has faded
Knowing it's too late (knowing it's too late)
Accepting that it's too late to change a situation
You chose the road that I'm walking
Feeling like someone who they care about made choices that affected them negatively
Now it's your soul that I'm caught in
Feeling consumed by someone else's choices
And you're not hearing when I'm calling
Feeling unheard and ignored by someone who they care about
One breath, one step, one life, one heart
Emphasizing the importance of valuing each moment in life
Two words, two eyes, new beginning, new start
Focusing on the potential for fresh starts and new beginnings
Too neat, too narrow, too short, too bright,
Reflecting on different aspects of life that can be too much or too little
I'm there with you, here by my side
Offering support and companionship for someone they care about
Nothing here, no one talking, knowing it's too late
Feeling alone and stuck in a situation that cannot be changed
But sometimes it can get so hard pretending it's OK
Acknowledging the difficulty of pretending everything is alright all the time
Nothing here, no one talking, nothing's gonna change
Feeling resigned to a situation that cannot be changed
Oh yeah
An expression of agreement or acknowledgment
What would you do? What would you say?
Repeating the same questions to emphasize their importance
Pretending it's OK
Referencing the main theme of the song
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRIAN THOMAS HIGGINS, LEIGH ANNE PINNOCK, LUKE FITTON, MIRANDA ELEANOR DE FONBRUNE COOPER, PERRIE LOUISE EDWARDS
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