Many have a preconceived idea of who Little Mix are as a band because of just a handful of their songs we hear on the radio all the time.
However, if you scratch a little below the surface you can be assured that you will be pleasantly surprised with what you discover. Upon listening to their perhaps less popular music and paying attention to the lyrics as well as the sound, you can piece together what these four girls are truly about.
They are much more than a pop band churning out chart toppers with a catchy beat, they explore feminism and equality, among other themes, as well as deeper meanings in their earlier albums such as self-confidence, mental health and loneliness. With Jesy’s recent documentary discussing her struggles with mental health after being exposed to millions of people during her time on The X Factor- there’s no time better than now to highlight these hidden gems.
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Their concert on October 18 at the Hydro could easily have been described as a rally for feminism and this entirely worked in their favour. It was the beginning of a movement, their movement.
From the onset, female empowerment was established as the main theme of the night as they opened with their song National Manthem. They effortlessly carried this throughout, with every set and outfit change bringing more power to them.
A song that deserves an honorary mention for this would be Wasabi, as they opened the track with a clip of Piers Morgan. He says the group should issue an apology after a disagreement erupted between them over his views on their single, Strip, in which Morgan accuses them of using sex to sell albums. They effortlessly transitioned from a clip of him demanding they “say it to his face” to the same line in their hit song and appear back onstage looking flawless in sexy outfits. This shows that women can be comfortable in their body and sexuality as well as preach feminism, completely hitting back at Morgan’s claim.
Another standout moment was their song Woman’s World. Not only does this song showcase the incredible talents of the girls as individuals and as a group unit, it grips the listener with the shockingly blunt and truthful lyrics. Using music as a mode to convey such a strong message about an extremely pertinent issue – female oppression in the workplace and everyday life. Such an important conversation and is without a doubt inspirational.
Little Mix aren’t the same pop girl group they were on The X Factor. They have grown and matured beyond their years. They aren’t just little girls on our TV anymore, they are activists.
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