Great countdown so far Tafty! Looking forward to seeing the rest.

060 | Change Your Life [DNA]

> I won't call this "underrated" but it's definitely under appreciated, imo. The thing that lets this down for me is, oddly, Perrie's ad-libbing on the chorus being all throughout the song as opposed to just doing it or building it more throughout. It's such a random complaint lmao, but I feel it could've been more impactful! It's a great song and wasn't this their first ever song that they wrote together? <

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059 | You Gotta Not [GLORY DAYS]

> This is one of those songs that I absolutely should find awful, cringe and rank towards the bottom of the pack... but this is SO MUCH FUN! I bop hard to this whenever it comes on. Had it not had Little Mix's personality plastered all over it, I'd hate it (if it was actually recorded and released by Megan Trainor herself for example). But that chorus is pure pop bliss! <[/i]

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058 | Think About Us [LM5]

> We have another single next and much like 'Love Sweet Love' & 'No Time For Tears' it deserved far better than what it got. It's a generic bop, granted, but it hits hard! I have a soft spot for this one. I coulda done without Ty's verse, but it's not awful. Just wasn't needed. <

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057 | Strip (feat. Sharaya J) [LM5]

> I truly don't understand why they didn't capitalise on this being the 2nd single right off the bat of the albums release when it went top 30 on hype & the P*ers controversies alone? One of the most interesting songs in their entire back catalogue, for sure. The minimalistic production tied in with the powerful "Little Mix Message"... great stuff. The only thing that annoys me about this is their accents, especially Perrie's lmao? <

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056 | Hair (feat. Sean Paul) [GET WEIRD]

> Up next is a really fun bop! I remember when this was announced as the 4th single from GW, I wasn't impressed. The album version, much like HYD?, kinda misses something and the production is kinda hollow and empty. The single version however not only adds Sean Paul, but the production flourishes give it the kick it needed. Just a whole lot of fun and the video really helped sell that! That is how you do a music video on a budget towards the end of your campaign! <

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055 | Trash [BETWEEN US]

> Is this an unpopular opinion ranking it as high as this? Idk... but IT SHOULDN'T BE! Honestly though, this woulda been far lower had I done this ranking in like February, but very recently I've come around to this completely and it's a grade A BOP for me! So, so good! <

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054 | Wings [DNA]

> Their first ever original single. The one that truly kick started it all. The song that gave us the "Little Mix Message" of empowerment and believing in yourself right from the first day. It may be lower than most, but as good as it is, they've evolved their message so much and have out done this type of thing several times. What a great debut though and a brilliant way to shake off the "reality TV winner" tag. <

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053 | Stand Down [SALUTE]

> Here is a one of the tracks that got put onto a 2nd disc from their 'Salute' album. The 2nd disc only had like 4 tracks on it... like why?! LMAO. But this song is amazing. So empowering and punchy and really excels in continuing the "marching band" type vibe that was being given throughout the 'Salute' album. Woulda made a great single, imo. Really, really underrated! <

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052 | Joan of Arc [LM5]

> A song that really relies on the girls personality and sass... and they absolutely deliver. I like to think this song is the music equivalent of "controlled chaos"... so much is happening and it really shouldn't be as consistent or as "neat" (?) as it is. Jade's "G-O-DoubleD-E-S-S I spare no enemies in this dress... uh huuuuuh. Uh huh" line is my highlight! <

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051 | No [BETWEEN US]

> Continuing the "singles that deserved more than they actually ended up getting" theme... It's the most recent one. This really is underrated and I think during their LM5 era it would've been a massive hit for them. I'm so gutted they've cut the performance from their tour coz it looks absolute KILLER! Would've loved to have seen that performance on a TV show. <

Top 50 time.

 

Any surprises? Any songs you think deserved better? Are there some songs you've found underrated too that I've praised/given a decent position to?

050 | Always Be Together [DNA]

> Heading into the top 50 now and starting things off is an anthem. This has always been a fave from their debut for me, but it accelerated up my affections more once we had the campaign to get it to #1 on iTunes once Jesy left the band. It's a very sentimental and beautiful song. One of the better songs of that same ilk. So powerful and anthemic. <

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049 | Woman Like Me (feat. Nicki Minaj) [LM5]

> I've always found this better than most people, but I would be lying if I didn't say recent events has soured me on this a bit and I'm GAGGING for when (/if) they release the Rock version from the 'Confetti Tour' to streaming soon. It's a BOP! Nicki's verse does last a bit too long, but that never really bothered me. I just can't bring myself to listen to this quite as much anymore and it's a damn shame! I think it's the same for Leigh who recently said her fave collab was Machine Gun Kelly on NMSS when, had it been before events unfolded... I really believe the answer would've been something quite different. <[/i]

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048 | Weird People [GET WEIRD]

> Next it's the 80's infused pure pop party BANGER, 'Weird People'. I always liked this, but it was never really a fave (more mid-range on the album), but seeing this performance on the 'Get Weird Tour' COMPLETELY sold the song to me, to the point I wanted it as a single over the superior song 'Lightning' at the time. The performance was PERFECT for the song. <

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047 | Red Planet (feat. T-Boz) [DNA]

> Next we have another entry from their debut album and this time it's a song that was definitely inspired by their incredible 'E.T.' performance from X Factor. This really should've been a single and I remember it being a big deal that they managed to get T-Boz to collaborate with them so early in their career. A few laters it even got a mention by Chilli on TLC's reality show of some sort as she got mad at T-Boz for selling the song to Little Mix or something LMAO.

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046 | Turn Your Face [DNA]

> At 46 is a song that's always grabbed my interest. The vocals, the piano... everything. Absolutely breathtaking! Especially Leigh's middle 8. So tender and pure. I feel like this song walked so 'These Four Walls' could run tbh. Gorgeous stuff! <

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045 | I Love You [GET WEIRD]

> Now it's time for one of their absolute most underrated tracks. This was never an instant fave of mine, but over the years I have really come to appreciate just how gorgeous and tender it is. Their vocals are on POINT in this. Stunning. <

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044 | Your Love [GLORY DAYS]

> Continuing the theme of underrated beauties, it's this lush and smooth, chilled Summer bop! I love how luscious and smooth this is. It's really stunning! I can envision being on a beach and having this blaring out. So underrated! Deserves to be talked about more. Then we have Leigh's note... like... biiiiitch!!!! Amazing. <

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043 | Reggaetón Lento (Little Mix x CNCO) [GLORY DAYS: PLATINUM EDITION]

> Another single now. This time it's the lead single from the re-issue of their most successful album. It went on to be a massive hit for both groups, even with a very underwhelming video! That aside, it's an almighty, grade A banger. I'm not gonna lie, sometimes this does annoy me slightly, so I will have a tendency to skip it sometimes, but not a lot and most of the time I lose my shit to it. <

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042 | Motivate [LM5]

> Here, we have another LM5 track and what an absolutely insane banger it is!! I still wish we'd received a performance of this at some point, I know that it would have been FIRE! The high octane and energy of the production... wow. Insane. So good! <

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041 | Holiday [CONFETTI]

> Completing this section is another single, this time taken from the 'Confetti' album and... it's absolutely one of their most under appreciated songs. Another one of their songs that deserved so much more than what it actually got. So smooth and it really takes me back to the Summer of 2020. The only thing I'm disappointed about with this song is that every performance of it has been kinda underwhelming. But meh, it's such a bop and deserves more than it gets. <

holiday deserves better

040 | If I Get My Way [GLORY DAYS: PLATINUM EDITION]

> If there's one thing the 'Glory Days' era delivered on, it's those understated, chilled out, smooth mid-tempo bangers. The re-release of 'Glory Days' continued that trend by giving us this bop! I just love it so much. I find it extremely underrated tbh. <[/i]

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039 | Gloves Up [CONFETTI]

> Time for another track from their last studio album together ("(for now)" etc..). I just find this track to be so empowering, powerful and that chorus HITS THE WAY IT SHOULD. I see a lot of dislike towards this song and I don't quite understand why tbh. A poor man's 'Power'? I get that, but it's a great alternative to that track! <

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038 | Stereo Soldier [DNA]

> I always credit this song as the inspiration for the sound they wanted to achieve (and absolutely EXCELLED at!) with their 'Salute' album. They clearly tried to encapture that marching band, military-esque sound that was popular at the time and it really worked for them. I really believed this was going to be a single after 'DNA' was! It should've been one imo. So catchy and it's one of their best produced tracks from their debut. <

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037 | See Me Now [SALUTE]

> Speaking of that military-esque vibe and sound, we have track 1 on that random second CD of the deluxe version of this album... This is one of the songs from 'Salute' that uses that sound to it's fullest and makes it hit. Shoulda made the original album, imo. It was quite annoying that you have to switch the CD if you wanted to listen to it. <

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036 | Competition [SALUTE]

> The Sport Relief single that never was? Many called for this to be the Sport Relief single over 'Word Up!' due to it being called 'Competition'... I'm not sure the "competition" they're referring to screams "charity song", but this absolutely would've been a smash as a single regardless of whether it was for SR or not. Plus I'm sure there are worse examples of songs that were done for charity that perhaps shouldn't have been. <

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035 | A Mess (Happy 4 U) [CONFETTI]

> Doing this countdown has made me realise that I LOVE their mid-tempos (tbf I love all their stuff ofc but it's made me appreciate their mid-tempos a whole lot more). This one is no different. It's been creeping up my affections with each and every listen and honestly I can't pin point exactly why. It's just stunning. <

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034 | Down & Dirty [GLORY DAYS]

> I think this is probably the song that divides the fan base the most? Well, second to 'Woman Like Me' maybe? I'm a sucker for it, ngl. Always have been. It absolutely sounds like it comes from 2013 instead of 2016, but idc. That shit POPPED OFF on their Summer Hits tour! I love how fierce they are on this and being a Game of Thrones fan, hearing Jade's "I'm bringing the fire, so call me Daenerys" line sent me into a frenzy! Iconic. <

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033 | Black Magic [GET WEIRD]

> Up next is one of the biggest "career saving hits" of all time??? After going down the pop-R&B route with their 'Salute' era, They returned in the middle of 2015 with an all out, pure pop BANGER. It's absolutely one of the biggest pop hits of the 2010's and it's very easy to see why. Such a huge moment for them and it came at exactly the right time. Such a great song that I just cannot deny it for the pop behemoth it is. Also it's responsible for kick starting their legendary BRITS trilogy of performances. <

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032 | Breathe [CONFETTI]

> Another 'Confetti' song in this section and this time it's an absolutely GORGEOUS track. It never feels like this gets the love or the appreciation it deserves. I'd have done ANYTHING to have heard this live in any kind of capacity tbh. I was low-key hoping they recorded a version of it when they did that 'Confetti' acoustic tbh... Underrated. <

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031 | Nothing Else Matters [GLORY DAYS]

> The girls have always loved their anthemic, stadium pop bangers like this and they really excel with them. It's the classic "Friends forever" Little Mix message with a soaring anthemic vibe to it. It's absolutely stellar and has that classic feel to it. Should have pushed through with it being a full-fledged single tbh. Amazing stuff. <

030 | Shout Out To My Ex [GLORY DAYS]

> Time for the song that kick started their "imperial phase". I remember hearing this for the first time with that X Factor performance and I remember being so blown away by it all. They not only slayed the performance but gave us an all time pop smash in the process. They absolutely KNEW they were in their bag this era and it was very clear to see! Amazing song and I think I've actually appreciated it MORE over time. <[/i]

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029 | Power (feat. Stormzy) [GLORY DAYS]

> Up next is the 4th single taken from the GD album. This is an almighty, powerhouse of a pop song. One of their most empowering songs in their discography. There's something really unique about this song and it's completely sold by the "power" of the girls vocals. Stormzy's verse is also amazing. "You can be a woman and the boss and wear the trousers at the same time" lyric hits so hard! Amazing. The video is incredible and one of their best too. This felt like a risk to release at the time due to the structure of it, but it paid off massively. <

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028 | Confetti (feat. Saweetie) [CONFETTI]

> Now we have the last single from their most recent era and this is purely the single version featuring Saweetie. That production flourishes and the addition of Saweeties verse actually polishes the song up to where it should be. I do feel like the album version misses something and was in the final demo stage before this. Also... THE VIDEO. What a video. They all killed it! Amazing stuff and I'm so glad this became a big hit for them! <

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027 | Is Your Love Enough? [GLORY DAYS: PLATINUM EDITION]

> Going back to what I was saying about their Summer bops during the 'Glory Days' era... it feels like this song (which should've been a single) was the peak of it. It feels like a reggaeton inspired version of 'Touch' to me and would have been a massive hit if released. It's a shame they stopped the GD campaign after RL tbh. <

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026 | A Different Beat [SALUTE]

> We have the closing track from 'Salute' next and it's an absolute BEAST of a track! This would have been a fantastic single from that era. Infectious, catchy and the delivery is FIRE. They really brought their A-game to this track in particular. It baffles me why it wasn't chosen as one tbh, but as usual with this era... imma just blame 'Word Up!' for throwing their whole campaign off. What a track! <

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025 | Only You (Cheat Codes x Little Mix) [STAND ALONE SINGLE]

> Up next, we have their most under appreciated single. Kinda odd saying that for a song that went Platinum, right? But I feel like although people probably find it "alright", I just don't think anyone appreicates it as much as they absolutely should. It's an emotional dance-floor BANGER and I get my kicks from it EVERY. DAMN. TIME. It pops off live too! It's such a great song and I will be defending this song to my last breath. Soz. <

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024 | Madhouse [DNA]

> This is my 2nd favourite track from their debut album... officially! This has always been an absolute stand out and a major highlight in their discography for me. I think it's under looked a fair bit too. It's found a permanent place on my Halloween playlist and I just love how erractic and crazy the track is as it sells the "madhouse" aspect so much! It's actually a really impressive song for their debut era, imo! LOVE. LOVE. LOVE. <

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023 | Between Us [BETWEEN US]

> We have an extremely sentimental and special song up now. An original song that is taken from their greatest hits collection of the same name, this is a mid-tempo ballad (something they always excel at) but this time the emotional stakes are stacked the highest they'll ever be for a Mixer. What I love the most about this track is that they all have a chorus each and it's like they're just giving their own vows to each other. It really adds to how special the song is. No wonder they struggle getting through it. <

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022 | Nothing Feels Like You [SALUTE]

> Another "should have been a single" is next and this time it's one that the girls themselves (specifically Jade) tried to push for and wanted to be a single. It's frustrating because again, this would've been an absolute SMASH. 'Salute'-era was completely a wasted era that was mis-handled and thrown off track by that damn 'Word Up!' interruption. Ugh. This would've been an instant smash I think. <

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021 | Heartbreak Anthem (Galantis, David Guetta & Little Mix) [STAND ALONE SINGLE]

> Before we hit the top 20 we have this absolute masterpiece. This is a track that on paper should be messier than what we actually ended up with and honestly it had NO RIGHT being as good as it is. Even after multiple listens, I am not tired or bored of this song a single bit. I feel it takes the best parts of each artist involved and manages to create one of the biggest and most explosive dance-pop records in quite a while. It's a banger that is ALWAYS on repeat for me, even still. Incredible! <

020 | Cut You Off [BETWEEN US]

> Into the top 20 we go and we have the final song to appear that was recorded for their Greatest Hits album. A song that blends the best bits of Little Mix into one soaring and infectious song. The chorus always pops off. I love the contrast of the verse and chorus in this song. The verses sound quite "cutting" but then it just explodes into this wonderful chorus! Easy to see why it's a big fan favourite! <[/i]

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019 | Move [SALUTE]

> Next up is the lead single from their 'Salute' album and it's the song that many in the fanbase consider to be one of their most unique singles and one of the biggest singles risks in their illustrious career. This song is incredibly infectious. It feels quite minimalistic, but it just has that charm and delivery that I feel only Little Mix could do. Soaring vocals, a smooth and luscious rap, a fantastic video... all mixed in to the Little Mix style and it is a recipe for success. One of those songs that ages like fine wine. How is it nearly a Decade old??? I don't appreciate that a lot of Mixers on Twitter aren't really appreciating this much anymore and have campaigned for them to have replaced this for 'No', instead of asking for both! <

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018 | Love Me Like You [GET WEIRD]

> At #18 is an anthem. One that I actually find to be very under looked (not underrated or under appreciated - just under looked). People seem to forget about this one, but once it is in their memory again, they seem to consider it one of their best singles (rightfully so!). It does seem that it's an unwritten rule that the British Girl Group must release a 60's inspired kinda pop bop at some point in their careers. Thankfully for Little Mix, this is one of the best examples. <

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017 | The Cure [LM5]

> This is the best of their Stadium ready, anthemic pop bangers. I tend to group this with 'Nothing Else Matters' a lot and I just love how powerful and sentimental it is. They give us some of their best vocals on this and I love the verses which compliment the soaring chorus perfectly. This should've been a single imo. It's a shame LM5 campaign was cut so short. <

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016 | Lightning [GET WEIRD]

> Now it's time for another song that should've been a single. The production is outstanding. The performance of this on their 'Get Weird' tour continues to blow my mind. Witnessing that in person is my favourite tour memory. It should've been a single and the video *should* have been the sequel to the 'DNA' video. I always think of this as Leigh's song as I think she really stands out on this! Those operatic ad-libs & middle 8 chanting too... whew. Love this song so much! <

Wings not even in the top 50 :o

 

I was intrigued to see where Nothing Else Matters was going to rank for you. It's always been the song I find their most under-rated so I'm glad it's finished decently here.

 

My overall favourite of theirs has dropped out now: Shout Out To My Ex :wub: The song that really felt like it took them to a whole other level of popularity.

love the only you stanning *.*

Wings not even in the top 50 :o

 

I was intrigued to see where Nothing Else Matters was going to rank for you. It's always been the song I find their most under-rated so I'm glad it's finished decently here.

 

My overall favourite of theirs has dropped out now: Shout Out To My Ex :wub: The song that really felt like it took them to a whole other level of popularity.

Nope. Not that it's bad, but I think they've exceeded it so many times, however it's one of the strongest debuts to come from a reality show winner ever, imo.

 

I love it. Honestly, I love like half this list and like the rest so... :lol: It's one of those that I'd say "aww this is top 20 of their best of all time" but actually it's lower down due to actually putting everything together etc.. :lol:

 

It's a banger. A literal game changer. Incredible song.

 

Thank you <3

 

love the only you stanning *.*

FOREVER AND ALWAYS!!!!!! Underrated, under appreciated and under looked. A SONG!

015 | These Four Walls [SALUTE]

> This song has always made a massive impact on me. I actually think that if they'd pushed through with this as a full release, it'd have been an absolute smash. The public were lapping up these piano-heavy ballads at this time. Probably the most raw and deepest song they've ever recorded. The vocals are so tender and soft. The final chorus... incredibly gorgeous and a message that hits hard for many more, even 9 years later. <[/i]

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014 | Monster In Me [LM5]

> Probably the most "mature" of their big ballad moments. A song that gradually builds throughout and really delivers in the vocals. I'm surprised this wasn't a single, it felt like an easy hit for them, but then again the entire LM5 campaign was a mess! Would've been nice to have had this as their big ballad moment since 'Secret Love Song'. <

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013 | Love Me Or Leave Me [GET WEIRD]

> One of their biggest vocal moments in their entire discography. I remember first hearing this on the albums release and being blown away by this and most of all Leigh's vocals. I am a real sucker for piano ballads and this is no different. I'm so very glad that they did this on their last tour, gutted I didn't witness it though on my date due to Perrie's throat infection </3 We rarely get soaring power ballads like this anymore, so this is a huge treat for me whenever I listen to it. <

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012 | Secret Love Song (feat. Jason Derulo) [GET WEIRD]

> I still maintain the stance that this is one of the best ballads to come from the 2010's and one of my absolute favourite girl group ballads. Spoiler alert: the 2nd part is still to appear, but this just really excels and I LOVE how powerful it is. That chorus really packs an almighty punch. So glad this was a massive, massive hit for them. I'm gutted we didn't get that rumoured LGBTQIA+ video for this song and instead we got one of their weakest videos. Such a gorgeous song! <

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011 | Salute [SALUTE]

> Up next is one of the most empowering songs of recent times. One of the biggest and best examples of female empowerment. The sirens at the start of the song really kicked the album off with a bang! The song may very well be the same Verse & chorus repeated for majority of it, but each members different personality and take on each of them really helps sell the song so much more. It was a massive hit for the girls and rightfully so. It'll be a TV show embed for years to come too. It's a song that usually lends itself to a big performance. Great song! <

Loving the Breathe appreciation!

These Four Walls is stunning, my favourite song of there’s ever I think? I know a lot has gone on but the way Jesy delivered this, knowing what she had gone through aswell was heartbreaking.

 

I thought SLS would have been higher!

I share your love for Monster in Me. The reality though is that it only recently got to 20 million streams on Spotify, which is far behind most of the LM5 songs. Makes me wonder whether all the hype by fans is real.

I'm actually gagging for your top 10. Touch, Wasabi, No More Sad Songs, Break Up Song, SLS II, Forget You Not and Sweet Melody 😋

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I think Only You could have been bigger if the video wasn't like No Time For Tears

Great to see Towers make it this high! Given it’s yet to appear.

010 | DNA [DNA]

> At #10 is a gorgeous and insanely underrated gem! The highest track to be taken from their debut album, in this countdown! It makes me sad that the girls don't really reference this song much anymore... It's always been a major fave for me and it really hones in on the 'E.T.' sound that broke them through on X Factor. The operatic "ahhhhs" are BLISS. Leigh's middle-8 rap is iconic. The production is stellar. The video is excellent (and again, underrated). The perfect follow up to their debut single and it still sounds so good and fresh even coming up to 10 years later! <[/i]

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009 | Forget You Not [LM5]

> At 9 is a MEGA BOP. One of their biggest missed opportunities for a single. I am going to be on the look out for some Little Mix themed club events because I just KNOW that this song will pop ALL THE WAY OFF in a club setting. The "Badda-bang-bang" hook is insane and thanks to Alex (Perrie's boyf) those gun hands moves is like a universal language between Mixers lol. Still greatly annoys me that they were fully aware of how much of a fan favourite this track was and still ignored it from their setlists. PAIN. <

 

010 | DNA [DNA]

 

> At #10 is a gorgeous and insanely underrated gem! The highest track to be taken from their debut album, in this countdown! It makes me sad that the girls don't really reference this song much anymore... It's always been a major fave for me and it really hones in on the 'E.T.' sound that broke them through on X Factor. The operatic "ahhhhs" are BLISS. Leigh's middle-8 rap is iconic. The production is stellar. The video is excellent (and again, underrated). The perfect follow up to their debut single and it still sounds so good and fresh even coming up to 10 years later! <[/i]

 

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009 | Forget You Not [LM5]

 

> At 9 is a MEGA BOP. One of their biggest missed opportunities for a single. I am going to be on the look out for some Little Mix themed club events because I just KNOW that this song will pop ALL THE WAY OFF in a club setting. The "Badda-bang-bang" hook is insane and thanks to Alex (Perrie's boyf) those gun hands moves is like a universal language between Mixers lol. Still greatly annoys me that they were fully aware of how much of a fan favourite this track was and still ignored it from their setlists. PAIN. <

 

How many streams does Forget You Not have? I think that's what they consider when deciding whether to perform a song or not. The other fan faves they have performed in the past have the streams to show for it - Wasabi, LMOLM, etc. And I think Monster In Me got hit by same factor.