Salute

Little Mix

About Salute

"Salute" is a song recorded by British girl group Little Mix for their second studio album of the same name (2013). It was released on 30 May 2014 as the album's third and final single. It was co-written by the group (Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall) with TMS (Thomas Barnes, Peter Kelleher and Ben Kohn) and Maegan Cottone, and produced by TMS. Lyrically, "Salute" is a girl-power song, being called "a call to arms for women everywhere to stand up and fight whatever imaginary enemy is standing in their way," with military metaphors, war sirens, and hip hop and trap influences, drawing comparisons to Destiny's Child and Beyoncé's "Run the World (Girls)". Music critics gave the song positive reviews, with most praising its empowering lyrics and military-inspired drum beats. Some even noticed it would fit perfectly as an opening song for the tour, as well as being one of the strongest tracks of 2013. The song became a top-ten hit on the charts of Scotland and United Kingdom, becoming the band's sixth top-ten single in the UK, while reaching the top-twenty in Ireland. A music video for the song features the band dancing in an underground warehouse with an entourage of male dancers, some of whom are on leads. To promote the song, the band performed in many TV shows, including Britain's Got Talent and the Today Show. 


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2013
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Ladies all across the world
Listen up, we're looking for recruits
If you with me, lemme see your hands
Stand up and salute
Get your killer heels, sneakers, pumps or lace up your boots
Representing all the women, salute, salute

Ladies all across the world
Listen up, we're looking for recruits
If you with me, lemme see your hands
Stand up and salute
Get your killer heels, sneakers, pumps or lace up your boots
Representing all the women, salute, salute

It's who we are
We don't need no camouflage
It's the female federal
And we're taking off
If you with me, women lemme hear you say

Ladies all across the world
Listen up, we're looking for recruits
If you with me, lemme see your hands
Stand up and salute
Get your killer heels, sneakers, pumps or lace up your boots
Representing all the women, salute, salute

Attention (salute)
Attention (salute)
Attention (huh)
Representing all the women, salute, salute

Sisters we are everywhere
Warriors, your country needs you
If you ready ladies, better keep steady
Ready, aim, shoot it
Don't need ammunition, on a mission
And we'll hit you with the truth
Divas, Queens, we don't need no man, salute

Sisters we are everywhere
Warriors, your country needs you
If you ready ladies, better keep steady
Ready, aim, shoot it
Don't need ammunition. On a mission
And we'll hit you with the truth
Representing all the women, salute, salute!

It's who we are
We don't need no camouflage
It's the female federal
And we're taking off
If you with me, women lemme hear you say

Ladies all across the world
Listen up, we're looking for recruits
If you with me, lemme see your hands
Stand up and salute
Get your killer heels, sneakers, pumps or lace up your boots
Representing all the women, salute, salute

Attention (salute)
Attention (salute)
Attention (huh)
Representing all the women, salute, salute

You think we're just pretty things
You couldn't be more wrong
(We standing strong, we carry on)
Knock us but we keep moving on (we're moving up, yeah)
Can't stop a hurricane, ladies it's time to awake (yeah)

Attention
Attention
Individuals
Originals
Huh
Lemme hear you say

Ladies all across the world
Listen up, we're looking for recruits
If you with me, lemme see your hands
Stand up and salute
Get your killer heels, sneakers, pumps or lace up your boots
Representing all the women, salute, salute

Attention (salute)
Attention (salute)
Attention (huh)
Representing all the women, salute, salute!

(Ladies, the time has come, the war has begun
Let us stand together
And remember, men fight great, but women are greater fighters)

Huh!
Representing all the women, salute, salute

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Little Mix

Little Mix are a British four-piece girl group formed in 2011, consisting of members Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall. They were formed exclusively for the eighth series of The X Factor, where they became the first group entry to win in the programme's eight-year history. Following their victory, they signed with Simon Cowell's record label Syco Records. Little Mix have been branded the next Spice Girls as well as the UK's next biggest girl group capable of international success. more »

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Written by: Maegan Cottone, Thomas Andrew Searle Barnes, Perrie Louise Edwards, Peter Kelleher, Benjamin Alexander Kohn, Jesy Nelson, Leigh Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing

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10 facts about this song

Song Placement
"Salute" is the leading and the title track of the second studio album by British girl band Little Mix, released on 8 November, 2013.
Genre
The genre of "Salute" is generally classified as a mix of R&B and hip hop, with a military-style beat and powerful, anthemic choruses.
Theme and Lyrics
"Salute" is considered a feminist anthem. The song's lyrics encourage women to stand together and support each other.
Songwriters and Producers
"Salute" was written by Little Mix members Jade Thirlward, Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, and Perrie Edwards, alongside Maegan Cottone, Thomas Barnes, Peter Kelleher, Ben Kohn. It was produced by TMS.
Sales and Certifications
The "Salute" album peaked at No. 4 on the US Billboard 200 and has been certified Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).
Official Music Video
The official music video was released on 2 May 2014. It has a dark, eerie theme and features the band members leading a dance troop in powerful choreography.
Live Performances
"Salute" has been performed live many times, including on tour and on television shows such as The X Factor UK.
Inspirations
The band was reportedly inspired by artists like Beyoncé and Missy Elliott when creating "Salute," aiming to create a similar powerful, female-empowering anthemic sound.
Reception
Critics praised "Salute," especially as a showcase for the group's strong vocals and harmony skills.
Alexandra Burke Controversy
In 2014, there was a minor controversy when singer Alexandra Burke claimed the band copied her "Elephant" music video's concept for the "Salute" music video, though Little Mix denied the accusations.

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