I don't..really like the song. I think part of this is because I just don't really understand or enjoy the 80s era. It's praised as this big era in music but honestly everything about that period in time just came across as cheesy and annoying to me from the dominant sonic productions to the fashion to everything about it. I don't know if I'm gonna enjoy this album if the 80s influence is all over it.
Honestly, I think I was hoping for more of a house influence like most of Jess Glynne's material. I know "Hold Your Hand" has sort of an 80s dance pop influence as well, so this shouldn't be surprising but I still think the house/dance direction should've been the path they followed for this album, not the bubblegum pop of the 80s era.
The song is catchy as hell, and I definitely think it could finally help them break the US. I also like the theme of the song and the lyrics (which is surprising considering that's normally been their weakest point). I just can't help but echo previous posters who said that it was a step back musically. Move remains their best lead so far for me.
Here’s 5 reasons why it’s one of the best pop releases of the year (so far)...
1. Right from the off we know this can only be a Little Mix song thanks to their trademark call to arms chant. ‘All the girls on the block knocking on my door, wanna know what it is make the boys want more’. Errr, yes please.
2. The nod to fellow girl group (and Little Mix inspiration) Destiny’s Child on the ‘Bootylicious’ bass riff in the verses. We are SO ready for this jelly.
3. The ‘heys’ at the end of each verse. Always a VERY GOOD THING.
4. The killer chorus, which we can confirm will be firmly locked in after one listen: ‘Take a sip on my secret potion, I’ll make you fall in love, for a spell that can’t be broken, one drop should be enough...’ Indeed it is ladies.
5. The song clocks in at 3 minutes 31 seconds long, which as any pop connoisseur knows, is the optimum length for any great pop single.
Welcome back ladies, we’ve missed you.
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Originally posted by Lucky#17
We've waited so long and it's finally here, even earlier / more hype for the radio premiere. I can't WAIT for the MV & BGT performance.