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Hear Little Mix's Magical New Single
I hope you're ready, Mixers: Little Mix's new single, "Black Magic," is here and it's a blast of witch-y, summery fun. Despite its title, "Black Magic" actually has nothing to do with evil spirits, gargoyles, goblins or any of that other spooky stuff (though I would like to hear a song that samples this iconic Trading Spouses clip someday). Instead, the "Black Magic" lyrics reveal the group's secret recipe for a love potion that will help women all around the world land the guy of their dreams. Uh... OK?
So, in a way, I guess the track is a little dark-sided — but in a campy, totally non-threatening way. Besides, it has this carefree, "Girls Just Want to Have Fun"/"Jack & Diane" vibe that you're absolutely going to love. Of course, the message that a woman should change herself in order to please a man is more than a little gross (and more than a little out of character for Little Mix), but given how silly the track is in general (we're talking about magic potions here, people), I'm not too worried about listeners taking it to heart.
Come to think of it, "Black Magic" is kind of like Little Mix's answer to Kelis' "Milkshake" — only they're not using Hershey's syrup, ice cream, and a blender to mix up their magical concoction, no. If I've learned anything about witchcraft from Hocus Pocus (and I'd like to think that I have), they're using oil of boil, a dead man's toe, and a giant iron cauldron. Wait a minute... are Little Mix the second coming of the Sanderson sisters? It's entirely possible. Perrie is definitely Sarah Jessica Parker, but I'm not sure about the other three yet. (Obviously, I'll need to invent a fourth, previously unseen sister. Fortunately, I think I'm up to the challenge.) Listen to "Black Magic" below.
"Black Magic" is available on iTunes now. The song is the lead offering from Little Mix's upcoming third studio album. Fun fact: The group recently co-wrote Britney Spears and Iggy Azalea's "Pretty Girls." The more you know! Check out the full "Black Magic" lyrics below.
INTRO:
All the girls on the block knocking at my door
Wanna know what it is make the boys want more
1st VERSE:
Is your lover playing on your side?
Said he loves you, but he ain't got time
Here's the answer
Come and get it at a knocked-down price
Full of honey just to make him sweet
Crystal ballin'
Just to help him see what he's been missing
So, come and get it while you still got time
PRE-CHORUS:
Get your boy on his knees and repeat after me, say:
CHORUS:
Take a sip of my secret potion
I'll make you fall in love
For a spell that can't be broken
One drop should be enough
Boy, you belong to me
I got the recipe and it's called black magic
(And it's called black magic, hey)
Take a sip of my secret potion
One taste and you'll be mine
It's a spell that can't be broken
It'll keep you up all night
Boy, you belong to me
I got the recipe and it's called black magic
(And it's called black magic, hey)
2nd VERSE:
If you're looking for Mr. Right
Need that magic to change you overnight
Here's the answer
Come and get it while you still got time
PRE-CHORUS
CHORUS
BRIDGE (x 2):
All the girls on the block knocking at my door
(I got the recipe)
Wanna know what it is make the boys want more
(Now you belong to me)
CHORUS
POST-CHORUS (x 8):
Fallin' in love (hey!)