Joan of Arc (Little Mix song)

"Joan of Arc" is a song recorded by British girl group Little Mix, for their fifth studio album LM5 (2018). The song was released on 2 November 2018 as a promotional single from the album.[1] It was written by Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall, with Loosechange handling the production. Musically, it is a trap-inflected song with hip hop beats. Lyrically, it discusses female empowerment. A music video for the song was filmed but for reasons unknown to the public, it was never released. They first teased the song on their Instagram account in the middle of August the same year.[2]

"Joan of Arc"
Promotional single by Little Mix
from the album LM5
Released2 November 2018 (2018-11-02)
Genre
Length3:11
LabelSyco
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Loosechange

Background and release
Alexandra Shungudzo Govere (pictured) co-wrote the song.

"Joan of Arc" was written by Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall, Hanni Ibrahim, Patrick Patrikios, Philip Plested and Alexandra Shungudzo Govere and Loosechange who handled the production. It was released as the first promotional single for their fifth studio album LM5 (2018). It was then mixed by Wez Clarke and then mastered by Randy Merrill.[3]

Composition and lyrics

"Joan of Arc" is a trap-pop song that contains bouncy hip hop beats.[4][5] That runs for three minutes and eleven seconds.[6] Direct Lyrics went as far as to call it an "urban-pop song with a little Caribbean-esque just in the middle."[7] It contains pop-rap verses, with a thudding bassline full of snaps and hard finger clicks.[8] Lyrically, it contains themes and messages of female empowerment and independence.[9][10][11] Pinnock raps the lyrics "One foot in the club, everybody watch me. One pop of that booty, everybody love me. Ain't the reason I'm cocky. I make myself feel sexy," over a "scrizzy synths."[12]

Live performances

Little Mix performed the song live for the first time at an album launch show for Apple Music on 13 November 2018 in London. The song became part of the setlist of the group's sixth concert tour, LM5: The Tour, in 2019.

Critical reception

Idolator called the song a "fiercely feminist anthem", and a "undeniable banger". They also mentioned the similarities from their songs from their fourth studio album Glory Days (2016).[13] Brooke Bajgrowicz from Billboard mentioned that "The girls continue to fiercely proclaim their independence."[14]

Charts
Chart (2018) Peak
position
Ireland (IRMA)[15] 63
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[16] 14
Scotland (OCC)[17] 35
UK Singles (OCC)[18] 61

References
  1. Medeiros, Kavad (1 November 2018). ""Joan of Arc": Ouça a nova música do Little Mix na íntegra". Popline (in Portuguese). Retrieved 12 November 2018.
  2. "Little Mix Instagram". Instagram. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
  3. "Little Mix – Joan of Arc Lyrics | Genius Lyrics". Genius. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
  4. "Hear Little Mix Get on 'Feminist Tip' for Bouncy 'Joan of Arc'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
  5. "Single Review: Little Mix – Joan of Arc". A Bit Of Pop Music. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
  6. "LM5 by Little Mix". Apple Music. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
  7. "Little Mix Go Back In Time With "Joan of Arc": New Song Premiere". Direct Lyrics. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
  8. "New Song: Little Mix – 'Joan Of Arc'". That Grape Juice. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
  9. "Who is Joan of Arc and why are Little Mix singing about her". BBC. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
  10. "Twitter Reacts: Little Mix's 'Joan of Arc'". CelebMix. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
  11. "Little Mix Release New Girl Power Bop "Joan of Arc" | Billboard News". Billboard. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
  12. "Little Mix Releases New Track "Joan Of Arc"". Vents Magazine. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
  13. "Little Mix's 'Joan Of Arc' Is A Fierce & Feminist Banger". Idolator. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
  14. "Little Mix Drop Fierce Anthem 'Joan Of Arc:' Listen". Billboard. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
  15. "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved 10 November 2018.
  16. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 12 November 2018. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
  17. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 November 2018.
  18. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 November 2018.
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