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| artist = [[Little Mix]] |
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| album = [[DNA (Little Mix album)|DNA]] |
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| released = {{Start date|2013|2|15|df=yes}} |
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| Genre = [[Alternative R&B]] |
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| genre = [[Pop music|Pop]] |
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| label = [[Syco Music|Syco]] |
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| Writer = {{hlist|Richard "Biff" Stannard|[[Tim Powell (producer)|Tim Powell]]|Ash Howes|Perrie Edwards|Jesy Nelson|Leigh-Anne Pinnock|Jade Thirlwall}} |
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| writer = {{hlist|[[Biffco|Richard Stannard]]|[[Tim Powell (producer)|Tim Powell]]|Ash Howes|[[Perrie Edwards]]|[[Jesy Nelson]]|[[Leigh-Anne Pinnock]]|[[Jade Thirlwall]]}} |
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| Last single = "[[DNA (Little Mix song)|DNA]]"<br />(2012) |
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| This single = "'''Change Your Life'''"<br />(2013) |
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*Tim Powell |
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| Next single = "[[How Ya Doin'?]]"<br />(2013) |
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| prev_title = [[DNA (Little Mix song)|DNA]] |
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| Misc = {{External music video|{{YouTube|ifRoMGG8Wvs|"Change Your Life"}}}} |
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| prev_year = 2012 |
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| next_title = [[How Ya Doin'?]] |
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| next_year = 2013 |
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"'''Change Your Life'''" is a song |
"'''Change Your Life'''" is a song released by British [[girl group]] [[Little Mix]]. It was released on 15 February 2013, as the third single from their debut studio album, ''[[DNA (Little Mix album)|DNA]]'' (2012). The track was written by the group members, along with Ash Howes, and its producers [[Biffco|Richard Stannard]] and [[Tim Powell (producer)|Tim Powell]]. The single was inspired by the group own experiences while as contestants on [[The X Factor (British series 8)|the eighth UK series]] of ''[[The X Factor (British TV series)|The X Factor]]'' and their fans. |
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"Change Your Life" was the first song that Little Mix wrote together as a group. Described as a [[Pop Ballad|pop ballad]], it was met with mixed reviews from critics with praise drawn towards the group's vocal performance and the song's message, while others deemed it less impactful compared to their previous singles "[[Wings (Little Mix song)|Wings]]" and "[[DNA (Little Mix song)|DNA]]". "Change Your Life" addresses [[self love]] and [[female empowerment]], and is about overcoming personal hardships and moving on in life. The song peaked at number twelve in the UK and reached the top ten in Australia and the top twenty in Ireland. It also charted in five other countries. |
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A mid-tempo [[Pop music|pop]] [[power ballad]], "Change Your Life" exhibits the influence of [[soul music|soul]] and [[Urban contemporary|urban contemporary music]]. [[Instrumentation (music)|Instrumentation]] includes tumbling [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]] piano lines and a pulsating, driving [[Beat (music)|backbeat]]. The contemporary sound provided by its instrumentation has similarities to several songs produced by [[Coldplay]] and [[Ryan Tedder]]. "Change Your Life" attracted mixed to positive reviews from critics, most of whom considered it a highlight on ''DNA'', commending the group's harmonies and the song's inspirational lyrics. Some reviewers, however, felt that it was weak and poor alternative to the album's lead single, "[[Wings (Little Mix song)|Wings]]" (2012). |
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The group performed the track in a recording studio in the accompanying music video and also includes backstage footage from their first two headlining tour dates. The group promoted the single with televised performances on ''[[Children in Need 2012|Children in Need]]'', ''[[Dancing on Ice (series 8)|Dancing on Ice]]'', ''[[The Graham Norton Show]]'' and ''[[This Morning (TV programme)|This Morning]]''. The song has been performed on four of Little Mix's concert tours, the most recent being the [[Summer Hits Tour]] in 2018. |
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==Background== |
==Background and release== |
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[[File:LittleMix10.jpg|thumb|left|Little Mix performing the song during their 2013 [[DNA Tour]].|alt=Little Mix performing in baggy jeans and black crop tops on stage.]] |
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{{Quote box|width=30%|align=right|quote="['Change Your Life' is] the first proper song we wrote together and I think you can really tell that when you listen to the lyrics and stuff. We had just come out of ''The X Factor'', we were thinking about that and thinking about the fans, so it's quite an important one. I think it's quite uplifting."|source=—[[Jade Thirlwall]] talking to Robert Copsey of [[Digital Spy]] about the song.<ref name="firstsong"/>}} |
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Little Mix co-wrote "Change Your Life" with [[Biffco|Richard Stannard]], [[Tim Powell (producer)|Tim Powell]] and Ash Howes.<ref name="Notes"/> Stannard was among the first producers to work with the group during their formation on the [[The X Factor (British series 8)|eighth UK series]] of ''[[The X Factor (British TV series)|The X Factor]]''.<ref name="Track By Track">{{cite web|url=http://youtube.com/watch?v=owVoIQGdZQw|title=Little Mix - Change Your Life (Track By Track)|publisher=Simco Limited|date=16 November 2012|access-date=21 May 2019|via=[[YouTube]]|archive-date=24 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171224024737/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owVoIQGdZQw&feature=g-all-u|url-status=live}}</ref> It was also the first song Little Mix wrote together as a group; [[Jade Thirlwall]] said "I think you can really tell that when you listen to the lyrics... We had just come out of ''The X Factor'', we were thinking about that and thinking about the fans, so it's quite an important one."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/interviews/a456424/little-mix-jade-its-hard-competing-with-one-direction.html|title=Little Mix Jade: 'It's hard competing with One Direction'|last=Copsey|first=Robert|website=[[Digital Spy]]|date=5 February 2013|access-date=21 May 2019|archive-date=1 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151001111802/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/interviews/a456424/little-mix-jade-its-hard-competing-with-one-direction.html|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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The group travelled to Stannard's studio in [[Brighton]] for the writing session. Regarding the writing process, Thirlwall recalled, "We hadn't written as a group before so we were very nervous and excited. We sat with [Stannard] and thought of ideas, what kind of sound we wanted because at that point we didn't know anything really."<ref name="Track By Track"/> It was important to the group for the track to have a strong and positive message for their fans. They wrote "Change Your Life" with a female narrative in the first verse and a male narrative in the second verse so that the song could relate to both genders.<ref name="Track By Track"/> |
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After winning the [[The X Factor (UK series 8)|eighth series]] of ''The X Factor'', Little Mix worked with [[Biffco|Richard "Biff" Stannard]], [[Tim Powell (producer)|Tim Powell]] and [[Biffco|Ash Howes]] on their debut single, "[[Cannonball (Damien Rice song)#Little Mix version|Cannonball]]",<ref>{{cite AV media notes |title=Cannonball |others=[[Little Mix]] |date=2011 |type=liner notes |publisher=[[Syco Music]], [[Sony Music Entertainment|Sony Music]] |id=88691925052}}</ref> which went on to reach number one on the [[UK Singles Chart]] in December 2011.<ref>{{cite news|last=Betiku |first=Fehintola |url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2174848/Little-Mix-parents-stuck-promotion-new-single-Wings.html |title=Little Mix take their parents along as they get stuck into promotion for new single Wings |work=[[Daily Mail]] |publisher=[[Associated Newspapers]] |date=17 July 2012 |accessdate=31 March 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6FwTf79iT?url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2174848/Little-Mix-parents-stuck-promotion-new-single-Wings.html |archivedate=17 April 2013 |deadurl=yes |df=dmy }}</ref> The group then embarked on The X Factor Tour in January 2012, while on tour the group met up with Stannard, Powell and Howes to develop songs for their debut album, ''[[DNA (Little Mix album)|DNA]]''.<ref name="tour">{{cite news|last=Bull |first=Sarah |url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2112122/Simon-Cowell-spotted-covert-meeting-Little-Mix-Jamelia.html |title=Plotting world domination! Simon Cowell spotted at a covert meeting with Little Mix and Jamelia |work=Daily Mail |publisher=Associated Newspapers |date=9 March 2012 |accessdate=31 March 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6FwUbCWNI?url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2112122/Simon-Cowell-spotted-covert-meeting-Little-Mix-Jamelia.html |archivedate=17 April 2013 |deadurl=yes |df=dmy }}</ref> The first song they developed was "Change Your Life" based on the group's experience on The X Factor and their fans.<ref name="firstsong">{{cite news|author=Copsey, Robert |url=http://m.digitalspy.co.uk/music/interviews/a456424/little-mix-jade-its-hard-competing-with-one-direction.html |title=Little Mix Jade: 'It's hard competing with One Direction' |work=[[Digital Spy]] |publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]] |date=5 February 2013 |accessdate=29 May 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6Gz5sZ1ww?url=http://m.digitalspy.co.uk/music/interviews/a456424/little-mix-jade-its-hard-competing-with-one-direction.html |archivedate=29 May 2013 |deadurl=yes |df=dmy }}</ref> It was recorded at the [[Biffco|Biffco Studios]] in [[Brighton]], [[England]].<ref name="Notes"/> In a January 2012 interview with the ''[[Daily Mirror]]'', Perrie Edwards was quoted as saying, "We're going a bit urban, old school with a bit of pop. We wanna bring back old school harmonies. And Jesy beat-boxes and Leigh-Anne raps, so we're trying out different things".<ref>{{cite news|last=Anon. |first= |url=http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/little-mix-star-jesy-nelson-158036 |title=Little Mix star Jesy Nelson taunted online over her weight |work=[[Daily Mirror]] |publisher=[[Trinity Mirror]] |date=11 January 2012 |accessdate=31 March 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6FwU3Orq9?url=http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/little-mix-star-jesy-nelson-158036 |archivedate=17 April 2013 |deadurl=yes |df=dmy }}</ref> It was written as a song with an uplifting message.<ref name="firstsong"/> Jade Thirlwall told Robert Copsey of Digital Spy that the group loved the message of the song and that they were looking forward to releasing it.<ref name="firstsong"/> Serban Ghenea [[Audio mixing (recorded music)|mixed]] the track at MixStar Studios in [[Virginia Beach, Virginia]], and Tom Coyne was responsible for the song's [[Audio mastering|mastering]].<ref name="Notes"/> |
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Little Mix |
Little Mix first shared the [[cover art]] for "Change Your Life" on [[Facebook]] on 12 December 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.popjustice.com/thenews/the-new-little-mix-single-is-change-your-life/|title=The new Little Mix single is 'Change Your Life'|last=Sharp|first=Darren|date=13 December 2012|website=[[Popjustice]]|access-date=2 July 2017|archive-date=30 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030022858/https://www.popjustice.com/thenews/the-new-little-mix-single-is-change-your-life/|url-status=live}}</ref> An accompanying lyric video was released on [[Vevo]] the following day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.capitalfm.com/artists/little-mix/news/new-single-change-your-life/|title=Little Mix Confirm New Single 'Change Your Life' And Unveil Song Lyric Music Video|website=[[Capital (radio network)|Capital]]|date=13 December 2012|access-date=2 July 2017|archive-date=9 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130509065841/http://www.capitalfm.com/artists/little-mix/news/new-single-change-your-life/|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Syco Music]] released it as the third single from the group's debut album ''[[DNA (Little Mix album)|DNA]]'' in Ireland on 15 February 2013 and then in the UK two days later as a [[Music download|digital]] [[extended play]] (EP).<ref name="IE release">{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/ie/album/change-your-life-remixes-ep/id599010299|title=Change Your Life (Remixes) - EP|website=[[iTunes Store]] (IE)|date=15 February 2013 |access-date=29 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131106082322/https://itunes.apple.com/ie/album/change-your-life-remixes-ep/id599010299|archive-date=6 November 2013|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="GB">{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Change-Your-Life-Little-Mix/dp/B00BB3ZJMY|title=Change Your Life by Little Mix|website=[[Amazon Music]]|access-date=21 May 2019|archive-date=4 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180404111937/https://www.amazon.co.uk/Change-Your-Life-Little-Mix/dp/B00BB3ZJMY|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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==Composition== |
==Composition== |
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Composed in [[Time signature|{{music|time|4|4}} time]] and the [[Key (music)|key]] of [[A major]], "Change Your Life" is a [[Pop music|pop]] [[Sentimental ballad|ballad]] with a moderate [[tempo]] of 80 beats per minute.<ref name="MN">{{cite web|url=http://www.musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/mtdFPE.asp?ppn=MN0114688&mnuid%3D0FKYKF1R51YUNQL7WLCN33QLQ8G4VYB818YVVYB8|title=Little Mix – Change Your Life sheet music|website=Musicnotes.com|access-date=29 May 2013|archive-date=19 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019115548/http://www.musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/mtdFPE.asp?ppn=MN0114688&mnuid%3D0FKYKF1R51YUNQL7WLCN33QLQ8G4VYB818YVVYB8|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="TSJ">{{cite web|url=http://www.thesinglesjukebox.com/?p=6638|title=Little Mix – Change Your Life|website=[[Stylus Magazine|The Singles Jukebox]]|date=11 January 2013|access-date=22 May 2019|archive-date=14 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150914223247/http://www.thesinglesjukebox.com/?p=6638|url-status=live}}</ref> The song is constructed in a [[verse-chorus form]], with a [[Bridge (music)|bridge]] before the third chorus. Little Mix's [[vocal range]] spans from the note of A<sub>3</sub> to E<sub>5</sub>. The track opens with descending piano [[arpeggios]] and a D–A/C{{music|flat}}–E–A [[chord progression]], while the verses have a sequence of D–F{{music|flat}}m–E and mix pop vocals with prominent [[violin]] accompaniment and a brief [[drum and bass]] break before the chorus.<ref name="MN"/><ref name="TSJ"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.girlslife.com/trending/must-list/21425/dna-mix-up-little-mixs-new-album|title=DNA Mix Up: Little Mix's new album|website=[[Girls' Life (magazine)|Girls' Life]]|access-date=22 May 2019|archive-date=18 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210418161719/https://www.girlslife.com/trending/must-list/21425/dna-mix-up-little-mixs-new-album|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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"Change Your Life" is a mid-tempo [[Pop music|pop]] [[Ballad|power ballad]] with a length of three minutes and 21 seconds.<ref name="IE"/><ref name="4Music"/> Having elements of [[Soul music|soul]] and [[Urban contemporary|urban contemporary music]], its [[instrumentation (music)|Instrumentation]] includes tumbling [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]] piano lines and a pulsating, driving [[Beat (music)|backbeat]].<ref name="4Music"/><ref name="Shields Gazette"/> The song begins with an emotionally frayed spoken-word introduction by [[Leigh-Anne Pinnock]], "She captures her reflection then she throws the mirror to the floor/ Her image is distorted, screaming 'Is it worth it anymore?"<ref name="PopDust"/> [[4Music]] said that the spoken-word introduction is reminiscent of [[All Saints (group)|All Saints]]' 1997 single, "[[Never Ever (All Saints song)|Never Ever]]".<ref name="4Music"/> The chorus, "Change, change your life, take it all/We gonna stick together, know we get through it all", is pledged by the group in [[harmony]] over a spiralling piano lines, cascading keyboard lines and rousing, chugging strings.<ref name="Metroreview"/> According to the digital [[sheet music]] published at Musicnotes.com by [[Sony/ATV Music Publishing]], Little Mix's [[vocal range]] in the song span from the note of A<sub>3</sub> to E<sub>5</sub>.<ref name="MN"/> Written in the [[key (music)|key]] of [[A major]], the track is set in [[Time signature|common time]] at a moderate [[tempo]] of 80 [[beats per minute]].<ref name="MN">{{cite web |url=http://www.musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/mtdFPE.asp?ppn=MN0114688&mnuid%3D0FKYKF1R51YUNQL7WLCN33QLQ8G4VYB818YVVYB8 |title=Little Mix — Change Your Life sheet music |publisher=Musicnotes.com ([[EMI Music Publishing]]) |accessdate=29 May 2013}}</ref> |
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Both verses feature solos performed by [[Leigh-Anne Pinnock]] in a British-accented spoken rap style, [[Jesy Nelson]] who uses a soulful [[alto]] and [[vibrato]], and Thirlwall who sings the majority of the song's lines. [[Perrie Edwards]] adds a high harmony in the second verse, a high note after the bridge, and belts "Take it all" during the harmonised chorus which features kicks and handclaps.<ref name="TSJ"/><ref name="Irish Times"/> The lyrics, according to Thirlwall are about feeling better about yourself and making something of your life. She said, "The song's called 'Change Your Life' and that's what it's about really."<ref name="Track By Track"/> Nelson said the track is about "not letting people put you down and always believing in yourself".<ref name="Track By Track"/> |
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Lyrically, the song is motivational, inspirational and a reaffirmation of sisterhood.<ref name="4Music"/><ref name="Metroreview"/><ref name="DSReview"/> It has themes of [[girl power]], perseverance and [[Empowerment|self-empowerment]].<ref name="4Music"/><ref name="PopDust"/><ref name="So So Gay"/> Similar to the lead single of ''DNA'', "[[Wings (Little Mix song)|Wings]]" (2012), its lyrical content regards standing up to criticism and remaining strong in the face of adversity.<ref name="PopDust"/> However, unlike "Wings," it shows a greater vulnerability and sympathy for those dealing with self-confidence issues.<ref name="PopDust"/> According to Digital Spy's Lewis Corner, "Change Your Life" reinvigorates the girl power boom of the late 90's.<ref name="DSReview"/> Dann Stubbs of ''[[NME]]'' likened the song's piano instrumental to those of British band [[Coldplay]].<ref name="NME"/> PopDust's Andrew Unterberger opined that the production on "Change Your Life" is reminiscent to that of [[Ryan Tedder]]'s work.<ref name="PopDust"/> |
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==Reception== |
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==Critical reception== |
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===Critical response=== |
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[[File:LittleMix10.jpg|thumb|Little Mix performing "Change Your Life" during the DNA Tour in 2013.|alt=Four women on a stage singing into standing microphones. All women are wearing black tops and grey baggy pants. The women on the far left and far right's tops reveal their stomach areas.]] |
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"Change Your Life" received mixed reviews from music critics. In his review for ''[[Digital Spy]]'', Lewis Corner gave the song four out of five stars, writing that Little Mix "reaffirm their sisterhood chemistry with pitch-perfect harmonies".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/music/single-reviews/review/a453610/little-mix-change-your-life-single-review/|title=Little Mix: 'Change Your Life' - Single review|last=Corner|first=Lewis|date=25 January 2013|website=Digital Spy|access-date=21 June 2017|archive-date=20 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170820121837/http://www.digitalspy.com/music/single-reviews/review/a453610/little-mix-change-your-life-single-review/|url-status=live}}</ref> Ailbhe Malone of ''[[The Irish Times]]'' said the hook "will remain in your head for longer than it ought to", and although "not as immediately impactful" as the group's previous singles "[[Wings (Little Mix song)|Wings]]" and "[[DNA (Little Mix song)|DNA]]", "by the third listen, you'll be trying to copy Jesy's soulful alto."<ref name="Irish Times">{{cite news|url=http://www.irishtimes.com/culture/music/pop-corner-1.4368|title=Pop corner|last=Malone|first=Ailbhe|date=21 December 2012|newspaper=[[The Irish Times]]|access-date=21 June 2017}}</ref> On the other hand, Fiona Shepherd of ''[[The Scotsman]]'' wrote that the track "reprises the message of 'Wings' to lesser returns".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/culture/music/cd-reviews-little-mix-olly-murs-1-2659203|title=CD Reviews: Little Mix|last=Shepherd|first=Fiona|date=26 November 2012|website=The Scotsman|access-date=20 June 2017|archive-date=19 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170819145852/http://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/culture/music/cd-reviews-little-mix-olly-murs-1-2659203|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[The Guardian]]''{{'}}s Sam Wolfson derided it as "another patronising song about ignoring the haters".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/feb/04/this-weeks-new-tracks|title=This week's new tracks|last=Wolfson|first=Sam|date=4 February 2013|website=[[The Guardian]]|access-date=21 June 2017|archive-date=16 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160616142026/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/feb/04/this-weeks-new-tracks|url-status=live}}</ref> Dan Stubbs chose "Change Your Life" as ''[[NME]]''{{'}}s single of the week, but said it "comes out on top simply by not being quite as horrible as the others", commenting, "'You're untouchable!' it says, as you look in the mirror and puke."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/track/reviews-various-artists-14041#FfQlzokFViYszOY5.99|title=Little Mix – 'Change Your Life'|last=Stubbs|first=Dan|website=[[NME]]|date=31 January 2013|access-date=21 May 2019|archive-date=20 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170820075051/http://www.nme.com/reviews/track/reviews-various-artists-14041#FfQlzokFViYszOY5.99|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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===Chart performance=== |
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Vicky Newman from ''Shields Gazette'' called "Change Your Life" a brilliant song, reasoning: "Leigh-Anne's urban roots match perfectly with Jesy's soulful voice, and the harmonies from Jade and Perrie transform it into a hit".<ref name="Shields Gazette">{{cite news|last=Newman |first=Vicky |url=http://www.shieldsgazette.com/lifestyle/entertainment/music/album-review-little-mix-s-dna-track-by-track-1-5138028 |title=Album review: Little Mix’s DNA, track-by-track |work=[[Shields Gazette]] |publisher=[[Johnston Press|Johnston Publishing]] |date=16 November 2012 |accessdate=16 April 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6GdeOeQCT?url=http://www.shieldsgazette.com/lifestyle/entertainment/music/album-review-little-mix-s-dna-track-by-track-1-5138028 |archivedate=15 May 2013 |deadurl=yes |df=dmy }}</ref> Nicky Diaz from ''[[The Miami Hurricane]]'' said that the song lets the group's vocals and harmonies shine, calling it a stand-out track on ''DNA''.<ref>{{cite news|author=Diaz, Nicky |url=http://www.themiamihurricane.com/2013/05/17/british-girl-group-little-mix-shines-on-debut-album/ |title=British girl group Little Mix shines on debut album |work=[[The Miami Hurricane]] |publisher=[[University of Miami]] |date=17 May 2013 |accessdate=24 May 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6GrCtB79q?url=http://www.themiamihurricane.com/2013/05/17/british-girl-group-little-mix-shines-on-debut-album/ |archivedate=24 May 2013 |deadurl=yes |df=dmy }}</ref> A reporter from 4Music described the song as "very dramatic, very serious, lovely stuff". The reporter concluded, "The power-ballad song and empowering message don't disappoint".<ref name="4Music">{{cite news|author=Anon. |url=http://www.4music.com/news/news/7734/Little-Mix-Change-Your-Life |title=Little Mix debut new video Change Your Life |work=[[4Music]] |publisher=[[Box Television]] |date=31 January 2013 |accessdate=24 May 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6GqjJXdcU?url=http://www.4music.com/mobile/news/7734/Little-Mix-Change-Your-Life |archivedate=24 May 2013 |deadurl=yes |df=dmy }}</ref> "Change Your Life" was listed as one of two highlights from ''DNA'' by John Meagher of the ''[[Irish Independent]]''.<ref>{{cite news|author=Meagher, John |url=http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/little-mix-have-the-genes-of-catchy-pop-28905182.html |title=Little Mix have the genes of catchy pop |work=[[Irish Independent]] |publisher=[[Independent News & Media]] |date=23 November 2012 |accessdate=24 May 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6GuNWitlg?url=http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/little-mix-have-the-genes-of-catchy-pop-28905182.html |archivedate=26 May 2013 |deadurl=yes |df=dmy }}</ref> A writer from ''[[Redbrick (newspaper)|Redbrick]]'' deemed the song "inspiring", opining that the song is one of the album's "truly amazing moments".<ref name="Redbrick">{{cite news|author=Christoph |url=http://www.redbrick.me/2012/12/album-review-little-mix-dna/ |title=Album Review: Little Mix - DNA |work=[[Redbrick (newspaper)|Redbrick]] |publisher=[[University of Birmingham]] |date=6 December 2012 |accessdate=26 May 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6GuNDDBsa?url=http://www.redbrick.me/2012/12/album-review-little-mix-dna/ |archivedate=26 May 2013 |deadurl=yes |df=dmy }}</ref> PopDust's Andrew Unterbeger awarded "Change Your Life" three out of five stars, describing the group's vocal performance as the song's best attribute.<ref name="PopDust">{{cite news|author=Unterberger, Andrew |url=http://popdust.com/2013/05/28/little-mixs-dna-reviewed-change-your-life/ |title=Little Mix's 'DNA' reviewed: 'Change Your Life' |work=PopDust |publisher= |date=28 May 2013 |accessdate=29 May 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6GyexNSt7?url=http://popdust.com/2013/05/28/little-mixs-dna-reviewed-change-your-life/ |archivedate=29 May 2013 |deadurl=yes |df=dmy }}</ref> Fiona Shepherd of ''The Scotsman'' gave the song a negative review, "'Change Your Life' reprises the message of 'Wings' to lesser returns".<ref name="TheScotsman">{{cite news|last=Shepherd |first=Fiona |url=http://m.scotsman.com/lifestyle/music/news-and-features/cd-reviews-little-mix-olly-murs-1-2659203 |title=CD Reviews: Little Mix / Olly Murs |work=[[The Scotsman]] |publisher=Johnston Publishing |date=26 November 2012 |accessdate=15 May 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6Gdn9V9QS?url=http://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/music/news-and-features/cd-reviews-little-mix-olly-murs-1-2659203 |archivedate=15 May 2013 |deadurl=yes |df=dmy }}</ref> Kate Lucey from ''[[Sugar (magazine)|Sugar]]'' deemed the song one of the album's weaker tracks.<ref name="Lucey">{{cite news|author=Lucey, Kate |url=http://www.sugarscape.com/tags/pretend-its-ok/777997/little-mix-dna-album-review-ooh-exciting |title=Little Mix DNA album review - Ooh this is exciting |work=[[Sugar (magazine)|Sugar]] |publisher=[[Hearst Corporation]] |date=27 October 2012 |accessdate=26 May 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6GuPZYNz3?url=http://www.sugarscape.com/tags/pretend-its-ok/777997/little-mix-dna-album-review-ooh-exciting |archivedate=26 May 2013 |deadurl=yes |df=dmy }}</ref> Lucey wrote, "'Change Your Life' and 'Always Be Together' would most likely feature on the end credits of a film by the Olsen Twins that went straight to DVD, why these two have been put so early on in the album we'll never know.<ref name="Lucey"/> |
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In January 2013, "Change Your Life" debuted at number 36 on the [[UK Singles Chart]] with first-week sales of 9,019 copies.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Singles|last=Jones|first=Alan|magazine=[[Music Week]]|location=London|date=27 January 2013|page=36|issn=0265-1548}}</ref> It peaked at number 12 in its third week with sales of 19,999 copies, and spent a total of nine weeks on the chart.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Singles|last=Jones|first=Alan|magazine=Music Week|location=London|date=10 February 2013|page=36|issn=0265-1548}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/7217/little-mix/|title=Little Mix|publisher=[[Official Charts Company]]|access-date=6 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190111051114/https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/7217/little-mix/|archive-date=11 January 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> The song was certified silver by the [[British Phonographic Industry]] (BPI), and has sold over 247,000 units in the UK, according to the [[Official Charts Company]].<ref name="BPI"/><ref name="Sales">{{Cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/little-mixs-top-20-biggest-singles-on-the-official-chart__24732/|title=Little Mix's Top 20 biggest singles on the Official chart|publisher=Official Charts Company|date=15 November 2018|access-date=9 December 2019|archive-date=17 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181117193326/https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/little-mixs-top-20-biggest-singles-on-the-official-chart__24732/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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The single performed similarly in Ireland where it also peaked at number 12, a week after debuting at number 13.<ref name="irechart">{{cite web|url=https://www.chart-track.co.uk/index.jsp?c=p%2Fmusicvideo%2Fmusic%2Farchive%2Findex_test.jsp&ct=240001&arch=t&lyr=2013&year=2013&week=7|title=GFK Chart Track|website=Chart-Track.co.uk|access-date=22 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202001130/http://www.chart-track.co.uk/index.jsp?c=p%2Fmusicvideo%2Fmusic%2Farchive%2Findex_test.jsp&ct=240001&arch=t&lyr=2013&year=2013&week=7|archive-date=2 February 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> It fared better in Australia where it was used as the theme song for Australian reality television series ''[[House Rules (2013 TV series)|House Rules]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.couriermail.com.au/entertainment/music/girl-band-little-mix-open-up-about--sexy-new-album-get-weird-songwriting-and-the-ruthless-pop-world/news-story/5aee2d6eac9032e79941631359e0128f|title=Girl band Little Mix talk about their sexy new album, Get Weird, and the ruthless pop world|last=Adams|first=Cameron|website=[[The Courier-Mail]]|date=28 October 2015|access-date=22 May 2019}}</ref> and reached number eight on the [[ARIA Charts|ARIA Singles Chart]], making it Little Mix's second single to reach the top 10 there.<ref name="auschart"/> The track was certified double platinum by the [[Australian Recording Industry Association]] (ARIA) for selling 140,000 copies.<ref name="auscert"/> In New Zealand, "Change Your Life" charted at number 29 and received a gold certification from [[Recorded Music NZ]] for sales of 7,500 copies.<ref name="NZ"/><ref name="NZ cert"/> Reflecting on the single's chart performance, Thirlwall said, "It was tricky with 'Change Your Life' because a lot of fans already had it from the album. It's hard to push songs that have been available to buy for months already."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/music/a464902/little-mix-on-new-single-how-ya-doin-theres-a-big-surprise/|title=Little Mix tease 'surprise' on new single|last=Copsey|first=Robert|website=Digital Spy|date=11 March 2013|access-date=2 January 2020|archive-date=2 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200102184525/https://www.digitalspy.com/music/a464902/little-mix-on-new-single-how-ya-doin-theres-a-big-surprise/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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"Change Your Life" debuted at number 116 on the UK Singles Chart on 1 December 2012, due to strong digital downloads following the release of ''DNA''.<ref name="UKZobbelDebut177">{{cite web|url=http://www.zobbel.de/cluk/121201cluk.txt|title=Chart: CLUK Update 1.12.2012 (wk47) – Chart log UK: New Entries Update|work=Official Charts Company|publisher=Zobbel|date=1 December 2012|accessdate=1 December 2012}}</ref> It re-entered the chart on 2 February 2013 at number 36, selling a total of 9,019 digital copies that week.<ref>{{cite news |author=Jones, Alan |url=http://www.musicweek.com/businessanalysis/read/official-charts-analysis-bingo-players-sell-74k-singles/053341 |title=Official Charts Analysis: Bingo Players sell 74k singles |work=[[Music Week]] |publisher=Intent Media |date=28 January 2013 |accessdate=28 January 2013}} {{subscription}}</ref> The song climbed to number 31 the following week before receiving a 140% sales increase following Little Mix's performance of it on [[BBC One]]'s [[The Graham Norton Show]], climbing 19 places to its peak of number 12 the week after.<ref>{{cite news|author=Williams, Paul |url=http://www.musicweek.com/news/read/midweek-charts-courteeners-leading-album-sales/053474 |title=Midweek Charts: Courteeneers leading album sales |work=Music Week |publisher=Intent Media |date=6 February 2013 |accessdate=29 May 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6GynYkIMO?url=http://www.musicweek.com/news/read/midweek-charts-courteeners-leading-album-sales/053474 |archivedate=29 May 2013 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref> "Change Your Life" marks Little Mix's fourth consecutive top 20 hit in the United Kingdom.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.polyhex.com/music/chartruns/chartruns.php |title=UK Singles Chart runs |publisher= |work=Polyhex.com |accessdate=3 April 2013 |format=in the "Artist" field, enter "Little Mix"; select "Submit" |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5nDp3ey6y?url=http://www.polyhex.com/music/chartruns/chartruns.php |archivedate=1 February 2010 |df=dmy }}</ref> "Change Your Life" debuted at number 13 on the [[Irish Singles Chart]] on 7 February 2013, marking the chart's highest debut for that week.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chart-track.co.uk/index.jsp?c=p%2Fmusicvideo%2Fmusic%2Farchive%2Findex_test.jsp&ct=240001&arch=t&lyr=2013&year=2013&week=6 |title=GFK Chart-Track |work=Irish Recorded Music Association |date=7 February 2013 |accessdate=26 May 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6GueWGZ69?url=http://www.chart-track.co.uk/index.jsp?c=p%2Fmusicvideo%2Fmusic%2Farchive%2Findex_test.jsp&ct=240001&arch=t&lyr=2013&year=2013&week=6 |archivedate=26 May 2013 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref> It climbed to its peak of number 12 the following week,<ref name="IRE"/> before dropping to number 17 the week after.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chart-track.co.uk/index.jsp?c=p%2Fmusicvideo%2Fmusic%2Farchive%2Findex_test.jsp&ct=240001&arch=t&lyr=2013&year=2013&week=8 |title=GFK Chart-Track |work=Irish Recorded Music Association |date=21 February 2013 |accessdate=26 May 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6GuePTB9Q?url=http://www.chart-track.co.uk/index.jsp?c=p%2Fmusicvideo%2Fmusic%2Farchive%2Findex_test.jsp&ct=240001&arch=t&lyr=2013&year=2013&week=15 |archivedate=26 May 2013 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref> The song spent a total of ten weeks on the chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chart-track.co.uk/index.jsp?c=p%2Fmusicvideo%2Fmusic%2Farchive%2Findex_test.jsp&ct=240001&arch=t&lyr=2013&year=2013&week=15 |title=GFK Chart-Track |work=Irish Recorded Music Association |date=11 April 2013 |accessdate=26 May 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6H039rm6R?url=http://www.chart-track.co.uk/index.jsp?c=p%2Fmusicvideo%2Fmusic%2Farchive%2Findex_test.jsp&ct=240001&arch=t&lyr=2013&year=2013&week=15 |archivedate=30 May 2013 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chart-track.co.uk/index.jsp?c=p%2Fmusicvideo%2Fmusic%2Farchive%2Findex_test.jsp&ct=240001&arch=t&lyr=2013&year=2013&week=16 |title=GFK Chart-Track |work=Irish Recorded Music Association |date=18 April 2013 |accessdate=26 May 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6GueC0TTY?url=http://www.chart-track.co.uk/index.jsp?c=p%2Fmusicvideo%2Fmusic%2Farchive%2Findex_test.jsp&ct=240001&arch=t&lyr=2013&year=2013&week=16 |archivedate=26 May 2013 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref> In Scotland, "Change Your Life" debuted at number 28 on the [[Scottish Singles and Albums Charts|Scottish Singles Chart]] of 2 February 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/archive-chart/_/22/2013-02-02/ |title=Chart Archive > February 2, 2013 |publisher=Official Charts Company |date=2 February 2013 |accessdate=2 February 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6Gudy8Ur4?url=http://www.officialcharts.com/archive-chart/_/22/2013-02-02/ |archivedate=26 May 2013 |deadurl=yes |df=dmy }}</ref> On 23 February 2013, the song peaked at number eight, becoming Little Mix's fourth consecutive top ten single in the country.<ref name=Scosingles>Peak positions for singles in Scotland: |
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In Slovakia, "Change Your Life" debuted and peaked at number 60 on the [[Rádio Top 100 Oficiálna|Slovakian Airplay Chart]] issued in the eighth week of 2013. It remained on the chart for four non-consecutive weeks.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ifpicr.cz/hitparadask/index.php?a=titul&hitparada=18&titul=147211&sec=d0769349e6c55139a4c2ec64d0f12fa2 |title=SNS IFPI |language=Slovak |work=Hitparáda - Radio Top100 Oficiálna |publisher=IFPI Czech Republic |date= |accessdate=26 May 2013}}</ref> "Change Your Life" debuted at number 43 on the [[Australian Singles Chart]] of 24 March 2013.<ref name="auschart"/> After weeks of gaining new peaks, the song peaked at number eight on 21 April 2013, becoming Little Mix's second top ten hit in the country.<ref name="auschart"/> It has since spent a total of 12 weeks on the chart and was certified platinum by the [[Australian Recording Industry Association]] for sales of 70,000 copies.<ref name="auscert">{{cite web|url=http://www.aria.com.au/pages/httpwww.aria.com.aupagesaria-charts-accreditations-singles-2013.htm |title=ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2013 Singles |date= |publisher=[[Australian Recording Industry Association]] (ARIA) |accessdate=8 February 2013 |location=Australia |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6GSMovwHm?url=http://www.aria.com.au/pages/httpwww.aria.com.aupagesaria-charts-accreditations-singles-2013.htm |archivedate=8 May 2013 |deadurl=yes |df=dmy }}</ref> "Change Your Life" debuted and peaked at number 35 on the [[Recording Industry Association of New Zealand|New Zealand Singles Chart]] dated 8 April 2013, marking the group's second most successful single there to-date.<ref name="NZ">{{cite web|url=http://charts.org.nz/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Little+Mix|title=Discography Little Mix|publisher=New Zealand Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung)|last=Hung|first=Steffen}}</ref> The song debuted and peaked at number 21 on the [[Gaon Chart|South Korea Gaon International Chart]] on 27 April 2013, selling 5,094 copies that week.<ref name="SouthKorea"/> It is Little Mix's highest-charting single in South Korea to-date and has since spent four weeks on the chart and sold a total of 14,586 copies in the country.<ref name="SouthKorea"/> "Change Your Life" debuted and peaked on the [[Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique|French Singles Chart]] at number 132 on 4 May 2013, marking the group's second most successful single there to-date.<ref name="France"/> |
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===Development and release=== |
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[[File:Little Mix - Change Your Life video.jpg|thumb|250px|right|alt=Little Mix pose holding dolls.|Little Mix posing with their [[Vivid Imaginations]] doll range in a scene from the music video.]] |
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A music video for "Change Your Life" was originally filmed on 28 November 2012 in London. It was directed by Chris Sweeny and cast a gay teen couple and a bully.<ref>{{cite tweet|user=LittleMix|number=273895714063527936|title=Andddd... That's a WRAP! :D xx Little Mix xx|date=28 November 2012|access-date=13 December 2019}}</ref> However, this video was scrapped in favour of one directed by Dominic O'Riordan and Warren Smith in January 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dominicoriordandirector.com/music|title=Music Videos|website=dominicoriordandirector.com|access-date=13 December 2019|archive-date=13 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191213082123/http://dominicoriordandirector.com/music|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://warrensmithdirector.com/promos|title=Promo's|website=warrensmithdirector.com|access-date=13 December 2019|archive-date=13 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191213082121/http://warrensmithdirector.com/promos|url-status=live}}</ref> Thirlwall said, "we wanted it to be more about us and showcase who we are. It's a lot more mellow and real than our previous ones. We're just chilling and portraying the song and performing it how it should be. There are no fireworks or backflips, it's just us delivering a great song."<ref name="Video release">{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/music/a451245/little-mix-new-music-video-showcases-our-personalities/|title=Little Mix tease new video: 'It's more us'|last=Copsey|first=Robert|website=Digital Spy|date=15 January 2013|access-date=13 December 2019|archive-date=13 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191213082120/https://www.digitalspy.com/music/a451245/little-mix-new-music-video-showcases-our-personalities/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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The video features [[product placement]] of Little Mix's [[Vivid Imaginations]] doll range, as well as the [[Samsung Galaxy Camera]] brokered by [[Starcom MediaVest]]'s content division, Liquid Thread.<ref name="Metro Video" >{{cite web|url=https://metro.co.uk/2013/02/01/little-mixs-change-your-life-v-robbie-williams-be-a-boy-music-video-fight-club-3377849/|title=Little Mix's Change Your Life v Robbie Williams' Be A Boy: Music Video Fight Club|last=Hooton|first=Christopher|website=[[Metro (British newspaper)|Metro]]|date=1 February 2013|access-date=13 December 2019|archive-date=13 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191213082120/https://metro.co.uk/2013/02/01/little-mixs-change-your-life-v-robbie-williams-be-a-boy-music-video-fight-club-3377849/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gigwise.com/news/73378/|title=X Factor's Little Mix to get own doll range|last=Baggs|first=Michael|website=[[Gigwise]]|date=29 May 2012|access-date=13 December 2019|archive-date=13 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191213082120/https://www.gigwise.com/news/73378/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thedrum.com/news/2013/02/08/samsung-strikes-product-placement-deal-new-little-mix-music-video|title=Samsung strikes up product placement deal for new Little Mix music video|last=Faull|first=Jennifer|website=The Drum|date=8 February 2013|access-date=13 December 2019|archive-date=13 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191213082117/https://www.thedrum.com/news/2013/02/08/samsung-strikes-product-placement-deal-new-little-mix-music-video|url-status=live}}</ref> It also includes [[cameo appearances]] from the group members' mothers Debbie Duffy, Janice White, Deborah Thornhill and Norma Thirlwall.<ref name="Metro Video"/><ref name="Shields Gazette">{{cite web|url=http://www.shieldsgazette.com/what-s-on/little-mix-mums-get-in-on-the-act-1-5376712|title=Little Mix mums get in on the act!|last=Newman|first=Vicki|website=[[Shields Gazette]]|date=3 February 2013|access-date=13 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151001041529/http://www.shieldsgazette.com/what-s-on/little-mix-mums-get-in-on-the-act-1-5376712|archive-date=1 October 2015}}</ref> The music video was scheduled to premiere on 18 January 2013, but was pushed back to 31 January 2013 to include footage from the band's first two headlining tour dates on 25 and 26 January 2013 at the Pavilion Theatre in [[Rhyl]].<ref name="Video release"/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rhyljournal.co.uk/news/120167/little-mix-film-new-video-in-rhyl.aspx|title=Chart toppers Little Mix filmed part of the video for their new single Change Your Life in Rhyl|last=Jones|first=Matt|website=Rhyl Journal|date=20 February 2013|access-date=24 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150929154803/http://www.rhyljournal.co.uk/news/120167/little-mix-film-new-video-in-rhyl.aspx|archive-date=29 September 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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{{Quote box|width=30%|align=right|quote="They decided to film [Little Mix] behind the scenes during the tour and I think it's a great idea. It shows that they're just normal girls and tells the fans they can achieve their dreams if they work for them. I didn't realise I was going to be on it, so I got a bit of a shock when I saw it, but I think the video is brilliant."|source=—Debbie Dufty, mother of Perrie Edwards, talking to the ''Shields Gazette'' about the music video.<ref name="GazetteVideo"/> |
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On 13 December 2012, the group posted a lyric video of "Change Your Life" on their [[Vevo]] account.<ref>{{cite news|author=Anon. |url=http://www.capitalfm.com/artists/little-mix/news/new-single-change-your-life/ |title=Little Mix Confirm New Single 'Change Your Life' And Unveil Song Lyric Music Video |work=[[Capital London]] |publisher=[[Global Radio Group]] |date=13 December 2012 |accessdate=29 May 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6Gyg24IX9?url=http://www.capitalfm.com/artists/little-mix/news/new-single-change-your-life/ |archivedate=29 May 2013 |deadurl=yes |df=dmy }}</ref> It was originally speculated that the music video would have visuals reflecting the theme of self-belief and overcoming self-doubt.<ref>{{cite news|author=Anon. |url=http://www.kissfmuk.com/2013/01/31/little-mix-unveil-change-your-life-video/ |title=Little Mix unveil Change Your Life video |work=[[Kiss 105-108]] |publisher=[[Kiss Network]] |date=31 January 2013 |accessdate=27 May 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6GycP4LVQ?url=http://www.kissfmuk.com/2013/01/31/little-mix-unveil-change-your-life-video/ |archivedate=29 May 2013 |deadurl=yes |df=dmy }}</ref> On 15 January 2013, Jade Thirlwall told Robert Copsey of Digital Spy that the music video will showcase Little Mix's individual personalities, "We always want our videos to be the best we can do," Thirlwall explained.<ref name="Copsey">{{cite news|author=Copsey, Robert |url=http://m.digitalspy.ie/music/news/a451245/little-mix-new-music-video-showcases-our-personalities.html |title=Little Mix: 'New music video showcases our personalities' |work=Digital Spy |publisher=Hearst Magazines UK |date=15 January 2013 |accessdate=24 May 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6GycXOBeo?url=http://m.digitalspy.ie/music/news/a451245/little-mix-new-music-video-showcases-our-personalities.html |archivedate=29 May 2013 |deadurl=yes |df=dmy }}</ref> She also revealed that the video will be more mellow and real than the group's previous music videos.<ref name="Copsey"/> "We're just chilling and portraying the song and performing it how it should be; there are no fireworks or backflips, it's just us delivering a great song," Thirlwall added.<ref name="Copsey"/> Little Mix wanted to showcase who they are with the video by centering it more around themselves than in previous music videos.<ref name="Copsey"/> The official music video for "Change Your Life" was set to be released on 18 January 2013,<ref name="Copsey"/> but it premiered on Vevo on 31 January instead.<ref name="GazetteVideo">{{cite news|author=Anon. |url=http://m.shieldsgazette.com/what-s-on/little-mix-mums-get-in-on-the-act-1-5376712 |title=Little Mix mums get in on the act! |work=Shields Gazette |publisher=Johnston Publishing |date=3 February 2013 |accessdate=24 May 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6GyceZLyW?url=http://www.shieldsgazette.com/what-s-on/little-mix-mums-get-in-on-the-act-1-5376712 |archivedate=29 May 2013 |deadurl=yes |df=dmy }}</ref> It was filmed in two days. Scenes from the video were filmed at the Rhyl Pavilion Theatre in [[Rhyl]] when the group were performing a show there as part of their DNA Tour at the end of January in 2013. A spokesman for the theatre said, "We are very proud to be featured as part of Little Mix's 'Change Your Life' video and feel it's a huge achievement for the Rhyl Pavilion".<ref>{{cite news|author=Jones, Matt |url=http://www.rhyljournal.co.uk/news/120167/little-mix-film-new-video-in-rhyl.aspx |title=Chart toppers Little Mix filmed part of the video for their new single Change Your Life in Rhyl |work=[[List of newspapers in Wales|Rhyl Journal]] |publisher= |date=20 February 2013 |accessdate=24 May 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6Gycy8TQk?url=http://www.rhyljournal.co.uk/news/120167/little-mix-film-new-video-in-rhyl.aspx |archivedate=29 May 2013 |deadurl=yes |df=dmy }}</ref> The video features cameos from Jade Thirlwall's mother, Norma Thirlwall, and Perrie Edwards' mother, Debbie Dufty.<ref name="GazetteVideo"/> Norma Thirlwall said, "After a while, everyone forgot the cameras were there, so it looks really natural".<ref name="GazetteVideo"/> Following a product placement deal brokered by [[Publicis|Starcom MediaVest]]'s content division, Liquid Thread, the video also sees the [[Samsung Galaxy]] features exclusivity in its technology category.<ref name="Samsung">{{cite news|author=Faull, Jennifer |url=http://m.thedrum.com/news/2013/02/08/samsung-strikes-product-placement-deal-new-little-mix-music-video |title=Samsung strikes up product placement deal for new Little Mix music video |work=The Drum |publisher= |date=8 February 2013 |accessdate=29 May 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6GydFrNBD?url=http://m.thedrum.com/news/2013/02/08/samsung-strikes-product-placement-deal-new-little-mix-music-video |archivedate=29 May 2013 |deadurl=yes |df=dmy }}</ref> Andrew Wynd, head of media, corporate marketing for [[Samsung Electronics]], opined, "It has been fantastic to be able to seamlessly showcase some of [the Samsung Galaxy's] functionality in the Little Mix video."<ref name="Samsung"/> Rupert Britton, content strategy director for Liquid Thread also commented on the deal: |
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<blockquote>We are thrilled with the brand integration in the new Little Mix video 'Change Your Life'. It's about aspiring to change your life for the better, and Samsung and the Galaxy camera fit very naturally with this ethos.<ref name="Samsung"/></blockquote> |
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===Synopsis=== |
===Synopsis and reception=== |
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The music video opens with casual scenes of Little Mix backstage and on a tour bus prior to performing at the Rhyl Pavilion.<ref name="Metro Video"/> In another segment, they are shown performing the song in a recording studio.<ref name="Shields Gazette"/> Other scenes include the group playing with their dolls and doing rehearsals with their dancers. During the song's bridge, the band are shown embracing their mothers, and for the final chorus, they prepare and then perform on stage. Close-up shots of fans in the audience are interspersed during their performance. The video ends with Little Mix celebrating backstage after the show.<ref name="Metro Video"/><ref name="Shields Gazette"/> |
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The music video for "Change Your Life" shows the backstage environment of the group's first solo tour, the [[DNA Tour]].<ref name="GazetteVideo"/> A reporter from the ''Daily Mail'' wrote that the video sees Little Mix "embracing their usually casual but edgy style".<ref name="DMreport">{{cite news|author=Reporter, Daily Mail |url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2271381/As-strong-Little-Mix-release-inspirational-new-scenes-tour-video-single-Change-Your-Life.html |title=As strong as ever! Little Mix release inspirational new behind-the-scenes tour video for third single Change Your Life |work=Daily Mail |publisher=Associated Newspapers |date=31 January 2013 |accessdate=29 May 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6GydeOXVf?url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2271381/As-strong-Little-Mix-release-inspirational-new-scenes-tour-video-single-Change-Your-Life.html |archivedate=29 May 2013 |deadurl=yes |df=dmy }}</ref> Jade Thirlwall is pictured wearing a banana-print top and Perrie Edwards matches her purple hair with a soft blue dress.<ref name="DMreport"/> Other looks include Jesy Nelson sporting a camouflage jacket and Leigh-Anne Pinnock wearing an oversized football shirt.<ref name="DMreport"/> Christopher Hooton of ''Metro'' described the group's look in the video as "new seapunk-meets-90s-star".<ref name="Metro">{{cite news|last=Graham |first=Daniella |url=http://metro.co.uk/2012/07/01/x-factor-winners-little-mix-unveil-new-single-wings-at-t4-on-the-beach-487065/ |title=X Factor winners Little Mix unveil new single Wings at T4 On The Beach |work=[[Metro (British newspaper)|Metro]] |publisher=Associated Newspapers |date=1 July 2012 |accessdate=27 March 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6FwnfOGGD?url=http://metro.co.uk/2012/07/01/x-factor-winners-little-mix-unveil-new-single-wings-at-t4-on-the-beach-487065/ |archivedate=17 April 2013 |deadurl=yes |df=dmy }}</ref> Hooton also mentioned that the music video features the band "goofing around".<ref name="Metro"/> |
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The group is first pictured sitting around backstage while waiting to have their hair and make-up done.<ref name="DMreport"/> In another scene, Little Mix are filmed on their tour bus.<ref name="DMreport"/> This scene features Jade Thirlwall scribbling in a notebook as the other group members play around, laugh and take pictures of each other sleeping using the Samsung Galaxy.<ref name="Samsung"/><ref name="DMreport"/> The group then look at the pictures they took together.<ref name="DMreport"/> In a different scene, Perrie Edwards is seen cuddling a puppy.<ref name="DMreport"/> Little Mix are also pictured singing "Change Your Life" to each other in a studio and preparing to go on stage at their Rhyl Pavilion tour date.<ref name="GazetteVideo"/> Other scenes features the group in a dance rehearsal, using funny facial expressions and bonding with their mothers backstage.<ref name="Alicia">{{cite news|author=Adejobi, Alicia |url=http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/103486/WATCH-Little-Mix-Prove-Girl-Power-Is-Back-With-Change-Your-Life-Music-Video |title=Watch: Little Mix Prove Girl Power Is Back With 'Change Your Life' Music Video |work=Entertainment Wise |publisher=Giant Digital |date=31 January 2013 |accessdate=27 May 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6GydyXXA5?url=http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/103486/WATCH-Little-Mix-Prove-Girl-Power-Is-Back-With-Change-Your-Life-Music-Video |archivedate=29 May 2013 |deadurl=yes |df=dmy }}</ref> During the dance rehearsal, the group is seen practising dance moves to their DNA Tour setlist with their tour choreographer and backing dancers.<ref name="DMreport"/> In other scenes, the group is seen playing with their own Little Mix dolls and Thirlwall, sporting blue hair, is wheeled away in a cardboard box.<ref name="Metroreview"/><ref name="Sugarvideo">{{cite news|author=Lucey, Kate |url=http://www.sugarscape.com/main-topics/music/814345/little-mix-release-change-your-life-official-video-watch-here |title=Little Mix release Change Your Life official video - watch here |work=Sugar |publisher=Hearst Magazines UK |date=31 January 2013 |accessdate=29 May 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6GyeGxUeM?url=http://www.sugarscape.com/main-topics/music/814345/little-mix-release-change-your-life-official-video-watch-here |archivedate=29 May 2013 |deadurl=yes |df=dmy }}</ref> Before going onstage, Leigh-Anne Pinnock is seen smiling as a make-up artist applies her final touches while Thirlwall is pictured applying her own make-up.<ref name="DMreport"/> The group then centre themselves as they show each other support by hugging one another before heading to the stage.<ref name="DMreport"/> After the show, the foursome is seen showing their solidarity by embracing one another again.<ref name="DMreport"/> |
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''Digital Spy''{{'}}s Alim Kheraj wrote, "It's a truth universally acknowledged that tour videos are a crime against pop. Luckily, Little Mix know this and instead opted for some 'behind-the-scenes' action mixed with some we're-serious-singers-in-the-studio footage".<ref name="Alim Kheraj">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/music/feature/a791598/little-mix-singles-ranked-which-hit-is-our-no1/|title=Little Mix's hit singles ranked: Which is our No.1?|last=Kheraj|first=Alim|date=27 November 2016|website=Digital Spy|access-date=21 June 2017|archive-date=7 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180807014155/http://www.digitalspy.com/music/feature/a791598/little-mix-singles-ranked-which-hit-is-our-no1/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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===Reception=== |
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Alicia Adejobi from Entertainment Wise wrote that the music video proves that "girl power is well and truly back".<ref name="Alicia"/> Adejobi went on to highlight the scene where the group bonds with their mothers, deeming it the video's most touching segment and particularly reminiscent of the [[Spice Girls]]' music video for "[[Mama (Spice Girls song)|Mama]]" (1997).<ref name="Alicia"/> Kate Lucey of ''Sugar'' gave the video a mixed review, "It's a little bit of a let down after the amazingness that was the '[[DNA (Little Mix song)|DNA]]' video, but we'll let it slide, they've been busy." However, Lucey, complimented Jesy Nelson's sass and Perrie Edwards' style in the music video.<ref name="Sugarvideo"/> 4Music opined, "We are slightly frustrated by the simple backstage tour-style video."<ref name="4Music"/> A reporter from the ''Daily Mail'' positively reviewed the music video, "Even though [Little Mix] have had personal setbacks, the band seems as solid as ever [in the video]".<ref name="DMreport"/> The reporter deemed the video as their most personal yet, and praised the group's softer and fun-loving sides in it.<ref name="DMreport"/> The ''Daily Mail'' reporter went on to say that the video proves how close the group are and that it manifests that Little Mix are stronger than ever.<ref name="DMreport"/> |
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==Live performances== |
==Live performances== |
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[[File:2016 - Little Mix "Get Weird" (Leeds) Little Mix (25878747873).jpg|thumb|Little Mix performing "Change Your Life" on [[The Get Weird Tour]] in 2016.|alt=Little Mix performing in pink leotards and two-pieces on stage.]] |
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[[File:LittleMix14.jpg|thumb|220px|left|The introduction to the Little Mix's performance of "Change Your Life" during their 2013 DNA Tour.|alt=A large stage screen picturing the title 'Change Your Life' in capital font. Below the screen are four women standing on a stage as blue and pink stage lighting shines upon them.]] |
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Little Mix gave their first live performance of "Change Your Life" on 16 November 2012 on ''[[Children in Need]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sugarscape.com/tags/buy/793172/little-mix-perform-new-single-change-your-life-children-need-watch|title=Little Mix perform new single 'Change Your Life' on Children in Need|last=Cox|first=Lizzie|website=[[sugarscape.com]]|date=17 November 2012|access-date=9 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121120005217/http://www.sugarscape.com/tags/buy/793172/little-mix-perform-new-single-change-your-life-children-need-watch|archive-date=20 November 2012}}</ref> On 20 January 2013, the group performed the song on [[Dancing on Ice (series 8)|the eighth series]] of ''[[Dancing on Ice]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://metro.co.uk/2013/01/20/oona-king-booted-off-dancing-on-ice-after-partner-dislocates-shoulder-3359472/|title=Oona King booted off Dancing on Ice after partner dislocates shoulder|website=Metro|date=20 January 2013|access-date=9 December 2019|archive-date=12 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191212073008/https://metro.co.uk/2013/01/20/oona-king-booted-off-dancing-on-ice-after-partner-dislocates-shoulder-3359472/|url-status=live}}</ref> On 1 February 2013, the band performed the track on ''[[The Graham Norton Show]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sugarscape.com/main-topics/film-and-tv/814719/little-mix-graham-norton-show-preview-pics|title=Little Mix on the Graham Norton Show with Paul Rudd kissing Helen Mirren - Preview Pics|last=Smith|first=Carl|website=sugarscape.com|date=1 February 2013|access-date=9 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130205021152/http://www.sugarscape.com/main-topics/film-and-tv/814719/little-mix-graham-norton-show-preview-pics|archive-date=5 February 2013}}</ref> According to ''[[Music Week]]'', the performance helped aid a 140% increase in weekly sales of "Change Your Life" and its climb from number 31 to number 12 on the UK Singles Chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musicweek.com/news/read/midweek-charts-courteeners-leading-album-sales/053474|title=Midweek Charts: Courteeners leading album sales|last=Williams|first=Paul|website=Music Week|date=6 February 2013|access-date=12 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130520131029/http://www.musicweek.com/news/read/midweek-charts-courteeners-leading-album-sales/053474|url-status=live|archive-date=20 May 2013}}</ref> Little Mix also performed the song on British [[daytime television]] programme ''[[This Morning (TV programme)|This Morning]]'' on 14 February 2013, ''[[Red Nose Day 2013|Comic Relief's Big Chat with Graham Norton]]'' on 7 March 2013, and at [[BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend]] on 26 May 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.itv.com/thismorning/showbiz/little-mix-change-your-life/|title=The life of Little Mix|publisher=[[ITV (TV network)|ITV]]|date=14 February 2013|access-date=10 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130220012254/http://www.itv.com/thismorning/showbiz/little-mix-change-your-life/|archive-date=20 February 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite episode|series=Comic Relief's Big Chat with Graham Norton|network=[[BBC Three]]|airdate=7 March 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/events/e82wrz/acts/avfp5v|title=Little Mix - Acts - Radio 1's Big Weekend Derry~Londonderry|publisher=BBC|access-date=18 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180409010223/https://www.bbc.co.uk/events/e82wrz/acts/avfp5v|archive-date=9 April 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> In Australia, they performed the track on [[breakfast television]] programme ''[[Sunrise (Australian TV program)|Sunrise]]'' on 22 October 2013.<ref>{{cite episode|series=[[Sunrise (Australian TV program)|Sunrise]]|network=[[Seven Network]]|airdate=22 October 2013}}</ref> |
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During the group's 2013 [[DNA Tour]], "Change Your Life" was performed with a live band as part of the encore.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.shieldsgazette.com/what-s-on/gigs-music/live-review-little-mix-newcastle-city-hall-1-5369481|title=Live review: Little Mix, Newcastle City Hall|last=Newman|first=Vicki|website=Shields Gazette|date=31 January 2013|access-date=12 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151001203949/http://www.shieldsgazette.com/what-s-on/gigs-music/live-review-little-mix-newcastle-city-hall-1-5369481|archive-date=1 October 2015}}</ref> |
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"Change Your Life" is performed as part of the encore during Little Mix's setlist for their 2013 DNA Tour.<ref name="Newcastle">{{cite news|last=Anon. |first= |url=http://www.shieldsgazette.com/lifestyle/entertainment/music/live-review-little-mix-newcastle-city-hall-1-5369481 |title=Live review: Little Mix, Newcastle City Hall |work=Shields Gazette |publisher=Johnston Press |date=31 January 2013 |accessdate=11 April 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6Fx3Lv5Q6?url=http://www.shieldsgazette.com/lifestyle/entertainment/music/live-review-little-mix-newcastle-city-hall-1-5369481 |archivedate=17 April 2013 |deadurl=yes |df=dmy }}</ref> Before the performance, the group change into their final costume for the setlist.<ref name="Yorker">{{cite news |author=Ruane, Sammi |url=http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/leisure/music/10219261.Review__Little_Mix__York_Barbican/ |title=Review: Little Mix, York Barbican |work=[[The Press (York)]] |publisher=[[Newsquest Media Group]] |date=11 February 2013 |accessdate=30 May 2013}}</ref> After the performance, Little Mix then thank the crowd for coming, make shoutouts to the audience and thank their band.<ref name="Yorker"/> ''Shields Gazette'' who were at the tour's date at the [[Newcastle City Hall]], wrote that the crowd chanted the group's name until they re-appeared for the performance of the song.<ref name="Newcastle"/> A writer for newspaper praised the performance, "It was an all-round stunning performance from a band, who are destined to be huge [all over the world]."<ref name="Newcastle"/> Lewis Corner of Digital Spy who was at the tour's date at the [[Hammersmith Apollo]], opined, "The girls seemed genuinely humbled by the [crowd's] rapturous response." Corner added, "It's lucky Little Mix seem to enjoy touring so much, because they've got the whole world to travel yet."<ref>{{cite news|last=Corner |first=Lewis |url=http://m.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a458788/little-mix-live-at-the-hammersmith-apollo-london-review.html |title=Little Mix live at the Hammersmith Apollo, London - review |work=Digital Spy |publisher=Hearst Magazines UK |date=14 February 2013 |accessdate=19 May 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6GjlH30GL?url=http://m.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a458788/little-mix-live-at-the-hammersmith-apollo-london-review.html |archivedate=19 May 2013 |deadurl=yes |df=dmy }}</ref> A journalist for the ''[[Express & Star]]'' who attended the tour's date at the [[Wolverhampton Civic Hall|Civic Hall]] in [[Wolverhampton]] deemed the "Change Your Life" performance "powerful". The journalist also mentioned that the crowd were in riotous voice during the performance and further opined, "Little Mix may have been born out of a TV talent show but they are growing into a class act."<ref>{{cite news|author=Anon. |url=http://www.expressandstar.com/entertainment/music/2013/02/06/review-little-mix-civic-hall-wolverhampton/ |title=Review: Little Mix, Civic Hall, Wolverhampton |work=[[Express & Star]] |publisher=[[Midland News Association]] |date=6 February 2013 |accessdate=30 May 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6H02i34pc?url=http://www.expressandstar.com/entertainment/music/2013/02/06/review-little-mix-civic-hall-wolverhampton/ |archivedate=30 May 2013 |deadurl=yes |df=dmy }}</ref> |
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They performed the song wearing 1990s-style baggy jeans and personalised black crop tops.<ref> |
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{{cite web|url=http://www.sugarscape.com/fashion/news/a815347/little-mix-rock-90s-style-baggy-jeans-and-graffiti-crop-tops-on-tour-in-liverpool-pics/|title=Little Mix rock 90s style baggy jeans and graffiti crop tops on tour in Liverpool|website=sugarscape.com|access-date=14 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161118041359/http://www.sugarscape.com/fashion/news/a815347/little-mix-rock-90s-style-baggy-jeans-and-graffiti-crop-tops-on-tour-in-liverpool-pics/|archive-date=18 November 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> For their 2014 [[Salute Tour]], the group performed the track wearing sequinned Grecian-themed outfits.<ref> |
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==Credits and personnel== |
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{{cite web|url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/review-little-mix--phones-7179325|title=Review: Little Mix @ Phones 4u Arena|last=Evans|first=Denise|website=[[Manchester Evening News]]|date=28 May 2014|access-date=14 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151025082517/http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/review-little-mix--phones-7179325|archive-date=25 October 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> During [[The Get Weird Tour]] in 2016, Little Mix performed the song in bright pink leotards and two-pieces as videos of the group meeting fans were screened above them.<ref> |
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{{cite web|url=https://metro.co.uk/2016/03/28/19-awesome-things-that-happen-during-little-mixs-get-weird-tour-5779958/|title=19 awesome things that happen during Little Mix's Get Weird tour|last=Westbrook|first=Caroline|website=Metro|date=28 March 2016|access-date=14 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181014130149/https://metro.co.uk/2016/03/28/19-awesome-things-that-happen-during-little-mixs-get-weird-tour-5779958/|archive-date=14 October 2018|url-status=live}} |
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* Richard "Biff" Stannard – writer, producer |
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</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/review-little-mix-get-weird-tour-metro-radio-arena-newcastle-370826|title=Review: Little Mix: Get Weird Tour, Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle|last=Newman|first=Vicki|website=Shields Gazette|date=17 March 2016|access-date=12 December 2019|archive-date=12 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191212204818/https://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/review-little-mix-get-weird-tour-metro-radio-arena-newcastle-370826|url-status=live}}</ref> It was also performed as part of the setlist for the band's [[Summer Hits Tour]] in 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/little-mix-summer-hits-setlist-14883374|title=What is the setlist for Little Mix's Summer Hits Tour? Girl group get set for Gateshead Stadium|last=Duke|first=Simon|website=[[Evening Chronicle]]|date=26 July 2018|access-date=12 December 2019|archive-date=12 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191212204838/https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/little-mix-summer-hits-setlist-14883374|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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* [[Tim Powell (producer)|Tim Powell]] – writer, producer |
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* Ash Howes – writer |
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==Personnel== |
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* Perrie Edwards – writer |
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Credits adapted from the album liner notes of ''DNA''.<ref name="Notes">{{cite AV media notes|year=2012|title=[[DNA (Little Mix album)|DNA]]|others=[[Little Mix]]|publisher=[[Syco Music]]|id=602547569646|page=8}}</ref> |
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* Jesy Nelson – writer |
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* Leigh-Anne Pinnock – writer |
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* Phil Seaford – mixing |
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Credits adapted from the album liner notes of ''[[DNA (Little Mix album)|DNA]]''.<ref name="Notes">{{cite AV media notes|year=2012|title=[[DNA (Little Mix album)|DNA]]|others=[[Little Mix]]|publisher=[[Syco Music]]|id=602547569646|page=8}}</ref> |
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==Track listing== |
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*'''Digital download (Remixes EP)'''<ref name="GB"/> |
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"Change Your Life" is a song released by British girl group Little Mix. It was released on 15 February 2013, as the third single from their debut studio album, DNA (2012). The track was written by the group members, along with Ash Howes, and its producers Richard Stannard and Tim Powell. The single was inspired by the group own experiences while as contestants on the eighth UK series of The X Factor and their fans.
"Change Your Life" was the first song that Little Mix wrote together as a group. Described as a pop ballad, it was met with mixed reviews from critics with praise drawn towards the group's vocal performance and the song's message, while others deemed it less impactful compared to their previous singles "Wings" and "DNA". "Change Your Life" addresses self love and female empowerment, and is about overcoming personal hardships and moving on in life. The song peaked at number twelve in the UK and reached the top ten in Australia and the top twenty in Ireland. It also charted in five other countries.
The group performed the track in a recording studio in the accompanying music video and also includes backstage footage from their first two headlining tour dates. The group promoted the single with televised performances on Children in Need, Dancing on Ice, The Graham Norton Show and This Morning. The song has been performed on four of Little Mix's concert tours, the most recent being the Summer Hits Tour in 2018.
Background and release
[edit]Little Mix co-wrote "Change Your Life" with Richard Stannard, Tim Powell and Ash Howes.[1] Stannard was among the first producers to work with the group during their formation on the eighth UK series of The X Factor.[2] It was also the first song Little Mix wrote together as a group; Jade Thirlwall said "I think you can really tell that when you listen to the lyrics... We had just come out of The X Factor, we were thinking about that and thinking about the fans, so it's quite an important one."[3]
The group travelled to Stannard's studio in Brighton for the writing session. Regarding the writing process, Thirlwall recalled, "We hadn't written as a group before so we were very nervous and excited. We sat with [Stannard] and thought of ideas, what kind of sound we wanted because at that point we didn't know anything really."[2] It was important to the group for the track to have a strong and positive message for their fans. They wrote "Change Your Life" with a female narrative in the first verse and a male narrative in the second verse so that the song could relate to both genders.[2]
Little Mix first shared the cover art for "Change Your Life" on Facebook on 12 December 2012.[4] An accompanying lyric video was released on Vevo the following day.[5] Syco Music released it as the third single from the group's debut album DNA in Ireland on 15 February 2013 and then in the UK two days later as a digital extended play (EP).[6][7]
Composition
[edit]Composed in 4
4 time and the key of A major, "Change Your Life" is a pop ballad with a moderate tempo of 80 beats per minute.[8][9] The song is constructed in a verse-chorus form, with a bridge before the third chorus. Little Mix's vocal range spans from the note of A3 to E5. The track opens with descending piano arpeggios and a D–A/C♭–E–A chord progression, while the verses have a sequence of D–F♭m–E and mix pop vocals with prominent violin accompaniment and a brief drum and bass break before the chorus.[8][9][10]
Both verses feature solos performed by Leigh-Anne Pinnock in a British-accented spoken rap style, Jesy Nelson who uses a soulful alto and vibrato, and Thirlwall who sings the majority of the song's lines. Perrie Edwards adds a high harmony in the second verse, a high note after the bridge, and belts "Take it all" during the harmonised chorus which features kicks and handclaps.[9][11] The lyrics, according to Thirlwall are about feeling better about yourself and making something of your life. She said, "The song's called 'Change Your Life' and that's what it's about really."[2] Nelson said the track is about "not letting people put you down and always believing in yourself".[2]
Reception
[edit]Critical response
[edit]"Change Your Life" received mixed reviews from music critics. In his review for Digital Spy, Lewis Corner gave the song four out of five stars, writing that Little Mix "reaffirm their sisterhood chemistry with pitch-perfect harmonies".[12] Ailbhe Malone of The Irish Times said the hook "will remain in your head for longer than it ought to", and although "not as immediately impactful" as the group's previous singles "Wings" and "DNA", "by the third listen, you'll be trying to copy Jesy's soulful alto."[11] On the other hand, Fiona Shepherd of The Scotsman wrote that the track "reprises the message of 'Wings' to lesser returns".[13] The Guardian's Sam Wolfson derided it as "another patronising song about ignoring the haters".[14] Dan Stubbs chose "Change Your Life" as NME's single of the week, but said it "comes out on top simply by not being quite as horrible as the others", commenting, "'You're untouchable!' it says, as you look in the mirror and puke."[15]
Chart performance
[edit]In January 2013, "Change Your Life" debuted at number 36 on the UK Singles Chart with first-week sales of 9,019 copies.[16] It peaked at number 12 in its third week with sales of 19,999 copies, and spent a total of nine weeks on the chart.[17][18] The song was certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), and has sold over 247,000 units in the UK, according to the Official Charts Company.[19][20]
The single performed similarly in Ireland where it also peaked at number 12, a week after debuting at number 13.[21] It fared better in Australia where it was used as the theme song for Australian reality television series House Rules,[22] and reached number eight on the ARIA Singles Chart, making it Little Mix's second single to reach the top 10 there.[23] The track was certified double platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) for selling 140,000 copies.[24] In New Zealand, "Change Your Life" charted at number 29 and received a gold certification from Recorded Music NZ for sales of 7,500 copies.[25][26] Reflecting on the single's chart performance, Thirlwall said, "It was tricky with 'Change Your Life' because a lot of fans already had it from the album. It's hard to push songs that have been available to buy for months already."[27]
Music video
[edit]Development and release
[edit]A music video for "Change Your Life" was originally filmed on 28 November 2012 in London. It was directed by Chris Sweeny and cast a gay teen couple and a bully.[28] However, this video was scrapped in favour of one directed by Dominic O'Riordan and Warren Smith in January 2013.[29][30] Thirlwall said, "we wanted it to be more about us and showcase who we are. It's a lot more mellow and real than our previous ones. We're just chilling and portraying the song and performing it how it should be. There are no fireworks or backflips, it's just us delivering a great song."[31]
The video features product placement of Little Mix's Vivid Imaginations doll range, as well as the Samsung Galaxy Camera brokered by Starcom MediaVest's content division, Liquid Thread.[32][33][34] It also includes cameo appearances from the group members' mothers Debbie Duffy, Janice White, Deborah Thornhill and Norma Thirlwall.[32][35] The music video was scheduled to premiere on 18 January 2013, but was pushed back to 31 January 2013 to include footage from the band's first two headlining tour dates on 25 and 26 January 2013 at the Pavilion Theatre in Rhyl.[31][36]
Synopsis and reception
[edit]The music video opens with casual scenes of Little Mix backstage and on a tour bus prior to performing at the Rhyl Pavilion.[32] In another segment, they are shown performing the song in a recording studio.[35] Other scenes include the group playing with their dolls and doing rehearsals with their dancers. During the song's bridge, the band are shown embracing their mothers, and for the final chorus, they prepare and then perform on stage. Close-up shots of fans in the audience are interspersed during their performance. The video ends with Little Mix celebrating backstage after the show.[32][35]
Digital Spy's Alim Kheraj wrote, "It's a truth universally acknowledged that tour videos are a crime against pop. Luckily, Little Mix know this and instead opted for some 'behind-the-scenes' action mixed with some we're-serious-singers-in-the-studio footage".[37]
Live performances
[edit]Little Mix gave their first live performance of "Change Your Life" on 16 November 2012 on Children in Need.[38] On 20 January 2013, the group performed the song on the eighth series of Dancing on Ice.[39] On 1 February 2013, the band performed the track on The Graham Norton Show.[40] According to Music Week, the performance helped aid a 140% increase in weekly sales of "Change Your Life" and its climb from number 31 to number 12 on the UK Singles Chart.[41] Little Mix also performed the song on British daytime television programme This Morning on 14 February 2013, Comic Relief's Big Chat with Graham Norton on 7 March 2013, and at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend on 26 May 2013.[42][43][44] In Australia, they performed the track on breakfast television programme Sunrise on 22 October 2013.[45]
During the group's 2013 DNA Tour, "Change Your Life" was performed with a live band as part of the encore.[46] They performed the song wearing 1990s-style baggy jeans and personalised black crop tops.[47] For their 2014 Salute Tour, the group performed the track wearing sequinned Grecian-themed outfits.[48] During The Get Weird Tour in 2016, Little Mix performed the song in bright pink leotards and two-pieces as videos of the group meeting fans were screened above them.[49][50] It was also performed as part of the setlist for the band's Summer Hits Tour in 2018.[51]
Personnel
[edit]Credits adapted from the album liner notes of DNA.[1]
- Richard Stannard – production
- Tim Powell – production
- Serban Ghenea – mixing
- John Hanes – mix engineering
- Phil Seaford – mixing assistance
- Tom Coyne – mastering
Track listing
[edit]No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Change Your Life" (Single Mix) | 3:21 |
2. | "Change Your Life" (Sonny J Mason Radio Mix) | 4:21 |
3. | "Change Your Life" (Bimbo Jones Radio Edit) | 2:48 |
4. | "Change Your Life" (Instrumental) | 3:20 |
Charts
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Certifications
[edit]Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[24] | 2× Platinum | 140,000^ |
New Zealand (RMNZ)[26] | Gold | 7,500* |
United Kingdom (BPI)[19] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
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