“Cannonball” is a slow, acoustic ballad about resilience and new beginnings—fitting for their victory. However, it didn’t fully represent Little Mix’s identity. Fans later agreed it was too somber and generic compared to their later girl-power anthems like “Wings” or “Salute.” Still, it served its purpose: a safe, sentimental coronation song.
Here’s a short review of with the song “Cannonball” : Review: Little Mix – “Cannonball” (X Factor Final Performance) little mix winning song x factor
While the single went straight to #1 on the UK Singles Chart, it’s rarely remembered as a highlight of their career. Instead, the moment of winning—breaking the mold as a mixed-gender? (no, all-female) group (correction: they are all women) and proving girl bands could win reality TV—was more impactful than the song itself. “Cannonball” is a slow, acoustic ballad about resilience