Little Things

Jessica Mauboy

About Little Things

"Little Things" is a song by Australian recording artist Jessica Mauboy. It was released digitally on 21 June 2019 as the second single from Mauboy's forthcoming fourth studio album, Hilda. Upon released, Mauboy explained "This song is everything we want to tell our loved ones... to remind them that all we want is to be loved and appreciated in all of the things we do." adding "This song could also be felt in a way that you could be an eight year old girl or boy and want to feel loved by your parents, trying to catch their attention when your parents aren't watching, to a 20 year old sharing their deepest experience and not getting that back in return from the one they love, (or) to a 50 year old who could has lost their loved one and is haunted by memories of what was unsaid. "She further wrote on her Instagram that "Little Things" "holds a special place in my heart". At the ARIA Music Awards of 2019, the song was nominated for two awards ARIA Award for Best Female Artist and Video of the year. 


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You don't say I'm pretty
Not like you used to
And I'd never admit it
I'm trying so hard for you

But all of the moments I treasure
In the morning you won't remember
Don't know why I can't keep it together
Long enough to try

I make big things out of little things
And I watch you keep missing them
You don't get why it's killing me
Every time you mess this up
Set myself on fire to keep us warm
Swear I lose my mind 
Watching you ignore all the little things
The little things mean so much more

So no, I'm not finished
Don't look at me crazy
I hate when you say shit you don't mean
Just 'cause you're angry

'Cause all of the moments I treasure
You're too messed up to remember
Don't know why you can't keep it together, long enough to try

I make big things out of little things
And I watch you keep missing them
You don't get why it's killing me
Every time you mess this up
Set myself on fire to keep us warm
Swear I lose my mind 
Watching you ignore all the little things
The little things mean so much more
Yeah, they mean so much more

All the little things, all the little things, all the little things
Yeah, they mean so much more
All the little things, all the little things

I make big things out of little things
And I watch you keep missing them
You don't get why it's killing me
Every time you mess this up
Set myself on fire to keep us warm
Swear I lose my mind 
Watching you ignore all the little things
The little things mean so much more

Yeah, they mean so much more

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Jessica Mauboy

Jessica Hilda Mauboy (born 4 August 1989) is an Australian R&B singer, songwriter and actress. In 2006, Mauboy was the runner-up on the fourth season of Australian Idol, she had auditioned for the talent show in Alice Springs to pursue a recording career. Mauboy subsequently signed a contract with Sony Music Australia. more »

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Written by: Antonio Francesco Egizii, Chiara Hunter, David Nicholas Musumeci, Jessica Mauboy

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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7 facts about this song

Release Facts
"Little Things" is a single by Australian R&B pop singer, Jessica Mauboy. - The song was officially released on June 21, 2019, as a part of her fourth studio album called 'Hilda'.
Composition Facts
"Little Things" is mainly a tear-jerking ballad that carries elements of pop and soul genres. - It was written by Jessica herself, along with George Sheppard, Amy Sheppard, and producers DNA Songs.
Chart Performance Facts
The song reached number 11 on the ARIA Singles Chart, proving its popularity among the Australian audience. - It was certified Platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), indicating over 70,000 units sold.
Musical Video Facts
The music video for "Little Things" was directed by Nick Waterman and premiered on July 18, 2019. - The video revolves around Jessica's childhood memories with her family, particularly her mother Hilda, after whom the album is named.
Award and Nomination Facts
Jessica Mauboy's "Little Things" secured a nomination for Song of the Year at the 33rd ARIA Music Awards. - The song also gained recognition for Best Video at the National indigenous Music Awards 2020.
Personal Significance Facts
Mauboy stated in interviews that "Little Things" is one of the most personal songs she has ever written. - She has mentioned that the song touches upon the feelings of realizing how precious her mother's influence has been in her life and the fear of one day having to live without her.
Live Performance Facts
Jessica first performed "Little Things" live on television during the grand final of 'The Voice Australia' in 2019. - She also performed the song at the National Indigenous Music Awards and the 2019 NRL Grand Final pre-game entertainment.

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