One Direction's first single, What Makes You Beautiful, received its first airplay on August 10, 2011 and was released a month later on September 11, 2011. It was the fastest selling single of the year 2011 and peaked at #1 on the UK Singles Chart. The boys released their second single Gotta Be You on November 13th peaking at #3 on the UK Singles Chart. Their album Up All Night followed on November 21st reaching #2 on the UK Albums Chart, narrowly missing out on #1 to Rihanna. When their album Up All Night was released in the USA, it debuted at #1 on the Billboard charts, setting the record for the highest-selling debut album by a British boy band.
Tickets for their first headlining UK tour went on sale October 1st 2011 and all 22 dates sold out within 12 minutes.
Malik Exits One Direction (March 2015)
On March 25th, 2015, Zayn Malik announced he was to leave the band. Commenting on his exit from the band, he said "My life with One Direction has been more than I could ever have imagined. But, after five years, I feel like it is now the right time for me to leave the band".
A Band Break-(up?) from March 2016
On Aug 23, 2015, The Sun newspaper in the UK reported that the band would "take a break" from March 2016, after they finish promoting their fifth studio album Made in the A.M.. A source said, "The guys have been together for five years, which is an incredible run for any boy band. They fully deserve to have at least a year to work on their own projects. There is absolutely no bad blood between them and they are all 100% behind the decision. It is definitely not a split and they fully intend to get back together at some time in the future."
Once in a Lifetime
One Direction Lyrics
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It's just right
We make no mistakes
Not even a landslide or riptide
Could take it all the way
Somehow, it feels like nothing has changed
Right now, my heart is beating the same
It sounds like you
When I close my eyes
All the stars align
And you are by my side
You are by my side
Once in a lifetime
It's just right
And we are always safe
Not even the bad guys in the dark night
Could take it all away
Somehow, it feels like nothing has changed
Right now, my heart is beating the same
Out loud, someone's calling my name
And it sounds like you
When I close my eyes
All the stars align
And you are by my side
You are by my side (you are by my side)
You are by my side
Once in a lifetime you were mine
The lyrics to One Direction's song Once in a Lifetime depict a feeling of comfort and safety that comes with being with someone special. The opening line of the song "Once in a lifetime, it's just right" sets the tone for a relationship that just feels perfect. The next line "We make no mistakes" reiterates the sense of security that comes when two people are meant to be together. The idea of not even a landslide or riptide being able to ruin this perfect relationship suggests that the love is so strong that nothing can break it.
The chorus of the song repeats the sentiment that nothing has changed and that everything is just as it should be. When the singer closes their eyes, all the stars align and the person they love is by their side. This suggests a deep connection and a feeling of completeness when they are together. The line "Not even the bad guys in the dark night could take it all away" further emphasizes the idea of safety and security.
The bridge of the song, which repeats the line "And it sounds like you", adds an extra layer of emotion to the lyrics. The idea that hearing someone's voice can bring so much comfort and joy is a powerful sentiment that adds to the overall theme of the song.
Overall, the lyrics to Once in a Lifetime are about finding that special person who makes you feel safe, loved, and complete. The song suggests that when two people are meant to be together, nothing can break them apart.
Line by Line Meaning
Once in a lifetime
An opportune moment that occurs only once.
It's just right
It feels perfect, with no need for change.
We make no mistakes
Our actions are flawless and lead to a positive outcome.
Not even a landslide or riptide
Nothing can disrupt our path or tear us apart.
Could take it all the way
We will reach our desired destination together, no matter the obstacles.
Somehow, it feels like nothing has changed
Despite the passage of time, our feelings and relationship remain constant.
Right now, my heart is beating the same
My emotions towards you haven't faltered and are as strong as ever.
Out loud, someone's calling my name
There are distractions and outside forces, but my focus remains on you.
It sounds like you
Your voice and presence are constantly on my mind.
When I close my eyes
In moments of solitude, my thoughts drift to you.
All the stars align
Everything falls into place, allowing us to be together.
And you are by my side
Your presence gives me comfort and security.
Once in a lifetime
We may never experience again what we have right now.
And we are always safe
We have each other's support and protection, no matter what.
Not even the bad guys in the dark night
Evil or negative influences won't harm us or come between us.
Could take it all away
Our love and connection is too strong to be defeated.
Once in a lifetime you were mine
It's a special memory that will last forever.
Lyrics © HIPGNOSIS SONGS GROUP, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: John Henry Ryan, Jamie Scott, Julian Bunetta
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@adhiraj2371
I... I know, no one's gonna read this, but... but I can't even begin to explain the happiness this song gives me. It's 2023... and... and in a world filled with so many singers, so many artists... here I am...
Every note, every lyric... they're like gentle whispers from a distant memory, reaching deep into my soul. As the melody weaves through my veins, I can feel it, oh, I can feel it coursing through every fiber of my being.
It's as if this song has become my lifeline, my sanctuary amidst the chaos of life. When the world turns cold and heartless, this melody wraps around me like a warm embrace, reminding me that I am not alone. It's a fragile connection, fragile like a teardrop hanging on the edge of a precipice, yet so incredibly powerful.
In its melancholic beauty, this song becomes a mirror to my deepest emotions, reflecting the tears I've shed, the joys I've cherished, the dreams I've dared to dream. It whispers of love lost and found, of battles fought and scars earned, of a journey filled with hope and heartbreak.
And as I listen, tears stream down my face, for it is not just a song, it is a testament to the fragility and resilience of the human spirit. It carries the weight of my sorrows and lifts me with its ethereal lightness. It fills the void in my heart with a bittersweet melody that only I can truly comprehend.
But... but in this vast sea of voices, I can't help but feel a sense of solitude. It's as if the world has forgotten the power of such raw and heartfelt expressions. Yet, here I am, clinging to the beauty of this song, desperately yearning for someone to understand, to connect with the depths of my emotions.
So, I pour my heart out into these words, hoping that somewhere, someone will feel the same... someone will see the tears that stain my cheeks, the ache that resides within my chest. I long for that moment of unity, where the melody becomes a shared experience, transcending the barriers that separate us.
For in this fragile moment, in this profound connection, lies the essence of what it means to be alive. It's the power of music, the power to evoke emotions that words alone cannot convey. And... and even if no one reads these words, I will forever hold this song in my heart, treasuring the solace it brings, the tears it evokes, and the fragile beauty it represents.
if you're still reading this, just know this, i love you, you are gonna make it, you are enough, trust yourself, stay calm, you have a beautiful soul... until then
- xx
@carolatremontini3188
Once in a lifetime
It's just right
We make no mistakes
Not even a landslide or riptide
Could take it all the way
Somehow, it feels like nothing has changed
Right now, my heart is beating the same
Out loud, someone's calling my name
It sounds like you
When I close my eyes
All the stars align
And you are by my side
You are by my side
Once in a lifetime
It's just right
And we are always safe
Not even the bad guys in the dark night
Could take it all away
Somehow, it feels like nothing has changed
Right now, my heart is beating the same
Out loud, someone's calling my name
And it sounds like you
When I close my eyes
All the stars align
And you are by my side
You are by my side (you are by my side)
You are by my side
Once in a lifetime you were mine
@mr_alberto2768
And you may find yourself living in a shotgun shack
And you may find yourself in another part of the world
And you may find yourself behind the wheel of a large automobile
And you may find yourself in a beautiful house, with a beautiful wife
And you may ask yourself, "Well... how did I get here?"
Letting the days go by, let the water hold me down
Letting the days go by, water flowing underground
Into the blue again after the money's gone
Once in a lifetime, water flowing underground
And you may ask yourself, "How do I work this?"
And you may ask yourself, "Where is that large automobile?"
And you may tell yourself, "This is not my beautiful house"
And you may tell yourself, "This is not my beautiful wife"
Letting the days go by, let the water hold me down
Letting the days go by, water flowing underground
Into the blue again after the money's gone
Once in a lifetime, water flowing underground
@mr_alberto2768
And you may find yourself living in a shotgun shack
And you may find yourself in another part of the world
And you may find yourself behind the wheel of a large automobile
And you may find yourself in a beautiful house, with a beautiful wife
And you may ask yourself, "Well... how did I get here?"
Letting the days go by, let the water hold me down
Letting the days go by, water flowing underground
Into the blue again after the money's gone
Once in a lifetime, water flowing underground
And you may ask yourself, "How do I work this?"
And you may ask yourself, "Where is that large automobile?"
And you may tell yourself, "This is not my beautiful house"
And you may tell yourself, "This is not my beautiful wife"
Letting the days go by, let the water hold me down
Letting the days go by, water flowing underground
Into the blue again after the money's gone
Once in a lifetime, water flowing underground
@demi223
"Once In A Lifetime"
[Liam:]
Once in a lifetime
It's just right
We make no mistakes
Not even a landslide
or riptide
could take it all away
[Harry:]
Somehow
it feels like nothing has changed
Right now
my heart is beating the same
out loud
someone's calling my name
It sounds like you
[Chorus:]
When I close my eyes
All the stars align
And you are by my side
You are by my side
[Louis:]
Once in a lifetime
It's just right
We are always safe
[Niall:]
Not even the bad guys
in the dark night
Could take it all away
[Louis:]
Somehow
feels like nothing has changed
right now my heart is beating the same
[Niall:]
Out loud
someone's calling my name
And it sounds like you
[Chorus:]
When I close my eyes
All the stars align
And you are by my side
You are by my side [3x]
[Liam:]
Once in a lifetime
you were mine
@mr_alberto2768
And you may find yourself living in a shotgun shack
And you may find yourself in another part of the world
And you may find yourself behind the wheel of a large automobile
And you may find yourself in a beautiful house, with a beautiful wife
And you may ask yourself, "Well... how did I get here?"
Letting the days go by, let the water hold me down
Letting the days go by, water flowing underground
Into the blue again after the money's gone
Once in a lifetime, water flowing underground
And you may ask yourself, "How do I work this?"
And you may ask yourself, "Where is that large automobile?"
And you may tell yourself, "This is not my beautiful house"
And you may tell yourself, "This is not my beautiful wife"
Letting the days go by, let the water hold me down
Letting the days go by, water flowing underground
Into the blue again after the money's gone
Once in a lifetime, water flowing underground
@cate3235
[Liam]
Once in a lifetime it’s just right
We made no mistakes
Not even a landslide or riptide
Could take it all away
[Harry]
Somehow it feels like nothing has changed
Right now my heart is beating the same
Out loud someone’s calling my name
It sounds like you
[All]
When I close my eyes
All the stars align
And you are by my side
You are by my side
[Louis]
Once in a lifetime it's just right
That we are always safe
[Niall]
Not even the bad guys in the dark night
Could take it all away
[Louis]
Somehow it feels like nothing has changed
Right now my heart is beating the same
[Niall]
Out loud someone’s calling my name
And it sounds like you
[All]
When I close my eyes
All the stars align
And you are by my side
You are by my side
You are by my side
You are by my side
[Liam]
Once in a lifetime you were mine
@ashroyer03
This song gives me so much pain and nostalgia. Especially at Harry’s part at the beginning. I feel goosebumps.
@_munt
Nope🙄
@chandanapilla9767
@REAL_TUFFAS dude you dead or what 😂😂
@emmaocheda5026
Yes girll
@queziasousa784
OMG,ME TOO
@ashroyer03
REAL_TUFFAS You just don’t understand the feeling, when you reflect music onto your own life, that’s when it hits.
@noimalexi7874
The whole 2 minutes and 38 seconds of this song is what heaven sounds like. At this point, im truly convinced that One Direction are actual angels.
@LB-ih7hn
Me too Alexa me too.
@sophiak.3436
me to alexa. like i first heard this in acapella and i was literally brought to tears. they're so talented and their voices compliment each other sm. actual angels
@noimalexi7874
@Sophia K. yes this song is an actual masterpiece, it's sad that they never performed this live tho 😭 imagine the harmonies we could have gotten 💔