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."
She's Not Afraid
One Direction Lyrics
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Tight dress with the top cut low
She's addicted to feeling of letting go, oh, ohoo, let it go
She walks in and the room just lights up
But she don't want anyone to know
That I'm the only one who gets to take her home, oh, ohoo
Take her home
But everytime I tell her that I want more
She closes the door
She's not afraid of all the attention
She's not afraid of running wild
How come she's so afraid of falling in love
She's not afraid of scary movies
She likes the way we kiss in the dark
But she's so afraid of f-f-falling in love
Ohoo
Maybe she's just trying to test me
Wanna see how hard I'm gonna work
Wanna see if I can really tell how much she's worth
What your worth
Or maybe all her friends have told her
Don't' get closer he'll just break your heart
But either way she sees in me and it's just so hard (So hard)
'Cause every time I tell her how I feel
She says it's not real
She's not afraid of all the attention
She's not afraid of running wild
How come she's so afraid of falling in love
She's not afraid of scary movies
She likes the way we kiss in the dark
But she's so afraid of f-f-falling in love
Ohoo
What about all the things we said
Talking on the phone so late
I can't let her get away from me (Ohh)
When I say that I can't do it no more
She's back in my door
She's not afraid of all the attention
She's not afraid of running wild
How come she's so afraid of falling in love
She's not afraid of scary movies
She likes the way we kiss in the dark
But she's so afraid of f-f-falling in love (Ohoo, ohoo)
She's not afraid
She's not afraid (Ohoo, ohoo)
One Direction's She's Not Afraid explores the complexities of love and relationships. The opening lines reveal that the girl in the song "sneaks out in the middle of the night" and wears a "tight dress with the top cut low." She's someone who's "addicted to the feeling of letting go" and is not afraid of attention or running wild, but is afraid of "f-f-falling in love." The singer who is attracted to her, however, is not deterred by her fear of falling in love and keeps trying to pursue a deeper relationship with her. Despite telling her how he feels and expressing his desires for more, she shuts the door every time.
One interpretation of the song is that the girl in the lyrics is afraid of being hurt in a romantic relationship. She is open to having some fun and receiving attention but is scared of falling for someone and getting her heart broken. This fear is common and relatable to many, especially those who have been hurt in the past. The singer, on the other hand, keeps pursuing her and showing her that he is genuine in his affections.
Overall, She's Not Afraid showcases One Direction's talent in creating catchy pop tunes that explore relatable themes of love and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
She sneaks out in the middle of the night, yeah
She has a rebellious streak and does things that society might not approve of
Tight dress with the top cut low
She dresses provocatively and wants to attract attention
She's addicted to feeling of letting go, oh, ohoo, let it go
She enjoys the rush of adrenaline that comes from taking risks and living in the moment
She walks in and the room just lights up
She has a magnetic personality that draws people towards her
But she don't want anyone to know
She's private and doesn't like people getting too close to her
That I'm the only one who gets to take her home, oh, ohoo
Take her home
She has chosen a specific person who she trusts enough to be in an intimate situation with
But everytime I tell her that I want more
She closes the door
She's afraid of getting too close to someone and being hurt in the process
She's not afraid of all the attention
She's not afraid of running wild
How come she's so afraid of falling in love
She enjoys attention and living life on the edge, but the prospect of falling in love scares her
She's not afraid of scary movies
She likes the way we kiss in the dark
But she's so afraid of f-f-falling in love
Ohoo
She's not afraid of scary or exhilarating situations, but the idea of being emotionally vulnerable with someone is terrifying
Maybe she's just trying to test me
Wanna see how hard I'm gonna work
Wanna see if I can really tell how much she's worth
What your worth
She may be acting distant to see if the other person is willing to put in the effort necessary to make the relationship work, and to see if they value her for who she is
Or maybe all her friends have told her
Don't' get closer he'll just break your heart
But either way she sees in me and it's just so hard (So hard)
She may have been warned that the other person is not trustworthy or that he will hurt her, but she still sees potential in the relationship
'Cause every time I tell her how I feel
She says it's not real
She doubts the sincerity of the other person's feelings towards her, and has trouble believing that someone could truly love her
What about all the things we said
Talking on the phone so late
I can't let her get away from me (Ohh)
When I say that I can't do it no more
She's back in my door
Despite the difficulties they face, the singer is determined to make the relationship work and cannot bear the thought of losing her
She's not afraid
Despite her fears, she is willing to take risks and put herself out there
She's not afraid (Ohoo, ohoo)
She is not one to give up easily and is willing to face her fears in order to find happiness
Lyrics © HIPGNOSIS SONGS GROUP, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Jamie Scott, Julian Bunetta, John Ryan, Tim Wood
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@danielacrespo7609
Letra/ Lyrics:
She sneaks out in the middle of the night, yeah
Tight dress with the top cut low
She's addicted to feeling of letting go, oh, ohoo, let it go
She walks in and the room just lights up
But she don't want anyone to know
That I'm the only one who gets to take her home, oh, ohoo
Take her home
But everytime I tell her that I want more
She closes the door
She's not afraid of all the attention
She's not afraid of running wild
How come she's so afraid of falling in love
She's not afraid of scary movies
She likes the way we kiss in the dark
But she's so afraid of f-f-falling in love
Ohoo
Maybe she's just trying to test me
Wanna see how hard I'm gonna work
Wanna see if I can really tell how much she's worth
What your worth
Or maybe all her friends have told her
Don't' get closer he'll just break your heart
But either way she sees in me and it's just so hard (So hard)
'Cause every time I tell her how I feel
She says it's not real
She's not afraid of all the attention
She's not afraid of running wild
How come she's so afraid of falling in love
She's not afraid of scary movies
She likes the way we kiss in the dark
But she's so afraid of f-f-falling in love
Ohoo
What about all the things we said
Talking on the phone so late
I can't let her get away from me (Ohh)
When I say that I can't do it no more
She's back in my door
She's not afraid of all the attention
She's not afraid of running wild
How come she's so afraid of falling in love
She's not afraid of scary movies
She likes the way we kiss in the dark
But she's so afraid of f-f-falling in love (Ohoo, ohoo)
She's not afraid
She's not afraid (Ohoo, ohoo)
@kelvinarg3793
Yeah!
One, two, three, four!
She sneaks out in the middle of the night, yeah
Tight dress with the top cut low
She’s addicted to feeling never letting go
Let it go
She walks in and the room just lights up
But she don’t anyone to know
That I’m the only one who gets to take her home
Take her home
But everytime I tell that I want more
She closes the door
She’s not afraid of all the attention
She’s not afraid of running wild
How come she’s so afraid of falling in love
She’s not afraid of scary movies
She likes the way we kiss in the dark
But she’s so afraid of f-f-falling in love
Maybe she’s just trying to test me
Wanna see how hard I’m gonna work
Wanna see if I can really tell how much she’s worth
What do you worth
Maybe all her friends have told her
Don’t’ get closer he’ll just break your heart
But either way she sees in me and it’s just so hard
So hard, cuz’ every time I tell her how I feel
She says it’s not real
She’s not afraid of all the attention
She’s not afraid of running wild
How come she’s so afraid of falling in love
She’s not afraid of scary movies
She likes the way we kiss in the dark
But she’s so afraid of f-f-falling in love
What about all the things we said
Talking on the phone so late
I can’t let her get away from me
When I say that I can’t do it no more
She’s back in my door
She’s not afraid of all the attention
She’s not afraid of running wild
How come she’s so afraid of falling in love
She’s not afraid of scary movies
She likes the way we kiss in the dark
But she’s so afraid of f-f-falling in love
@tanubhat4707
Niall's laugh makes the song 10 times better😌💙
@haleypage3208
Wait where I can’t hear it
@hamdi6001
@Haley Page at Zayn's solo :)
@emmastans1d581
@Haley Page around 2:30 i think
@heldhostageatwalmart
@Haley Page 2:29
@thea358
@Haley Page at zayns solo
@zahwafatima3950
Louis has the most angelic voice ever.
@sassmast3r_lou
And Naill🥰 they are both so underrated
@aylaa3944
@Michelle O'neal true😭💔
@saraiahdonnelson5163
frrr