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."
Use Somebody
One Direction Lyrics
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Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
I've been roaming around,
I was looking down at all I see
Painted faces, fill the places I can't reach
You know that I could use somebody, yeah
You know that I could use somebody, yeah-yeah-yeah
Someone like you, and all you know, and how you speak
Countless lovers undercover of the streets
You know that I could use somebody, yeah
You know that I could use somebody, yeah-yeah
Someone like you
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Off in the night while you live it up, I'm off to sleep
Waging wars to shape, the poet and the beat
I hope it's going to make you notice
I hope it's going to make you notice
Someone like me
(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh) Someone like me
(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh) someone like me
(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
I'm ready now, I'm ready now
I'm ready now,
I'm ready now, I'm ready now,
I'm ready now, I'm ready now
One, two, three, four
(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh) Someone like you
Somebody
(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh) Someone like you
(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh) Someone like you
Somebody
(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
I've been running around, I was looking down at all I see
The song "Use Somebody" by One Direction is a cover song of the original version by Kings of Leon. The lyrics of the song talk about the feeling of being lost and lonely, and how the singer craves someone to be with him during this time. He mentions that he has been roaming around and looking down, indicating that he is searching for something but unable to find it. The places and faces he sees around him are not able to fill the void that he feels inside.
The singer professes that he could use somebody like the listener, who knows and understands him and can fill the emptiness inside. He refers to the countless lovers who are undercover of the streets, indicating that he is not ready for a fling or an affair. Instead, he desires a genuine connection with someone who accepts him for who he is. The singer then switches to discussing his efforts to make himself noticed, implying that he might not have been visible to the person he desires before.
The repeated "Someone like you" and "You know that I could use somebody" show that the singer is pleading for help and companionship. He acknowledges that he cannot navigate this complex world alone and needs someone to be with him. The song captures the universal feeling of loneliness and the search for love and companionship.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been roaming around
I've been wandering aimlessly
I was looking down at all I see
I noticed all the superficiality and shallowness around me
Painted faces, fill the places I can't reach
People with fake personas occupy the spaces that I am unable to connect with
You know that I could use somebody, yeah
I need someone to lean on, someone to rely on
Someone like you, and all you know, and how you speak
Someone who can understand me and communicate with me effectively
Countless lovers undercover of the streets
There are numerous people around me hiding their true selves
Off in the night while you live it up, I'm off to sleep
While others are out partying, I prefer to go to bed early
Waging wars to shape, the poet and the beat
I am struggling to express myself artistically through music
I hope it's going to make you notice
I hope my music will capture your attention and make an impact on you
Someone like me
Someone with my unique perspective and creativity
I'm ready now, I'm ready now
I'm prepared to show the world what I have to offer
(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh) Someone like you
I need someone like you to support me and understand my music
Somebody
I need somebody to be there for me
Contributed by Jasmine R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@cassandrareddy
JESUS FETUS NIALL KILLED IT DAMN SON
@haleym1037
I know right!
@haleym1037
I LOVE FETUS NIALL
@quinoabar5450
Agree
@rethabileqhena8692
Niall's solo in this song still kills me
@adelaobrien7690
yes💘👍
@beatriceandreotti3342
same
@nikkieshawn4192
Rethabile Qhena me to
@katelynphillips5806
same man
@samyabhattacharyya1530
Me too