1.) Zayn Malik is best known a… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists with this name:
1.) Zayn Malik is best known as one of the founding members of the boy-band-of-a-generation One Direction. Born Zain Javadd Malik on January 12, 1993 in the working-class town of Bradford in West Yorkshire, England, Zayn honed his vocal talents and stage command at a young age. Growing up as a mixed race Pakistani-English Muslim in a postindustrial British town presented some difficulties, which resulted in a number of primary school changes. His talents were eventually fostered at Tong High School, where he delved into performing arts and stage production, even starring as Danny Zuko in the school's production of Grease. In 2010, he auditioned for The X Factor but was eliminated (along with his future One Direction bandmates, who also auditioned solo). The quintet was later brought back as a group and Simon Cowell dubbed them One Direction. Despite finishing in third place, their popularity exploded and would not slow their trajectory until the very end.
After the show, Cowell immediately signed them to his label, Syco Records, kicking off a craze that hadn't been seen since the turn of the millennium with the Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC. From 2011 to 2014, One Direction released an album each year, each one more successful than the last. Their fourth album, Four, would turn out to be the last with Zayn. In March 2015, while the band was on the On the Road Again Tour, Malik abruptly parted ways with One Direction a week after his final appearance with the group in Hong Kong. Citing stress and a desire for a simpler life out of the spotlight, Malik later revealed that he simply wanted to make music that he could listen to and enjoy.
Striking out on his own, he signed with RCA Records and moved to Los Angeles, where he began working on his solo effort with Naughty Boy (Beyoncé, Sam Smith). The two soon parted and Malik turned to Frank Ocean collaborator James "Malay" Ho for production help. His debut single, "Pillowtalk," was released in late January 2016, debuted at number one on the Billboard charts, and featured a distinctly more adult-themed alt-R&B sound, similar to the Weeknd and Miguel. His full-length debut, Mind of Mine, was released in early 2016 and topped the Billboard 200 chart. Late that year, he returned with the single "I Don't Wanna Live Forever," a collaboration with Taylor Swift and Bleachers' Jack Antonoff that appeared on the soundtrack to Fifty Shades Darker. Second studio album, "Icarus Falls," was released in December 2018. The album contains 27 tracks including six previous singles he has been released. His song with Sia, "Dusk Till Dawn" and and his song with PartyNextDoor, "Still Got Time" were initially only in Japanese edition of the record. However, in August 2020 these songs were added to the tracklist in streaming services internationally.
In September 2020, Zayn released "Better" which is the lead single of his third album "Nobody Is Listening" . Later, on January, one week before the album release, Zayn released "Vibez" as second single from the album. One week later Zayn released the album. Zayn described this album as "his most personal project".
Malik has now been released by RCA Records and is an free agent he remains at his home in Pennsylvania recording music.
2.) Zayn (arabic, refers to inner beauty) is an instrumental quartet from Croatia formed in 2011 by Miran Kapelac (bass), Bojan Gatalica (guitar), Marko Dragičević (guitar) and Alen Rožman (drums).
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Good Years
ZAYN Lyrics
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Anywhere but here
I'd rather be anywhere
Anywhere but here
I close my eyes and see a crowd of a thousand tears
I pray to God I didn't waste all my good years
All my good years
All my good years
The voices screaming loud as hell
We don't care 'bout no one else
Nothing in the world could bring us down
Now we're so high among the stars without a worry
And neither one, one of us wants to say we're sorry
I'd rather be anywhere
Anywhere but here
I'd rather be anywhere
Anywhere but here
I close my eyes and see a crowd of a thousand tears
I pray to God I didn't waste all my good years
All my good years
All my good years
Too much drugs and alcohol
What the hell were we fighting for?
'Cause now the whole damn world will know
That we're too numb and just too dumb to change the story
Neither one, one of us wants to say we're sorry
I'd rather be anywhere
Anywhere but here
I'd rather be anywhere
Anywhere but here
I close my eyes and see a crowd of a thousand tears
I pray to God I didn't waste all my good years
All my good years
All my good years
Need a chance just to breathe, feel alive
And when the day meets the night, show me the light
Feel the wind and the fire hold the pain deep inside
It's in my eyes
In my eyes
I'd rather be anywhere
Anywhere but here
I'd rather be anywhere
Anywhere but here
I close my eyes and see a crowd of a thousand tears
I pray to God I didn't waste all my good years
All my good years
All my good years
I pray to God I didn't waste all my good years
All my good years
All my good years
Zayn's "Good Years" is a poignant ballad that delves into the bittersweet emotions of an artist who has gone through a lot of ups and downs over the years. The opening lines set the tone for the song, as Zayn expresses his desire to be anywhere but here, reflecting a sense of disillusionment with his current situation. He seems to be searching for an escape from the pressures of fame and the expectations that come with it. In the following lines, Zayn speaks of "a crowd of a thousand tears" that he can see when he closes his eyes. This could be interpreted as a metaphorical representation of his past experiences and regrets, and a longing to go back in time and do things differently.
The chorus of "Good Years" is emotionally charged, as Zayn repeatedly expresses his hope that he didn't waste his good years. There is a sense of remorse in his voice as he sings these lines, suggesting that he feels like he could've done more with his life so far. The second verse delves deeper into his frustrations, as he talks about how drugs and alcohol have clouded his judgment in the past, leading to regrets that he can't undo. However, the line "now the whole damn world will know" suggests that Zayn is willing to be vulnerable and open up about his past mistakes, even if it means exposing his flaws to the public.
Overall, "Good Years" is a powerful song that showcases Zayn's vocal range and emotional depth. He puts his heart and soul into the lyrics, creating a poignant ballad that speaks to anyone who has ever felt like they're stuck in a rut or like they could've done more with their lives. The song is a testament to Zayn's talent as both a songwriter and a performer, and is sure to resonate with fans all over the world.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd rather be anywhere
I don't want to be here.
Anywhere but here
Anywhere else is better than here.
I close my eyes and see a crowd of a thousand tears
I am haunted by the memory of a painful experience.
I pray to God I didn't waste all my good years
I hope I made the most of my youth and didn't waste it on foolish things.
All my good years
Referring to youthful and energetic years.
The voices screaming loud as hell
The people around me are making a lot of noise and disturbance.
We don't care 'bout no one else
We are selfish and only care about ourselves.
Nothing in the world could bring us down
We are invincible and nothing can stop us.
Now we're so high among the stars without a worry
We are living life without any worries, carefree and relaxed.
And neither one, one of us wants to say we're sorry
None of us are willing to apologize or admit their mistake.
Too much drugs and alcohol
The excessive consumption of drugs and alcohol caused problems.
What the hell were we fighting for?
We were fighting for something that doesn't matter or make sense now.
'Cause now the whole damn world will know
The whole world knows about our mistakes and problems.
That we're too numb and just too dumb to change the story
We are unable to change the situation we created or make amends.
Need a chance just to breathe, feel alive
I need a break from everything to feel alive and rejuvenated again.
And when the day meets the night, show me the light
When everything seems confusing and dark, show me the way.
Feel the wind and the fire hold the pain deep inside
I feel the emotional pain sharply, as if it's physically present.
It's in my eyes
The pain and regret are visible in my eyes.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Anthony Hannides, Herbie Crichlow, Khaled Rohaim, Michael Hannides, Zain Javadd Malik
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@aislynnco
Harry: Maybe one day you'll call me and tell me that your sorry too - From the Dinning Table
Zayn: Neither one, one of us wants to say we're sorry - Good Years
Louis: Now I'm asking my friends how to say I'm sorry - Miss You
Louis: I'm sorry that I hurt you, darling - Too Young
1D: just close your eyes and see... - Walking in the Wind
Zayn: I close my eyes and see a crowd of a thousand tears - Good Years
Zayn: I pray to God I wish I didn't waste all my good years
1D: You and me got a whole lotta history, we could be the greatest team that the world has ever seen
I feel like this song is communicating with the boys' songs
There's just no way its only a coincidence
Please I don't want a reunion I just want them to be friends again
@davsheesh
[Chorus]
I'd rather be anywhere, anywhere but here
I'd rather be anywhere, anywhere but here
I close my eyes and see a crowd of a thousand tears
I pray to God I didn't waste all my good years
All my good years
All my good years
[Verse 1]
The voices screaming loud as hell
We don't care 'bout no one else
Nothing in the world could bring us down
Now we're so high among the stars without a worry
And neither one, one of us wants to say we're sorry
[Chorus]
I'd rather be anywhere, anywhere but here
I'd rather be anywhere, anywhere but here
I close my eyes and see a crowd of a thousand tears
I pray to God I didn't waste all my good years
All my good years
All my good years
[Verse 2]
Too much drugs and alcohol
What the hell were we fighting for?
'Cause now the whole damn world will know
That we're too numb and just too dumb to change the story
Neither one, one of us wants to say we're sorry
[Chorus]
I'd rather be anywhere, anywhere but here
I'd rather be anywhere, anywhere but here
I close my eyes and see a crowd of a thousand tears
I pray to God I didn't waste all my good years
All my good years
All my good years
[Bridge]
Need a chance just to breathe, feel alive
And when the day meets the night, show me the light
Feel the wind and the fire, hold the pain deep inside
It's in my eyes, in my eyes
[Chorus]
I'd rather be anywhere, anywhere but here
I'd rather be anywhere, anywhere but here
I close my eyes and see a crowd of a thousand tears
I pray to God I didn't waste all my good years
All my good years
All my good years
[Outro]
I pray to God I didn't waste all my good years
All my good years
All my good years
@lou7029
1D song for Zayn : Walking in the wind
Zayn : “I feel the wind”
@itskirtash
So true I'm crying even more now
@salwa6324
thanks for making me cry...
@sanniamalik6771
someone also commented:
1D: “just close ur eyes and see...”
Zayn: “i close my eyes and see a crowd of a thousand tears”
Me: rip
@Mansi-py6qf
Please I'm already broken
@keekeeg.1257
IM HERE
@nataliazielinska9848
Zayn: "Neither one, one of us wants to say we're sorry"
Louis: "Now I'm asking my friends how to say I'm sorry"
@sonja7404
Why 🥺💔
@mnlb3159
@fangurl33 it was about harry not el
@doraa6925
@fangurl33 it's not about Eleanor I-