BeFoUr

ZAYN

About BeFoUr

"Befour" (stylised as "BeFoUr") is a song recorded by English Pakistani singer and songwriter Zayn for his debut solo studio album, Mind of Mine (2016). It was written by Zayn Malik, James Ho, Harold Lilly and Terrence "Scar" Smith, and produced by Malay. It was released as the third promotional single from the album on 17 March 2016 by RCA Records. "Befour" is a smooth R&B and synth-pop song, which incorporates musical elements of disco and soul music. It features four-on-the-floor beats, mellow synths, and a grinding guitar loop in its instrumentation. The song is also noted for Malik's high-reaching falsetto during the song's middle eight section. Lyrically, the song talks about the story of a man who has finally broken out on his own, and also addresses critics of his career with his former band One Direction and how he felt frustrated and suffocated during the time he was with the band. The song's music video was released on 25 March 2016 (same day as the album's release), and it focuses on youth culture around the North of England, splitting scenes between Malik hanging with friends to images of young people boxing, drinking and dancing. 


Year:
2016
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I've done this before
Not like this

I don't drink to get drunk
I feel all the right funk
If there's something I want
I'll take all the right wrongs, now
I'm gonna stay in my zone
I'm tired of picking that bone
And I can't be bothered to fight it no more, no

Numb on a roof
Set it on fire
Just to give me proof
I'm living on a wire
Numb on a roof
Set it on fire
Just to give me proof
I'm living on a wire

So say what you wanna say, what you wanna
So say what you wanna say, what you gotta say, now
So say what you wanna say, what you want
Shame is you won't say that to my face

I've done this before
Not like this, not like this

Time for me to move up
So many hours have gone
Heart beats the pump of my blood
No strings for you to pull on
You've got your tongue in your cheek
So pardon if I don't speak
Can't tune my chords into your songs, no

Now I'm on the roof
Set it on fire
Just to give me proof
I'm living on a wire

So say what you wanna say, what you wanna
So say what you wanna say, what you gotta say, now 
So say what you wanna say
So say what you wanna say, what you want
Shame is you won't say that to my face

I've done this before
Not like this, not like this

Flashing lights
So say what you wanna say, what you wanna
So say what you wanna say, what you gotta say, now
So say what you wanna say, what you want
Shame is you won't say that to my face
So say what you wanna say, what you wanna (so say what you wanna say)
So say what you wanna say, what you gotta say, now
So say what you wanna say, what you want
Shame is you won't say that to my face

I've done this before
Not like this (not like this) not like this (not like this)
I've done this before
Not like this (not like this) not like this (not like this)

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ZAYN

Zain Javadd "Zayn" Malik, who records mononymously as Zayn, is an English singer and songwriter. In 2010, Malik auditioned as a solo artist for the British reality television music competition The X Factor. more »

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Written by: Terrance Smith, Harold S. Lilly, James R.W. Ho, Zain Javadd Malik

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12 facts about this song

Genre
"BeFoUr" is an R&B and pop genre song.
Release Date
ZAYN released the song "BeFoUr" on March 17, 2016.
Debut Album
The song "BeFoUr" is one of the songs included in ZAYN's debut solo album, "Mind of Mine".
Fourth Single
"BeFoUr" served as the fourth single from ZAYN's debut album.
Authorship
ZAYN co-wrote the song "BeFoUr" with James Ho, Harold Lilly, and Malik himself.
Music Production
The production of the song was handled by Malay and ZAYN.
Critical Reception
The song received mostly positive reviews from music critics, who praised ZAYN's vocals and the song's production.
Chart Performance
Despite not being promoted as a single, "BeFoUr" managed to chart in several countries, including the UK and the US.
Music Video
A music video directed by Ryan Hope was released for the track, portraying a day-in-the-life scenario around Manchester, England.
Song Theme
The song is thought to be a retaliation to ZAYN's former band, One Direction, as the lyrics suggest issues regarding miscommunication and wanting to pursue a different musical path.
Spelling Significance
The title of the song "BeFoUr" is stylized with a four, which fans speculate refers to Zayn's fourth single from the album and his position as the fourth member to have solos in One Direction's arrangements.
Live Performances
"BeFoUr" was performed live by Zayn during his visit to "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon".

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