One Thing

One Direction

About One Thing

"One Thing" is a song by English-Irish boy band One Direction from their debut studio album, Up All Night (2011). It was released in various countries by Syco Music on 6 January 2012, as their second single, and as their third single in the UK on 13 February 2012. Additionally, Columbia Records sent it to contemporary hit radio playlists on 22 May 2012 as their second single in the United States. Written by Savan Kotecha and its producers, Carl Falk and Rami Yacoub, initially, the upbeat pop rock number was written as two different songs. As both tracks had elusive attributes, the trio decided to merge the two into one song. The lyrical content regards the protagonist's infatuation with a significant other. "One Thing" garnered mostly positive reviews from music critics, who generally commended the track's catchiness. The single reached the top ten in Australia, Ireland and the United Kingdom, while attaining top-forty positions in Belgium (Flanders), Canada, New Zealand, and the United States. The number has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for shipments of one million copies. Directed by Declan Whitebloom, the accompanying music video depicts One Direction performing in and around London. The group performed "One Thing" on televised programmes and four major concert tours: Up All Night Tour (2011–12), Take Me Home Tour (2013), Where We Are Tour (2014) and On the Road Again Tour (2015). 


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I've tried playing it cool
But when I'm looking at you
I can’t ever be brave
'Cause you make my heart race

Shot me out of the sky
You're my kryptonite
You keep making me weak
Yeah, frozen and can't breathe

Something’s gotta give now
'Cause I’m dying just to make you see
That I need you here with me now
'Cause you've got that one thing

So get out, get out, get out of my head
And fall into my arms instead
I don't, I don't, don't know what it is
But I need that one thing
And you've got that one thing

Now I'm climbing the walls
But you don't notice at all
That I'm going out of my mind
All day and all night

Something’s gotta give now
'Cause I'm dying just to know your name
And I need you here with me now
'Cause you've got that one thing

So get out, get out, get out of my head
And fall into my arms instead
I don't, I don't, don't know what it is
But I need that one thing

So get out, get out, get out of my mind
And come on, come into my life
I don't, I don't, don't know what it is
But I need that one thing
And you've got that one thing

You've got that one thing

Get out, get out, get out of my head
And fall into my arms instead

So get out, get out, get out of my head
And fall into my arms instead
I don't, I don't, don't know what it is
But I need that one thing

So get out, get out, get out of my mind
And come on, come into my life
I don't, I don't, don't know what it is
But I need that one thing
And you've got that one thing

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One Direction

One Direction are an English-Irish boy band consisting of members Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, and Louis Tomlinson. Zayn Malik used to be in the band, but has recently left the band to pursue his own musical career. They signed with Simon Cowell's record label Syco Records after being formed and finishing third in the seventh series of British television singing competition The X Factor in 2010. They subsequently signed in the United States with Columbia Records. Becoming a prominent figure in mainstream popular music and popular culture, their two albums Up All Night and Take Me Home, released in 2011 and 2012 respectively, broke several records, topped the charts of most major markets, and generated international chart-topping singles, includ… more »

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Written by: Savan Harish Kotecha, Rami Yacoub, Carl Anthony Falk

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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15 facts about this song

Release Date
"One Thing" was released on January 13, 2012.
Song Composition
The song was written by Rami Yacoub, Carl Falk, and Savan Kotecha.
Album Inclusion
The song is featured on One Direction's debut studio album, called "Up All Night".
Chart Success
"One Thing" peaked at number 9 on the UK Singles Chart.
Music Video
The music video for "One Thing" was filmed in various locations in London and features the band members exploring the city.
Genre
The song falls under the genre 'Pop'.
Commercial Recognition
The song was certified Platinum in Australia and Gold in New Zealand and United Kingdom.
Critical Response
Despite being a commercial success, "One Thing" received mixed reviews from music critics.
Live Performance
One Direction performed "One Thing" live for the first time on The Today Show in the U.S.
Influence and Comparison
The song has often been compared to "I Want" by The Beatles due to its similar chord progression.
Track Duration
The song has a duration of 3 minutes and 17 seconds.
Recording
"One Thing" was recorded in 2011 in the studios of Kinglet Studios, Stockholm and Cosmos Studios, Stockholm.
Song Theme
The song speaks about an intense love and the inability to get the person out of one's mind.
Awards
Despite not winning any, "One Thing" was nominated for "Choice Love Song" at the 2012 Teen Choice Awards.
Song Impact
The song helped solidify One Direction's popularity, especially among teenage audiences.

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