PILLOWTALK

ZAYN

About PILLOWTALK

"Pillowtalk" (stylised in all caps) is the debut solo single by English singer and songwriter Zayn, for his debut solo studio album Mind of Mine. He co-wrote the track with Anthony Hannides, Michael Hannides, Joe Garrett, and its producer Levi Lennox. The song was released as the lead single from the album on January 29, 2016, along with its own music video, which features his then-girlfriend, American model Gigi Hadid. It's Zayn's first single released after his departure from One Direction in March 2015. It debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart and the US Billboard Hot 100, making Malik the first British artist to debut at number one in the US with a debut single. 


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2016
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Ooh
Climb on board
We'll go slow and high tempo
Light and dark
Hold me hard and mellow

I'm seeing the pain, seeing the pleasure
Nobody but you, 'body but me
'Body but us, bodies together
I love to hold you close, tonight and always
I love to wake up next to you
I love to hold you close, tonight and always
I love to wake up next to you

So we'll piss off the neighbours
In the place that feels the tears
The place to lose your fears
Yeah, reckless behavior
A place that is so pure, so dirty and raw
In the bed all day, bed all day, bed all day
Fucking in and fighting on
It's our paradise and it's our war zone
It's our paradise and it's our war zone

Pillow talk
My enemy, my ally
Prisoners
Then we're free, it's a thin line

I'm seeing the pain, seeing the pleasure
Nobody but you, 'body but me
'Body but us, bodies together
I love to hold you close, tonight and always
I love to wake up next to you

So we'll piss off the neighbours
In the place that feels the tears
The place to lose your fears
Yeah, reckless behavior
A place that is so pure, so dirty and raw
In the bed all day, bed all day, bed all day
Fucking and fighting on
It's our paradise and it's our war zone
It's our paradise and it's our war zone

Paradise (paradise), paradise, (paradise)
War zone (war zone), war zone (war zone)
Paradise (paradise), paradise, (paradise)
War zone (war zone), war zone (war zone)

So we'll piss off the neighbours
In the place that feels the tears
The place to lose your fears
Yeah, reckless behavior
A place that is so pure, so dirty and raw
In the bed all day, bed all day, bed all day
Fucking and fighting on
It's our paradise and it's our war zone
It's our paradise and it's our war zone

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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: Zain Javadd Malik, Levi Lennox Malundama, Michael George Hannides, Anthony Athanasios George Hannides, Joe Don Garrett

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"Pillowtalk" was released as the lead single from ZAYN's debut solo album, "Mind of Mine" on January 29, 2016.
Chart Success
It achieved great success, reaching number one on the charts in several countries including the UK Singles Chart and the US Billboard Hot 100. ZAYN became the first British male solo artist to debut at number one in both the UK and US with a debut single.
Genre and Sound
"Pillowtalk" is primarily a pop and R&B song that also features elements of alternative pop. It is characterized by sultry vocals, a slow-burning production, and explicit lyrics about a volatile and passionate romantic relationship.
Music Video
The music video for "Pillowtalk", released on the same day as the song, features ZAYN's then-girlfriend, model Gigi Hadid. The video is filled with surrealistic visuals, including a fight between a woman and a flower, teardrops filled with blood, and ZAYN and Hadid passionately kissing.
Lyrics
ZAYN co-wrote "Pillowtalk" with Anthony Hannides, Michael Hannides, Levi Lennox, and Joe Garrett. The song is applauded for its mature approach, shifting from ZAYN's earlier boy-band image with One Direction.
Performance
ZAYN performed "Pillowtalk" for the first time on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on February 17, 2016.
Critical Reception
"Pillowtalk" received mixed to positive reviews from critics. While some praised its mature sound and lyrical content, others criticized it for not being adventurous or unique enough.
Awards
"Pillowtalk" was nominated for British Single of the Year and British Video of the Year at the 2017 Brit Awards.
Sales Certification
The song is certified quadruple platinum in the US by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) for sales exceeding four million units.
Streaming Numbers
On Spotify, "Pillowtalk" has been streamed over 1 billion times, marking a major milestone for ZAYN's solo career.

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