This Town

Niall Horan

About This Town

"This Town" is the debut solo single by Irish singer Niall Horan, released on 29 September 2016 by Capitol Records as the lead single from debut solo album Flicker (2017). An accompanying music video of a live performance was released the same day. The song was written by Horan, Jamie Scott, Mike Needle, Daniel Bryer, Ruairi Sheridan, Aodhán Dorrian and produced by Greg Kurstin. It is Horan's first solo single, as well as the first solo single released by any of One Direction's remaining members, following the hiatus of the band, which was announced earlier in 2016. It peaked at number 9 on the UK Singles Chart, and number 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100. 


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2017
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Waking up to kiss you and nobody's there
The smell of your perfume still stuck in the air
It's hard
Yesterday I thought I saw your shadow running round
It's funny how things never change in this old town
So far from the stars

And I want to tell you everything
The words I never got to say the first time around
And I remember everything
From when we were the children playing in this fairground
Wish I was there with you now

If the whole world was watching I'd still dance with you
Drive highways and byways to be there with you
Over and over the only truth
Everything comes back to you

I saw that you moved on with someone new
In the pub that we met he's got his arms around you
It's so hard
So hard

And I want to tell you everything
The words I never got to say the first time around
And I remember everything
From when we were the children playing in this fairground
Wish I was there with you now

As if the whole world was watching I'd still dance with you
Drive highways and byways to be there with you
Over and over the only truth
Everything comes back to you
You still make me nervous when you walk in the room
Them butterflies they come alive when I'm next to you
Over and over the only truth
Everything comes back to you

And I know that it's wrong
That I can't move on
But there's something about you

If the whole world was watching I'd still dance with you
Drive highways and byways to be there with you
Over and over the only truth
Everything comes back to you
You still make me nervous when you walk in the room
Them butterflies they come alive when I'm next to you
Over and over the only truth
Everything comes back to you
Everything comes back to you

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Niall Horan

Niall James Horan (; born 13 September 1993) is an Irish singer and songwriter. He rose to prominence as a member of the boy band One Direction. In 2010, Horan auditioned as a solo contestant for the British televised singing competition The X Factor. After being eliminated as a solo performer, Horan joined four other contestants to form One Direction. As a group, they have released five albums, embarked on four world tours, and won several awards. Following the band's hiatus in 2016, Horan signed a recording deal as a solo artist with Capitol Records. His singles "This Town" and "Slow Hands" from his debut studio album Flicker (2017) reached the top 20 in several countries. The album debuted at number one in Ireland and the United St… more »

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Written by: Niall James Horan, Daniel John Donald Bryer, Michael David Needle, Jamie Scott

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing

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Release Information
"This Town" was the debut solo single by Niall Horan, formerly a member of the iconic boy-band One Direction. - The song was released on 29th September 2016.
Creation and Production
Niall Horan co-wrote the song with Jamie Scott, Mike Needle, and Daniel Bryer. - The song was produced by the Grammy-winning producer Greg Kurstin, known for working with Adele, Sia, and Paul McCartney.
Song Content and Style
"This Town" is a poignant song about the lingering feelings of love and nostalgia associated with someone from the past. - The song mainly features Horan’s gentle vocals with guitar strumming and minimal percussion, highlighting the folk-pop genre.
Chart Performance
"This Town" peaked at number 9 on the UK Singles Chart and number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. - It managed to reach the Top 20 in multiple countries, confirming Horan's successful transition to a solo artist.
Live Performances
Horan performed "This Town" live for the first time on The Graham Norton Show in the UK. - He also performed the song at the American Music Awards in 2016.
Music Video
The music video of the song directed by Jake Jelicich was released on 8 December 2016. - Notably, the video is shot in a single take, which adds to the simplicity and emotional rawness of the song.
Critical Reception
"This Town" received positive reviews from most music critics, praising Horan's vocals and the song's poignant lyrics. - The Guardian described the song as "nice enough", while Billboard stated that it was "an acoustic ballad filled with heart-tugging nostalgia".
Accolades
Niall won the People's Choice Award in the category of "Favorite Breakout Artist" in 2016 for "This Town". - The song also received a nomination for 'Choice Song: Male Artist' at the 2017 Teen Choice Awards.
Certification
"This Town" received Platinum certification in multiple countries, including the UK, US, and Australia, denoting sales of over a million copies.

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