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One Direction Lyrics That Make Me Wonder Why They Didn't Fire Their Songwriters

Does anyone know why they had a whole song about insecure teenage girls?

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One Direction Lyrics That Make Me Wonder Why They Didn't Fire Their Songwriters
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One Direction is arguably the most famous boyband ever. From 2010 to 2015 they dominated the pop charts and had every teenage girl in love with them. However if you really listen to their songs, some of the lyrics are quite... weird. Some songs make me confused and some just have me feeling downright uncomfortable, but either way I think they make for a good laugh. So here is the weirdest One Direction lyrics that make me think, "who in their right mind wrote this?".

1. "Do you remember summer 09', wanna go back there every night"

Harry Styles sings these lyrics with so much emotion, acting like summer of 2009 was really the best part of his life. However, in 2009 he was 15? Maybe he really loved that summer but it seems weird to miss when you're literally a music legend.

2. "If you ever feel alone, don't"

This just makes me wonder if any of the boys ever dealt with mental illness. Personally, when I feel alone someone telling me "just don't" doesn't really help.

3. "Why don't you go there with me?"

This song in it's entirety makes me feel like i'm talking to a fraternity pledge and should probably be covering my cup. Definitely one of their most suggestive songs, but not in an enjoyable way. 100% creepy. The upbeat and fun tempo really masks what this song is actually about.

4. "When I'm fat and old and my kids think I'm a joke"

In my opinion this is one of 1D's best songs, but why were they talking about being old and fat at 20 years old? Also, look at those faces! They'll still be cute even in a fancy retirement home in London.

5. "Her light is as loud as as many ambulances as it takes to save a savior"

What does this even mean. Loud ambulances? Saviors? I'm so confused. Also, I was previously unaware that one person could say the word "as" this many times in one sentence.

6. "Waking up, beside you I'm a loaded gun"

I don't think I realized what this meant until I revisited some of my favorite One Direction songs during 2020. It then had me wondering what people thought when I would scream these lyrics at the top of my lungs. While I was in middle school.

7. " You still have to squeeze into your jeans, but you're perfect to me"

This entire song is one big backhanded compliment. Just because you told this girl she's perfect doesn't cancel out the fact you mentioned her pants are too small. However having small jeans is just one thing they mention, along with eye crinkles, a big stomach and thighs, the way someone's voice sounds on tape, sleep talking, and more. Why did I used to love this song?

8. "I can't compete with your boyfriend, he's got 27 tattoos"

Louis sings these lyrics, assuming he's inferior because he doesn't have 27 tattoos. Louis has tattoos, so I'm not exactly sure why having 27 makes this other guy better boyfriend material. Also, why 27?

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