10 Songs for 10 Years of One Direction
Though a reunion is unlikely, the band’s 10-year anniversary is reason enough to to celebrate.
November 3, 2020
From auditioning for the UK X-Factor to becoming a worldwide sensation, One Direction had pretty much crushed it in the music industry. Even though the band decided to part ways in 2016, they still maintain millions of starstruck fans. On July 23rd, the boys celebrated their 10 year anniversary.
A 10-year anniversary video was made in honor of the band and released on their official Vevo YouTube page. Members even posted to Instagram and Twitter to celebrate and show their love and appreciation for each other.
As a huge One Direction fan myself, the anniversary was both a happy and sad moment. Like many fans, I miss the band and hope for a reunion one day. Even though a reunion is unlikely, I am still very excited about how far the members have come both as a group and in their solo careers. In honor of 10 years, here is a playlist of my top 1D 10 songs.
I had to include this classic on this playlist. “What Makes You Beautiful” was the song that got the hearts skipping of teenage girls across the globe. It reached No.4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United states during 2012. I think It’s safe to say “What Makes You Beautiful” started the One Direction obsession.
“Kiss You” is an upbeat song from the album, Take Me Home. It’s hard not to tap your foot through the song. I always find myself screaming the lyrics to this one. The high energy in this song can brighten anyone’s mood.
“Story of My Life” is one of the band’s slower songs. The lyrics are very heartwarming. I think this music video is definitely my favorite. The boys recreate childhood photos throughout the video hence, “Story Of My Life”.
“You & I” was the fourth and last single off the album Midnight Memories. This song will have you thinking the boys truly wrote it for you. I have found myself tearing up by the end of this song.
“I live for you, I love for you, Olivia” is all I hear on Tik Tok. The song has been booming all over the app TikTok. Tiktok star, Noah Beck, is even seen lip singing to this catchy toon. One question though everyone is wondering, who is Olivia?
“Happily” is one of my favorite One Direction songs ever. If I ever need a good pick me up song, this is definitely a go to one.
“Temporary Fix” is part of the album, Made in the A.M.. While this album does miss Zayn Malik, the boys did an incredible job without him. Though One Direction fans wish Zayn was still part of the group, it was time for him to move one, and start his solo career.
This song is a total tear-jerker, and should come with its own box of tissues. “18” will make you think of your first love, and how they will always hold a special place in your heart.
“Best Song Ever” is the focused single in the boy’s movie, This is Us, where fans get to see behind the scenes of the music video. It is impossible to listen to this song sitting down. By the time I hear the first beat of “Best Song Ever”, I always find myself on my feet dancing.
“They Don’t Know About Us’’ is part of their first album, Take Me Home. It is my favorite song off of that album. The song is heartwarming not only to me but many other One Directioners.
