: Critics often noted its musical similarity to the Backstreet Boys' " I Want It That Way " and the band’s own debut, "What Makes You Beautiful". Chart Performance & Certification
: A high-energy power pop number set in the key of D major with a fast-paced tempo of 128 beats per minute. One Direction - One Thing (Audio)
: Written by Rami Yacoub, Carl Falk, and Savan Kotecha, the track was originally two separate songs —one with a strong verse and another with a strong chorus—that were merged together. : Critics often noted its musical similarity to
: It was first released in the UK on February 13, 2012, and later sent to US contemporary hit radio on May 22, 2012. : It was first released in the UK
: Predominantly features Harry Styles and Liam Payne, with the full group joining for its anthemic chorus. Lyric Meaning & Reception
: The lyrics describe an intense infatuation with someone who possesses an indefinable "one thing" that makes the narrator feel weak and nervous.
: The song famously uses the term " kryptonite " to describe the subject's effect on the narrator.