From “Slow Hands” To “Kiwi”: We Rank Every Solo One Direction Song

41. “Flames” – ZAYN feat. R3HAB and Jungleboi

“You better run from me before I take your soul.”

This stomping anthem takes Z to the dance floor after an extended build up. His voice shines through it all.

40. “It’s You” – ZAYN

“She don’t give a fuck about what I need.”

“Still Got Time” was a nice respite from the darkness, but that returns in full force on “It’s You.” A love song (admittedly this one is about a clearly toxic relationship) has rarely sounded more like a funereal dirge than it does on this slowly unraveling cut.

39. “Rumors” – ZAYN feat. Sabrina Claudio

“All these rumors spreading around, and I kinda like the way they sound.”

Hearsay becomes reality on Sabrina Claudio and ZAYN’s slinky duet. The pair finds an easy chemistry here, and the end result is a lush and unsurprisingly (I mean, look at them) sexy affair.

38. “Cruel” – ZAYN feat. Snakeships

“It’s such a cruel world, saving all my love for you.”

Alt-leaning R&B may be Z’s comfort zone. However, his few explorations into electro-pop give a sense that he is just as capable of picking up a career as a dance commander. That said, I could do without the porn star-esque squeal that pops up throughout this number.

37. “Finally Free” – Niall Horan

“When you’re with me it feels like I’m finally free.”

Niall’s contribution to the Smallfoot soundtrack is the sort of undeniable anthem he does oh so well. This one has an understandably cutesy edge, making it an obvious fit for the animated film if a little amateur in comparison to the rest of his discography.

36. “Stack It Up” – Liam Payne feat. A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie

“If you wanna stack it up, man, you gotta work for it.”

“Stack It Up” signifies a return to the urban-pop of “Strip That Down.” However, there’s a playful edge to the cash-starved bop that provides more staying power.

35. “Bedroom Floor” – Liam Payne

“You said it was over, but your clothes say different on my bedroom floor.”

There’s no denying the marimba on “Bedroom Floor.” This is bro-pop done very, very right.

34. “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever” – ZAYN feat. Taylor Swift

“Baby, baby. I feel crazy.”

While serviceable, ZAYN and Taylor’s contribution to the Fifty Shades saga isn’t particularly sexy and lacks the chemistry to make it truly romantic. You’d think one or the other would be mandatory when a song lands on the soundtrack for a film about a BDSM love story.

33. “All I Want (For Christmas)” – Liam Payne

“If we can make it through December, maybe we’ll make it through forever.”

Festive output doesn’t always have to be holly and jolly as evidenced by this frosty but still hopeful ballad, which makes a nice addition to Liam’s LP1.

32. “On The Loose” – Niall Horan

“She loves the way they all crawl back when she says that she loves nobody else but you.”

A striding anthem, “On The Loose” was obviously destined for the single treatment seeing as it’s a clear highlight on Flicker.