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

Mike Nied | November 27, 2019 10:00 am

31. “Just Hold On” – Louis Tomlinson feat. Steve Aoki

“Darling, just hold on.”

For his debut solo single Louis hit the club with Steve Aoki, and the end result is an uplifting and meaningful bop.

30. “Let Me” – ZAYN

“Sweet baby, our sex has meaning.”

This loved-up gem throws it back to the sugary R&B of the early aughts (think Ne-Yo circa “So Sick) in a way I unabashedly stan.

29. “Trampoline” – ZAYN feat. SHAED

“I never land, just float there.”

Sometimes it’s better not to mess with perfection. However, SHAED’s update on “Trampoline” is even better than the original thanks to the addition of ZAYN’s otherworldly vocals.

28. “We Made It” – Louis Tomlinson

“Never coming down.”

This nostalgia-inducing anthem picks up where “Kill My Mind” left off. In that it keeps Louis comfortably inside the realm of ’90s-inspired alt-rock.

27. “Sour Diesel” – ZAYN

“She burn, she burn, she burn.”

ZAYN’s attempt at serving Stevie Wonder circa “Superstition” doesn’t get enough credit. It’s great to see the hitmaker explore some unexpected territory, and the end result is undeniably fun (especially when you factor in the ridiculous video).

26. “Miss You” – Louis Tomlinson

“Should be laughing, but there’s something wrong.”

After exploring a variety of sounds with a string of buzz tracks, Louis returned to 1D’s pop/rock roots on “Miss You.” It worked quite well and bridged the gap between his earliest work and what followed with “Kill My Mind.”

25. “Wrong” – ZAYN feat. Kehlani

“You’re looking in the wrong place for my love.”

ZAYN and Kehlani prove to be a winning combination on this brooding but still sensual duet.

24. “Befour” – ZAYN

“So say what you wanna say, what you want. Shame is you won’t say that to my face.”

“Befour” is a deeply layered declaration of independence done in the Mind Of Mine crooner’s signature shadowy style.

23. “Seeing Blind” – Niall Horan feat. Maren Morris

“I was young, my heart was always on the run. But you making loving fun.”

This loved-up gem showcases Niall’s country crossover capabilities and is one of several excellent collaborations he’s lined up over the course of his solo career.

22. “Stand Still” – ZAYN

“If time stands still move I will to you.”

This quietly unwinding and gorgeous written beauty takes on a mystical quality that is simply enchanting.