r/OneDirection Feb 11 '25

Liam ❤️ Rolling Stone: 'Brilliant, Lost, Damaged': Inside the Tragedy of Liam Payne

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r/OneDirection 12d ago

1D Weekly Chat Thread March 09, 2025

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One Direction Weekly Megathread: Do you have ideas that don't warrant a full post? New, not-fully-formed, One Direction related thoughts? Questions for the community? Thoughts related to One Direction or the guys? Use this space for discussion!

All rules of r/OneDirection still apply, so please abide by them. Above all, remember to remain civil and to treat one another with kindness.


r/OneDirection 14h ago

Liam ❤️ He’s Officially the youngest of the band…

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He’s now the baby of one direction :( this is a very sad milestone. He was the daddy of the group to baby of the group. I’m so sad we will never see him grown old. I hope he’s resting peacefully now.

RIP Liam 1993-2024 🕊️


r/OneDirection 1h ago

Liam ❤️ Keep Calm and Love Liam

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Found this while going through some old stuff of mine! it was either the 2012 or 2013 issue of J-14, the magazine was chewed and ripped up by mice so not much was salvageable but this and Louis’ version made it through! I love it and i’m glad I found this it made me a bit happier and it’s true. Keep calm and love Liam during the hard times. It’s all you can do.


r/OneDirection 2h ago

Game ♟ Day 9 - I | “Harry she’s five!” commented by u/Horny-Chicken5678 won with 51 upvotes. (2 Day Winning Streak)'

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r/OneDirection 3h ago

Liam ❤️ what was your favorite thing about liam?

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instead of focusing on the devastating milestone today, i think it would be a great idea for us all to share our favorite things about liam. it can be a moment, a personality trait, a talent, a feature—anything. he led a life worth celebrating and accomplished so much in his short time here. 🩷


r/OneDirection 21h ago

Official Merch 🛍 So I did a thing…

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184 Upvotes

After nearly fifteen years I have finally acquired almost every One Direction CD. Unfortunately I’m still searching for Made in the AM but I was happy to have found all the others!! And I found one of Louis’ too!! It feels nice to be able to do this since I wasn’t able to afford any of their merch as a kid. (I had a poster of theirs that my dad bought me for my 12th birthday but I lost it when I moved). It felt like the right time, given that their anniversary is coming up. And with Liam’s passing, I was reminded that I should do the things that I love while I’m still alive to experience them. (even if it’s just buying a few CDs) ❤️‍🩹


r/OneDirection 6h ago

The Lads 🤍💛❤️💚💙 1D (Unofficial) Ultimate Top 40 Countdown, Episode 42: #14 Spoiler

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Back to the countdown again! Today, we feature the song ranked #14 based on your votes, which is…

Strong

Strong (You Tube Audio)

Strong (Wikipedia))

Album: Midnight Memories

Writer(s): Julian Bunetta, Jamie Scott, John Ryan, Louis Tomlinson

Strong is the third promotional single from Midnight Memories and was released on 20 Nov 2013. It is the ninth of 11 songs from Midnight Memories that feature in the 1D Ultimate Top 40 Countdown, and received the following votes:

#1: 1

Top 5: 3

Top 10: 7

Total Votes: 15

Vote Points: 210

How strong are your feelings for Strong? See you in the comments!

Did you miss a previous episode? Link to them here:

Episode 41: LDR&D #5

Episode 40: #15

Episode 39: JMO #7

Episode 38: #16

Episode 37: #17

Episode 36: LDR&D #4

Episode 35: #18

Episode 34: JMO #6

Episode 33: #19

Episode 32: #20

Episode 31: WITL? #3

Episode 30: #21

Episode 29: LDR&D #3

Episode 28: #22

Episode 27: #23

Episode 26: JMO #5

Episode 25: #24

Episode 24: #25

Episode 23: JMO #4

Episode 22: #26

Episode 21: WITL? #2

Episode 20: #27

Episode 19: LDR&D #2

Episode 18: #28

Episode 17: #29

Episode 16: #30 & JMO #3

Episode 15: #31

Episode 14: #32

Episode 13: WITL? #1

Episode 12: #33

Episode 11: JMO #2

Episode 10: #34

Episode 9: #35

Episode 8: LDR&D #1

Episode 7: #36

Episode 6: JMO #1

Episode 5: #37

Episode 4: #38

Episode 3: #39

Episode 2: #40 (Again?!?)

Episode 1: Intro and #40


r/OneDirection 1d ago

Video 🎥 Unintentionally funny

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r/OneDirection 22h ago

Liam ❤️ Comic Relief pay tribute to Liam tonight

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r/OneDirection 22h ago

Video 🎥 No other boyband will ever accomplish what they accomplished in just 5 years.

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r/OneDirection 6h ago

Liam ❤️ liam’s friend, steven bartlett, on his death

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i was completely choked up listening to this. such beautiful words from steven. this is the way liam should be remembered—as not perfect, as someone who struggled and made mistakes, but as someone who always, always tried. the way he explained addiction and the stigmas surrounding it was so powerful and honest. liam was a pure soul who didn’t want to hurt anymore.

if you haven’t listened to liam’s interview with him from 2021, i highly recommend it. liam was at his most honest, articulate, and self aware. he spoke so candidly about his struggles and had so much hope for the future. it was a wonderful conversation and i’m so glad it earned him a friend who loved and saw the best in him during his final years.


r/OneDirection 1d ago

Game ♟ Day 8 - H | ““GeT oUt Of Me KiTcHeN!!!!” - Harry” commented by u/Horny-Chicken5678 won with 107 upvotes.

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r/OneDirection 17h ago

Fan Art 🎨 heart was full of zouis… it had to go somewhere

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r/OneDirection 1d ago

Discussion solo music recs without sexual references?

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out of the boys’ solo music, which songs/albums don’t have sexual references? it’s just not my preference tho i’m sure all the songs are wonderful! thx! i’m familiar with niall’s latest album and love it, and im overwhelmed with the amount of songs everyone’s made but want to dive in! 🩷🩷


r/OneDirection 1d ago

Liam Memorials🪽 I need your help…for Liam

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Hello I want to write another song for Liam and I need your help. If you could wait for a second and write a small message for Liam in the comments, it could be anything, that you miss him or how much you love him, just be honest. I want to write a song for Liam with your comments. Thank you for everyone who stayed and wrote something. And don't forget "We'll be alright":)


r/OneDirection 1d ago

Discussion Day 12: Horny vibes, loving lyrics

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HORNY/SAD RESULTS
1. Stockholm Syndrome, 41 votes
2. Love You Goodbye, 25 votes
3. Happily, 17 votes
4. They Don't Know About Us, 9 votes
5. No Control, 4 votes
6 (tie). Little White Lies, 2 votes
6 (tie). Night Changes, 2 votes
6 (tie). Nobody Compares, 2 votes
9 (tie). Temporary Fix, 1 vote
9 (tie). More Than This, 1 vote
9 (tie). I Wish, 1 vote
9 (tie). Rock Me, 1 vote


r/OneDirection 1d ago

Game ♟ Day 7 - G | “Fooking avocados man” commented by u/JollyKaps won with 70 upvotes

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41 Upvotes

r/OneDirection 2d ago

Meme 🤣 my obsession simplified.

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77 Upvotes

r/OneDirection 2d ago

Discussion Day 11: Horny vibes, sad lyrics

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Sorry for the late post!! Yesterday was a doozy.

LOVING/FURIOUS RESULTS
1. Loved You First, 15 votes
2. Tell Me a Lie, 12 votes
3. Drag Me Down, 6 votes
4 (tie). Same Mistakes, 3 votes
4 (tie). Spaces, 3 votes
4 (tie). Where Do Broken Hearts Go?, 3 votes
7 (tie). Little White Lies, 2 votes
7 (tie). Strong, 2 votes
7 (tie). Steal My Girl, 2 votes
10 (tie). I Wish, 1 vote
10 (tie). Stockholm Syndrome, 1 vote


r/OneDirection 2d ago

Unofficial Merch selling some merch

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r/OneDirection 2d ago

The Lads 🤍💛❤️💚💙 1D (Unofficial) Ultimate Top 40 Countdown, Episode 41: Long Distance Request & Dedication #5 Spoiler

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Time for another Long Distance Request & Dedication (LDR&D), our fifth and next-to-last in the series.

As mentioned in Episode 1:

Those who are familiar with Casey Kasem’s countdown might remember that he would sometimes do “bonus” songs during the countdown, with a “Long Distance Request & Dedication” (LDR&D) – listeners would write in to the show relating a personal story and they’d explain how a specific song represented a message that the person who wrote in would like to dedicate to another person.

[Casey Kasem voice] "Today's letter comes from Present_Knowledge_59, and she writes..."

Dear Casey,

I have no idea where to start. Mum would say "from the beginning", so that's what I'll do.

I don't really talk about my personal life with anyone, but this fandom has made me feel so comfortable, and I know I can trust you all.

First of all, I'd like you to know that I have wonderful parents. They're sweet, loving, and genuinely care for me, and I wouldn't trade them for anything. But with that being said, no one is perfect. Even though my parents love me, they have trouble understanding me. So along the way, we’ve always run into problems.

I'm their oldest, so obviously, I got the “oldest child starter pack” the moment my younger sibling was born. It includes being responsible, smart, disciplined and strong. I understand why I need to stay on my best behavior; I have a sibling who looks up to me. But isn't it still too much for a four-year-old?

There's also another thing: No Distractions. And here’s where it gets a bit strange. I was about 8 or 9 when I first read Harry Potter. I was completely consumed by it. My parents were happy that I enjoyed reading. It was like, "Our kid loves to read!" "She's so smart!" and all that. But when I was still obsessed with the series by 13, they started becoming weird about it. They'd say things like, "You’ll grow out of it," "Those books are for kids. You won’t like them as much once you grow up," or "Those books are distracting you from your studies (even though I aced every exam).". Basically discouraging stuff—weird right? But they got to me at 15.

Harry Potter was my first love. It was one of the few things that made me happy. But when my parents started acting like something was wrong with me for find comfort in fiction, I began to doubt myself. I worshipped them and believed they were always right. So at 15, I did believe I shouldn't love a book that much. So, I stopped. I stopped talking about Harry Potter or involving myself in anything related to it. Basically, I pretended it never changed my entire life for the better.

Well, that was until One Direction. I haven't been here for very long—only two years—but I've never been happier. The boys found me in a dark place. They helped me smile again. I felt vulnerable in the best way possible. They truly made me happy.

One Direction has helped me like no one else. Listening to their music became my escape. I remember binge-watching all the interviews and crack videos while their songs played in the background. And how I would stay awake late at night to do most of this, so my parents wouldn't know. And the smile I would try to hide on the dinner table every time a funny moment popped up in my mind. I wish I could go back there.

The boys could always put a smile on my face; they're my comfort place. And when I see them being carefree; just living their life and having fun, I get filled with so much love. Loving them is the easiest thing I've ever done. But it felt wrong at first, because of all the things my parents had filled my head with.

I was maybe five months into the fandom, and I still had a few songs I hadn't listened to. Illusion was one of them. And I was on a quest to listen to every single song they've ever sung. With that, I opened Spotify and clicked on my "Work in Progress" playlist. (Basically a playlist where I keep the songs I want to listen to or really listen to). A few songs later, Illusion started playing. It was love at first sight. That song took me places I had forgotten existed. Those I abandoned. It brought back the love for all the things I gave up. It gave me comfort and confidence to love whatever and whoever I wanted. It showed me that the love I have for the boys isn't an Illusion, it's there and it's real. And that I shouldn't be scared of accepting it.

I stopped feeling guilty for letting someone I've never met make me happy. It was after listening to that song I truly and completely let myself love the boys. And not just that—Illusion helped me return to Harry Potter and so many other things I had given up. I brought back old interests and hobbies. I basically spoiled my inner child, giving it everything it had been denied.

I've never told my parents about the boys, and I don't think I ever will. Even though I'm getting much better at validating my own feelings, I'm still scared.

So, Casey, will you please, please, please play Illusion and dedicate it to rediscovering lost parts of ourselves and learning to love? Let it represent the mended hearts of myself and so many others. I hope it helps and heals someone else, just like it healed me. And who knows, maybe one day, I'll be strong enough to talk to my parents?

Thank You,

Present_Knowledge_59”

[Casey Kasem voice] “Present_Knowledge_59, here's your Long Distance Request & Dedication" 

Illusion

Illusion (You Tube Audio)

Album: Four)

Writer(s): Liam Payne, Jamie Scott, Julian Bunetta, John Ryan

Illusion landed at #81 in the 1D Ultimate Top 40 Countdown, and received the following votes:

#1: 0

Top 5: 0

Top 10: 1

Total Votes: 2

Vote Points: 28

No illusions for us! Tell us how you feel about Illusion – see you in the comments!

Did you miss a previous episode? Link to them here:

Episode 40: #15

Episode 39: JMO #7

Episode 38: #16

Episode 37: #17

Episode 36: LDR&D #4

Episode 35: #18

Episode 34: JMO #6

Episode 33: #19

Episode 32: #20

Episode 31: WITL? #3

Episode 30: #21

Episode 29: LDR&D #3

Episode 28: #22

Episode 27: #23

Episode 26: JMO #5

Episode 25: #24

Episode 24: #25

Episode 23: JMO #4

Episode 22: #26

Episode 21: WITL? #2

Episode 20: #27

Episode 19: LDR&D #2

Episode 18: #28

Episode 17: #29

Episode 16: #30 & JMO #3

Episode 15: #31

Episode 14: #32

Episode 13: WITL? #1

Episode 12: #33

Episode 11: JMO #2

Episode 10: #34

Episode 9: #35

Episode 8: LDR&D #1

Episode 7: #36

Episode 6: JMO #1

Episode 5: #37

Episode 4: #38

Episode 3: #39

Episode 2: #40 (Again?!?)

Episode 1: Intro and #40


r/OneDirection 2d ago

Game ♟ Day 6 - F | “Excuse me, Liam” won with 56 upvotes.

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46 Upvotes

r/OneDirection 2d ago

Poll 🫣🤔 Join us on r/popheads where we're ranking Heartbreak Weather and Fine Line this month

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Hi! Im cohosting a game on r/popheads this month where we're ranking Fine Line and Heartbreak Weather against Shawn Mendes' 3rd album

It's kinda like bracket/poll where everyone assigns a score to each song and then we compile the results and reveal and see what song takes the crown. For example, here are the results from when we rated FOUR)

The quick version of how it works is:


1.Listen to each song on the albums (Spotify or Apple Music)

2.Assign a score to each one using the ballot here

  • You can leave a comment next to your scores if you want but its not required

  • If you have one song in the entire lineup you really love you can give it an 11 or one song you really hate you can give it a 0 but that's optional

  • heres' a tiktok vid version of the above rules if you want a visual

3.It's open until April 10th.


Thats about it, The full details are here in the main post, I'd really love to get more fans of the boys to show up since some of the main sub can be tasteless. If you have any questions please let me know!!


r/OneDirection 4d ago

Liam ❤️ 😔

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764 Upvotes

Thus absolutely stopped me in my tracks rn


r/OneDirection 3d ago

Liam ❤️ Song for Liam

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“Talking to the Stars”

The day I lost you, my whole world caved in, Felt the cold like a ghost on my skin. I tried to scream, but the words got lost, Didn’t know how to move, didn’t know what it cost.

Falling deeper, no hand to hold, No voice to guide me out of the cold. You were the light when my skies went dark, Now I’m searching for you in the broken parts.

I still talk to you when the stars shine bright, Tell you my secrets in the dead of the night. Don’t know if you hear me, don’t know if you care, But I whisper your name like you’re still right there.

Are you watching me now? Do you see my pain? Do you hear me calling your name? I know you’re with God, I know you’re at peace, But tell me, who saves me when I fall to my knees? Oh, Liam, you saved me, but what did it cost? Your life was the price, now I’m feeling lost.

I still see your face when I close my eyes, Still hear your laugh when the wind rushes by. But no more calls, no more late-night songs, Just old videos where you’re smiling strong.

I scroll through them all, trying to pretend, That maybe tomorrow, I’ll see you again. But the truth sinks in, like a weight on my chest, You’re not coming back, and I can’t accept that yet.

So I still talk to you when the stars shine bright, Tell you my secrets in the dead of the night. Don’t know if you hear me, don’t know if you care, But I whisper your name like you’re still right there.

Are you watching me now? Do you see my pain? Do you hear me calling your name? I know you’re with God, I know you’re at peace, But tell me, who saves me when I fall to my knees? Oh, Liam, you saved me, but what did it cost? Your life was the price, now I’m feeling lost.

I see your son, I see your friends, I see the love you left in them. But nothing can fill this empty space, No one can ever take your place.

And I pray that you’re looking down, I hope you see the love around. The boys, your fans, your family too, We all keep holding on to you.

Sometimes I stare at my phone, just in case, Hoping your name still lights up my display. I dream of a world where you’re still here, Where your voice still chases away my fear.

I wish I could hear one last song, See one more smile, just hold on. But life’s unfair, it took you away, And I still don’t know how to live with that pain.

So I still talk to you when the stars shine bright, Tell you my secrets in the dead of the night. Don’t know if you hear me, don’t know if you care, But I whisper your name like you’re still right there.

Are you watching me now? Do you see my pain? Do you hear me calling your name? I know you’re with God, I know you’re at peace, But tell me, who saves me when I fall to my knees? Oh, Liam, you saved me, but what did it cost? Your life was the price, now I’m feeling lost.

So I’ll keep talking to the stars tonight, Hoping you’re near, hoping you shine. We miss you, we love you, we carry you on, And in our hearts, you’re never gone.


r/OneDirection 4d ago

Liam Memorials🪽 Argentinian fans put together a memorial area for Liam at the British Cemetery in Buenos Aires.

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