Liam Payne Explains That Controversial 1D Lyric | Interview

Liam Payne reveals what he really meant by the controversial 1D lyrics in Strip That Down, being proud of Niall Horan, and that time he hung out with Harry Styles and Taylor Swift.

[@Lena-dv1uz]

Liam: 'No one left the band' Me: i'm crying .. but in a cool way

[@turbulenttt]

Olivia Birchgren Harry said that 😂😂😂

[@oneDirection1Harry1]

Olivia Birchgren lol yea oh Harry !

[@Emzoe986]

hahahagag

[@briannacortez4329]

I love this comment so much😂

[@brielle4558]

Olivia Birchgren lmao but in a cool way

[@sajidahabnoh]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="648">10:48</a> "no one left the band" HE CONFIRMED

[@user-uh4lb1yv2f]

Just because he said that no one's left, it doesn't mean that they're going to get back together

[@mann7298]

Hi Hello well i think if they still say that they will after more than a year then it will happen. they wouldnt mention it anymore if they didnt think that would happen. stop being a negative nancy lol

[@user-uh4lb1yv2f]

anna if they say they will what?

[@Sirithegreat]

Zayn did. Just kidding! Don't hate me... :|

[@user-uh4lb1yv2f]

Siri Kondamudi to be fair he did

[@bleach6868]

I suggest Liam to join a band with Harry Styles, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson. I think that would be great.

[@mathewsvarghese4985]

bleach where is zayn

[@dem6165]

why didnt they get back together like they used to be in the band(1d)? lol

[@onedirection4life503]

bleach So 1D during Made In The A.M. (after Zayn left)

[@harrysdimples120]

Yes and Zayn Malik wpuld also do great. They should name the band one direction

[@katelynm2787]

Yeah ! and they should name the band One Direction

[@hsflowercurls7300]

YES LIAM! NO ONE HAS FUCKING LEFT THE BAND, THEY ARE ON HIATUS :)

[@buttercuplove8403]

lionel messi I know now i have a huge smile XD

[@TheCinderellaPrincess]

One Direction is life Zayn too!

[@hsflowercurls7300]

Deborah Tulloch ??

[@Pollyisabella]

he confirmed his leaving 1d tho

[@oliviareese359]

Polly isabella no he didn't

[@marianodomingos7956]

Who else is here for Liam and English isn't your first language?

[@Bea-en7pz]

Me

[@clotildeloppinet4652]

Me !! Where you come from ?

[@yantistream3282]

Mariano Domingos me I'm from Indonesia

[@lenasarwar3309]

I'm from Germany :)

[@gloriamiba3260]

me

[@quincinquincin8675]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="676">11:16</a> :) (1D lyrics)

[@elounorcalderson2429]

Quincin Quincin thanks 😂😘

[@roseannapitcher8566]

Quincin Quincin Thanks heaps!!!!!!

[@blinkeu9295]

Quincin Quincin thank you

[@quincinquincin8675]

Oh, you are all welcome :)

[@zohraaktershima3578]

Quincin Quincin thank u, watching this video for this thing only

[@yoongles9786]

WHEN HE SAID "I WAS PROUD (OF NIALL)" I WAS LIKE AHHHH DADDY DIRECTION

[@teo4981]

when did he say that? i wanna see:)

[@a.mkutzler6975]

teo. toradeo 3:45

[@Toobigtooth]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="695">11:35</a> "None of us left the band" I really wanted to hear that! Thank you Liam!!!

[@ralliemoore8392]

Á Directioner it

[@mathewsvarghese4985]

Á Directioner same

[@sx5941]

sAME😿

[@noellewhitcroft9255]

Á Directioner cough cough zayn did cough cough

[@ilay4807]

Á Directioner i just swiped to 11:35

[@livcaye]

This has to be one of my most favourite interviews ever. Both Liam and the interviewer are just so honest and genuine and cheerful, I love it.

[@allisonmccutcheon3714]

Olivia Everts yeahhhh me too

[@Bunyeyeyeyey11]

Olivia Everts same! He sounds so happy too 😢😊

[@enmin3043]

Ikr! The interviewer is such a cool guy

[@moppetmaker]

Fatherhood serves him well. He and Cheryl give no fucks and are just happy together despite the intense judgement they receive.

[@yalenagloria4547]

Olivia Everts Me too! I loved the interview.

[@itsblahblahbrandi]

"Used to be in 1D, now I'm out free. People want me for one thing, that's not me. I'm not changing the way that I used to be. I just wanna have fun and get rowdy." That lyric is pretty self explanatory to me. He's saying "I used to be in One Direction. I'm not turning my back on that, I still love them, but now it's time for me to be on my own and I just want to have fun."

[@TwoAndOnly]

“I think it’s pretty self explan-a-tree, YE? Ye” -Harry styles

[@alexanixarmariona7301]

Tokki Bartram YES AHAHA

[@suna173.6jm]

the interviewer is so kind and liam is a cutie

[@justalilboobear8136]

Liam is always a cutie - so is Harry styles, Niall horan, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn malik 😘😝🌈🌹

[@bridgetbird9877]

Poor baby bear, all of his future girlfriends (assuming he's straight) will fall in love with his dad 😂😂

[@skyekilbury4810]

or boyfriends too...

[@livb6945]

Well... With those parents, I think he will be able to break a few hearts all on his own.... 🙄

[@ishitasingh2044]

I was thinking the exact same thing 😂😂

[@soumyasharma6472]

"define girlfriend" 😏

[@zingtowler]

@@livb6945 wdym??

[@kweentingz7345]

LONGLIVEDIRECTIONERS WE WILL SURVIVE THIS FUCKING HIATUS

[@Hongjoongs_teeth]

cher lloyd styles preach ❤️

[@aminsali4668]

cher lloyd styles YES WE WILL

[@swarleyyyy8206]

cher lloyd styles Yes we will !!!

[@mafehernandez5099]

cher lloyd styles PREACH

[@mailahsz]

cher lloyd styles yes ma'am. We sure will

[@jj-nd9rq]

"NONE OF US LEFT THE BAND" thanks Liam

[@noor5708]

Roses are red Violets are blue When Liam confirmed no one left the band I was so god damn sure

[@SaraBendjafar]

i think Liam is the only one i haven't listened to speaking ever since the hiatus, which is weird.. idk, it's nice to hear his voice and see his cute little smile.

[@faithgardner8133]

Liam: It's such a great hiatus let's hope it goes on Me: NO LIAM I WANT IT TO END NOT BE LONGER😂😂

[@mathewsvarghese4985]

yeah don't take too much time to comeback boys....

[@not_Tamb0]

I mean, can we really blame them? They had a stressful time in 1D, now they should enjoy their solo career. I hope, they get back together soon, but I’m not stressing them

[@reutbachar1974]

@@mathewsvarghese4985 how much time would you consider as too much? cause it's been about 6 years now...

[@ruthtamirat7262]

Liam- "None of us left the band" Me just crying 😭 because I was reminded about Zayn

[@emelalan-demirok7648]

Ruth tamirat why are you not just enjoying of them being back together again?😉❤ Keep on the positive things😊🤗😇

[@mehreenahmed1262]

EVERY directioner NEEDS to watch this interview and know the real meaning of the lyrics cause we were all being mislead and were spreading hate towards Liam's song.

[@sirjarumi21]

Can you plz tell me cuz im not finding where did he explan it

[@mehreenahmed1262]

11:16 He clarified that he was NOT dissing the band or the boys it's just that he meant that each one of them can now try something they want to. ALSO HE SAID THEY NEVER LEFT THE BAND!

[@avabuscemi4316]

Bangtan kings Nah Liam isn’t shady like that he’s the biggest directioner 🤑

[@PerrieStyles]

Starts talking about controversial lyrics at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="668">11:08</a>

[@awesome19999]

Perrie Styles I

[@yashdaga1129]

saviour!

[@KY-zu8yh]

bless

[@seal1237]

Perrie Styles thank you!

[@SpiritMQ]

Thank you :-) I was impatient and was curious about that bit

[@kiwi7365]

Liam: None of use left the band Me: *drops phone. Stands up. Spreads both arms in the air* *plays the song 'Hallelujah'* HALLELUJAH, HALLELUJAH, HALLELUJAH, HALLELUJAH

[@tasneematia8253]

"and what a great hiatus it's been so far, and lets just hope it carries on." brb crying

[@lisameyer7726]

Me, three years later: 👁👄👁

[@thefrick2218]

He is wearing a batman legoman around his neck! WOW only Liam could pull that off! lol

[@eliomarinox]

it made me so happy when he said that we haven't left the band.

[@waedmusa5040]

he is such a wonderful human

[@diananadia1415]

Abdullah Musa i read woman god help me 😂

[@johnscottie4631]

Liz Hemmings me too😂😂😂

[@lorena_lucas]

Abdullah Musa Yeah me too 😁😁😁😁

[@mikeyjohn9903]

Abdullah Musa what makes this liam a wonderful person please tell me?

[@amaranthkjd]

Mikeyj Maher Is that even a question?

[@nuz807]

I'm just appreciating the rare moment when I actually like the interviewer

[@onlyangeisivy6199]

Nah the leopard dressed girl is still my favorite interviewer 😂

[@kaitlynakin2751]

Roses are red Violets are blue Liam confirmed no one left the band And I was crying like I was 2

[@shalluverma4784]

Kaitlyn Akin that was very good

[@amriperez16]

😂😂

[@meganclarke4590]

liam’s smile when he talks about bear 🥺

[@xiuminthroughthesky9405]

controversial lyric meaning is around 10 minutes. Your Welcome.

[@Nadeshiko.]

ItWasn't Me! Thank you

[@leroy5127]

ItWasn't Me! loving your profile picture |-/

[@Nadeshiko.]

tyjoisdunwithjish 💖

[@joshdun69]

|-/

[@mishaliqbal51]

ItWasn't Me! You sir is the reason I still trust humanity 🙏🙏🙏

[@superchick99]

This proves that a good interview doesn't require a super nosey interviewer who just wants to ramble on about juicy gossip or drama related crap. I absolutely love how respectful and kind he was. Seems like a cool guy. Aaand strip that down is fabulous.

[@esmee_k]

The “ non of us left the band “ hits different and i’m crying now😔

[@kupotenshi]

taylor harry niall ed and liam all singing purple rain together sounds magical

[@ninijendeukie7466]

Where are all the "fans" who are all so quick to judge. All you pitting the boys against each other doesn't deserve to be in the fandom. GTFO

[@jaymiepongracz4894]

Prune Queen i mean i made a joke about it and tweeted him, but i wasn't like "omg1!1!1 tf liam i hate youuuu" like some people were doing. i poked fun out of it because i knew the lyrics were different than what everyone thought

[@tomlondonaussie]

I was angry when I heard the lyric, but now that i've watched this i totally understand - I hope this gets shared around so people don't think hes being hella shady.

[@srhrth]

This interview was so nice, Liam is so naturally likeable and sweet and the interviewer did a great job getting a good convo going and being supportive and excited as well as following up with what he had to say, genuinely just nice to listen to. Thanks!

[@crystalroberts2757]

This was one of the most well thought out interviews, and it was so real and relaxed. Great job!!!

[@lily-tw2du]

choked on my cookie when he said WE ARE ON HIATUS...STILL YES DADDY DIRECTION

[@BETH78900X]

This new accent is crazy. 😱

[@luxielisbon379]

Beth Charlton This is actually the first time I understand him talking without relistening two/three times😂😂

[@belletran5403]

this is such a genuine interview and feels so real, i love this

[@maxwellshouse9362]

Thanks Isabelle!! He's the homie for sure!

[@arlenetablan16]

Wooooh! Gladly I wait for this kind of interview where you explained that "1d lyrics" before I post negative things. Love you liam! And thank you for still confirming that you were on HIATUS. We'll wait for that 1D comeback someday! ☺👍❤❤❤

[@yuju1195]

This interview is goals. I hope you never change Mr. interviewer.

[@rkhridoy2550]

they stay each others pocket for 5 years, but the pant totally ripped now.

[@rafiulkarim9482]

haha good one

[@zaynmalik2093]

yaa

[@rafiulhridoy8823]

oww..

[@kweentingz7345]

too deep man :(((

[@parim9684]

I know it's supposed to be sad but I can't stop laughing after reading your comment. WHAT'S WRONG WITH ME!!

[@elara715]

HIS VOICE CHANGED its so much deeper now 😱😍

[@richasharma8327]

Harry and Taylor Swift in the same room...I wanna see how that ended 😂

[@onlyangeisivy6199]

Same

[@sofiamartellinirosa4242]

This needs more likes 😂

[@annettearrow8824]

PR relationship, not real.

[@anne.a.silva.]

I love this interviewer! Quite respectful and nice. And i love how he keeps saying dawg

[@harrysdifferentbeans6164]

When Liam said they never left the band they are only on hiatus omg omg omg omg

[@susanzurita2526]

What happened to his beautiful and amazing accent? WTF?😡😭

[@parim9684]

Susan Zurita ikr!! it's so odd

[@beau5704]

Susan Zurita he stopped smoking so it like changed a bit of his accent

[@auzrielle]

When you're in a different country your accent changes over time

[@gaberwokykerfuffle2763]

I could never understand him before. Thankfully I can now.

[@ritalucia6202]

My theory is that he just tunes his accent down a bit when he's not in the UK so people will understand him better. You always subconsciously or consciously adapt to the way the people you're talking to are speaking.

[@kellyortiz001]

I'm so happy all of them are happy doing their own thing! I can't wait to hear his album!

[@miad3559]

it makes me so happy to see all these people who remember and genuinely support him hes so precious im so s o so happy for him and proud and HYPED FOR THAT ALBUM!!!!

[@adarshraj2583]

Damn, who else sees old teenage Liam when he smiles

[@trinaknight6626]

the first time I heard "Strip That Down" and heard the 1D line, I had to think about what I thought I heard then dismissed that thought. listened to it again...still didn't quite get it....so I looked for the lyrics. saddened by the words, I started searching...and found this interview. Thank God I did. I do think they will get back together and was happy to hear Liams words. and by the way, I LOVE this song! His voice is truly amazing!

[@Gizmendo]

Loved this interview I think its one of my favorites

[@anagrl12]

HE MADE A SONG WITH CHARLIE PUTH AND DIDNT RELEASE IT

[@zahramuhanned6615]

No one left the band *crying in a cool way*

[@jazramuz9820]

I love this interview it's like listening to a conversation of friends!

[@emelalan-demirok7648]

I KNEW IT, I FUCKING KNEW IIIIT!!! I never loose hope, I've always believe in them and I always respond to people that are saying that 1D is over!!! I knew that they will be back together, it just feel so good to hear this wonderful Liam confirming that no one left(just to be sure, does everybody knows that Zayn left definetly since 25March, 2015, bc some new directioners don't know it, so I'm just giving the information).😍❤💓I love them so much💖 They are a really big part of my life. and another thing:sorry for my English,I'm French😅, but I'm gonna keep on practicing this beautiful language😉

[@fareehasuleman2846]

We need more of such respectful and humble interviewers

[@liv2485]

THANK GOD! What a relief on that lyric question.

[@Javier23gol]

Why so many fangirls crying for the reunion? I want to see them evolve as solo artists before coming back. Stop with the stupid crying for a 1D comeback. Let them do their solo things in peace.

[@elinorrose344]

Javier Torres me and my friend have a theory that they would come back at the 10th year and bring out an album and go on tour but idk

[@Mary-tk8nw]

Ellie Rose the 10th year?!?!? oh gosh pls not... its too long..

[@yalenagloria4547]

" I used to be in 1D" = " No one has left the band" which one should I believe?? um... weird

[@ayesha5018]

Liam is really a great person. He was sooo shy before!! Good to see him more confident! Also happy for him and Cheryl!! 😊😊

[@meganwilliams5474]

Why does he sound like he's putting on an accent?

[@niallerspotato4132]

MegoSyko I know right!! I watched loads of recent interviews of Liam and he sounds SOOO different. But apparently it is since he has made friends with new people. 😭 I miss his old accent so much but he is still really cute 😍😘❤

[@meganwilliams5474]

Niallers Potato there was one where he was talking about Harry's music and he sounded really weird.. I don't get how his voice can change

[@sarahaslam4952]

Probably influenced by cheryls accent and the American accent from being in America

[@ashton3460]

He's been in America a lot so he's probably losing his accent and has been influenced by the people around him. When he was talking about Harry's song he sounded so weird (honestly seemed like he had drank or smoked something right before if I'm being honest😂) but his voice is definitely changing.

[@disneyqueen6319]

all of your theories and the fact he is growing up. That happens when a boy grows up because their voice deepens.

[@anat.g6803]

Loving the enthusiasm and kindness of the interviewer.

[@marianodomingos7956]

Strip That Down is one of the best songs of 2017 for sure!!! I can't wait for his album!

[@TheNicole6209]

well as i remember from my english classes 'used to' means 'i am no longer doing it'

[@sadboicom7415]

I love when his face glows up when the host mentions his family. warms my heart

[@flexjordi3960]

This is the best interview he's had. I love the interviewer he was genuinely respectful to Liam. i ❤️ Liam

[@Mariam-ck7cs]

this is the best interview everrrrrrr!!!!💃💃💃💃

[@kaisahfarid5935]

"NO ONE LEFT THE BAND" gawddddd ive been waiting for a long time to hear that :')😻😻😻😻

[@kamalporter706]

Liam's Lego Batman chain though 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Kate-rl1db]

nice interview!

[@user-qg7tb9yf8z]

honestly, even though not many people are going to see this comment, I think this interview is amazing and probably one of my favorite ones with Liam. the interviewer is super kind and friendly and fun, and you can see that he cares about Liam and his process of creating music and whatnot. i'm totally going to be watching this a billion times in the future ahaha

[@bulkyandbambam4046]

MY HEART AND SOUL IS AT PEACE HEARING THOSE WORDS THAT NO ONE LEFT THE BAND.

[@icetea.q8466]

we're still waiting :)

[@elourryyt7031]

A big thank you to the interviewer who brought the controversial lyrics up. Because of you our souls awoken from the deep sleep. NO ONE LEFT THE BAND EVERYONE. THEY'RE ON HIATUS.

[@ivyvilleza4523]

I'm so relieved rn

[@ivikaputova3177]

Still can't believe, that this lil boy grown so fast and became a daddy.. he's still just like a kid... :( my teenage years are over... I'm so proud of them all.. i feel like the proudest mumma of 4 boys...

[@dem6165]

this interview make me relief.

[@noemimeza4104]

LOVED THIS INTERVIEW THANK YOU FOR RESPECTING MY LOVE UNLIKE OTHER INTERVIEWERS

[@maxwellshouse9362]

You're welcome Mimi! It was cool to catch up with my brotha!

[@daaniaR]

He said "what a great hiatus its been, lets just hope it carries on" Nooo 😫😫

[@josieizeta4528]

I think I'm the only one who doesn't hear a change in his voice

[@youngster_dani]

Josie Izeta I don't hear it either! Lol I think he sounds the same

[@1899outlaw]

Josie Izeta yeah he sounds the same

[@emily_salisbury89]

Josie Izeta me!! I'm so confused at everyone who is saying its different

[@maryamnisar5078]

Emily Glidden c

[@drishyapandey477]

I love this host. that is how you treat them.

[@hycynth82828]

We que Bella persona es este vato. Aún no me la creo que ya haya teñido chamacos jajajaja. Lo amo mucho.

[@jamiehudson4894]

“No one left the band we’re still on a hiatus” the relief I felt. Even though it’s now been 3 years and still nothing

[@nataliemarin5337]

"No one left the band" Im still confused because he said "used to be in 1D" USED TO wHAt

[@jazzyprather]

thenataliemarin he explained it.... didnt you hear it damn

[@nataliemarin5337]

I did hear it..you probably didn't even understand what my comment meant

[@MollyJones1992]

Jasmine Prather she refers to the use of the past tense of the verb "use"... The lyrics goes "you know I useD to be in 1D..." as if 1D doesn't exist any more..got it? She is not making reference to the "now I'm free" part :)

[@annettearrow8824]

The One Direction Contract was really horrid, low pay, constant work, really controlling, very abusive. So the line in the song now I’m free... not hard to relate to. The initial contract with these boys has no doubt expired.

[@ynriddle7642]

I LOOVEEEE THIS INTERVIEWER!

[@stockholmstyles]

One of the best interviewers that ACTUALLY talks about the music.

[@taylorbuck28]

Crying: currently Reason: the lego batman on his chain(?) Hotel: Trivago

[@lis7481]

I love that smile

[@gabyg8268]

"what a great hiatus it's been so far" MY HEAAART ❤️😭

[@Nadeshiko.]

Thank you, Liam

[@sorryihavemarchingband1544]

IS IT ME OR DID LIAMS VOICE GET DEEPER AND MORE IRISH OR AMERICAN

[@elourryyt7031]

"No one left the band. We're still on hiatus." LIAM I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!! LONG LIVE DIRECTIONERS!

[@daniellebabe1]

Love this interview

[@MistyRoxes]

I freaking love this interviewer he truly cares about Liam and his success

[@NokiLaki]

MY BABY IS SO HAPPY AND CUTE OMFG I MISSED HIM SO MUCH

[@PinkyPurpleGalaxy]

such a good interviewer

[@SS-mt1ty]

His smile😍😍💚💙

[@isha6185]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="202">3:22</a> THE CRINKLES BY HIS EYES😍😍😍😍

[@wearehereforlouistomlinson5727]

thank you Liam now I can wait for 1D to come back