Zayn Wishes He Enjoyed His Time In One Direction More

[@AmanyaGulati]

Zayn talking about the band and the boys in a good way makes me sooooo happy

[@Maymay-tg9sy]

They don’t deserved it 😶

[@thatgirl9532]

I know right. Apparently he and Liam didn’t get along well but they respect each other. Niall and Harry seem to be friends with everybody though.

[@AmanyaGulati]

@@Maymay-tg9sy ?

[@AmanyaGulati]

@@thatgirl9532 u didn’t mention Lou

[@Chancel388]

Nobody Can Drag Me..Down.

[@dhruvramchandani8923]

"say goodbye to the past, leave it all with a laugh"🥺

[@sydkingsk]

😭😭

[@MithunManikandan-zg6oe]

Enough to make a grown man cry

[@okkelly6207]

what song?

[@Ishmitjr]

​@@okkelly6207alienated

[@ak_1357]

@@okkelly6207 alienated by zayn

[@denii7094]

he's sooo proud of his daughter 🥺🥺

[@ohherewegoagain]

Huh 😮

[@LookAtMeMyBrudda]

That was actually quite deep. You can see by listening to his words that Zayn has matured and him talking about “choosing” to see the good in life despite the hardships he experienced in the past is so relatable.

[@Snaperific28]

His eyes are so bright and glowing again. It’s been too long. Love hearing him talk about Khai.

[@sartoriusgracilis]

I don’t blame Zayn. He had terrible mental health when he was in 1D so he could not enjoy his time even if he wanted to. I’m just glad that his mental health has improved so much since then and can reminisce the good times he had in the past

[@isaactorres4632]

Can you tell what he was going through while being in 1D? (Genuine question)

[@eurekamaharjan3889]

@@isaactorres4632 they were all overworked by the management and they had no control over their lives, it got so bad that zayn developed an eating disorder as well while being in the band.. he was constantly bullied online, ppl were pretty racist and islamophobic towards him, like there were tv show hosts who compared him to a t*rrorist, he's gotten a lot of shit because of his race and religion. he said he felt exhausted and that his anxiety had gotten really bad towards the end.

[@stevendchu]

@@isaactorres4632 5 albums 5 tours in 5 years. All while being LITERAL children who do not have fully developed minds equipped to handle the sudden fame, fortune, media scrutiny etc.

[@simashakeri95]

@@isaactorres4632 alongside what everyone else said theres a clip of him in one of their documentaries where theyre recording an album while on tour and they wake zayn up after he only got 10 minutes of sleep to go record his part on a song - like overworked is putting it lightly. they pushed those boys to their mental and physical brinks. i can't imagine the amount of lifelong damage that level of sleep deprivation and stress does to you when it happens at such a young age.

[@teiaalexander7131]

Grown man thoughts to reflect on past and admit might have done it wrong but learn from it! Love you Zayn! Proud of you!

[@ManrajSingh-lt5mn]

He did nothing wrong. He just said he could enjoy more if he tried. Wrong is stupid

[@HoursaDay]

So proud!!

[@AS-yz2iz]

​@@ManrajSingh-lt5mnNo, having a chip on your shoulder, which he said he had, is wrong.

[@ManrajSingh-lt5mn]

@@AS-yz2iz bro that's not wrong are u a wierdo. He felt pressured by management. He's introverted. People are different. Nothing was wrong, 😂😂😂😂

[@anuuumsad]

He's grown so much as a person, I'm so glad he found happiness. so proud.

[@akshadha2104]

He seems so proud of Khai which he should ofcourse be. It's so cute that she's his first priority and responsibility now. And there's this glow in him from within nowadays and it's seen more visible when he talks about Khai ❤❤❤❤. His cute proud smile when he talking about his daughter is everything I was ever waiting for 🤧

[@zishanafsar]

Crazy to think how fast 1D blew up…and how young they all were!

[@RubixCubeSolving7]

I seen someone put that he wants to reunite more he wants to reunite 10 years after he left which was 2014 and now it’s 2024 so I KNOW there’s going be a reunion this year Copy and paste this to over one direction videos

[@WSK9002]

Right Horan was legit only Sixteen when they were all on "X Factor."

[@a.l8061]

​@@RubixCubeSolving7there might be a reunion now but certainly not how we wanted.

[@Avaxstromboli]

My inner directioner is crying with pure happiness

[@RubixCubeSolving7]

I seen someone put that he wants to reunite more he wants to reunite 10 years after he left which was 2014 and now it’s 2024 so I KNOW there’s going be a reunion this year Copy and paste this to over one direction videos

[@manalkashif6610]

@@RubixCubeSolving7this didn’t age well

[@mandy7422]

This man ages like fine wine ....

[@roter13]

He's literally 31...what do you mean ages?

[@MightnGuy]

He didn't aged at all, only gained some weight and his jawline is gone

[@AyaanHK]

​@@MightnGuyhis jawline is still there, it's not that visible cuz of all those tattoos

[@grandmaster6215]

​@@AyaanHKtattoos ruined him

[@danielzertuche7053]

@@roter13hes 31 and looks 45. So yes he aged so bad

[@fmontiel12]

Zayn is in his interview/podcast era!! We missed him doing interviews and staying away from the cameras! He’s in a much better mental state and it shows!

[@ichigostarr28]

It's so nice to hear Zayn talking about his time with the boys in a good way. I feel like he's finally able to get the help that he needs and became so mature. My directioner heart is aching and crying of happiness.

[@shianaperez1028]

She brought back a light in his eyes he lost a long time ago. It’s beautiful she’s given him a purpose, my daughter has done the same for me❤️

[@micaelawearne]

It’s beautiful seeing him happy and knowing a big part of that is thanks to his daughter ❤ I relate a lot to the realization that you spent so long not allowing yourself to be happy (or to just BE). I wish it came younger but I’m grateful to be slowly allowing myself to open up more to life and it’s really healing to hear someone else talk about this journey.

[@irlcamila]

oh this made me incredibly happy for him, just sounds like hes doing great and the way he talks about his daughter is completely adorable

[@TheVallex]

Zayn looks so much happier. It's been a while since i've seen him like this. I also do think his daughter brings the best out of him. That's so nice to see!

[@gabifgt]

i forgot how thick his accent really is! it's nice to see him in the public eye again, giving interviews. :)

[@julynightowl7413]

what accent is that?

[@Nicole_happydays92]

North Yorkshire accent

[@elliefaulkner4877]

@@Nicole_happydays92 It's a West Yorkshire accent, specifically a Bradford accent

[@BAEYBE]

what does that even mean what’s the equivalent to an american accent, like new york or southern or cali accent.? that accent is super thick hearing from american ears

[@elliefaulkner4877]

@@BAEYBE So there's no way to really compare accents and give an equivalent to a US accent - what is important to know is that the spread and variety of accents in the UK is far greater for the space covered than it is in the US. For example, where Zayn is from, there are two distinct accents in that city (I am from there originally) and many varieties of it within the surrounding villages and towns that all sound slightly different. If you go across to Pudsey, which is part of the next city along, Leeds, but is practically attached to Bradford, the accent is different. To people who live in the Midlands and the South of the UK, the Bradford accent definitely sounds strong - just like it does to you! It's a Northern accent and a very specific one at that (although also important to remember is that Zayn's accent is toned down compared to people who actually live there!). Hope that helps a bit :)

[@sophiaisabelle027]

Zayn Malik has come a long way. I guess his time in One Direction was short-lived, but he still managed to have a solo career after it.

[@thatgirl9532]

He wasn’t happy in the band and him & Liam weren’t best friends, I don’t think any one of them wanted to be in a boy group but that’s what happened. But now they are apart they have their own time to shine while respecting & supporting each other from afar

[@NK-qx6kk]

Zayn had a good momentum in his solo career, but it feels like for the last few years it all fizzled out. Nothing memorable.

[@directorme6669]

​@@NK-qx6kkI thought the same. I like Zayn but I don't think there's much to talk about his solo career. He kinda slowed down after his first album. To be fair only Harry styles seems to have hit higher levels post 1D

[@ahmedmujtabasumra8710]

​@@thatgirl9532 Agreed. Infact it should be considered a miracle that the band lasted 5 years.

[@kill3008]

​@@directorme6669 i think that can be attributed to the fact he didnt promote his music, no interviews, no live performances, just flying under the radar making music and releasing them. he has a strong fanbase and he might not have the same impact as harry but i feel like he does have the potential he just chooses not to do it.

[@silvertonguesfitf]

*I understand you Zayn. 😭 I would have liked to enjoy one direction when they were together, and I was a teenager and didn't follow them, and now I love them so much* 💕

[@notsmiffy]

Definitely felt what he said about the thinking it’s cool to be moody, def saw it the last 2 tours in him. It’s also just relatable in general

[@Pindiable]

Awhhhh Zayn saying “G used to beat me all the time” my Zigi heart 😭😭😭

[@Jasmine-yh7zh]

What an amazing perspective to have gained. You could see how conflicted he was as he was thrust into such an abnormal situation. Glad his daughter brought joy to him x

[@jeffmendez02]

I am so glad that over the years Louis and Zayn have both matured. I al glad to see them happy and in postive light. I don't want a 1D reunion because i like them better as a solo act. I just hope Louis and Zayn bump and be friends again.

[@SusanLaskowski-kb8pg]

Awws no... being as big as they were... they need to do a One Direction Reunion Tour. It could be a way of Zayn making it up to the boys for cutting out in the middle of their last tour. ( I'm sure he had contractually obligation) Just seems like a 10 year Reunion from when they broke up would be EPIC. No doubt they'd sell out everywhere in minutes. Think about how happy fans would be & how much money they'd make. WIN WIN! That's my hope. 🤞

[@boomds5602]

I had tickets to that tour but sold them when I heard Zayn left

[@livinglifeenjoy]

I love how he talks about his daughter It’s so cute

[@BTURNER1961]

This is incredibly refreshing. Its the kind of thing that can lead to mutual forgiveness, kindness and the gentle treatment that all those boys need from each other.

[@Jobros1love1dream4]

Love to see him with this attitude..he was like the mad/rebel one 😅 but he is being genuinely nice in this podcast and you can see he's in a better place and happy with himself...lovely to see

[@Alli5707]

GIRLS! THIS IS HOW BOYS ARE CHANGED AFTER HAVING A DAUGHTER They will do everything in their power to make that little girl of their happy

[@yu.know.]

I‘m crying before the video even started. My directioner heart is healing 😭😭😭😭

[@emsyfk]

I haven’t been following him in the past 3 years but damn he has grown up so much. I’m proud of him.

[@NJSportsGirl2]

That’s so cute! I love the way he reflects back on things he didn’t see clearly before and how his daughter made him happier. ❤ Good for him ❤

[@gioreale213]

i cant imagine what he's going through right now 😭

[@mgp1203]

I always knew he'd come around to the memories he had in the band and the good it brought into his life, despite how much it also weighed all of them down. I'm so proud of him and it makes me beyond happy he's doing good

[@TheMissPattz]

I'm so glad to hear he has healed from his time in the band and that he has evolved from that ❤ good for him!

[@z.joshuaramirez7484]

broo I feel very identified with this video. It's as if Zayn and I are going through similar stuff, on this path of learning to truly live life with joy and positive outlook. This is truly a new era ❤

[@z.joshuaramirez7484]

also when he mentions the feeling of not having enjoyed the band as much. This is normal, you learn so many things along the way...

[@NicholasGallegos-u5l]

since no one else said it he looks good

[@green_lucozade]

haha its a well known fact

[@bebeniang9988]

bro, him having a child is a blessing for us.

[@sodasunnnyshine2482]

Awee I’m so happy for him. This is the happiest I have ever heard him in all these years!

[@jackydooley6053]

It's so nice to see him be so genuinely happy and positive, not just about his daughter but life in general! I wasnt really a 1D fan because i am older but i always remember him being a really gloomy person so to see him like this, its like night and day!

[@dammitbrantley1465]

I really wanna hear him say “My daughter’s bottle of water.” 😂

[@sdw8680]

Love hearing him talk about his daughter 🥰🥹!

[@mysoullovessoul558]

This is extensive CBT therapy talking... being able to talk about what held him back so well doesn't just happen. Probably saved his life.

[@TiredT]

His daughter changed him. She made him grow from a boy to a man. That’s beautiful.

[@Random-stuff_icba]

This is so sick zach you represented the fans truly in this one💛💛

[@Alli5707]

It’s zayn🎉

[@Random-stuff_icba]

​@@Alli5707LOL haha no I meant zach cuz he showed fan like responses and expressions and asked zayn questions that us the fans wouldve asked

[@MarcosIsABaritone]

God, he is so beautiful.

[@allisongutama8110]

So beautiful, how he talks about 1D with love now

[@LilXancheX]

He sounds like he’s about to cry. Poor zayn 😢

[@bulletproof-to5bn]

when we were younger we all are dumb and fools who really speak at the emotion of that particular moment. so thats what these boys went through! whatever they said before about each other and bands really is a glimpse of adrenaline or testosterone. when people reach 35 then they only get and know what to be spoken of and what not, and what things to be grateful for. this is why what liam said to others, what zyan said to others , really shouldnt be minded or bothered coz these are instances of youth! what they value that kind of friendship, botherhood is something to be only dreamt of! solo artists long for such companion and these boys only took them for granted initially like we all do in our youths. as we age we become more wiser and thoughtful and care about others! all of these boys are beautiful and enormously talented, each one of them! some know how to use connection and be popular than rest and some are still figuring out! i hope all of them will be kind and cherish each other company of botherhood for rest of their lives! and rest in peace Liam! in next life you will be more famous and more loved than you are today! and may you have longer life in your next incarnation. of course you wont be Liam anymore. we only got one Liam! and you were cherished,loved, respected forever!

[@kylieboksich1921]

Zayn I’m so proud of you. You have grown into such a beautiful man

[@sydkingsk]

This honestly makes me so happy

[@Dontforgetodrinkh20]

Louis would be so proud watchin Zayn we love youuuu so muchhh

[@notsmiffy]

I love active zayn. I just wanna see him talk to or hang out with one of the boys

[@thatgirl9532]

They all have respect for one another but when they were a band him & Liam didn’t get along & clashed. I don’t think they wanted to be in a band in the first place but that’s what happened. Anyway, Niall & Harry seem to be friends with everyone, they all congratulated Harry on his Grammy award win

[@TheLegendofMedia]

This is so wholesome, soooo sad that with Liam's passing we will never see a reunion with all 5 of them

[@joycegibbs5267]

wow, what a nice, mature man. Was never really a 1D fan as I’m too old etc... but they were good fun & nice lads. Such a shame about Liam.

[@isaacl6402]

That’s some great growth. Definitely people felt that way after he left 1D

[@28louisgf]

He looks so good

[@hebreu1970]

his accent is so strong in this part 1:32 🤯

[@valeskacanas9187]

Reminds me of British actor Matthew McFadyen's [Sucession, Deadpool and Wolverine] recent interview where he contemplated the same sentiment as Zayn. "I wish I enjoyed it more: Matthew Macfadyen on playing 'Mr. Darcy' on 'Pride and Prejudice' Looking back, the actor wishes he had enjoyed it more. "I didn't really . I feel bad saying that. There were moments I had a good time, but I wish I enjoyed it more. I wish I was less worried about it."

[@Gryfindorseeker_1981]

I really hope Zayn comes back These boys need each other more than they know.

[@manicksgaming6949]

his high notes is insane

[@lunaadkins2695]

i love this new and much more mature view on his experience in the band

[@jj-if6it]

So sweet hearing him talk about his daughter

[@celestial5036]

I wonder how much he has to regret now that Liam is gone cause he already felt bad about not enjoying the band enough 💔

[@ariesfigure]

omg look at they he laughs im so glad he’s happy and doing well. that’s all i wish for them really

[@rydellgarcia]

since the dude is a bit more open now like he has more confidence. i think he really need to do a tour. i mean come on its been 8 years now since pillowtalk 💀💀💀💀💀

[@foratobaid4133]

That IS PURE WISDOM

[@conspicuous1010]

"Youre just a loser" 😂 love this honesty

[@sarahgintowt9823]

🤔🤔🤔

[@cmiller7668]

Beautiful confidence in Zayn❤❤❤

[@HaHalima-lw4oc]

Proud of ZAYN 💎👑

[@Sennario]

The fact that wasn’t allowed to do a lot of things because of Simon such as not talk in Urdu and that’s stuff we KNOW the music industry is a dark place as we know even more now, it’s okay for him to feel hurt during those times

[@nochillkowa9493]

Zayn has always been my favorite out of the boys, but when he left in the middle of the tour, I thought that was pretty selfish. I'm glad he's able to admit now how he was being an angry teenager and his words a "loser." Maybe he didn't like songs or the gimmicks, but the other boys enjoying their time, their tour did not deserve what he did.

[@Phoenix.219]

He saved himself and that's more than any tour or anything else. After you are dead ppl will offer condolences but when you are dead nothing matters. He chose to walk out for himself and maybe for world it is selfish but who isn't selfish. In current world if you have to come over the mental health issues you have to decide to be selfish, to choose your mental health above everything else otherwise you will keep blaming others that they didn't help enough but that's not gonna make you feel better.

[@michaellacuna]

Nobody could make me not think or not believe that 1D was made based around Zayn Malik. He was literally the glue that held the band together. Maybe, that is also one of the reason he wasn't able to enjoy it. Poeple around him kind of pushed to him the idea that being in the band is just WORK.

[@MLife1000]

Daughters are amazing I got a taste of that beautiful relationship having a step Daughter 🥰

[@SusanLaskowski-kb8pg]

So glad to hear this. And he seems good & looks fabulous!!!!!!!!! 😊

[@giuliac9735]

This is soooo nice! I am really happy for him! ❤❤

[@pepijykyum]

I understand and feel where you're coming from Zayn😢 But it's not about me. I'm just happy you're in a much better place now❤ and I truly wish the same thing to everyone.

[@louisianaeu828]

They had fun , they had so many silly moments 💖

[@Dream-jy7zm]

watch the entire podcast!

[@jj-if6it]

Love his perspective

[@anthonybriggs7061]

Nice to see Zayn in a good happy place ❤

[@ljeyaa]

I need one direction comeback as OT5 please ❤

[@SIMPFORONEDIRECTION]

Zayn i love you so much

[@Ki-KisWorld]

I still want them back together… (maybe as friends this time tho)

[@RubixCubeSolving7]

I seen someone put that he wants to reunite more he wants to reunite 10 years after he left which was 2014 and now it’s 2024 so I KNOW there’s going be a reunion this year Copy and paste this to over one direction videos

[@LindsayDirection]

I wish one direction coming back together again this year from Lindsay

[@revlee4166]

Some people cannot be caged. They’re called free spirited.

[@YOURRACHINAPRIL]

My Alienated Boy 💚

[@Jhanjar12]

Growth

[@kiaraknight5380]

Aw Zayn :’)

[@noha163]

Mans a living legend

[@muneefmanzour7447]

The transition of Zayn Malik is really crazy. He got so much hate cuz of his departures from One Direction. I'm sure he try to give everything he had to make the situations better for the fans when he was in One Direction. I'm sure he still consider the boys as his brothers and always love them . Now he speaks about moments in the past as a grown man with a different perspective about the band. Just like Liam, every single bad thing that he spoke about because of the trauma and suffering he had while in the band. I'm surprised how a very sensitive guy like him never intended to commit suicide despite getting so much hate just because he's different from the other guys. People that hating him because of his heritage is just unnecessary.

[@Ghost_emoji]

sad comment 😢

[@elithluxe7568]

They could have still been there for each other personally because look where Liam is now. The thing he wanted more than anything was them

[@みゆ-k2i]

イケメン❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@joshuagovi]

Was a matter of time before this take came out

[@horacelam674]

Does anyone know where his green top is from?

[@clarachacko]

Bro that question was so obvious 😂😂

[@HoursaDay]

But we enjoyed his time in the band. Love you Zayn. Great interview!!

[@Maureen-v4t]

It looks like to me he had a good time.

[@chosengeneration6595]

This is wisdom

[@dianeconnors4483]

Don’t look back with regret and anger you were young and all of you were thrown into a manic crazy time at least you came out of it unscathed sadly for Liam he never found himself he would seem to be saying the wrong thing and at times he seem to be envious of you and the other boys it’s very sad

[@dayofeating1222]

I think Liam love each bandmate...he just suffer a lot and don't know how to do