You & I

One Direction

About You & I

"You & I" is a song recorded by English-Irish boy band One Direction, taken from their third studio album Midnight Memories (2013). It was written by Julian Bunetta, John Ryan and Jamie Scott, with production being handled by Julian Bunetta and John Ryan. "You & I" was released as the album's fourth and final single, first impacting US contemporary hit radio on 15 April 2014 by Columbia Records and later being released in Europe on 23 May 2014. An EP containing a remix created by band member Liam Payne was also released. "You & I" is a soft rock ballad. It received generally favourable reviews from music critics, who named it a "cinematic", "elegant" and more "grown-up" ballad. Commercially, the song managed to reach the top forty in most countries, while it reached the top twenty in the UK and top ten in Ireland. A music video for the song caused controversy due to the 'freeze' on screen being similar to the music video from Australian band Clubfeet. The video won a Brit Award in 2015. 


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2013
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I figured it out
I figured it out from black and white
Seconds and hours
Maybe they had to take some time

I know how it goes
I know how it goes from wrong and right
Silence and sound
Did they ever hold each other tight
Like us? Did they ever fight
Like us?

You and I
We don't wanna be like them
We can make it 'til the end
Nothing can come between
You and I
Not even the Gods above
Can separate the two of us
No, nothing can come between
You and I

Oh, you and I

I figured it out
Saw the mistakes of up and down
Meet in the middle
There's always room for common ground

I see what it's like
I see what it's like for day and night
Never together
'Cause they see things in a different light
Like us, but they never tried
Like us

You and I
We don't wanna be like them
We can make it 'til the end
Nothing can come between
You and I
Not even the Gods above
Can separate the two of us (Two of us)

'Cause you and I

We don't wanna be like them
We can make it 'til the end
Nothing can come between
You and I
Not even the Gods above
Can separate the two of us
No, nothing can come between
You and I, you and I
Oh, you and I
Oh, you and I
We can make it if we try
You and I
Oh, you and I

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One Direction

One Direction are an English-Irish boy band consisting of members Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, and Louis Tomlinson. Zayn Malik used to be in the band, but has recently left the band to pursue his own musical career. They signed with Simon Cowell's record label Syco Records after being formed and finishing third in the seventh series of British television singing competition The X Factor in 2010. They subsequently signed in the United States with Columbia Records. Becoming a prominent figure in mainstream popular music and popular culture, their two albums Up All Night and Take Me Home, released in 2011 and 2012 respectively, broke several records, topped the charts of most major markets, and generated international chart-topping singles, includ… more »

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Written by: John Henry Ryan, Jamie Scott Baylin, Julian C. Bunetta

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Album Classification
"You & I" is from One Direction's third studio album, titled "Midnight Memories," which was released in 2013.
Songwriter Facts
The song was penned by Julian Bunetta, a recurring collaborator with the band, John Ryan, and Jamie Scott.
Chart Success
Although it wasn't as commercially successful as other One Direction songs, "You & I" did manage to reach the top 20 in several countries, including the UK, Ireland, and Scotland.
Genre Classification
Musically, "You & I" is typically categorized as a midtempo pop and folk ballad, helping to broaden the band's typical sound.
Music Video Awards
The music video for "You & I" won the award for British Video of the Year at the 2015 BRIT Awards.
Controversy Label
In 2014, a perfume company named British brand DNA Perfumes filed a lawsuit against One Direction for infringement of trade mark, as they had already released a fragrance named 'You & I', prior to the band's release of their fragrance under the same name.
Video Director Facts
The music video was directed by Ben Winston and featured the band members walking on Clevedon Pier.
Notable Performances
One Direction performed "You & I" on numerous TV shows and concerts, including Good Morning America, The Today Show, and during their Where We Are Tour.
Zayn Malik's Notes
The song is particularly noted for Zayn Malik's high note, showcasing his strong vocal ability.
Remake Version
In 2014, the band released a remix EP for the song, featuring remixes by Big Payno (band member Liam Payne's remix alter ego) and duet version with the Piano Guys.

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