Little rant about the song and video. So...this is Pillowtalk. The big break that Zayn got. The song which spoke lengths, which smashed records, but most importantly which started the journey of Zayn as a solo artist. I love this song so much. It is so addicting. The video...I don't know. The art and the effects are amazing!! The instrumentation, his vocals,the video...Omg! In total, a PERFECT package. Hope you all enjoy!!
Zayn's POV:
The next few months went by very quickly. Between recording new songs, selecting them for the album and shooting for the music videos, I had nearly no time to breath let alone do anything else. But I was happy with the outcome and I hope that the people also will be. Personally I loved having control over all my songs and production and even the music videos. Anyone who saw these videos and listened to these songs and then compare them with the One Direction stuff, they can clearly tell that 1D was not my cup of tea. Don't get me wrong. I loved my time in the band, but that wasn't me, what I wanted to do. The lads as well gone on the hiatus. It was official now, and there was no turning back. The day they performed their last show, was emotional to say the least. Tears were shed all over the planet and I would be lying if I said that I myself didn't shed tears, or I think bawled my eyes out would be a better term, then I would be lying. I cried a lot seeing that performance. This is the last of One Direction for a while. They were going on a hiatus. The fans were heartbroken and so were the boys. But they were more happy than sad. They were free from the Management. They were out of the cage, out of this toxic environment. They were on the path of their own success.
It was 28th January 2016 and I was very nervous for tomorrow. Tomorrow is the day I would release my debut song. My first song as a solo artist. I couldn't sleep the entire night. How could I? The thoughts and worries were eating me alive. I don't know how Harry got to know that I was nervous, but he called me. After the initial greetings and general talk, his tone became serious and spoke in a no-nonsense way.
"Zayn, I didn't call you to only to talk about random things. You told me that tomorrow you will be releasing your first solo song. Now listen to me carefully. I know that your nervous and it's very much justified, but don't stress yourself out too much. I know that people are expecting much from you, but knowing you, I know that you will surpass all those expectations. Besides, the main thing is that you should be happy about what you're doing. If you're happy with the song, and the music video, I hope, then that's all that matters. Haters will hate, no matter what. But remember this, comparing your supporters to your haters is like comparing a small stream to an ocean. The haters don't matter. And also know this, no matter what happens we four will always be there for you. Your family will always be there for you. So don't stress out too much. Take care of your health, your life, that is what matters the most. Understood?" That little speech calmed me down. After that we talked some more before I went to sleep.
The next day, my anxiety was over the roof. There was only a few minutes before the release and I couldn't think straight. My thoughts were all over. What if the people don't like it? People don't know what is the type of music I like to make. They don't know what to expect from me. What if they expected something different from what I have made? But then I remembered Harry's words and that calmed me down. After those few minutes passed by, I hit the premier button and the video premiered world-wide. I was seeing the live chat and I could see that Harry was right. The amount of haters were very less. By the comments it seemed that people were liking the work. After the premier finished, I was going through the comments and was smiling softly. Most people couldn't believe that I was ever a member of One Direction. They were shocked to say the least. Many of them commented saying: Is he the same Zayn from One Direction? Or even Its hard to believe that he ever was in One Direction. Some people added a lot of puns like I like this new Direction of Zayn. I was proud to say the least. Pillowtalk became trending worldwide. Most people were now supporting my decision of quitting the band because now they could clearly that the music of One Direction was definitely not my cup of tea nor was it something I enjoyed.
The boys were over the moon. First it was Louis who had called me. As soon as I picked up the call he screamed right into the speaker asking me whether I was planning on ending the careers of all those artists out there. I just laughed at his antics. But then he went on to tell me how the song was an absolute smasher and that he was proud of me. Then Liam called me. He said he was really proud of me and that this was one of the best debut songs he had ever heard. Then it was Niall. He was shocked and he told me that leaving the band was the best decision I had made else the world wouldn't be able to get such a masterpiece. He went on to say that when he first listened to the song, he was truly speechless. Then Harry called and told me that this song would break records. He was proud of me and the world was proud of me. Hearing these words from the lads truly made my day. After that my family as well called me. To say that they were proud would be an understatement. They were totally over the moon. Safaa had not yet listened to the song because she was too small. But the rest of my family had. My mum told me that even my neighbours had offered me their congratulations and that they were really proud of everything that I had achieved. This is what I needed. This itself was my victory. I didn't want any awards or make records or any such stuff. No, I was done with that aspect of my life. I just wanted myself, my family, the lads and my fans to be happy and satisfied with what I do. That's all that matters for me. That's all I wish for. And if I get that, then I am content.
Harry was right. Pillowtalk did smash many records. It debuted at the first position in the Billboard Hot 100. And with Pillowtalk, I became the first British artist to debut on Number 1 in both UK and US. The song was also Number 1 in more than 60 countries. To say that I was proud would be an understatement. To say that I was happy would be an understatement. To say that I was over the moon would also be an understatement. I was beyond proud, beyond happy. I was freaking euphoric. I was so proud of my fans or should I say my fam. Because my fans are my fam. It is because of them that I am who I am today. It is because of them that Pillowtalk became such a smasher. It is because of them that I was able to smash all those records.
It is all possible only because of my Zquad.
(A/N) :Hey guys. So this is the eleventh chapter. Pillowtalk indeed was a freaking SMASHER. It smashed all records and rightfully so. Zayn deserved it. When I first listened to it, I was totally speechless. I was like WOW, if this is the real Zayn, the solo Zayn then I am totally here for it. Honestly Pillowtalk is totally something else. Many people say what is so special about it. I say: Guys that is his debut. If it was any other song, then it may not have been so special, but it was his debut. And for a debut song to be so good, that is total TALENT AND ART!! What do you all think of Pillowtalk? Lemme know.
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