(Screenshot taken from my phone)
1. MiNd Of MiNdd (Intro)
First things first, how were those high notes physically possible..?(I have a feeling I'll be asking that throughout this review because he is the king of high notes). I felt this intro was the perfect way to start the album, he's telling you to explore what's really in his head which is each of these songs.
2. PILLOWTALK
Probably one of my favourite songs so far this year. Although I don't necessarily get the concept of the music video(apparently it's all metaphors and only artistic people get it), I do genuinely love this song. I also love the remix version with Lil Wayne. He basically talks about his bed being a paradise and war zone and fighting or something(I suggest he gets a new bed, preferably a memory foam).
Favourite Lyrics: "I love to hold you close tonight and always, I love to wake up next to you."
3. iT's YoU
It's yooooOOOOOuuuuu. Such a slow jam I LOVE it. So many people I've spoken to(well, not many, like 4 people) have said this is their least favourite and I don't get why, this is in my top five favourite of the entire album. It reminds me of a song a young Usher may have sung, those kind of vibes. A song about not understanding why you love the person you do, and how whatever you do you still want them.
Favourite Lyrics: "Could it be that it's a lesson that I never had to learn? I looked at it like a blessing but now it's just a curse."
4. BeFoUr
A lot of people were creating goss that this was about the 1D lot, but now that the song is out it's quite clear that it's not. I will be honest and say I don't understand why it's not just called before, but it's probably for a really artistic reason and it's ZAYN so we accept it alright? Right.
Favourite Lyrics: "I've done this before, not like this."
5. sHe
This is a real banger and a definite favourite of mine. LOVE IT. The high notes and the ending are just.. no one can tell me he isn't a true artist(I will fight you). I don't know if this was based on his ex-fiancée but it wouldn't surprise me if it was.
Favourite Lyrics: "She wants somebody to love, to hold her. She wants somebody to love, in the right way."
6. dRuNk
Crying because this song should of had Chris Brown OR Tyga on it. I think I may have cried for a good few hours if they were on it though. This is such a chilled song, a barbecue or campfire tune where you just chill with mates.
Favourite Lyrics: "I'm emotional, hope I haven't said too much."
7. INTERMISSION: fLoWer
I don't know what he is singing as it is in Urdu. But it's still so beautiful to hear, and really quite soothing. A great idea on his part.
8. rEaR vIeW
Another favourite(think I've said this every time). This song isn't very similar to anything that's out right now and I like that. High notes, as always, are on point. It's a song about not being able to love someone who wants love but willing to be their friend.
Favourite Lyric: "Heard about all the love you lost, it was over before it began."
9. wRoNg (ft Kehlani)
The second I found out he had collaborated with Kehlani I legit felt like a kid on Christmas Day. Kehlani is one of my favourite female artists at the minute(look at my monthly playlists). This song just is, I can't really put it into words. A song about being the wrong person for someone, you can't give them what they want, but you're willing to be a casual thing(sounds sleazy but it's not). It's basically a similar concept to Temporary Fix(for all you 1D lovers) but with a RnB twist and the lyrics aren't forcibly suggestive and cheeky(no shade but c'mon).
Favourite Lyric:
ZAYN: "You're looking in the wrong place for my love, don't stop what you're doing because I like how you do it."
Kehlani: "I'm a problem of problems I know who I am and that I'm not, no good."
10. fOoL fOr YoU
I almost cried when I first heard this, I'm not going to lie about it it's just such a.. I don't even know. It just brought something out in me. A sensitive song about being a complete fool for someone you're in love with(title kind of gave that away).
Favourite Lyrics: "This love is tainted, I need you and I hate it. You're caught between a dream and a movie scene."
11. BoRdErZ
This song is probably my least favourite of the album(I bet you're thinking shock, horror, Natalie can dislike something Zayn does?!) Yes, yes I can. It's not that I dislike it but it's just not in my top favourites. It's basically about being open with someone and breaking down the borders(excuse the pun) that has been put up in their relationship. Another I think may have been influenced by his ex fiancée but who knows..
Favourite Lyrics: "I don't want to cut off so let's cross the lines we lost."
12. tRuTh
This is quite an obvious one, he's clearly talking from experience with this song. It's very Frank Ocean, that's the vibe I get from it(where is Frank Ocean by the way..?) A song about finally being able to see the truth with a clear head(whatever the truth is I don't know I guess he didn't mention any topic purposely..)
Favourite Lyrics: "I got caught up in this game and you know I won't say names of whose to blame."
13. lUcOzAdE
I don't really understand what this song is about(no, it's not about the energy drink). High notes are on point, but not a fave. A good song to chill to though which is the concept I think Zayn was going for with this song.
Favourite Lyrics: "The elephant in the room, disguised as your perfume."
14. TiO
A solid favourite. I quickly figured that tio stands for take it off which is what he says quite a lot throughout the song. A song about stripping metaphorically and literally so you can be yourself. I think I could listen to this song in all situations. It's a song that puts Zayn in his own category, it doesn't sound like anyone else and in years to come people will say other artists have a sound like Zayn's.
Favourite Lyrics: "Take off all your makeup baby take it off. Take off all your clothes I'll watch you take it off."
15. BLUE
A slower ballad that Zayn really shows off what he's capable of; the high notes. Oh the high notes. From what I got from the song it's about wanting someone to love you until they're blue even though you know they don't love you as much as you love them.
Favourite Lyrics: "I have her love and devotion, she gave me thought and a notion."
16. BRIGHT
This song reminds me of Becky because when I played this the first time she danced like a mum to it. An upbeat potential dance tune if he remixes it. It makes me think of Justin Timberlake actually and it would make my life if they ever collaborated. IMAGINE THE HIGH NOTES.
Favourite Lyrics: "The cage I was in fell away when she asked me to dance."
17. LIKE I WOULD
A song we've all already heard as he released it early and apparently it's his next single(very happy about that). Another favourite that I'm a huge fan of. I like that he's done an upbeat dance tune where he shows that he doesn't fit into just RnB, soul, slow styles(he also showcased this in 2013 with 1D in Little White Lies let's pretend that song was single for a second..)
Favourite Lyrics: "He don't know your body, he don't do you right."
18. SHE DON'T LOVE ME
The lyrics to this are a little saucy aren't they? I was expecting a really sad, slow song about someone not being in love with him. But it's actually quite uptempo with a Miguel vibe. This song is hinted to be about Zayn possibly cheating on his ex but this is only hints, so let's not get all judgey now kids.
Favourite Lyrics: "I think I know she don't love me, that's why I f$#% around."
Overall Summary:
I LOVE this album, I wasn't disappointed and I had such high expectations for it. He's really got his own sound, style and I couldn't be more proud. I'm so proud I stood by and waited because he was my favourite so to now have 18 songs of just his voice is like perfect heaven for me. He's kept his dignity, not throwing insults to anyone directly, using metaphors and being himself. So, so happy.
Favourite Song(s):
- Drunk
- Wrong ft Kehlani
- Tio
- She
- Like I Would
- PillowTalk
- It's You
- Rear View
- Fool For You
Least Favourite Song(s):
- Borderz
- Bright
Rating out of 10?:
9.5 EASY. It would be a 10 if I liked those two songs more.
Buy on iTunes?:
Yup, got it(after some bank detail issues I finally was able to download it).
So, there you go. My review(kind of, mainly me harping on about how much I love Zayn I think). Hope you enjoyed!
Until next time..
Natalie xx
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