“Little Things” |
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Information | |
Album | |
Released |
October 29, 2012 |
Format |
Digital download |
Recorded |
2012 |
Length |
3:39 |
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Little Things is the second single from Take Me Home. It was released in the UK on October 29, 2012 and globally on December 3, 2012. It became One Direction's second worldwide #1 single, reaching the top of the charts in 12 countries.
Lyrically, the narrator describes the insecurities of a romantic partner and reassures them that these perceived imperfections only serve to make the narrator love them more.
Background[]
"Little Things" was written by Ed Sheeran and Fiona Bevan. It was produced by Jake Gosling. The song was recorded at Sticky Studios in Surrey, England.
Sheeran spoke about writing the song, stating "The great thing about it is I wrote that song with a girl called Fiona Bevan when I was 17 and we lost the song. I've kept in touch with Fiona, we've done gigs and stuff and about two months ago she sent me the tune and was like, 'Oh, do you remember this?' I was like, 'Yeah, I do remember that', and I was in the studio with the One Direction boys at the time and I was playing it and they were like, 'We really like that'. It's got one of my favourite lines that I've ever written in a song."[1]
Trailers & Extras[]
The lyric video was released on October 29, 2012. The first trailer (4 days to go) was released on October 29, 2012. The second, third and final trailers were released on October 30th, October 31st and November 1st respectively. There was also an "Out Today" video released on November 2nd, the same day as which the music video was released. The behind the scenes video was released on November 17, 2012.
Lyrics[]
[Zayn]
Your hand fits in mine like it's made just for me
But bear this in mind, it was meant to be
And I'm joining up the dots with the freckles on your cheeks
And it all makes sense to me
[Liam]
I know you've never loved the crinkles by your eyes when you smile
You've never loved your stomach or your thighs
The dimples in your back at the bottom of your spine
But I'll love them endlessly
[Zayn & Liam]
I won't let these little things
Slip out of my mouth
But if I do
It's you
Oh it's you
They add up to
I'm in love with you
And all these little things
[Louis]
You can't go to bed without a cup of tea
And maybe that's the reason that you talk in your sleep
And all those conversations are the secrets that I keep
Though it makes no sense to me
[Harry]
I know you've never loved the sound of your voice on tape
You never want to know how much you weigh
You still have to squeeze into your jeans
But you're perfect to me
[Harry & Niall]
I won't let these little things
Slip out of my mouth
But if it's true
It's you
It's you
They add up to
I'm in love with you
And all these little things
[Niall]
You'll never love yourself half as much as I love you
And you'll never treat yourself right, darling, but I want you to
If I let you know I'm here for you
Maybe you'll love yourself like I love you, oh
[Harry]
I've just let these little things
Slip out of my mouth
'Cause it's you
Oh it's you
It's you they add up to
And I'm in love with you
And all these little things
[All]
I won't let these little things
Slip out of my mouth
But if it's true
It's you
It's you
They add up to
I'm in love with you
And all your little things
Music video[]
Music Video | Information | |
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Released | November 2, 2012 | |
Length | 3:38 | |
Director | Vaughan Arnell | |
Production Co | ||
Choreographer | ||
Filmed | October 15-16, 2012 | |
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VEVO views | 281,316,303 (as of December 27th, 2017) |
Background[]
"Little Things" was directed by Vaughan Arnell.
Release[]
The music video for "Little Things" was released on VEVO on November 2, 2012.
Synopsis[]
The music video takes place entirely in a recording studio.
Performances[]
Live[]
Date | Event | Watch | Country |
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2012 | |||
November 8 | The X Factor (U.S. ) | United States | |
November 11 | The X Factor (UK ) | United Kingdom | |
November 13 | Today | United States | |
November 16 | Children In Need | United Kingdom | |
November 18 (Aired) | Suprise Suprise | United Kingdom | |
November 20 | 2012 Royal Variety Performance | United Kingdom | |
November 20 | The X Factor (AU ) | Australia |
Tour[]
"Little Things" has been part of the setlist for the 2013 Take Me Home Tour, the 2014 Where We Are Tour and the 2015 On The Road Again Tour.
Credits[]
- Ed Sheeran — writing
- Fiona Bevan — writing
- Jake Gosling — production
- Chris Leonard — guitars
- Tommy Culm — backing vocals