Strong
One Direction · Midnight Memories [2013]
My hands
Your hands
Tied up like two ships
Drifting, weightless
Waves trying to break it
I'd do anything to save it
Why is it so hard to save you?
My heart
Your heart
Sit tight like book ends
Pages between us
Written with nothing
So many words we're not saying
Don't want to wait til it's gone
You make me strong
I'm sorry if I say I need ya
But I don't care
I'm not scared of love
Cus when I'm not with you I'm weaker
Is that so wrong
Is it so wrong
That you make me strong?
Think of how much
Love that's been wasted
People always trying to escape it
Move on to stop their heart breaking
But there's nothing I'm running from
You make me strong
I'm sorry if I say I need ya
But I don't care
I'm not scared of love
Cus when I'm not with you I'm weaker
Is that so wrong
Is it so wrong
So baby hold on to my heart
Need you to keep me from falling apart
I always held on
Cus you made me strong
I'm sorry if I say I need ya
But I don't care
I'm not scared of love
Cus when I'm not with you I'm weaker
Is that so wrong
Is it so wrong
I'm sorry if I say I need ya
But I don't care
I'm not scared of love
Cus when I'm not with you I'm weaker
Is that so wrong
Is it so wrong
That you make me
I'm sorry if I say I need ya
But I don't care
I'm not scared of love
Cus when I'm not with you I'm weaker
Is that so wrong
Is it so wrong
That you make me strong
Your hands
Tied up like two ships
Drifting, weightless
Waves trying to break it
I'd do anything to save it
Why is it so hard to save you?
My heart
Your heart
Sit tight like book ends
Pages between us
Written with nothing
So many words we're not saying
Don't want to wait til it's gone
You make me strong
I'm sorry if I say I need ya
But I don't care
I'm not scared of love
Cus when I'm not with you I'm weaker
Is that so wrong
Is it so wrong
That you make me strong?
Think of how much
Love that's been wasted
People always trying to escape it
Move on to stop their heart breaking
But there's nothing I'm running from
You make me strong
I'm sorry if I say I need ya
But I don't care
I'm not scared of love
Cus when I'm not with you I'm weaker
Is that so wrong
Is it so wrong
So baby hold on to my heart
Need you to keep me from falling apart
I always held on
Cus you made me strong
I'm sorry if I say I need ya
But I don't care
I'm not scared of love
Cus when I'm not with you I'm weaker
Is that so wrong
Is it so wrong
I'm sorry if I say I need ya
But I don't care
I'm not scared of love
Cus when I'm not with you I'm weaker
Is that so wrong
Is it so wrong
That you make me
I'm sorry if I say I need ya
But I don't care
I'm not scared of love
Cus when I'm not with you I'm weaker
Is that so wrong
Is it so wrong
That you make me strong
Strong - One Direction
Released in 2013, 'Strong' is a defining track from One Direction's sophomore album, Midnight Memories. The song exemplifies the group's evolution from boy band pop to a more mature sound, blending upbeat rhythms with introspective lyrics about resilience and self-belief. As a staple of their discography, the recording showcases the vocal harmonies that characterized their earlier work while introducing a grittier, more confident tone. The track became a significant radio hit, reinforcing the band's status as global pop icons during the early 2010s. Its enduring popularity stems from its relatable themes and catchy melody, making it a quintessential example of the era's pop-rock fusion.