Don't Forget Where You Belong
One Direction · Midnight Memories [2013]
Been a lot of places.
I've been all around the world.
Seen a lot of faces.
Never knowing where I was.
On the horizon.
Oh, well, I know, I know, I know, I know the sun will be rising
Back home.
Living out of cases,
Packing up and taking off.
Made a lot of changes
But not forgetting who I was.
On the horizon.
Oh, well, I know, I know, I know, I know the moon will be rising
Back home.
Don't forget where you belong–home.
Don't forget where you belong–home.
If you ever feel alone–don't.
You were never on your own.
And the proof is in this song.
I've been away for ages
But I've got everything I need.
I'm flicking through the pages.
I've written in my memory.
I feel like I'm dreaming.
Oh, so I know, I know, I know, I know that I'm never leaving.
No, I won't go.
Don't forget where you belong–home.
Don't forget where you belong–home.
If you ever feel alone–don't.
You were never on your own.
And the proof is in this song.
Lights off when they should be on.
Even stars and skies above
Short days when the nights are long
When I think of the days I'm gone
Don't matter how far I've gone–
I'll always be around.
Oh.
Don't forget where you belong–home.
Don't forget where you belong (don't forget it)–home.
If you ever feel alone–don't.
You were never on your own.
Never, never, never.
Don't forget where you belong–home.
Don't forget where you belong (don't forget it)–home.
If you ever feel alone–don't.
You were never on your own (you were never).
And the proof is in this song.
Home.
Don't forget it.
Home.
If you ever feel alone–don't.
You were never on your own (you were never).
And the proof is in this song.
Never forget it.
This song.
Don't forget it!
No, I never forget it.
This song.
You were never...
I've been all around the world.
Seen a lot of faces.
Never knowing where I was.
On the horizon.
Oh, well, I know, I know, I know, I know the sun will be rising
Back home.
Living out of cases,
Packing up and taking off.
Made a lot of changes
But not forgetting who I was.
On the horizon.
Oh, well, I know, I know, I know, I know the moon will be rising
Back home.
Don't forget where you belong–home.
Don't forget where you belong–home.
If you ever feel alone–don't.
You were never on your own.
And the proof is in this song.
I've been away for ages
But I've got everything I need.
I'm flicking through the pages.
I've written in my memory.
I feel like I'm dreaming.
Oh, so I know, I know, I know, I know that I'm never leaving.
No, I won't go.
Don't forget where you belong–home.
Don't forget where you belong–home.
If you ever feel alone–don't.
You were never on your own.
And the proof is in this song.
Lights off when they should be on.
Even stars and skies above
Short days when the nights are long
When I think of the days I'm gone
Don't matter how far I've gone–
I'll always be around.
Oh.
Don't forget where you belong–home.
Don't forget where you belong (don't forget it)–home.
If you ever feel alone–don't.
You were never on your own.
Never, never, never.
Don't forget where you belong–home.
Don't forget where you belong (don't forget it)–home.
If you ever feel alone–don't.
You were never on your own (you were never).
And the proof is in this song.
Home.
Don't forget it.
Home.
If you ever feel alone–don't.
You were never on your own (you were never).
And the proof is in this song.
Never forget it.
This song.
Don't forget it!
No, I never forget it.
This song.
You were never...
Don't Forget Where You Belong
Released in 2013 on the album Midnight Memories, this track by One Direction blends pop and rock elements characteristic of the group's mid-career sound. The song features a driving rhythm and emotive vocals that align with the band's signature style during this era. It serves as a reflective piece within their discography, exploring themes of identity and belonging through a polished production typical of their work on major label releases. The recording captures the collaborative energy of the group, maintaining the melodic hooks and emotional depth that defined their popularity in the early 2010s.