What a Feeling
One Direction · Made In the A.M. [2015]
[Verse 1: Liam]
Through the wire, through the wire, through the wire
I'm watching her dance, dress is catching the light
In her eyes there's no lies, no lies
There's no question, she's not in a disguise
[Pre-Chorus: Louis]
With no way out and a long way down
Everybody needs someone around
But I can't hold you, too close now
Through the wire, through the wire
[Chorus: All]
What a feeling to be right here beside you now
Holding you in my arms
When the air ran out and we both started running wild
The sky fell down
But you've got stars, they're in your eyes
And I've got something missing tonight
What a feeling to be a king beside you, somehow
I wish I could be there now
[Verse 2: Liam]
Through the wire, through the wire, through the wire
I'm watching you like this, imagining you're mine
It's too late, it's too late, am I too late?
Tell me now, am I running out of time?
[Pre-Chorus: Niall]
With no way out and a long way down
Everybody needs someone around
But I can't hold you too close now
Through the wire, through the wire
[Chorus: All]
What a feeling to be right here beside you now
Holding you in my arms
When the air ran out and we both started running wild
The sky fell down
But you've got stars, they're in your eyes
And I've got something missing tonight
What a feeling to be a king beside you, somehow
I wish I could be there now
[Bridge: Harry]
Whatever chains are holding you back
Holding you back, don't let 'em tie you down
Whatever chains are holding you back
Holding you back, tell me you believe in that
[Chorus: All]
What a feeling to be right here beside you now
Holding you in my arms
When the air ran out and we both started running wild
The sky fell down
But you've got stars, they're in your eyes
And I've got something missing tonight
What a feeling to be a king beside you, somehow
I wish I could be there now, I wish I could be there now
Through the wire, through the wire, through the wire
I'm watching her dance, dress is catching the light
In her eyes there's no lies, no lies
There's no question, she's not in a disguise
[Pre-Chorus: Louis]
With no way out and a long way down
Everybody needs someone around
But I can't hold you, too close now
Through the wire, through the wire
[Chorus: All]
What a feeling to be right here beside you now
Holding you in my arms
When the air ran out and we both started running wild
The sky fell down
But you've got stars, they're in your eyes
And I've got something missing tonight
What a feeling to be a king beside you, somehow
I wish I could be there now
[Verse 2: Liam]
Through the wire, through the wire, through the wire
I'm watching you like this, imagining you're mine
It's too late, it's too late, am I too late?
Tell me now, am I running out of time?
[Pre-Chorus: Niall]
With no way out and a long way down
Everybody needs someone around
But I can't hold you too close now
Through the wire, through the wire
[Chorus: All]
What a feeling to be right here beside you now
Holding you in my arms
When the air ran out and we both started running wild
The sky fell down
But you've got stars, they're in your eyes
And I've got something missing tonight
What a feeling to be a king beside you, somehow
I wish I could be there now
[Bridge: Harry]
Whatever chains are holding you back
Holding you back, don't let 'em tie you down
Whatever chains are holding you back
Holding you back, tell me you believe in that
[Chorus: All]
What a feeling to be right here beside you now
Holding you in my arms
When the air ran out and we both started running wild
The sky fell down
But you've got stars, they're in your eyes
And I've got something missing tonight
What a feeling to be a king beside you, somehow
I wish I could be there now, I wish I could be there now
What a Feeling - One Direction
Released on the debut studio album Made In the A.M., "What a Feeling" serves as a high-energy anthem that defines the pop-rock sound of One Direction's early career. The track features a driving rhythm and melodic hooks characteristic of the group's signature style during their 2013-2014 peak. As a staple of their live performances and radio rotation, the song encapsulates the optimistic, youthful spirit of the band's initial era. It stands alongside other major singles like "What Makes You Beautiful" as a key component of their discography, contributing to their status as one of the most successful boy bands of the 2010s.