Released: March 13, 2020

Songwriter: Niall Horan Julian Bunetta John Ryan Tobias Jesso Jr.

Producer: Julian Bunetta

[Verse 1]
I just called to say that I miss you, babe
Wonder what you're doin' now
At your favourite place, you go and list the names
Is there one you're leavin' out?

[Chorus]
I'm not sayin' that you're lyin'
But you're leavin' out the truth
And I'm not sayin' that you're guilty
'Cause I don't have any proof
Feelin' like I'm goin' crazy
And I don't know what to do
'Cause on paper, you don't break them
But it hurts so bad the way you bend the rules

[Post-Chorus]
Mmm
The way you bend the rules
Mmm

[Verse 2]
Someone makes you laugh, I can't help but ask
But you won't say what it's about
I pour myself a glass, it won't be the last
Just our medicine for now

[Chorus]
I'm not sayin' that you're lyin'
But you're leavin' out the truth
And I'm not sayin' that you're guilty
'Cause I don't have any proof
Feelin' like I'm goin' crazy
And I don't know what to do
'Cause on paper, you don't break them
But it hurts so bad the way you bend the rules

[Post-Chorus]
Mmm
The way you bend the rules
Mmm
The way you bend the rules

[Chorus]
I'm not sayin' that you're lyin'
But you're leavin' out the truth
And I'm not sayin' that you're guilty
'Cause I don't have any proof
Feelin' like I'm goin' crazy
And I don't know what to do
'Cause on paper, you don't break them
But it's just not fair the way you bend the rules

[Post-Chorus]
Mmm
The way you bend the rules
Mmm
The way you bend the rules
Mmm
The way you bend the rules
Mmm

Niall Horan

Niall James Horan (born September 13th, 1993) is an Irish singer-songwriter, musician, and founder of Modest! Golf Management company. He auditioned on The X Factor at 16 years of age as a solo act and he came to worldwide prominence when he and four other boys were joined together to form pop boy band One Direction, which became one of the biggest boy bands in the world. Since the band’s hiatus in 2015, Horan has released two solo albums, has collaborated with the likes of Maren Morris, Julia Michaels and Ashe and has created a track for animated comedy film Smallfoot.

In September 2016, it was revealed that Niall had signed a solo contract with Capitol Records.

Following this news, Horan released his debut solo single “This Town”, becoming the first One Direction member to release solo music. “This Town” showcases his songwriting skills and vocals, as Horan strips everything down to him and his guitar. In support of the single, he also uploaded a one-take acoustic version of the single. The song peaked at No. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart on January 14th, 2017.