Overview
- Tomlinson said performing What Makes You Beautiful was always his least favorite, calling the lyrics corny and the experience "eggy" when he was 18.
- He named Story of My Life his favorite One Direction track, describing it as a moment that helped the band break from the typical boyband mold.
- Despite his critique, he noted the 2011 debut single powered his success and said he was not undermining the journey.
- The comments came in a conversation with Scott Mills on BBC Radio 2 on March 17–18.
- Tomlinson is promoting his January 2026 album How Did I Get Here? with a world tour later this month, reflecting on the band’s legacy after its 2016 hiatus and their reunion following Liam Payne’s 2024 death.