Niall Horan's first solo single is exactly what One Direction fans want

One by one, the boys of One Direction are going solo to let you know what makes you beautiful in their own ways. 

Niall Horan, like the sensitive Irish boy he is, released his debut single as a black and white video with just Horan on an acoustic guitar. Good news, Directioners — “This Town” sounds exactly like the Niall you know and love. 

“I’m excited to announce I have signed a record deal with Capitol Records USA and released my first solo song,” said Horan in a statement. “Thank you to all the One Direction fans for your love and support as always. I’m looking forward to the next part of this journey together.” 

“You still make me nervous when you walk in the room,” croons Horan, who is still completely devoted to you. “Them butterflies they come alive when I’m next to you, over and over the only truth.”

“This Town” could have very easily fit in with the poppy dad rock of One Direction’s most recent album, Made in the A.M. — his favorite bands like Fleetwood Mac and the Eagles were clear influences of the record. Horan was the band member most involved with the songwriting of One Direction, so he’s the most likely to faithfully carry the 1D torch with his solo work. 

Sure, it’s not a reunion or a proposal from Harry, but Horan’s sincere tunes are the next best thing. 

Zayn, of course, was the first One Direction member to go solo, taking his music in a different direction (sorry) with the moody R&B of “Pillowtalk.” He’s keeping busy with a book deal and a new television show about boy band drama with Law & Order creator Dick Wolf. 

Harry Styles, meanwhile, signed a record deal with Columbia, but hasn’t released music yet. His acting career, however, hit the ground running with a role in Christopher Nolan’s new film. Most recently, he reminded the world that he is a beautiful boy with his first solo magazine cover.

Some of his bandmates have congratulated Horan on Twitter.

The boys are figuring themselves out now, but One Direction will live forever. 

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