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HAPPY 29TH BIRTHDAY NIALL!!

ok but what if hbw was supposed to be nialls fine line??? fl launched harry into mega stardom and the differences between his first and second albums are really similar to nialls album progression. that would explain why niall was so disappointed with how his album release went.

i want to talk about how similar harry and niall’s branding is but my brain isn’t working yet

Black And White Analysis

DISCLAIMER: these are just my thoughts and I’m not claiming any of it is definitively true.

It’s also worth noting that Niall said some of these songs were written from the outside looking in, so they may not be about him in particular. I’m not implying anything. I just want it to be out there.

This is what Niall said about the song:  

That’s it, I’ve seen it in the movies it looks exactly like this. So I just thought black and white would be like the black suit and white dress and it would become a bit of a wedding song

He mentioned in his track-by-track that it has to do with falling in love fast even if it’s for the worse.

Verse 1: 

That first night, we were standin’ at your door Fumblin’ for your keys, then I kissed you Ask me if I wanna come inside ‘Cause we didn’t wanna end the night Then you took my hand and I followed you

This represents the idea of love at first sight and the beginning of a lifetime story.

Chorus:

Yeah, I see us in black and white Crystal clear on a starlit night In all your gorgeous colours I promise that I’ll love you for the rest of my life

Black and white could either mean in a tux and dress like he said in the track-by-track or in a metaphorical sense, exactly as they are, maybe both. I have to point out the obvious line “in all your gorgeous colours” (definitely not rainbow) as well.

See you standing in your dress Swear in front of all our friends There’ll never be another I promise that I’ll love you for the rest of my life

This is the wedding scene he envisions, proclaiming his ever-lasting love.

Verse 2:

Now we’re sittin’ here in your livin’ room Tellin’ stories while we share a drink or two And there’s a vision I’ve been holdin’ in my mind We’re sixty-five and you ask When did I first know, I always knew

He’s essentially replaying memories. Once again, I have to point out the line “When did I first know, I always knew”.

Bridge:

And I want the world to witness when we finally say “I do” It’s the way you love, I gotta give it back to you I can’t promise picket fences or sunny afternoons But at night, when I close my eyes

He wants to shout how he feels from the rooftops, even in his vision of future life. He can’t promise normalcy, but he can promise forever.

Summary: 

This song is about falling in love quickly, even if it doesn’t end with the best result. He envisions a future and the possibilities of what they could be. He wants the whole world to see what he has and how he feels even if it’s not perfect.

Anyway sorry this one’s not quite as deep as the last one, but I tried to mention all the hidden metaphors I noticed. This is one of the songs that I think could be from the outside looking in, but I don’t think sharing those opinions would be productive for a raw lyrical analysis.

real convo I had today

me: hey mom... tomorrow is saint patrick's day

mom: you're not irish

me: yes, but niall horan is

mom:

me: can i please use your youtube account to watch niall sing in an irish pub tomorrow

mom:

me: you have to be 21 and i'm only 20

mom: sigh

no but this breaks my heart because you're right... it's clear that Niall had really, really high hopes for this album. I've said before that it was supposed to be his Fine Line for his career and it just,,, wasn't. I can't imagine pouring your whole soul into an album that should have taken him to the next level and then it ends up just falling short of your expectations for reasons that are not really anyone's fault. It feels so sad to know that he's kinda lost everything related to the album, including his opportunity to tour it. Heartbreak Weather deserved a grammy nomination, genuinely, and Niall knows it. You can feel a little bit of bitterness under the warm humor when he talks about the album. I will never stop ranting about how much this album deserved.

What is with him and short twitter replies 😟 like flicker 1 year anniversary got more attention than this...

I’m not entirely surprised.

He gave up on Heartbreak Weather halfway through 2020.

My theory is that everything that’s happened today is being done just to show that he’s acknowledged the anniversary and to pacify the fans...but it doesn’t seem like there was much thought or emotion put into any of it.

Niall has Style  (nyle) (stiall) and we need to talk about it

all credit for these images goes to my favorite blog on earth, @niallfashionarchive

how artistic is this?? ^

this is so simple and chic and streamlined yet so elegant, like whaaaat?? ^

You think it's a simple white shirt but nooooo it's actually a cute embroidered design on the back and look at his cute scarf that matches 

DOES THIS NOT LOOK LIKE SOMETHING HARRY WOULD WEAR? ^ ^

Don't even get me started on this shirt I love it so much i want one for myself it's so unique and artsy??

I LOVED THIS SHIRT TODAY i think niall has a thing for embroidery, he seems to wear it a lot and i'm a HUGE fan of that for him

these pants give my heart palpitations like how cool are these??? I WANT SOME!! and he wears pants with a higher waist and it looks SO GOOD on him ugh these pants are just so artsy and cool

LOOK AT THE WAIST ON THESE!! the LINES

THIS LOOKS SO CLASSY EVEN THOUGH ITS JUST WITH A BLACK T SHIRT

don't even get me started on these pants. i have so many thoughts about these pants. suffice it to say, i wish he would only wear these pants and nothing else for the rest of his life

it's like a normal jacket, and then BAM a cute interesting embroidered design

I LOVE THIS JACKET IT'S SO COLORFUL AND FUN

HOW EFFORTLESSLY COOL IS THIS^

I'm in love with how artsy and interesting Niall's style is. It's unassuming on the outside, doesn't really announce itself to you, but when you look closer, you see how much richness and detail is there. Almost like Niall himself!! I looove that he likes embroidery and texture because it reminds me of his voice and his guitar working together-- there's so much texture in the sounds he makes. Anyways that was a masterpost on how much I love niall's clothes, goodbye

with or without you was an interesting cover choice, niall

See the stone set in your eyes See the thorn twist in your side I'll wait for you Sleight of hand and twist of fate On a bed of nails, she makes me wait And I wait without you

With or without you

Through the storm, we reach the shore You give it all but I want more And I'm waiting for you

... I can't live With or without you

And you give yourself away ...

My hands are tied My body bruised, she got me with Nothing to win and Nothing left to lose

And you give yourself away ...

I can't live With or without you

I've said before that I think fools gold and on the loose are about his relationship with fame/tptb but and this song gives me VERY similar vibes to that. 

Sort of a toxic relationship where he can't live without his fame, his career, his life, but he also can't live with it because it is demanding and requires a lot of him and has harmed him in many ways. 

cutouts to make tiny and cute louis, zayn, niall, and harry 🥰

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