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Harry Styles shares song written for Liam Payne on two-year anniversary of death

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Feric, C. (2026, October 17). Harry Styles shares song written for Liam Payne on two-year anniversary of death. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/music/liam-payne-one-direction-niall-horan-new-york-madison-square-garden-b1301253.html

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Harry Styles spoke at a concert in New York City about losing a friend two years prior and performed a song he wrote for that person. The friend is identified as Liam Payne from their former band One Direction. Styles expressed gratitude towards friends who have supported him throughout his career. The piece focuses on the emotional tribute Styles gave to Payne, touching on themes of support and loss.

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Harry Styles shared a new song called "What Is Enough" at a concert in New York City on the two-year anniversary of Liam Payne's death. During his performance, Styles spoke about the impact friends have had on his life, mentioning that he wrote the song specifically for Payne. One Direction bandmate and friend Liam Payne died exactly two years before this event. Payne was known for his successful solo career with six Top 40 singles including "For You," "Get Low," and "Bedroom Floor." One Direction, formed on ITV's The X Factor in 2010, became globally famous with hit songs like "Story of My Life," "What Makes You Beautiful," and "Best Song Ever." The group had four UK number one singles and albums before going on hiatus.

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Carla Feric

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“There are so many people in my life, friends and people that I’ve worked with that I wouldn’t have been able to do this without. asserted

I → be → this

“And two years ago today, I lost one of those friends.” asserted

I → lose → friends

Addressing the New York City venue, Styles continued: “I’m sure a lot of you have been through similar things. asserted

lot → address → things

“I hope you haven’t but… asserted

you → hope → ?

Really, it’s just about looking after each other.” asserted

it → ’ → other

As Styles continued his heartfelt speech, he acknowledged the “many people” who have “touched my life in such special ways”. asserted

who → continue → ways

“I wouldn’t be here without them,” he added. asserted

he → add → them

The Grammy-winner then introduced the track – titled What Is Enough – which he said he wrote “for my friend about two years ago”. asserted

he → introduce → friend

One Direction were formed on ITV singing competition The X Factor in 2010 and the group rocketed to global fame. asserted

group → form → fame

They are best known for songs such as Story Of My Life, What Makes You Beautiful and Best Song Ever, and had four UK number one singles and four UK number one albums. asserted

You → know → singles

The group went on hiatus in 2016, almost a year after Malik left. asserted

Malik → go → 2016

Payne, who shares a son with Girls Aloud star Cheryl Cole, enjoyed a successful solo career which saw him achieve six Top 40 singles with tracks such as For You, Get Low and Bedroom Floor. asserted

him → share → You

In February 2025, a court in Argentina dropped charges of criminal negligence against three out of the five people who had been charged in connection with the performer’s death. asserted

who → drop → death

Harry Styles shares song written for Liam Payne on two-year anniversary of death

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