Top Louis Tomlinson Songs to Stream in 2024
Louis Tomlinson is a former member of the globally acclaimed boy band One Direction, celebrated not just for his captivating performances, but also for his remarkable songwriting abilities. At 32 years old, he has made a significant impact in the music world.
As a credited songwriter on numerous hit tracks for One Direction, including “Taken,””Same Mistakes,””Everything About You,”and “Back For You,”Tomlinson has proven his lyrical prowess. Following the group’s indefinite hiatus in 2016, Louis launched his solo career in December of that same year.
His inaugural solo release, “Just Hold On”featuring Steve Aoki, achieved incredible success, reaching number two on the UK Singles chart and receiving a platinum certification in the UK. Since then, Tomlinson’s subsequent solo tracks have garnered millions of streams on Spotify and have earned him accolades such as iHeartRadio Music Awards and MTV Europe Music Awards.
Disclaimer: The rankings in this article are based on Spotify streams at the time of writing.
Must-Hear Louis Tomlinson Tracks: ‘Back to You,’ ‘Two of Us,’ and More
1) Back to You (584,110,574 Spotify streams)
Featuring American vocalist Bebe Rexha and English producer Digital Farm Animals, “Back to You”was released on July 21, 2017. This electropop track is a heartfelt reflection on a tumultuous relationship, showcasing Tomlinson’s emotional depth. The songwriting credits include Louis Tomlinson, Nicholas Gale, Pablo Bowman, Richard Boardman, and Sarah Blanchard.
The poignant chorus encapsulates his struggles:
“Oh, you stress me out, you kill me/ You drag me down, you fu** me up/ We’re on the ground, we’re screaming/ I don’t know how to make it stop/ I love it, I hate it/ And I can’t take it/ But I keep on coming back to you.”
“Back to You”has attained platinum status in Australia, Canada, Mexico, Norway, the UK, and the US, while also earning accolades such as Best Collaboration at the 2017 CelebMix Awards and Favorite Collaboration at the 2018 MPS Online Awards.
2) Two of Us (174,114,475 Spotify streams)
The emotionally charged track “Two of Us,”released on March 7, 2019, serves as the lead single from Tomlinson’s debut studio album, “Walls.”This poignant song reached number 43 on the Billboard Digital Song Sales chart and was featured in Oprah Magazine’s list of 22 Best Mother’s Day Songs.
“It’s been a minute since I called you/ Just to hear the answerphone/ Yeah, I know that you won’t get this/ But I’ll leave a message so I’m not alone/ This morning I woke up still dreaming,”
It goes on to express:
“With memories playing through my head/ You’ll never know how much I miss you/ The day that they took you, I wish it was me instead.”
3) Miss You (163,854,487 Spotify streams)
In “Miss You,”Tomlinson reflects on the end of a romantic relationship, turning to partying and drinking as a means to cope. The lyrics poignantly reveal his internal conflict:
“Now, I’m asking my friends how to say ‘I’m sorry’/ They say, ‘Lad, give it time, there’s no need to worry’/ And we can’t even be on the phone now/ And I can’t even be with you alone now/ Oh, how shit changes.”
Additionally, the song captures the essence of heartbreak:
“We were in love, now we’re strangers/ When I feel it comin’ up, I just throw it all away/ Get another two shots ’cause it doesn’t matter anyway.”
Released on December 1, 2017, “Miss You”peaked at number six on the US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.
4) Always You (108,529,064 Spotify streams)
Released on January 31, 2020, as the eighth track of his debut album “Walls,””Always You”reached number nine on the Billboard 200 and number four on the UK Albums chart. Co-written by Tomlinson, Jason Reeves, Ali Tamposi, Mathew Burns, and Andrew Watt, this breakup ballad reveals profound feelings of regret over lost love.
The opening verse resonates with longing:
“I went to Amsterdam without you/ And all I could do was think about you/ And oh-oh-oh, I should’ve known/ I went to Tokyo to let it go/ Drink after drink, but I still felt alone/ I should’ve known.”
5) Just Like You (90,358,281 Spotify streams)
“Just Like You,”released on October 12, 2017, served as Tomlinson’s first promotional single. This upbeat EDM-pop track is characterized by catchy beats and rhythmic instrumentals. Louis describes it as a way to connect with fans by demonstrating that he experiences the same everyday struggles.
The chorus expresses solidarity:
“I’m just like you/ Even though my problems look nothing like yours do/ Yeah, I get sad too/ And when I’m down I need somebody to talk to/ Yeah, I feel the same as you do.”
It further affirms:
“Same stress, same sh** to go through/ I’m just like you/ If you only knew.”
“Just Like You”made it to number 99 on the UK Singles chart.
In April 2024, Tomlinson released “Live,”a surprise album featuring performances from his tours, which was made available for streaming and digital download, with a physical release following in August 2024.
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