Niall Horanis ready to put on aShow.
“The chorus is basically saying we should be grateful for what we have,” Horan tells EW.
It opened a stream of ideas."
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None of which, fans might be surprised to learn, entail emotional agony.
“There’s no heartbreak on this one,” Horan says.
EW caught up with Horan to find out what else we can expect fromThe Showand his upcoming tour.
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Was there a specific show that gave you the idea?
It’s quite a small song, but some of the statements are quite large.
It’s a love song, at the end of the day.
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I would say this is probably the more mature-sounding album.
There’s no heartbreak on this one, which allows you to write different types of songs.
That’s probably the biggest difference.
Do you find it more fun to write love songs versus heartbreak songs?
Or did you miss writing heartbreak songs on this album?
I think they’re two completely different concepts.
Do you have a favorite song on the album?
I struggle with this.
You know, instead of having a 16-track album and hoping that it’s nearly finished.
I’ve got a few favorites.
If I was to pick one now, I’d probably say “You Could Start a Cult.”
That or “The Show.”
Probably “The Show,” actually.
I definitely had some tough decisions to make.
I wanted to love every song.
I don’t know.
It’s been so long since you’ve been able to tour.
What are you most looking forward to?
Just seeing the fans.
I spent so much of my career seeing them every night.
I’m already trying to put plans together for how the set would look.
I’m just excited to feel that buzz again.
You mentioned you’ll be playing some ofHeartbreak Weatheron the tour as well.
Any chance you might bring some guests on stage?
Oh, yes, for sure.
I think about shows like in L.A., withmy collaboration with Julia [Michaels].
It could make for a really good gig.
Don’t want to say too much, ‘cause Julia might say no.
1 pick to perform with?
Springsteen would be pretty sick.
Imagine being up in Asbury Park and playing withBruce Springsteen.
I performed withTaylor [Swift]beforeat Wembley Stadium, and that was magic.
Obviously, I would love to do it again.
She’s a busy lady at the moment.
I mean, she’s been bringing people out on herEras Tour, so you never know.
She knows where I am.
The Showis out June 9.
This interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.
