Zayn Malik Delights Fans with New Release 'Love Like This' After Two-Year Hiatus
by Abhilasha Bhattarai | October 15th, 2023
Zayn Malik, the former star of One Direction, has returned triumphantly to the music scene after a two-year absence with his latest track, 'Love Like This.' The highly anticipated song has been well worth the wait for his devoted fans.
Teasing his followers for weeks, Zayn gave them glimpses of the vibrant music video, hinting at the upbeat nature of the track. Finally, the wait is over, and 'Love Like This' has arrived, showcasing a refreshing departure from his usual style with its high-energy dance-inspired beats. It has quickly become the anthem of the summer.
The song is not the only thing winning hearts; the visuals in the music video are captivating. Zayn is zooming around on a motorcycle, adding extra excitement to the experience. The music video follows the couple in the beginning stages of their relationship. From just pure infatuation with each other and visuals of first dates, the music video perfectly encapsulates the feeling of being so enamored with each other. In addition, his chemistry with actress Grace Dumdaw, who plays his love interest, is palpable, as they share some steamy on-screen kisses.
Now, let's dive into the meaning behind the lyrics of 'Love Like This.' In this track, Zayn beautifully captures the feeling of falling in love, expressing his admiration for his love interest with lines like:
“How you hit ‘em with the clothes and the stare/ And the hips and the hair like that/ Got me all up in the zone, in the zone/ In the zone, in the zone like.”
As the song progresses, Zayn continues to explore the theme of embracing romance, showcasing a 'ride or die' energy in his words:
In my eyes, the song perfectly depicts the exhilarating sensation of falling head over heels for someone, when you're willing to abandon everything to be by their side. You'll go to great lengths for them, even if it's not your usual behavior; something about them compels you.
“I guess that's love like this/ Usually, I never wanna jump like this/ But I think I wanna dump my chips 'cause/ I cannot go back. I guess that's faith like this/ Give you everything and you can skate like this (Woo)/ But I think I gotta take that risk 'cause/ I cannot go back.”
'Love Like This' serves as a testimony to Zayn's artistic growth and his ability to captivate audiences with his evolving musical style. Fans are overjoyed to have him back, and the song will surely be a mainstay on playlists throughout the season.
