“Poetic like a full circle moment”: Internet reacts as Zayn Malik opens concert with ‘Night Changes’ on 10-year anniversary of leaving One Direction

Zayn Malik created nostalgia at his concert in Mexico City on March 25, 2025, by singing Night Changes. The Pillowtalk crooner performed the classic song at the Palacio De Los Deportes in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of his leaving the One Direction band.

At his Stairway to the Sky tour, the singer could be heard in fan footage saying to the audience:

“It's the first time I've sung that song in 10 years. Thank you, that was f---ing amazing. I almost cried."

PopBase on X shared a 40-second clip from the Mexican leg of the Stairway to the Sky tour, and fans noted the choice of song. In the video, Zayn, dressed in a red jacket, white shirt and black slacks, belts out the emotional lyrics of the song while the crowd sings along.

@holigirll added:

“Wow, that’s actually poetic, like a full circle moment.”

Other X users shared similar thoughts:

“Zayn opening with “Night Changes After” after 10 years? That’s how you honor legacy,” @SheKnowsScience expressed.

@“Zayn kicking off with “Night Changes” on his 1D exit anniversary full circle moment!” @band_ghadi stated.

“A full circle moment, Zayn bringing nostalgia and vocals like no other,” @S_CrYsTaL_S1215 added.

“10 years later, and he still knows how to hit us right in the feels,” @milkysinss01 expressed.

“10 years later and that “Night Changes” hit just as hard.” @novastellaris expressed.

More details on Night Changes song by One Direction and Zayn Malik’s departure from the group

The popular boy band released Night Changes on November 14, 2014. The song marked their final single release from the Four studio album. It is also their last recorded song with Zayn Malik. Night Changes underscores the little changes that define life’s growth and biggest moments using lyrics like:

"She’s heading for something that she won’t. forget/ Having no regrets is all that she really wants,"'

On March 25, 2015, the announcement of Zayn Malik’s departure from One Direction sent shockwaves around the world as fans mourned the end of an era. A part of Malik’s farewell message read:

"But, after five years, I feel like it is now the right time for me to leave the band. I’d like to apologize to the fans if I’ve let anyone down, but I have to do what feels right in my heart,""

Malik added:

"I know I have for life in Louis, Liam, Harry and Niall. I know they will continue to be the best band in the world," Malik concluded.

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Zayn Malik's Stairway to the Sky concerts began in November 2024 and is scheduled to end in March 2025.

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