The star was simply 17 when he joined the band. (Getty)
Zayn Malik has opened up about his time in One Path, saying that he regrets his “teen angst” whereas within the band.
The British singer — who was the primary to depart the X-Issue boy band in 2015 — stated in a current interview that he “didn’t perceive the significance of simply attempting to be pleased”.
Malik was simply 17 when he and members Harry Types, Liam Payne, Niall Horan, and Louis Tomlinson have been thrust into the limelight.
He appeared on the Zach Sang Present to discuss his upcoming album, Room Underneath The Stairs. He stated: “The primary factor that I all the time really feel dangerous about after I look again over my life will not be having fun with the band sufficient.
“I really feel like I simply took issues too severely, you recognize? I’m grateful that I’m in a position to be happier now. I can truly take pleasure in issues and personal my very own perspective a bit, you recognize? Like, glass half full versus it being half empty. That’s my selection.”
He stated: “I had this, like, teen angst factor happening — chip on my shoulder. I’m like, ‘It’s actually cool to be moody as f**okay on a regular basis….’ It’s not. Like, you’re only a loser. Let’s be trustworthy, you recognize what I imply?”
The star continued, saying: “You have to be a pleasant individual. You have to be anyone that individuals need to be round and luxuriate in being in your presence, and you must convey mild to peoples’ day as a substitute of being this f**king unfavourable cloud of vitality.”
The “Tu Hai Kahan” singer additionally talked about his daughter Khai, whom he co-parents along with his ex Gigi Hadid, for bringing him “a complete contemporary perspective on life”.
“She simply makes me happier — I’ve a lot love in me that I didn’t have earlier than she was born,” he added. “She laughs all day. She desires to do the silliest issues, and she or he beneficial properties a lot pleasure from it, you recognize?”