Wrong Direction (song) explained

Wrong Direction
Type:single
Artist:Hailee Steinfeld
Ep:Half Written Story
Cover:Hailee Steinfeld - Wrong Direction.png
Length:4:09
Label:Republic
Producer:Koz
Prev Title:Afterlife
Prev Year:2019
Next Title:I Love You's
Next Year:2020

"Wrong Direction" is a song by American singer Hailee Steinfeld and was released by Republic Records on January 1, 2020.[1] The song serves as the lead single from Steinfeld's second EP Half Written Story (2020).

Background and composition

Steinfeld first teased the song's release by posting a picture on social media with the caption "1/1".[2] Later that day she announced the song's title.[3] It is speculated that the song is about Steinfeld's split from ex-boyfriend Niall Horan in 2018. Its title is also presumed to be a reference to Horan's band One Direction, who are currently on hiatus.[4] [5] [6] [7] [8]

"Wrong Direction" was written by Elizabeth Lowell Boland, Hailee Steinfeld, Skyler Stonestreet and Stephen Kozmeniuk, and was produced by Koz. The song runs for four minutes and eight seconds.[9] Ashley Iasimone of Billboard characterized "Wrong Direction" as "an emotional ballad that addresses a past relationship".[10]

Music video

The Alexandre Moors-directed music video was released on January 8, 2020, via YouTube premiere.[11]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[12]

Charts

Chart (2020)Peak
position
Ireland (IRMA)[13] 61
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[14] 9

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Is Hailee Steinfeld Releasing a Diss Track About Ex Niall Horan with New Song 'Wrong Direction'?. PEOPLE.com. 2019-12-31.
  2. Web site: hailee steinfeld on Instagram: "1/1". https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/haileesteinfeld/2209909933410135177 . 2021-12-25 . registration. Instagram. en. 2019-12-31.
  3. Web site: hailee steinfeld on Instagram: "1/1". https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/haileesteinfeld/2210062784266680240 . 2021-12-25 . registration. Instagram. en. 2019-12-31.
  4. Web site: Hailee Steinfeld to Release 'Wrong Direction' Song After Niall Horan Split. 2019-12-30. Us Weekly. en-US. 2019-12-31.
  5. Web site: Telling All! Hailee Steinfeld Seemingly Shades Ex Niall Horan in New Song. 2019-12-30. In Touch Weekly. en-US. 2019-12-31.
  6. Web site: Fans Think Hailee Steinfeld's New Song 'Wrong Direction' Is About Ex Niall Horan. https://web.archive.org/web/20191231004538/https://etcanada.com/news/565301/fans-think-hailee-steinfelds-new-song-wrong-direction-is-about-ex-niall-horan/. dead. December 31, 2019. Atad. Corey. 2019-12-30. ET Canada. 2019-12-31.
  7. Web site: Hailee Steinfeld Announces New Single "Wrong Direction" One Year After Split From Niall Horan. 2019-12-30. NYLON. en. 2019-12-31.
  8. Web site: Why Fans Think Hailee Steinfeld Is Releasing a Diss Track About Ex Niall Horan. Kelli. Boyle. December 30, 2019. E! News. en-CA. 2019-12-31.
  9. Web site: Wrong Direction. January 1, 2020. Spotify. January 2, 2020.
  10. Hailee Steinfeld's New Year Begins With New Song 'Wrong Direction': Listen. Billboard. January 2, 2020.
  11. Hailee Steinfeld Gets Up Close and Personal in 'Wrong Direction' Video. Shaffer. Claire. 2020-01-08. Rolling Stone. en-US. 2020-01-09.
  12. Web site: Wrong Direction / Hailee Steinfeld. Tidal. 2020-01-01.
  13. Web site: IRMA – Irish Charts. Irish Recorded Music Association. January 11, 2020.
  14. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. January 13, 2020. January 11, 2020.
  15. Web site: Wrong Direction – Single by Hailee Steinfeld. Apple Music. 2020-01-01.

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