Louis Tomlinson stated that the death of One Direction bandmate Liam Payne has brought the surviving members closer, though he acknowledged the difficulty in maintaining consistency due to busy schedules. Reflecting on his solo career, Tomlinson admitted initial fears after the band's hiatus, noting Harry Styles and Niall Horan as likely successes. He also discussed challenges in performing older One Direction songs as a 34-year-old and how fatherhood influences his songwriting.