Sideways (Zayn song)

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Released27 March 2026 (2026-03-27)
Length3:12
"Sideways"
Single by Zayn
from the album Konnakol
Released27 March 2026 (2026-03-27)
Genre
Length3:12
LabelMercury
Songwriters
Producers
Zayn singles chronology
"Die for Me"
(2025)
"Sideways"
(2026)
Music video
"Sideways" on YouTube

"Sideways" is a song by the English singer Zayn. It was released on 27 March 2026 through Mercury Records as the second single from his fifth studio album, Konnakol (2026).[1] Zayn wrote the song with producers Jesse Shatkin, Stefan Johnson and Jordan K. Johnson of the Monsters & Strangerz, and Oliver Peterhof, along with Mozella.

"Sideways" was written by Zayn himself, Jesse Shatkin, Stefan Johnson and Jordan K. Johnson of the Monsters & Strangerz, and Oliver Peterhof, along with Mozella. It was produced by all of them, minus the former and latter.[2] Described as an "intimate R&Bnumber", the lyrics find Zayn reflecting on a relationship with a previous partner: "I miss lookin' at you sideways/ face-to-face with your lips on mine".[3]

Critical reception

Sam Williams of UDiscoverMusic described the track as a "an atmospheric pop R&B track that showcases the musician’s breathy falsetto".[4] Bandwagon Asia wrote that Zayn does a good job "capturing the longing and desperation of missing some who used to be a constant in your life".[5]

Music video

The music video for "Sideways" premiered on 27 March 2026.[6] Visually, the video sees Zayn lying sideways in a bed almost the entire time, depicting himself pretending to be looking at a potential lover.[7]

Personnel

Credits for "Sideways" adapted from digital liner notes.[2]

Charts

Release history

References

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