"Girl Almighty" is the fifth track on One Direction's fourth studio album, Four.[1]
Background[]
On 8 September 2014, the boys debuted their fourth album, Four, on Today, revealing its title and cover. Later, on 12 November, they released “Girl Almighty” as the fourth promotional single. Although its lyrics have sparked debate, they seem to portray a mysterious and powerful woman who evokes strong reactions — both positive and negative. While some doubt her authenticity, the speaker maintains unwavering admiration for her transformative presence, exploring themes of fragility, power, reality, and illusion. The title is now among the most popular tattoos inspired by One Direction.
Minor Controversy[]
In August 2015, Liam sparked outrage among LGBTQIA+ fans with a pre-concert remark that the song was about finding the perfect girl, implying that female fans couldn’t relate. After initially being defensive, he apologized on Twitter and later made amends by incorporating rainbow-colored lights into the song’s performance during the UK tour leg, a gesture seen as a nod to the LGBTQIA+ community.
Liam and Harry repeatedly expressed their enjoyment of performing “Girl Almighty” live, with Liam calling it his favourite from Four.
“Girl Almighty” was featured on the On The Road Again Tour and in promotions for the album Four, including a Toyota Vios commercial.
Lyrics[]
Hey, hey
Oh, no, no, no
[Verse: Liam, Harry]
Her light is as loud as, as many ambulances
As it takes to save a saviour, oh, woah, woah, woah
Now, she floats through the room on a big balloon
Some say she’s such a fake, that her love is made up, no, no, no, no
[Pre-Chorus: Niall]
Let’s have another toast to the girl almighty
Let’s pray we stay young, stay made of lightnin’
[Chorus: Zayn, All]
Am I the only, only believer?
There, there’s something happening here
There’s something happening here
The only, only believer
There, there’s something happening here
I hope you feel what I’m feeling, too
[Post-Chorus: Liam]
I’d get down, I’d get down, I’d get down on my knees for ya
I’d get down, I’d get down, I’d get down on my knees
I’d get down on my knees for you
[Verse: Louis, Niall]
Her light is as loud as, as many ambulances
As it takes to save a saviour, oh, woah, woah, woah
She floats through the room on a big balloon
Some say she’s such a fake, that her love is made up, no, no, no, no
[Pre-Chorus: Harry, Louis]
Let’s have another toast to the girl almighty
Let’s pray we stay young, stay made of lightnin’
[Chorus: Zayn, All]
Am I the only, only believer?
There, there’s something happening here
There’s something happening here
The only, only believer
There, there’s something happening here
I hope you feel what I’m feeling, too (Ooh)
[Post-Chorus: Liam, Zayn, Niall]
I’d get down, I’d get down, I’d get down on my knees for ya (My knees for you)
I’d get down, I’d get down (I’d get down), I’d get down on my knees
I’d get down on my knees for you
Live Performances[]
Girl Almighty - One Direction TV Special -HD--2
One Direction TV Special
One direction - Girl almighty - Live at Apple music festival , London 2015
Apple Music Festival
One Direction - 'Girl Almighty' (Summertime Ball 2015)
Capital FM Summertime Ball 2015