Wrong Direction (song)

"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).

"Wrong Direction"
Single by Hailee Steinfeld
from the EP Half Written Story
ReleasedJanuary 1, 2020 (2020-01-01)
Length4:08
LabelRepublic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Koz
Hailee Steinfeld singles chronology
"Afterlife"
(2019)		 "Wrong Direction"
(2020)		 "I Love You's"
(2020)
Music video
"Wrong Direction" on YouTube

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 December 2018. Its title is also presumed to be aimed at 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]

Track listing
Digital download[13][12]
No.TitleLength
1."Wrong Direction"4:08

Charts
Chart (2020) Peak
position
Ireland (IRMA)[14] 61
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[15] 9
Scotland (OCC)[16] 71

Release history
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various January 1, 2020
Republic [13][12]

References
  1. "Is Hailee Steinfeld Releasing a Diss Track About Ex Niall Horan with New Song 'Wrong Direction'?". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved 2019-12-31.
  2. "hailee steinfeld on Instagram: "1/1"". Instagram. Retrieved 2019-12-31.
  3. "hailee steinfeld on Instagram: "1/1"". Instagram. Retrieved 2019-12-31.
  4. "Hailee Steinfeld to Release 'Wrong Direction' Song After Niall Horan Split". Us Weekly. 2019-12-30. Retrieved 2019-12-31.
  5. "Telling All! Hailee Steinfeld Seemingly Shades Ex Niall Horan in New Song". In Touch Weekly. 2019-12-30. Retrieved 2019-12-31.
  6. Atad, Corey (2019-12-30). "Fans Think Hailee Steinfeld's New Song 'Wrong Direction' Is About Ex Niall Horan". ET Canada. Retrieved 2019-12-31.
  7. "Hailee Steinfeld Announces New Single "Wrong Direction" One Year After Split From Niall Horan". NYLON. 2019-12-30. Retrieved 2019-12-31.
  8. Kelli, Boyle (December 30, 2019). "Why Fans Think Hailee Steinfeld Is Releasing a Diss Track About Ex Niall Horan". E! News. Retrieved 2019-12-31.
  9. "Wrong Direction". Spotify. January 1, 2020. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
  10. "Hailee Steinfeld's New Year Begins With New Song 'Wrong Direction': Listen". Billboard. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
  11. Shaffer, Claire (2020-01-08). "Hailee Steinfeld Gets Up Close and Personal in 'Wrong Direction' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
  12. "Wrong Direction / Hailee Steinfeld". Tidal. Retrieved 2020-01-01.
  13. "Wrong Direction – Single by Hailee Steinfeld". Apple Music. Retrieved 2020-01-01.
  14. "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
  15. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. January 13, 2020. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
  16. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
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