Liam Payne is one of many contemporary musicians who have become open about their mental health, a candid move that makes it easy for fans to not only relate to artists, but also to show that they're not alone. Such is a message in Payne's "Sunshine," a single from the "Ron's Gone Wrong" soundtrack that was released on August 27, 2021, though the feature film won't hit theaters until October 22, 2021 (via Billboard).
The upbeat pop song sees Payne singing about finding one's place in the world, a message that coincides with his previous statements on mental health. It also appears as though he's found love — regardless of platonic or romantic — in the lyrics. Payne sings, "You're like a sunshine/only giving good vibes/any, any time that you roll in/can't believe that I found my sunshine," (via AZLyrics). Then, in the chorus, Payne sings, "Everyone's trying to be the same/till I met you I was on that wave/but you really on something different/you do you, it must be nice/and I think it's rubbing off on me."
Here, Payne reassures listeners that their own groove in life is exactly what they're meant to be doing. They don't need to change or adapt to anyone else's rhythm. Instead, they're perfect as they are. Moreover, the music video doubles down on this message, showing a board of Post-It notes that each describes a different way to be a good friend (via Billboard). Part of being a good friend is understanding others' differences and loving them for them, not wanting to change them.
