Inside Niall Horan’s Songwriting Process

In this clip from Episode 358 of the WHOOP Podcast, Niall Horan breaks down his songwriting process, explaining that most of his songs begin with a lyric of melody. He describes an intuitive connection between lyrics and sound, where the mood of a story naturally shapes the tempo, instrumentation, and emotional tone of a song. To protect that creative intuition, Niall intentionally disconnects from his phone while making an album, relying on spontaneous ideas and instinctive experimentation. He also highlights how messy and unpolished the creative process can be behind the scenes, contrasting sharply with the clean, finished songs audiences eventually hear. Enjoyed this clip? Check out the full episode here: https://youtu.be/kmoIYwWcy-8