Discover the story of the song > They Don’t Know About Us – One Direction

The song is about a young couple in love who are facing criticism from others who think they are too young to truly know what love is. However, the protagonist believes that their love is strong and only getting stronger. Despite what others may say, they want to share their love with the world. The chorus repeats that others don’t know about their love, the things they do, the I love you's they share, and the up all nights they spend together. The bridge highlights the specialness of the protagonist’s partner, and the builtup adds to the secrecy of their relationship before the chorus repeats again.