: Produced by Malay (James Ho); written by Zayn Malik , James Ho, Harold Lilly, and Terrence Smith.

The song's title and meaning are often linked to Zayn's transition from his former group, One Direction.

If you are looking for physical or digital "paper" to play the song yourself, several resources offer scores:

: Recorded at The Palms in Las Vegas and Larrabee Studios in North Hollywood.

: The title is believed to be a reference to One Direction's fourth album, FOUR , reflecting the mental state and creative restrictions Zayn felt toward the end of his time with the band.

The "paper" trail for the song's production includes key personnel who shaped its R&B sound:

For , you can find various types of paper resources, ranging from official credits and lyrical themes to downloadable sheet music for performance. Lyrical Context & Themes