While focusing on other specific tracks, this paper establishes a framework for understanding how One Direction uses "beautiful diction" and figurative language to represent adolescent problems. It explains how listeners relate to these songs because they mirror their own emotional feelings. Song Context & Analysis
While there isn't a single peer-reviewed paper exclusively dedicated to the specific audio of "Taken," several academic studies use One Direction's discography—including the album Up All Night —to explore linguistics, fan culture, and emotional narratives. Featured Research Papers One Direction - Taken (Audio)
Research on music perception suggests that the "audio-only" experience of a track like "Taken" can differ significantly in emotional appreciation compared to seeing it performed live. One Direction – Taken Lyrics - Genius While focusing on other specific tracks, this paper
Academic discourse often looks at these songs through deixis analysis (words like "you" and "me") to understand how the singer communicates specific emotional narratives to the listener. While focusing on other specific tracks