In a heartfelt decision, Sam Pounds has decided to postpone the release of his collaboration with the late Liam Payne, titled Do No Wrong. The track was the first posthumous song from the One Direction star, who tragically died in Argentina. (Also Read – Liam Payne was ‘messaging’ Pussycat Dolls alumnus before he died: ‘It was his idea…’)
Sam committed to honoring Liam’s family during this difficult time, saying, “We’ll wait,” according to E! news. On October 29, Sam announced on
He emphasized that all proceeds from the song would be directed to a charity of the family’s choice, reflecting their desire to put their wishes first.
Sam, known for hit songs like Play My Guitar, also expressed hope that the song will finally see the light of day. “Even though we all love to sing, the time has not come yet,” he commented, noting the importance of allowing the family to mourn peacefully, “We will all wait.”
In a touching gesture, Sam shared a snippet of the song on Instagram which included an audio message from Liam. In the clip, the singer can be heard saying, “You’re the love of my life, yes/And I’ll never let you go.” He encouraged Sam to further develop the melody, demonstrating the collaborative spirit they shared.
Just weeks after Liam’s untimely death, Sam announced the song for the first time, hoping it would be a source of comfort to Liam’s family, especially his 7-year-old son, Bear. “I pray this song drowns out the negative echoes,” he wrote in a now-deleted post, expressing his thoughts to Liam’s loved ones during their time of grief, according to E! news.
Liam’s death was thought to be caused by multiple injuries caused by a fall, with preliminary toxicology reports revealing the presence of substances including pink cocaine.
His sisters, Nicola Payne and Ruth Gibbons, have publicly mourned his loss, with Ruth reflecting on the challenges Liam faced in life. “I don’t think this world was very good or kind to you,” she shared on Instagram, expressing her grief and desire to save him.