Hughes that the clip would be a significant transition from their previous music video; Malik described it as poignant and Louis Tomlinson reflected, "The first one was all about having a very fun song, but this song is a bit different." The music video premiered on 8 November 2011 on YouTube, and predominantly depicts the group spending time on the banks of Lake Placid. As of February 2016, the music video has garnered more than 180 million Vevo views. In the music video, the five-some end up meeting with girls in a camping spot in a forest. As the music ends, the group watch fireworks as Malik walks towards his significant other and kisses her. The clip attracted positive commentary from fans of the group. Live performances One Direction performed the single for the first time on The X Factor UK on 13 November 2011, to open the BBC's Children in Need 2011 telethon on 19 November 2011, and at Capital FM's Jingle Bell Ball on 4 December 2011, at the O2 Arena. One Direction also performed the track during their first headlining concert tour, Up All Night Tour. "Gotta Be You" was performed as the sixth song on the set list, in the second segment of the show's synopsis. They also performed this song at Madison Square Garden on 3 December 2012. Chart performance Certifications Release history References External links 2011 singles One Direction songs Songs written by Steve Mac Pop ballads Songs written by August Rigo 2011 songs Syco Music singles Song recordings produced by Steve Mac 2010s ballads