 "One Thing" was released on 6 January 2012 as the second single in various European countries and in the UK as the third single on 13 February 2012.The song also served as the album's second single in the United States being sent to US contemporary hit radio (CHR) playlists on 22 May 2012.The single peaked at number six and nine on the Irish and UK Singles Charts respectively, becoming the third consecutive top ten single for One Direction in Ireland and the UK.