Palaces (Louis Tomlinson song)

"Palaces"
CD cover
Single by Louis Tomlinson
from the album How Did I Get Here?
B-side"Looks Like Lucy (Demo)"
Released14 November 2025 (2025-11-14)
Genre
Length2:47
LabelBMG
Songwriters
ProducerNico Rebscher
Louis Tomlinson singles chronology
"Lemonade"
(2025)
"Palaces"
(2025)
"Imposter"
(2026)

"Palaces" is a song by English singer–songwriter Louis Tomlinson from his album How Did I Get Here? It was released on 14 November 2025 as the album's second single.

Background and release

The song was written by Theo Hutchcraft, Nico Rebscher, and Tomlinson, and produced by Rebscher.[2] On social media, he announced that the single would be released on 14 November 2025. On the release day, Tomlinson stated, "This has been one of my favourite songs on the record since writing it."[3]

Reception

Robin Murray for Clash rated the single 8/10, saying that the song "is the sound of Louis Tomlinson speaking on his truth", and states that he is "determined to honour his instincts."[4]

Charts

Chart performance for "Palaces"
Chart (2025) Peak
position
Bolivia Anglo Airplay (Monitor Latino)[5] 12
Paraguay Anglo Airplay (Monitor Latino)[6] 15
UK Singles Sales (OCC)[7] 11

References

  1. ^ "Louis Tomlinson has shared new track 'Palaces' from his upcoming album - Dork". 14 November 2025. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
  2. ^ "Palaces". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). Archived from the original on 6 September 2025. Retrieved 5 December 2025.
  3. ^ Dailey, Hannah (14 November 2025). "Louis Tomlinson Unveils One of His 'Favourite Songs' From Upcoming Album: Stream 'Palaces' Now". Billboard. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
  4. ^ Murray, Robin. "Louis Tomlinson's 'Palaces' Proves You Really Can Go Home Again". Clash. Retrieved 5 December 2025.
  5. ^ "Top 20 Bolivia Anglo música". Monitor Latino. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
  6. ^ "Top 20 Paraguay Anglo música". Monitor Latino. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
  7. ^ "Official Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 13 December 2025.