UAE: One Direction songs climb charts on Spotify, Apple Music after Liam Payne's death

'There's nothing to be afraid of, even when the night changes.' Fans of boy band One Direction have been grieving the untimely demise of band member Liam Payne by listening to their music, and deriving comfort from their lyrics, global charts have proven.

On Wednesday, the singer passed away after falling from his hotel balcony. Since the news of his passing, 'Directioners' have taken to social media platforms to drop supportive comments other members' posts and put up heartfelt videos of the band.

'Heartbroken' fans in the UAE have been recalling their experience at the One Direction concert which was held at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai almost a decade ago.

Back on charts

Aside from just thinking about the concert and it's experience, 'Directioners' have been listening to the band's music - making it top charts in the UAE, and globally.

These songs, with the latest album releasing in 2015, have been back on charts after nearly a decade since their release.

In the UAE, 'Night Changes' and 'Story of My Life' have jumped to number 7 and 21 on Spotify's Daily Top 50 chart. Apple Music listeners have also streamed the band's music, bringing two songs to the Daily Top 100 list in the country. 'Night Changes' holds the 25th spot on the list, while 'Story of My Life' has the 29th.

Globally, four One Direction songs have made it to the Spotify top 50 today, October 18. 'Night Changes' is at number six, 'Story of My Life' is holding the 11th spot. On the same chart, 'What Makes You Beautiful' is at 29 and 'Perfect' stands at number 33.

• Liam Payne died of 'multiple traumas, bleeding' caused by fall: Autopsy