With the sadness that’s taken over the Directioner fandom over the last few months, Zayn knew 1D’s fans deserved a sweet surprise. During his show in Mexico City Tuesday night, Zayn performed a rendition of One Direction’s “Night Changes” for the first time in 10 years — coincidentally, on the anniversary of his departure from the group.

Zayn Malik shocked fans last night with a surprise performance of a hit One Direction song for the first time in over a decade. The 32-year-old singer took to the stage on the 10th anniversary of his exit from the beloved boyband and sang Night Changes for the crowd.

Zayn Malik brought his fans on an emotional trip with him at his recent concert at Mexico City’s Palacio De Los Deportes on March 25 as part of the Stairway to the Sky tour. Former One Direction band member Zayn performed One Direction’s song Night Changes after a decade of not doing it,