Zayn Malik says his plan to revert to being a "normal 22-year-old" backfired after just two weeks.

The singer quit boyband One Direction last year, stating his desire to life a more normal life.

However, he has now launched a solo career, with his debut track 'Pillowtalk' landing today (January 29).

Speaking to Capital FM in a new interview, Malik said that he got "bored" of trying to be normal following his time in One Direction.

He said: "It worked out for about two weeks and I got bored of it. I don't think I could ever go back to being completely normal. I guess that’s something I accepted, that this is as normal as it gets for me.

"I didn't really think through the process. I didn't really have a plan. I just did it. It's worked out alright, I'm doing ok."

The video for Malik's 'Pillowtalk' meanwhile features a steamy cameo from reported girlfriend Gigi Hadid.

The song is the first track taken from the album 'Mind of Mine', which will land on March 25.

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Watch Malik's debut video below: