Hurricane Sandy might be terrorizing the East Coast, but Directioners can rest easy: One Direction has unveiled their new single, “Little Things” — and it’s a real tear-jerker!

“Little Things” is the group’s second single off their forthcoming sophomore album, Take Me Home. Written by British singer-songwriter — and close friend — Ed Sheeran, the slow-tempo ballad is reminiscent of “Moments,” off One Direction’s debut album, Up All Night.

In fact, the acoustic song sounds more like a B-side off Sheeran’s debut album than a 1D track. With soft melodies and long-winded wordplay, “Little Things” is sure to bring millions of Directioners to tears — especially when Harry Styles sings, “I know you never like the sound of your voice on tape and you never like to know how much you weigh and you still have to squeeze into your jeans but you’re perfect to me.”

But don’t fret, 1D fans: “Little Things” gives each boy bander — Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Liam Payne — a verse to shine.

“I won’t let these little things slip out of my mouth,” the boys harmonize on the chorus over a gentle guitar melody. As for the video, Horan told Radio 1 Breakfast Show Monday morning, “For the video, we just kind of sit around in a studio and act like we’re recording the song.”

Take Me Home is slated to be released on Nov. 13, 2012. In spring 2013, One Direction will begin their sold-out world tour in the U.K., which includes nine shows at London’s O2 Arena.

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One Direction’s sophomore album, Take Me Home, hasn’t dropped yet, but it already boasts a hit single — “Live While We’re Young” — and two tracks by British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran.

There’s another track that’s getting some serious buzz, thanks to the hitmaker behind it. Superstar producer Dr. Luke is lending his talents to the boys’ new album, telling MTV News he just finished the final cut of the song, whose title hasn’t been divulged.

Although Dr. Luke completed the track this week without ever having met the lads in person, he seems to agree with their millions of fans. “They’re a huge phenomenon and they’re good!” he told MTV, adding that the first time he heard the song, he thought it sounded like an instant hit.

How does the tune differ from Dr. Luke’s usual pop smashes?

Unlike some of Dr. Luke’s biggest hits (Katy Perry’s “Last Friday Night,” Britney Spears’ ”Hold It Against Me”), the producer describes it as a “not uptempo” track. Nonetheless, he still thinks the fans will love it.

“I was like, ‘Wow, this is so good.’ I’m pleased to be a part of it,” he said. “It’s nice when you hear music and you immediately like it.”

Take Me Home is slated to be released on Nov. 13. The record will feature the pop band’s collaborations with some of music’s biggest names. Sheeran has penned two tracks on the album, while McFly’s Tom Fletcher worked on one song with the boys. Producer Shellback and songwriter Toby Gad also have a few credits on the album, which is likely to be yet another smash hit for the pop phenoms.

In spring 2013, One Direction will begin their sold-out world tour in the U.K., which includes nine shows at London’s O2 Arena.

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