The rope symbolizes the close bond between the band members. Liam on the outside is in an awkward position, but Niall and Harry leaning on Liam shows us that Liam is still the one who keeps the band together, no matter how much he needs to sacrifice himself (his awkward position). Harry bending over looking like he's in mid-fall shows us he is the reckless one of the group, and the way the other band members are surrounding Harry proves that each member is there to support him no matter what. We can basically only see Niall's blonde hair; the rest of him is either expressionless or hidden, letting viewers know he's just "the blonde one". Zayn holding up the rope symbolizes the role he plays in the band, he provides extra support whenever a band member needs it. Then we have Louis, the one who is willing to point fingers and be bitchy towards people who need to be called out (do we remember TW shade?).

The first picture is incredibly symbolic to the band, it makes complete sense.




I wish analyzing **** like this was as fun in high school as this was. And Jack, I apologise for the Niall shade I threw in this little summary. I really should stop shading him.

They went for a photo shoot and the photographer was a horny old pedo, so threw some rope over them to subliminally tell them he has kinky thoughts about them in bondage.

Basically when you see someone from 1D, you associate them with a member on ATRL. Think about it!

Niall has Jack!
Zayn has you (and JD) (MEEEE)
Liam has me
Louis has fiss
Harry has... Regina?

I'm glad 1D is not some American boy band who pretend to be pure and never drink.
At least 1D is real