This is the first single from Harry Styles’ upcoming third album, Harry’s House. “As It Was,” the follow-up track to this week’s turntable teaser, has finally made its online premiere too much fanfare: As of 7 pm EST, 371,000 people were watching the music video, which featured Styles dancing to synthesizer riffs in a red sequin costume. Due to Styles’ arrival, we expect the greatest in thirst memes to break records in addition to a record-breaking video viewership.
Fans on Twitter immediately deduced that “Watermelon Sugar” was about female orgasm, although this song doesn’t seem to be about that. In contrast, “As It Was” is an upbeat synth-pop track with a reflective, even mournful, vibe. Like many of the more contemplative tracks on his album Fine Line, “As It Was” tackles the conflicting feelings of accomplishment that Styles has experienced, which could be detrimental to both his mental health and his romantic life. This looks to be the core concept of Styles’ new album, which he has indicated would be released on May 20th.
Within minutes of the song’s release, it was clear that the song’s lyrics were a reference to Styles’s on and off-again girlfriend Olivia Wilde, the director of the film Don’t Worry, Darling. Many listeners were particularly intrigued in the words that mentioned “having two children” and “leaving the United States.”. Wilde shares two children with her ex-husband Jason Sudeikis. If you’re looking for a source of inspiration, you’ll have to look elsewhere. During an interview with Dazed magazine in November 2021, the singer stated that he had “tried to separate my personal life from my professional existence.”
There have been many other highlights for Harry Styles this year besides the release of new music. He was recently spotted filming My Policeman alongside Princess Diana, gyrating on Harryween and launching his own beauty brand, Pleasing.
When Harry Styles was a member of “One Direction,” he once claimed, “I would have been scared for everything to stop.” “Outside of the band, I had no notion who I was.” No longer does the phrase “We don’t like your music anymore, therefore please leave” terrify me. I’m inclined to assume it did at one time. When the mood strikes, I can exclaim, ‘Great!’ When it comes to my job, I’m not functioning from a place of fear. During my work, I’m driven by the urge to learn and do new things.”
The “As It Was” Lyrics And Music Video Are Below
The “As It Was” lyrics and music video is below.
Come on, Harry, we wanna say “Goodnight” to you
Holdin’ me back
Gravity’s holdin’ me back
I want you to hold out the palm of your hand
Why don’t we leave it at that?
Nothin’ to say
And everything gets in the way
Seems you cannot be replaced
And I’m the one who will stay, oh-oh-oh
In this world, it’s just us
You know it’s not the same as it was
In this world, it’s just us
You know it’s not the same as it was
As it was, as it was
You know it’s not the same
Answer the phone
“Harry, you’re no good alone
Why are you sitting at home on the floor?
What kinda pills are you on?”
Ringin’ the bell
And nobody’s coming to help
Your daddy lives by himself
He just wants to know that you’re well, oh-oh-oh
In this world, it’s just us
You know it’s not the same as it was
In this world, it’s just us
You know it’s not the same as it was
As it was, as it was
You know it’s not the same
Goin’ home, get ahead, light speed internet
I don’t wanna talk about the way that it was
Leave America, two kids, fall in love
I don’t wanna talk about who’s doing it first
Hey!
As it was
You know it’s not the same as it was
As it was, as it was
