The 'Watermelon Sugar' hitmaker has released the lead single of his upcoming new album in which he sings about personal transitions, relationship and his feelings of isolation.
- Apr 1, 2022
AceShowbiz - Harry Styles is back with new music. After teased in several social media posts, "As It Was" was released on Thursday, March 31, ending fans' thirst for new material from the British artist since his 2019 blockbuster "Fine Line".
In the eighties-style synth-pop, the "Signs of the Times" crooner gets vulnerable as he sings about personal transitions, relationship and his feelings of isolation. "Nothing to say/ When everything gets in the way/ Seems you cannot be replaced/ And I'm the one who will stay," he sings, before diving into the chorus. "In this world/ It's just us/ You know it's not the same as it was."
He also delves into his darker side as the lyrics go, "Answer the phone/ Harry, you're no good alone/ Why are you sitting at home on the floor?/ What kind of pills are you on?" The 28-year-old seems to reference his relationship with Olivia Wilde with the lyrics, "Leave America, two kids, follow her."
The song is also confirmed to be featuring his goddaughter. At the top of the track, a young child's voice can be heard saying, "Come on, Harry, we want to say goodnight to you!" The voice, according to EW, belongs to Ruby Winston, the 5-year-old daughter of "The Late Late Show with James Corden" and Grammys executive producer Ben Winston.
Along with the track, Harry has dropped the visuals, which was directed by Tanu Muino. The video opens with the 28-year-old musician walking back into a dance hall, where he dances with his love interest. The two embrace and run on a spinning platform, seemingly depicting how life brings them together and pulls them apart.
The two reunite in a swimming pool, where Harry strips down to his red briefs. In the end, the former One Direction member dances energetically alone, appearing to enjoy his freedom as he moves outdoor.
"As It Was" is the lead single of Harry's third studio album "Harry's House", which is due out on May 20.
