Harry’s Back! Styles Introduces New Album with “As It Was”
After nearly three years of no new music, Styles has successfully resurrected his fan base with a new single.
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April 21, 2022
Over two years ago, in December 2019, Harry Styles released his second album Fine Line. His tour was postponed until the late summer of 2021 due to COVID, and fans have been speculating that Styles had new music up his sleeve since that tour wrapped up. Last month, Styles announced that his third album Harry’s House will be released on May 20th. Now, fans have been given a taste of what the album will sound like with new single “As It Was”.
Just ten days after its release, the song has already broken numerous records. It became the most streamed track from a male artist on Spotify within a 24-hour period. The song is now also topping the singles charts in the UK, the second time he’s reached the top in his home country.
This song is a perfect example of one that is upbeat but has depressing lyrics. Styles sings about the past while backed with a high-energy track. Listeners can choose to focus on the music and dance along or can listen to the lyrics and ponder. With lyrics like “I don’t want to talk about the way that it was” and “Nobody’s comin’ to help,” the song is full of deeper meaning.
The lyrics could represent a myriad of different things that are known about Styles, from his parents’ divorce to his speculated relationship with actress Olivia Wilde. Styles has not come out and given any explanation behind the song, so it’s anyone’s guess for what he’s actually talking about. Nonetheless, the discernible message has to do with moving on from the past and realizing how much things change as time goes on.
The music is exciting and bouncy and hides the existential message of the lyrics very well. It sounds quite similar to Styles’ past work and is an exciting and captivating tune. The pop feel and intricate lyricism from Styles’ previous albums is present once again in this song. The song has now spread all over TikTok and other social media platforms alike, becoming incredibly popular very quickly.
It’s a fun, catchy song that has excited fans and new listeners alike, and it makes for an excellent beginning to this new album. The long hiatus in between Styles’ albums was hard to muscle through, but he has come back with a bang and made it worth the wait. Waiting another month to hear the rest of the songs will certainly be difficult now that we know a little bit about what to expect.
Chloe Hayden • Apr 23, 2022 at 3:22 pm
I loved the way you wrote this article, it was very informative, and I enjoy staying up to date with new music. Great job, Gigi!
Adison Schneider • Apr 22, 2022 at 7:27 pm
I absolutely loved the new Harry Styles song. The article was great and I loved all of the specific information you gave. I loved how you gave information about the UK and how it’s so popular over the world.
Marie • Apr 22, 2022 at 9:34 am
This is good article. It is very informative and has a lot of details about the music and the meaning behind it. I like how it describes the album and the songs of example, uses “up beat but has depressive lyrics,” to describe one the song. I like how you put the details about the ways the listeners may use the music whether it be dancing or listening to the lyrics. It is a very well written article.
Kiley • Apr 22, 2022 at 9:08 am
I love the fact that this song is at the top of the singles chart in the UK, and I can honestly really relate to the lyrics. Good Job!
Anna Spurling • Apr 22, 2022 at 7:53 am
I love Harry Styles and I’m so glad that this topic has been touched on!! I love how you bring in his contrast on the upbeat song but depressing lyrics and further explaining them. I loved this article
Allison Kobialak • Apr 22, 2022 at 7:51 am
Love the topic, love the writing! great job!