As It Was
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(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
When everything gets in the way
Seems you cannot be replaced
And I'm the one who will stay, 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 sittin' at home on the floor?
What kind of pills are you on?"
Ringin' the bell
And nobody's comin' to help
Your daddy lives by himself
He just wants to know that you're well, 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

Go home, get ahead, light-speed internet
I don't wanna talk about the way that it was
Leave America, two kids follow her
I don't wanna talk about who's doin' it first

(Hey)
As it was




You know it's not the same as it was
As it was, as it was

Overall Meaning

The song "As It Was" by Harry Styles is a reflection of the artist's journey of self-discovery and acceptance, which is evident through its melancholic yet cathartic lyrics. The first verse, "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?" suggests a sense of defeat or perhaps frustration with the limitations that life and reality put on us. However, in contrast, the chorus seems to provide a glimmer of hope and acceptance - "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".


The second verse of the song, "Answer the phone, "Harry, you're no good alone, Why are you sittin' at home on the floor?
What kind of pills are you on?" reveals a possible glimpse into Harry's personal life or perhaps his creative process, where he may have experienced self-doubt, anxiety or a creative block, and perhaps someone close to him was concerned about his well-being. The third verse of the song appears to be slightly confusing and may refer to societal issues or perhaps the artist's personal experiences of leaving home to discover new opportunities.


Overall, "As It Was" is a deeply emotional and reflective piece, exploring themes of self-doubt, isolation, and acceptance. It is a testament to Harry Styles' ability to write and perform music that speaks to a wide audience with its honesty and vulnerability.


Line by Line Meaning

Holdin' me back
I feel constrained and weighed down by something.


Gravity's holdin' me back
This feeling is as strong as the force of gravity.


I want you to hold out the palm of your hand
I crave affection and human connection.


Why don't we leave it at that?
Let's not complicate things any further.


Nothin' to say
I am at a loss for words.


When everything gets in the way
Obstacles are preventing me from moving forward.


Seems you cannot be replaced
You are irreplaceable in my heart.


And I'm the one who will stay, oh
I am committed to being here for you.


In this world, it's just us
The two of us are alone in this world.


You know it's not the same as it was
Things have changed and we can't go back.


Answer the phone
Someone is trying to reach out to me.


"Harry, you're no good alone
People are worried about my well-being.


Why are you sittin' at home on the floor?
Being alone and isolated is making things worse.


What kind of pills are you on?"
Someone suspects that I am taking medication.


Ringin' the bell
I am reaching out for help.


And nobody's comin' to help
I am feeling neglected and abandoned.


Your daddy lives by himself
Even family members are distant and not present.


He just wants to know that you're well, oh
Someone cares about my well-being and wants to make sure I am okay.


Go home, get ahead, light-speed internet
Society values productivity and being ahead of the curve.


I don't wanna talk about the way that it was
The past is too painful to revisit or discuss.


Leave America, two kids follow her
A woman is leaving the country and two children are going with her.


I don't wanna talk about who's doin' it first
Competition and comparison are exhausting and unimportant to me.


As it was
Referring back to the earlier lines, things were better or simpler before.


You know it's not the same as it was
Things have changed and we can't go back.


As it was, as it was
Continuing to reflect on the past and how it contrasts with the present.




Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Harry Edward Styles, Thomas Edward Percy Hull, Tyler Sam Johnson

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@pratyushkarki7886

[Verse 1]
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
When everything gets in the way
Seems you cannot be replaced
And I'm the one who will stay, oh-oh-oh

[Chorus]
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

[Verse 2]
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?"
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
[Chorus]
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

[Bridge]
Go home, get ahead, light-speed internet
I don't wanna talk about the way that it was
Leave America, two kids follow her
I don't wanna talk about who's doin' it first

[Outro]
(Hey)
As it was
You know it's not the same as it was
As it was, as it was



harry forever



@izanatividad5391

As it was~Lyrics
[Verse 1]
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
When everything gets in the way
Seems you cannot be replaced
And I'm the one who will stay, oh-oh-oh

[Chorus]
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

[Verse 2]
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?"
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

[Chorus]
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

[Bridge]
Go home, get ahead, light-speed internet
I don't wanna talk about the way that it was
Leave America, two kids follow her
I don't wanna talk about who's doin' it first

[Outro]
(Hey)
As it was
You know it's not the same as it was
As it was, as it was



@JESUSCHRIST-ONLYWAYTOHEAVEN

JESUS KNOCKS ON YOUR HEART AND LONGS FOR YOU TO ANSWER! HE DOESN'T WANT TO SEE ANYONE PERISH INTO HELL. GOD LOVES YOU SO HE GIVES YOU FREE WILL AND A CHOICE TO ACCEPT HIM OR REJECT HIM. TO LOVE HIM OR TO LOVE SIN/THIS WORLD. CALL UPON JESUS & ASK HIM TO FORGIVE YOUR SINS! SURRENDER YOUR WILL & YOUR LIFE TO HIM AND HE WILL GIVE YOU ETERNAL LIFE IN HEAVEN! PICTURE YOUR BEST DAY ON EARTH TIMES A BILLION FOR ETERNITY, THAT'S HEAVEN! NOW PICTURE YOUR WORST DAY ON EARTH TIMES A BILLION FOR ETERNITY, THAT'S HELL! HE WILL GIVE YOU WHAT YOU WANT SO IF YOU REJECT HIM YOU WILL BE SEPARATED FROM HIM & HIS BLESSINGS (LOVE, PEACE, JOY, HOPE, REST, ETC). IN HELL YOU WILL BE ALONE WITHOUT GOD OR PEOPLE, YOU WILL BE HOPELESS, YOU WILL BE IN DESPAIR & AGONY FOREVER!

GOD'S STANDARD FOR HEAVEN IS PERFECTION AND ONLY JESUS (THE SON OF GOD/GOD IN THE FLESH) LIVED THAT PERFECT LIFE! HE LAID DOWN HIS LIFE & TOOK THE WRATH OF THE FATHER ON THE CROSS FOR YOUR SINS! GOD IS JUST SO HE MUST PUNISH SIN & HE IS HOLY SO NO SIN CAN ENTER HIS KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. IF YOU ARE IN CHRIST ON JUDGEMENT DAY GOD WILL SEE YOU AS HIS PERFECT SON (SINLESS SINCE YOUR SINS ARE COVERED BY JESUS' OFFERING). YOU CAN ALSO CHOOSE TO REJECT JESUS' GIFT/SACRIFICE & PAY FOR YOUR OWN SIN WITH DEATH (HELL) BUT THAT SEEMS PRETTY FOOLISH! GOD SEES & HEARS EVERYTHING YOU HAVE SAID & DONE. YOU WONT WIN AN ARGUMENT WITH HIM & YOU CANT DEFEND ANY OF YOUR SINS TO HIM. WE'RE ALL GUILTY WITHOUT ACCEPTING JESUS' SACRIFICE FOR OUR SINS!

MUHAMMAD DIDN'T DIE FOR YOUR SINS, BUDDHA DIDN'T DIE FOR YOUR SINS, NO PASTOR/PRIEST/MARY OR SAINT DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO IDOLS OR FALSE GODS DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO ACTOR OR CELEBRITY DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO ATHLETE OR POLITICIAN DIED FOR YOUR SINS!

JESUS CHRIST ALONE DIED FOR YOUR SINS & WAS RESURRECTED FROM THE GRAVE! HE IS ALIVE & COMING BACK VERY SOON (THESE ARE END TIMES) WITH JUDGEMENT! PREPARE YOURSELVES, TURN FROM SIN & RUN TO JESUS! IT STARTS WITH ASKING HIM TO FORGIVE YOUR SINS & INVITING HIM INTO YOUR HEART/LIFE, SURRENDER ALL TO HIM! IT'S ABOUT A RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR CREATOR. HE KNOWS YOUR PAIN & TROUBLES, TALK TO HIM LIKE A BEST FRIEND! ASK HIM TO REVEAL HIMSELF TO YOU & HELP YOU TO BELIEVE IF YOU DOUBT! DON'T WAIT TO CRY OUT! NO ONE IS PROMISED TOMORROW! HE LONGS FOR YOU TO INVITE HIM IN, HE LOVES YOU MORE THAN ANY PERSON EVER COULD, HE CREATED YOU!

Jesus answered, โ€œI am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."-John 14:6

"But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven."-Matthew 10:33

โ€œFor the wages of sin is death (hell), but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lordโ€-Romans 6:23



@atharv8487

Lyrics :

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
When 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 kind of 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
Go home, get ahead, light-speed internet
I don't wanna talk about the way that it was
Leave America, two kids follow her
I don't wanna talk about who's doin' it first
As it was
You know it's not the same as it was
As it was, as it was



All comments from YouTube:

@BullitenBoard7654

Youโ€™ll probably never read this but you have inspired so many people to follow there heart and have got me and so many others through hard times. I hope you know that. And Iโ€™m so excited for this! I know it will be an amazing hit just like all your other songs. โค๏ธ

Edit: thx for all the likes

@cucumberererers

The only thing that is stopping me and Harry from getting married is the fact that we havenโ€™t met.. ๐Ÿ˜‚ ๐Ÿ˜ญ

Tysm for the likes!

@The_Archer_2931

I hope he does read this๐Ÿ’š

@esmeraldavasquez6825

@@cucumberererers x2

@amyjaramillo2328

absolutely right <3

@shahdalmasri9087

@@cucumberererers ikr

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@pengquynh

This song is like nostalgia embodied. It goes from melancholy to happy to sad and then jumbles up again, like those feelings of remembering past days, the good and bad, and then snapping back to the present. It makes me tear up and smile and want to dance and its all so much that it makes me so aware of being alive

@annawang7095

This is the most accurate comment wow, thank you

@saradiani9165

Reminiscing and moving through your thoughts of the past. A whole healing process.

@80Mviews.

Exactly

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