Following several teases through the youarehome.co campaign, the singer first announced the song title and release date on March 28, 2022 with several visual shots from the music video. The official release of the music video and song released on March 31, 2022.
Tanu Muino:
"Directing a Harry Styles video was a bucket list dream come true for me as he’s my favorite performer. Shooting him was bittersweet, as it was one of the happiest days of my life, but on the second day of the shoot, my country Ukraine was invaded, so you can imagine the insane emotions we had while shooting. Me and my team from Ukraine poured so much love into this video, and you can see it on screen. It will be a music video I will never forget and now I can happily retire."
—via Pitchfork
As It Was
Harry Styles Lyrics
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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 waySeems 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
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
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 © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Harry Edward Styles, Thomas Edward Percy Hull, Tyler Sam Johnson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I can't figure how some people can listen something like this.
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Wild and Small
Who knows her, who knows him?
who knows a single secret thing,
easy to ignore?
He took his place at number nineteen.
beside Miss Shaw whose name, it had been
painted on this wall.
Then he rose crying
he said "Tell me one thing..,
what took her breath away?"
When silence, held in better stead,
may have meant a clearer head,
an Innocent she stands.
But with no respect for a conscienced pause
they tear at her life and find a flaw
eager to ignore.
Then she rose burning.
She said, "I'm not saying anything,
I'm not even listening..."
She took his breath away
and in a wild, small space of time
she's frozen in his mind
She took his breath away
and in a wild, small space of time
she's frozen in his mind
She took his breath away
words and music by D. Schramm