Are Harry Styles' As It Was lyrics about Olivia Wilde? Here's what he's said

1 April 2022, 11:46

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By Sam Prance

Harry Styles fans think that his As It Was lyrics are inspired by his relationship with Olivia Wilde.

Harry Styles is back with a banger and fans think his 'As It Was' lyrics include references to his relationship with Olivia Wilde.

Last month (Mar 23), Harry revealed that he will be releasing his third studio album Harry's House on May 20 this year. Little is known about the project, however, it's since been confirmed that Harry's House will feature 13 brand new tracks. Harry wrote a lot of the LP with his longterm collaborators Kid Harpoon and Tyler Johnson ('Adore You', 'Sweet Creature').

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Now, Harry has released the record's first single 'As It Was' and he has opened up about the meaning behind the lyrics.

What do Harry Styles' As It Was lyrics mean?

In the chorus, Harry sings: "In this world, it's just us / You know it's not the same as it was". Discussing the meaning behind 'As It Was' in a UK radio interview, Harry explained: "It was the last song that was written for the album. It was written in the countryside in England. It's about embracing change, losing oneself, finding oneself. I hope you enjoy it."

However, there's one lyric in particular that fans think is a direct reference to his girlfriend Olivia Wilde. In the bridge, Harry sings: "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". Given that Olivia has two kids, it seems likely it's about her.

Harry Styles - As It Was (Official Video)

Naturally, fans are losing it given that Harry and Olivia reportedly started dating in 2021 and this is the first time that he's ever referenced her in his music. One fan tweeted: "harry styles did not try to hide the fact his new single is about olivia wilde at ALL".

Another added: "are my ears deceiving me or is “as it was” abt olivia wilde…"

As it stands, Harry is yet to confirm if the line is a direct reference to Olivia. We shall update you if he does.

Harry Styles - 'As It Was' lyrics

INTRO
Come on, Harry, we wanna say goodnight to you

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

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