About the Song
"Watermelon Sugar" is a song by English singer-songwriter Harry Styles from his second studio album, Fine Line (2019), included as the album's second track. Styles wrote the song with Mitch Rowland and the song's producers, Tyler Johnson and Kid Harpoon. They were inspired by the American novel In Watermelon Sugar (1968) by Richard Brautigan. "Watermelon Sugar" is a horn and guitar-driven funk-pop, pop rock song.
Meaning Behind the Lyrics
The song "Watermelon Sugar" can be read as an exploration of ephemeral joy and sensory experiences. For many listeners, it evokes feelings of summer warmth and nostalgic pleasure, possibly representing youthful love and delight in the simple, sweet moments of life. The lively instrumentation and upbeat vibe contribute to a carefree atmosphere, suggesting a celebration of connection and enjoyment. Drawing inspiration from literature, the song resonates with themes of savoring life's pleasures, inviting listeners to immerse themselves in the rich, vibrant experiences that come with relationships and fleeting moments.
Did You Know?
- Harry Edward Styles is an English singer, songwriter, and actor.
- Styles's musical career began in 2010 as part of One Direction, a boy band formed on the British music competition series The X Factor after each member of the band had been eliminated from the solo contest.
Music Details
These details come from the iTunes song listing used for the artwork and metadata match.
- Album/collection: Fine Line
- Genre: Pop
- iTunes release date: November 16, 2019
- Track runtime: 2:54
Video Snapshot
- Video title: Harry Styles – Watermelon Sugar (Official Video)
- YouTube channel: HarryStylesVEVO
- Video published: May 18, 2020
- Video runtime: 3 minutes, 9 seconds
- YouTube views when drafted: 427,243,766
- YouTube likes when drafted: 6,555,395
- YouTube comments when drafted: 213,051
Quick Facts
- Artist: HARRY STYLES
- Song: WATERMELON SUGAR
- Album/collection: Fine Line
- Genre: Pop
- Reference page: Watermelon Sugar
