Released on April 1, 2022, as the lead single for his third studio album Harry’s House , "As It Was" is a record-breaking synth-pop anthem that explores themes of metamorphosis, personal change, and isolation. Despite its upbeat, 80s-inspired melody, the song is deeply melancholic, reflecting on how life shifts and can never truly return to the way it once was. Meaning and Inspiration Harry Styles has just entered his 80's era with 'As it Was'