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No need to knock—the door toHarry's Houseis wide open.

That's right, Harry Styles' long-awaited third record is finally here. Released on May 20,Harry's Housefeatures 13 new songs that each capture a unique, singular moment within the 28-year-old's life over thepastthree years since the release of his 2019 albumFine Line.

In an Apple Music interview withZane Lowe, Harry shared that the idea forthe album came to him while living in Japan and listening to Haruomi Hosono's 1973 albumHosono House(likeHarry's House—get it?)

"It started as an idea," Harry said. "I wanted to make like an acoustic EP or something and make it all in my house and make it really intimate."

(Video) Harry Styles Reveals Which Song On ‘Harry’s House’ Was Hardest To Write

However, as the album began to find its distinctive, slow-grooving, Laurel Canyon-inspired ‘70s sound, its title slowly took on a deeper, more personal meaning for the "Watermelon Sugar" singer.

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"As I started making the album, I realized it wasn't about the geographical locations. It was much more of an internal thing," Harry explained. "When I took that title, put it to the songs we were making, it felt like it took on this whole new meaning. It was about, 'OK, imagine, it's a day in my house. What do I go through? A day in my mind? What do I go through?'"

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Through his "day in the life" approach, Harry ended up with a record that he described was "so much more intimate to me and so much more intimately made" than he could've ever foreseen.

"This is like my favorite album at the moment," he shared. "I love it so much."

In honor ofHarry's House, let's break down its entire track list below!

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“Music For A Sushi Restaurant”

Blending soft jazz with funky, ‘70s soul, Harry's feel-good album opener "Music For A Sushi Restaurant" is an eclectic, imaginative take on a date at its titular locale. "Green eyes / Fried Rice / I could cook an egg on you," Harry sings. His feelings only go stronger throughout the evening as he adds, "It's cause I love you babe / in every kind of way / Just a little taste."

“Late Night Talking”

First unveiled during his headlining performance at Coachella in April, "Late Night Talking" is a glittering, disco fever dream that encapsulates the fluttery feeling of being completely infatuated with someone and wanting to spend every waking moment with them. Whether that requires staying up all night talking or traveling from "Hollywood to Bishopsgate," no feat seems too large as Harry sings, "Now you're in my life / I can't get you off my mind."

“Grapejuice”

"Grapejuice" is about a physical and emotional hangover. Its constantly pounding bassline is juxtaposed with Harry's breathy, distant vocals as he laments a love lost over a few bottles of wine. "I pay for it more than I did back then," Harry shares about his growing headache. "There's just no getting through / Without you / A bottle of rouge / Just me and you."

“As It Was”

The first single fromHarry's House, "As It Was," is deceptively sweet ear candy. While its upbeat synths, chimes and soft vocals paint a picture of a feel-good moment, its lyrics are some of the darkest on the record. When speaking with Zane Lowe, Harry called the track "really devastating" and shared that it's "about a kind of metamorphosis and a perspective change" that you don't know fully understand is happening until it's too late. Now, nothing will ever be, as Harry sings, "the same as it was."

“Daylight”

In an interview with Howard Stern, Harry described "Daylight" as a "stream of consciousness" song about being infatuated with someone. The playful, yet poignant electronic track depicts having a crush on someone who, as Harry sings, "ain't got time for me right now." Still, should they ever change their mind, Harry's still waiting and ready to "Dip you in honey / So I could be sticking to you." The singerHarry also confirmedthat the songisnot connectedto Taylor Swift's song "Daylight."

“Little Freak”

Late-night longing comes into play in "Little Freak," a soft, melodic track about a relationship that slipped through Harry's fingers before it could ever start. "I disrespected you / Jumped in feet first and I landed too hard," he confesses during the song's middle eight. "You never saw my birthmark." Now, as he reflects on what could have been, he sings, "I'm not worried about where you are / Or who you will go home to / I'm just thinking about you."

“Matilda”

On "Matilda," Harry imagines the advice he'd give the protagonist fromRoald Dahl's 1988 novel as an adult. Backed by delicately fingerpicked guitar, Harry weaves a story about dealing with family trauma, growing up and starting anew. "You can let it go / You can throw a party full of everyone you know / And not invite your family," he explains. "You don't have to be sorry for leaving and growing up." And, while he acknowledges that "it's none of my business" (asubtle referenceto his 2017 track "Kiwi"), he shares, "it's just been on my mind."

(Video) Harry Styles - Music For a Sushi Restaurant (Audio)

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“Cinema”

Sultry, silky, smooth. "Cinema" centers around the sensual side of a new relationship and piecing together where you both stand (and features some very NSFW lyrics too). "I just think you're cool / I dig your cinema," he sings. "Do you think I'm cool too? Or am I too into you?" The singer's fans believethis track to be about his girlfriend, actress and director Olivia Wilde.

“Daydreaming”

With its horn section and peppy drums, "Daydreaming" feels like the older brother to Harry's 2019 hit "Treat People With Kindness." Written in part byQuincy Jonesand featuring John Mayer on guitar, "Daydreaming" is a sizzling, soulful track about looking at life with rose-colored glasses while dating someone new. When they must leave town, Harry asks for a memento to remember them by, singing, "So give me all of your love / Give me something to dream about."

“Keep Driving”

"Keep Driving" chronicles a sweet escape between lovers from the craziness of the world. Harry details sweet moments on their vacation and suggests that they "just keep driving" away from their problems. However, backed by heavy, distorted basslines, reality slowly creeps in as Harry's list grows darker, "Tea with cyborgs / Riot America / Science and edibles / Life hacks going viral in the bathroom." Instead, Harry turns away from the madness and asks, "Should we just keep driving?"

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“Satellite”

"Satellite" is going to be the showstopper at Harry'supcomingLove On Tourconcerts. While it begins a light and airy track about "spinning out waiting" for someone to realize that you're meant to be together, it explodes with life at the end with bombastic drums, synths and echoing vocals. "I can see you're lonely down there," Harry sings. "Don't you know that I am right here?"

“Boyfriends”

Alongside "Late Night Talking," Harry also debuted the harmony-driven hit "Boyfriends" during his Coachella performances. In the song, Harry soulfully and painfully observes all the complex feelings of loss, loneliness, anxiety and grief that surround a failing relationship. "Boyfriends, they think you're so easy," he sings. "They take you for granted / They don't know, they're just misunderstanding / You."

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"It's both acknowledging my own behavior. It's looking at behavior that I've witnessed," he told Apple Music about the song. "I grew up with a sister, so it's watching her date people and watching friends date people, and people don't treat each other very nicely sometimes."

“Love of My Life”

While speaking with Apple Music, Harry explained that "Love of My Life" is "a song about home" that initially felt "terrifying" because of its minimal musical accompaniment. On the track, Harry shares the "unfortunate" side of his bustling life on the road as he sorrowfully sings, "It's not what I wanted / To leave you behind / Don't know where you'll land when you fly."

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FAQs

What is the meaning behind Harrys House album? ›

Although many have assumed that Harry's House is a reference to Joni Mitchell's 1975 songs “Harry's House/Centerpiece,” Harry told Zane Lowe that the album was inspired by his time spent in Japan, where he discovered Japanese musician Haruomi Hosono and decided to make an album inspired by the artist's 1973 album ...

What is the saddest song in Harry's house? ›

Matilda. So, we can all admit it – Matilda has us all in a chokehold. This track takes the crown for being the saddest song in my Sad Bop section; literally all the people I've talked to about the album have said that they were sobbing when they first heard it.

What is the saddest song on Harry's new album? ›

But the centerpiece of the album is “Matilda,” a real heartbreaker, an acoustic-guitar ballad about someone learning how to build a new life after a traumatic past. It's a new peak for Harry—one of the most emotionally powerful songs he's ever done.

What song is about Taylor Swift on Harry's house? ›

May 2022 - Howard Stern Round Two

The host brought up “Daylight” off of Styles' third album, Harry's House, noting that Swift also had a song called “Daylight,” cheekily wondering if he was reading too much into things.

Why Does Harry have a 1957 tattoo? ›

Over each collarbone, Styles wears a date: 1957 on his right and 1967 on his right. The dates are the birth years of both Styles' parents. And on each shoulder, he wears a cursive “g” and “A,” the “g” standing for his sister Gemma and the A for his mom, Anne.

What are Harry Styles fans called? ›

Harry styles fans are called Harries.

Was Harry's music leaked? ›

Fans quickly discovered it wasn't just Harry's House that leaked, but additional unreleased songs from Styles' self-titled debut album, as well as One Direction demos from his early pop star days. Some fans theorized that the older songs were leaked to distract from Harry's House.

What is Harry Styles favorite song by him? ›

Harry Styles' favourite song of all time is 'Free Falling' by John Mayer. He also loves 'Shine On You Crazy Diamond' by Pink Floyd. Harry once said his ultimate 1D tour bus anthem is 'Lego House' by Ed Sheeran.

Are any of Harry's songs about Taylor? ›

"Two Ghosts"

While Harry hasn't released as many songs allegedly inspired by his romance with Taylor, this track off his 2017 self-titled debut solo album is the most clear reference to it and is basically a counter-argument to "Style." Just read this lyrics: "Same lips red, same eyes blue.

What song did Harry gave to Ariana? ›

What song did Harry Styles write for Ariana Grande? The track, titled 'Just A Little Bit Of Your Heart', appeared on Ariana's second album 'My Everything', just as her amazing career was kicking off. And it seems the American was a massive fan of Harry's writing skills, calling the single 'beautiful'.

Is Taylor Swift song about Harry? ›

The secret message behind the song: "Then one day he came back." Why it's about Harry Styles: Based on her personal love life experiences, Swift wrote "How You Get the Girl" as an instruction manual to help guide the guys who want to get back together with an ex they haven't spoken to in over six months.

How long did Taylor and Harry date? ›

The couple dated from late 2012 til early 2013 and finally, seven long years after their breakup, Harry has opened up about his romance with Taylor, as well as commenting on the famous breakup songs she allegedly penned about her time with the One Direction crooner.

What did Harry Styles say to Taylor Swift? ›

In an interview on "The Howard Stern Show" in 2020, Styles complimented Swift, saying, "I think about what it means to me to write a song about somebody else and for somebody else to do that, it's like flattering, even if the song isn't that flattering, you still spent time on it and ultimately, using Taylor as an ...

How old was Harry Styles when he dated Taylor Swift? ›

Harry and Taylor dated for over a year, when he was 18 and she was 22.

What does 3 nails tattoo mean? ›

Three Nails with Barbwire Temporary Tattoo

Famously representing Christ's sacrifice on the cross, three nails are used to reflect the spirit of sacrifice for greater good and Jesus' transcending love for human kind.

What does tattoo on left arm mean? ›

The left arm, instead, tells us about protection

it's the arm you use to protect yourself, and it's also the closest one to what you protect. Therefore, the outer area of the arm is your shield, your first wall on the world.

Does Harry have a rose tattoo? ›

The hopeless romantic got the ink while on vacation in Los Angeles as One Direction are being given the pleasures of a two week break from a mammoth 117-date world tour. Harry got the flower on his left arm underneath the infamous ship which was etched onto his skin in the company of ex-girlfriend Taylor Swift.

What are pink fans called? ›

P! nk on Twitter: "“@Dylan_Openshaw: What does @Pink actually call her fans” humans, people, underdogs, friends,"hey you" occasionally, like minded individuals" / Twitter.

What are funny names for Harry Styles fans? ›

39. What are Harry Styles fans called? Harry Styles' fandom are called 'Stylers'.

Who has the biggest fan base in the world? ›

Real Madrid (272.5m) Real Madrid is the most followed football club and team in the world in 2023. Despite the loss of their talisman, Cristiano Ronaldo, the Los Blancos are still going strong in terms of winning the trophies and the number of worldwide supporters.

What is Harry Styles least listened to song? ›

The least streamed track on his entire discography, "Treat People With Kindness," is shocking for most fans as the tile became one of Styles' recent mantras.

What is Harry Styles most streamed song on Spotify? ›

Collating all of this data, Spotify is also able to reveal listening trends and the most popular artists in countries across the globe. Harry Styles' "As It Was" was the most streamed song, fetching 1.6 billion streams worldwide, earning him and co-writers more than £1.5 million in royalties.

What is Harry Styles Number 1 song? ›

1 at the North American box office. First released in April, "As It Was" is currently enjoying the longest reign at No. 1 by a British artist, and is the longest running solo chart-topper in Billboard Hot 100 history.

Has Harry met Billie Eilish? ›

Styles said that he and Eilish have met a few times, but he mostly admires her "from afar" because she "represented something to me." Because Eilish, 20, is eight years younger than Styles, 28, her rise to fame helped him let go of the pressure to be shiny and new, which Styles described as "unbelievably liberating."

Did Harry steal a microwave? ›

No, Harry Styles did not steal a microwave from UBS Arena.

What are Harry's unreleased songs? ›

songs written by harry styles + unreleased
  • With You All the Time (From "Don't Worry Darling")Alice and Jack.
  • Complicated Freak.
  • Baby Honey.
  • Medicine.
  • Anna.
  • Him.
  • Already home.
  • Don't let me go with rain.

Is Harry Styles adopted? ›

In a 2019 interview with Rolling Stone, Nicks said, "He's Mick [Fleetwood]'s and my love child. When Harry came into our lives I said, 'Oh my God, this is the son I never had. ' So I adopted him."

What is Harry Styles religion? ›

Styles believes in karma, and when Chelsea Handler asked if he believes in God, he stated that he considered himself to be "more spiritual than religious" and that it is "naïve to say nothing exists and there's nothing above us or more powerful than us."

Is Harry Styles A Vegan? ›

No, although Harry Styles doesn't eat meat, he isn't vegan he's in fact a vegetarian according to various sources.

How long did Harry Styles date Kendall Jenner? ›

When did Harry Styles and Kendall Jenner date? Harry and Kendall were romantically linked multiple times between 2013 and 2019 and had an 'on and off' relationship. They first dated for a couple of months from the end of 2013 into the beginning of the following year but the romance didn't last.

Who did Harry Styles date after Taylor Swift? ›

Harry Styles famously dated stars like Taylor Swift and Kendall Jenner before he was most recently linked to Olivia Wilde for nearly two years.

Are Taylor Swift and Harry Styles still friends? ›

Despite their messy breakup, fans have long suspected these exes were on good terms and their Grammys interaction seems to confirms that happy news. Styles has always been quick to praise Swift's artistry when asked about her, suggesting that there is no "bad blood" between them (excuse the pun).

Does Ariana Grande have a Harry Potter tattoo? ›

Ariana is obsessed with “Harry Potter.” She has the word “Lumos” (a light-conjuring spell from the book series) inked on her hand.

Who has the most solos in one direction? ›

They found Harry had the most singles throughout their career, followed by Liam, then Zayn, and Niall and Louis very closely tied together. With each album break down, Harry also had the most solo parts in each of those, too, without exception.

Who is Ariana Grande's husband? ›

Which Taylor Swift songs are about ex boyfriends? ›

Here we bring to you a wholesome list of her super hit songs that are about her past relationships.
  • 1. ' Style'
  • 2. ' We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together'
  • 3. ' Dear John'
  • 4. ' Last Kiss'
  • 5. ' Out of the Woods'
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Which is the song Harry wrote about Taylor? ›

Harry Styles addressed a fan theory on The Howard Stern Show that his new song "Daylight" is about Taylor Swift since she has a song with the same name. Read his short and sweet response below!

Is Harrys House meant to be listened to backwards? ›

According to one of the popstar's fans, this was a clue as to how Harry wanted the album to be played: backwards. Sharing their theory on Twitter, they said it even gives the record a completely different vibe. "Harry's house is meant to be listened in reverse.

What songs were leaked from Harry's house? ›

Devoted fans also recognized two infamous song titles among the batch of leaked music, "Complicated Freak" and "Baby Honey," which had been spotted years ago on a whiteboard in the background of a photo of Styles working on his self-titled album in 2016.

Who is Matilda by Harry Styles written about? ›

Matilda

What is Harry's favorite song on Harry's house? ›

“I would say 'Matilda' is probably a personal favorite,” Styles said. “I think maybe 'Little Freak' is a personal favorite as well, just because I think it was rare and made in a hotel room in Tokyo.”

Is Harrys House spatial audio? ›

According to Apple: “The magical listening experience of AirPods with Spatial Audio meets Harry Styles' new album 'Harry's House'. With dynamic head tracking, to hear sound all around, you'll hear Harry Styles like never before."

Does Harry Styles sing at Harryween? ›

Harry Styles sings Grease hit as Danny Zuko at Harryween concert | EW.com.

Is Harry's house a success? ›

Harry Styles' hugely successful new album 'Harry's House' has garnered a series of chart accolades and broken numerous records across the world.

What is Harry's number one song? ›

1 at the North American box office. First released in April, "As It Was" is currently enjoying the longest reign at No. 1 by a British artist, and is the longest running solo chart-topper in Billboard Hot 100 history.

What song does John Mayer play guitar on Harry's house? ›

The album features John Mayer on lead guitar on "Cinema" and "Daydreaming".

Videos

1. Harry Styles - Late Night Talking (Official Video)
(Harry Styles)
2. Harry Styles: Daylight - Music Video by James Corden
(The Late Late Show with James Corden)
3. Harry Styles - As It Was (Official Video)
(Harry Styles)
4. Harry Styles - Keep Driving (Audio)
(Harry Styles)
5. Harry Styles - Love Of My Life (Audio)
(Harry Styles)
6. Harry's House (FULL ALBUM) (WITHOUT ADVERTISEMENTS)
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