Lights Up
Harry Styles
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What do you mean? I'm sorry by the way Never coming back down Can't you see? I could, but wouldn't stay Wouldn't put it like that What do you mean? I'm sorry by the way Never coming around Be so sweet if things just stayed the same (La-da-da-da-da) All the lights couldn't put out the dark Runnin' through my heart Lights up and they know who you are Know who you are Do you know who you are? Shine, step into the light Shine, so bright sometimes Shine, I'm not ever going back Shine, step into the light Shine, so bright sometimes Shine, I'm not ever going back Shine, step into the light Shine, so bright sometimes Shine, I'm not ever (oh) What do you mean? I'm sorry by the way Never going back now Be so sweet if things just stayed the same La-da-da-da-da La-da-da-da-da La-da-da-da-da (oh) La-da-da-da-da (oh) La-da-da-da-da (oh) All the lights couldn't put out the dark Runnin' through my heart Lights up and they know who you are Know who you are Do you know who you are?
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Written by: Harry Edward Styles, Thomas Edward Percy Hull, Tyler Sam Johnson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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7 facts about this song
Release Date and Album Category"Lights Up" by Harry Styles was released on October 11, 2019.
- It is the lead single from Styles' second studio album, "Fine Line."
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Song Production FactsThe song was produced by Tyler Johnson and Kid Harpoon, both of whom also co-wrote the track with Styles.
- It marks a departure from the classic rock sound of Styles' debut album, incorporating elements of pop, funk, and psychedelia.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Lights Up" debuted at number 3 on the UK Singles Chart.
- In the US, the song peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- It also topped the charts in various other countries around the world, including New Zealand and Greece.
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Award RecognitionThe song was nominated for British Single of the Year and British Video of the Year at the 2021 Brit Awards.
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Music Video AspectsThe music video for "Lights Up" was directed by Vincent Haycock and filmed in Cancun, Mexico.
- The etheral and introspective video features Styles surrounded by a group of men and women in various states of undress, which led to much speculation regarding the song's meaning.
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Song's Meaning and InterpretationStyles has remained relatively quiet about the specific meaning of the song, allowing for a variety of interpretations from listeners.
- Some fans and critics speculate the song is about Styles' own struggles with identity and acceptance as it was released on National Coming Out Day.
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Popular Culture InfluenceSince its release, "Lights Up" has appeared in various TV series and continues to be popular on social media platforms like TikTok.
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