While often interpreted as a general ode to summer, the song carries deeper, more specific connotations:
: Written with Mitch Rowland and producers Tyler Johnson and Kid Harpoon at The Cave Studio in Nashville , the track initially struggled to find its final form. Harry Styles - Watermelon Sugar
The song's journey began in during a day off from Harry’s first solo tour. While often interpreted as a general ode to
: Styles noted that the track was "reworked a bunch of times" and nearly cut from the album multiple times before he realized its staying power. Meaning and Themes Meaning and Themes : Musically, critics have compared
: Musically, critics have compared its groove to a blend of Stevie Nicks and Stevie Wonder , rooted in a 1970s aesthetic. The Music Video: "Dedicated to Touching"
: Fans noted references to Elton John’s "I'm Still Standing" and Styles’ own previous videos like "Kiwi" and "Adore You". Harry Styles, "Watermelon Sugar" - Rolling Stone Australia