Harry Styles Reveals The True Meaning Behind "Watermelon Sugar"

After lengthy speculation, Harry Styles has confirmed his song "Watermelon Sugar" is about more than just fruit—it’s about the female orgasm. The singer cheekily revealed the true meaning of the lyrics during a recent performance in Nashville, sending the crowd wild. Fans have long debated the song's meaning, and Styles finally put an end to the speculation during his "Love On Tour" concert.

What does "Watermelon Sugar" really mean?

During that memorable gig in Nashville, Styles took a moment to address the audience directly. As the first few bars of "Watermelon Sugar" played, he teased fans by saying, "This song is about—it doesn’t really matter what it’s about. It’s about the sweetness of life." This playful introduction set the tone, as he encouraged the audience to sing along.

But then he dropped the bombshell that many had been waiting for: "It’s also about the female orgasm but totally different. It’s not really relevant. So that settles that," he said with a laugh. This revelation sent the crowd into a frenzy, with fans sharing their excitement on social media.

Twitter user @faithharrylove captured the moment with a video, expressing disbelief over Styles' candidness. The moment highlighted Styles' ability to connect with his audience while also pushing boundaries in his music.

HARRY SAYING WHAT WATERMELON SUGAR IS ABOUT LIKE WE DIDN’T ALREADY KNOW LMAOOOOOOOO I CANNOT BELIEVE HE DID THAT 🍉 pic.twitter.com/eErJc0hncA
— Cha♡ 2! (@faithharrylove) October 2, 2021

The origins of "Watermelon Sugar"

This isn’t the first time the song’s lyrics have been questioned. "Watermelon Sugar" was taken from Styles' second studio album, Fine Line, which also earned him a Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance. The song's delightful mix of catchy melodies and suggestive undertones has kept fans intrigued since its release.

During an appearance on NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series in February 2020, Styles shared insights into the creation of "Watermelon Sugar." He revealed that he wrote it in 2017 while on the Harry Styles: Live on Tour. On a day off in Nashville, he and his team created a "repetitive" chorus melody, inspired by Richard Brautigan's book In Watermelon Sugar, which was on the table at the time.

Reflecting on the songwriting process, Styles noted, "It's probably the longest it's ever taken me to finish a song. We liked it when we wrote it then I really hated it for a long time, then it came back and kept coming back into the mix." He emphasized that the song captures the initial euphoria of starting a romantic relationship, highlighting that excitement and connection.

Social media reaction to "Watermelon Sugar"

After Styles revealed the real meaning behind "Watermelon Sugar" on stage, fans in the arena took to social media to express their excitement. One fan tweeted, "Not to be dramatic, but being in the arena when Harry Styles confirmed the meaning behind 'Watermelon Sugar' is a moment that will live in my head rent-free forever." Another remarked, "Yeah, sex is cool but have you heard Harry Styles saying that his Grammy-winning song 'Watermelon Sugar' is about female orgasm live?"

Following the Nashville concert, Styles continued his tour, performing two nights in New York's Madison Square Garden. With 24 more dates lined up, including three shows at The Forum in Inglewood, California, on November 17, 19, and 20, 2021, fans are eager to see what else he will reveal during his performances.