The song's journey began in during a day off from Harry’s first solo tour.
While often interpreted as a general ode to summer, the song carries deeper, more specific connotations: Harry Styles - Watermelon Sugar
Directed by Bradley & Pablo and filmed in in January 2020, the video became a cultural reset when it dropped in May 2020—just as the world was navigating the first lockdowns of the COVID-19 pandemic. The song's journey began in during a day
: Styles wears a series of vintage-inspired looks, including a crochet tank top and blue Elton John-esque sunglasses , cementing his status as a modern fashion icon. the song carries deeper
: 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