Harry Styles’ song “As It Was” from his Grammy-winning album “Harry’s House” has achieved a significant milestone. The song has surpassed 4 billion streams on Spotify, a feat accomplished by only a handful of songs on the platform.
“As It Was” was released in April 2022 and became a massive hit. It topped charts in both the UK and US, staying at number one on the UK Singles Chart for 10 weeks and on the US Billboard Hot 100 for 15 weeks. This made it the UK’s longest-running number one song of 2022 and cemented its place in Billboard history as the longest-running number one by a British artist.
Styles described writing “As It Was” as therapeutic, conveying somber feelings through an upbeat synth-pop and new wave tune. He said the song is about embracing change, losing and finding oneself, and shifting perspectives on life.
