Harry Styles - Reaction - Lights Up

[@belle1109]

Such an underrated song. It didn't get the the attention it deserves.

[@katehakanson310]

I always forget that this song is on Fine Line until I listen to the full album again! It came out so far ahead of the rest of the album that for me it almost just exists independent of any album

[@goldenbella942]

+1

[@tiarose5071]

This song to me is about self-acceptance and being free to be who you really are. “Lights up and they know who you are do you know who you are?” to me means that when you’re in the spotlight everyone thinks they know who you are but do YOU know who you are? Everyone thinks they know the real you but are you really that person? ''It'd be so sweet if things just stayed the same, la da da da dah''. That could mean that of course If everything stayed the same it wouldn’t be as complicated. But he needed to grow, he needed to take risks and fight for what he wants. For freedom, for happiness. ''All the lights couldn't put out the dark running through my heart'' is a very interesting lyric to me. It’s like no matter how famous and rich you are, there’s always this part that nothing can fulfill. Like despite all the great and positive aspects of life, he’ll always have that dark place/feelings inside. No matter how happy he looks on the outside there’s also sadness on the inside. Obviously there are lots of other lyrics to interpret and everyone can interpret them differently. I just love how thought-provoking both the lyrics and the music video are. Other than the lyrics there are also the scenes where he’s drenched and alone in a room, a scene were he’s on the back of a motorcycle not holding on to anything, a scene where he’s surrounded by semi-naked people touching him everywhere, and this scene where he’s in the water (I imagine it being the dark place he mentally goes to). So much to think about regarding every single one of those scenes.

[@jessicarust2282]

Yes, I totally agree! And this song a work of art and could be applied to all our lives in the sense of accepting ourselves and not shying away from who we are.

[@tiarose5071]

5:37 I think some people interpreted it as the Harry in the water being his past self (the one from the self titled era), and the one hanging above being the new Harry. He kinda drowned his old self and is looking back? Idk Harry never explains stuff, we just come up with our own interpretations.

[@larrybelievercaptainniall1393]

Fr he needs to explain stuff to us more, and he needs to stop making horse noises and say what he can without being too obvious

[@__Kimberlyyyyy]

Harry has never labeled his sexuality BUT he has been more free with himself since becoming a solo artist. He did in fact say that this song is about self acceptance. And yes I am jealous that they got to touch Harry and got paid for it🥲

[@leylaesparza1811]

ik in middle school he was bi , idk abt now tho . i would so dye to be one of the girls 😕

[@jordie2828]

I have never hated to be a minor more god has favorites😩😩

[@__Kimberlyyyyy]

@@leylaesparza1811 ??? how do you know he was bi in middle school? 😐

[@leylaesparza1811]

@@__Kimberlyyyyy theres literally a tweet of him saying somthing like “so happy to be out as bi” somthing like that in middle school . he even had a bf and there were pics of him and the bf .

[@debrasnipes7431]

Harry has said, however, in a GQ interview, that he is not bi.

[@tiarose5071]

This song is too underrated, both the song and the mv can be interpreted to have very deep meanings. Everyone always talks about Watermelon Sugar, Adore You, Golden… but my baby Lights Up deserves more recognition as well.

[@91fallings]

i just can't describe how much i love the sound of this song. such a beautiful creation 😭

[@belle1109]

Hiya you sweet log head. Changed pp for personal reasons.😘

[@o5liviate]

same 😭

[@91fallings]

@@belle1109 aw i love it! and dw i'll recognize you from the way you talk anyway haha

[@belle1109]

@@91fallings 😆😆😘😘😘

[@belle1109]

@4:44 all the dancers were hired without them knowing who they wd be working for. One of the girls made a video about her experience on that day. They were in mexico. Harry appeared and they all freaked out. He asked what he could do to make everyone comfortable and they asked for TEQUILAS!!!😂😂

[@AbigailVegaa]

Who’s the girl that made the video?

[@louisea6109]

One of Harrys best songs!

[@91fallings]

to me, this song is about searching for freedom and finding change regardless of the opinions of others. whether that specifically relates to sexuality or if it’s written from his perspective, is something we don't clearly know about (although it would make sense since this was released on the national coming out day and with the whole undertone of this mv) the scene you talked at is assumed to be him lookng at his past coonfused self, he's in the water (just like in his HS1 album cover) i think the person in the motorcycle represents someone that he's going through this with, someone who understands his struggles and is there for him. it'd be great if you can react to the Adore You mv next ( the extended edition) 💜x

[@lip.5756]

he has said that he's unlabeled, or in his words, that he never felt the need to label his sexuality

[@AS-yz2iz]

Right. Which means people shouldn't take it upon themselves to speculate and act like they "know".

[@marcellacardoso9067]

actually, he never said that he "doesn´t label himself" he just doesn´t find it necessary to talk about his sexuality (sorry for weak English, i don´t speak English)

[@belle1109]

@@marcellacardoso9067 you're good!!

[@aaliyah8471]

@@marcellacardoso9067 Yes. He literally said "Who cares?" Not "I don't label my sexuality."

[@lip.5756]

same thing, hun www.teenvogue.com/story/harry-styles-does-not-label-sexuality

[@jabyerackonstanza]

"now what does that mean?" me hahha

[@sampreeti_._]

this song is about self acceptance, which has always been harry's motto

[@91fallings]

OMG YESS MY TOP 3 FROM FINE LINE

[@jackyj1204]

yesss this is my fav harry mv. he said the song was about freedom and things he'd struggled w in the past and that goes so well together w the visuals. i wouldnt even say it's him being cryptic, it's just all he has to say on the topic, which is refreshing tbh. would love to see cherry or to be so lonely reacted to next!

[@jessicarust2282]

Yess, please!!

[@selenemoran7514]

I think you would love the video of "Treat People with Kindness"

[@andreacitlalich]

I think we could really get a thousand different theories of this mv and still don't get the whole thing he actually means and I love that. Fun fact: it was actually filmed in Cancún, México :)

[@pristysavythri8639]

the part when you were talking about the people that get to be in this video, actually one of the girls (the blonde one) has spoken about it in her youtube channel. they had no idea that they were gonna be filming for harry’s mv. everything was kept in secret until the minute they saw harry 😂 and for the next, I guess CHERRY and TO BE SO LONELY would be nice. those two are quite decent and have very deep meaning ☺️

[@Grace-cs5sk]

This is my second favorite song Adore you is my favorite. In my opinion it better then treat people with kindness because there is no backup singers singing most of the song

[@shwem4540]

This was actually the first video I saw of Harry..I was not aware of 1D then..So my reaction was exactly the same as yours. Good reaction S!

[@MMJ501]

One of his most musically intelligent songs! Had a lot of fun recreating the chord progression, very interesting! :) I personally wish he got the Grammy for this one! Watermelon Sugar is a simple C major fun, summer song!

[@K2828o]

Harry Styles is cryptic about everything. It’s part of the reason I follow him. He keeps me guessing.

[@beaalonso9748]

Es un artista se ve arriba de un escenario en un concierto me tiene que tener actitud decidida ángel carisma y una gran voz es un extraordinario show Man

[@jacyoxendine6165]

I think it definitely is a self acceptance message. Much more free than in the past.

[@Paradox-nt5ce]

He said it was a period of Reflection and Self discovery for him, because of the water reflection thing.

[@juliette.r1136]

I love this song, probably one of my favorites from fine line! And I love the MV, it's so aestheticly pleasing. I'm not the biggest fan of MVs in general but Harry's are always amazing!

[@dilaracicek932]

you should definetly react to Adore You - Harry Styles (extended version)

[@dorapolgar4807]

yes

[@queenmahsa3761]

Have you watched Loui Tolinson "the walls" music video???!!!! They are EXACTLY the same!!!!!

[@leeyahnoh4333]

The Fine Line album is about the highs, lows of his relationships. Relationships with whom? That's up for debate. IMHO, Lights Up could be about coming out but it could also be about the end of codependent relationships that did not allow him to shine the way he could. He begs the person to stay because he doesn't want things to change. One could interpret the verses as a convo between someone or himself. Step into the light! Do you know who you are without the shadow of this relationship(s)? Stand on your own, find out who you are. Much love 💚💛.

[@kindking8009]

Green and gold hearts...hahaha, we know where your loyalty lies!

[@ella-ds6db]

@@kindking8009 zarry 😭

[@suvijii841]

"Cryptic" is the exact word to describe Harry Styles. It would feel odd if he ever explained his songs, but also I do think they all have a specific meaning and story behind them. Explaining them through and through would strip some of the magic away, I feel. I absolutely love this song. It's the one that made me fall in love with his artistry. I liked his songs before, but this one made me fall for him as an artist. It touches something in my soul.

[@belle1109]

He made such a 'DO' about the premiere of the music video.....got everyone scrambling . 😁😁

[@namyasuneja9838]

this song and mv have so many deep meanings, my last two brain cells cannot even-

[@eduardohuerta2512]

I love this song and I'm happy cause this mv was filmed in México :D Also can you react to Carolina from Harry too?

[@gunjanagrawal2297]

According to me Honestly it's just about finally being free and finally accept yourself for who you are. And being comfortable in their own skin. To me All this talk about harrys sexuality is just weird cause its nobodys business what his sexuality is and nobody has any right to speculate his or anyone's sexuality for that matter. He's happy and it's all that matters.

[@deannalynn445]

Thank You!!! Everyone always has to go straight to sexuality. If it was another artist would people just automatically assume that is what it is about? Probably not!

[@gunjanagrawal2297]

@@deannalynn445 exactly. Just because he's so expressive and open in his thoughts and clothing, doesn't mean anything. Hes being who he is. Doesn't matter what his sexual orientation. Its annoying seeing everyone so invested in their personal lives and relationships like they know everything about them and focus on that more than their music.

[@SushiforCinema]

@@gunjanagrawal2297 I totally agree with you! A lot of Harry's qualities are what made me fall in love with him and his personality. He's so open and doesn't care what people think about what he's wearing, what kind of music he makes or who he's dating and I love that about him. And some of his fans are so toxic and disrespectful towards him. They're selfish and don't care what makes him happy, only what makes them happy. He deserves a lot better from his fandom. He's a beautiful man and always always always #TreatsHisFansWithKindness no matter how they treat him!

[@MsTravelsoul]

People read way too much into what he says and doesn’t say. I think its as simple as him sincerely wanting all his fans to feel included and loved and free to be who they are when they listen to his music and go to his shows. It’s clear he is a true ally to the LBGTQIA+ community and appearing ambiguous and refusing to speak on his personal life is a way to show his support.

[@threeangels9318]

I believe he is part of the LGBTQ+ not an ally

[@nataliacaneo5326]

everytime i watch that music video im like: no way this men is real

[@kindking8009]

This is the most underrated song on Fine Line. Great vibe, enlightening lyrics and beautiful video. Also, I read that the people in the video had no idea who/what the video was, they just showed up for the call and waited all day before Harry showed up to start filming, after dark. It was almost midnight before they were done shooting.

[@canan8102]

There actually is a girl who was one of the dancers in this music video and she made a video about how she got the job and how it was working with Harry and it's amazing but honestly sounds sketchy af!

[@kirchb]

Please compare the scenes in Lights uo with Louis’ videos Walls, and the Director’s cut videos. Motorcycles, red lighting, being surrounded by men and women ( Louis’ people are still masked), mirrors, falling into the water . It’s like Louis is answering Harry but Harry is freer to express himself while Louis is still tied to his contract.

[@blueasthelifeshefled320]

Lmaooo, the bit about people volunteering to be in the mv. But again, where's the lie tho? 😂

[@grilledcheezzzy6921]

Even though I’ve heard the songs u react to (one direction wise), they help me better understand the song cuz u not only react, u interpret the lyrics, too and I love that🤩💖

[@mary_v2023]

Harry's always been really fit. I think the video is about reflecting and looking at yourself (do you know who you are) and being comfortable with who you are and going forward, not looking back. Yes, he said he's never felt like he needs to clarify his sexuality.

[@harshm1456]

I am so proud that i stan and consider harold as my child or something like for almost 11 years

[@carolingotz4337]

his best song and music video🥰

[@nastya28LT]

this song is so underrated

[@OceanChild7]

He was very vague about that, as usuall, when it comes to explaining his music. But in other context he said that the whole album is a way of self-reflection, trying to understand what success is about. The image at 5:09 is all about that imo. It's like the representation of the whole song (or even album). I don't take it as a coming out vid or even as a queebaiting thing (not that I'm in any right to say). For me it's about the downfalls of being an artist, that this comes with being in the spotlight, not having much privacy, being judged, harrassed and mobbed (cuz it's 1D's largest issue during the band activity and Harry suffered from that the most). That you don't get just to make music, you need to take the whole package and accept it or drop it once and for all.

[@taylorewalters]

i loooove this song. i feel like it's so underrated?!

[@cristinamourao7857]

You got it right!! The meaning.The message got it through. At least for some.

[@raghadhajomar8694]

About his sexuality, he never said he is unlabeled. He said that there is no need to tell us cuz who cares and then said that he shows how he really feels about things by the choices he make which is really clear if u watched all the stuff he said and did and still do! + I don't think this song is about him being fully free cuz he is not. I think its about him finding his true identity and finally be in peace knowing himself and who he really is!!!

[@reemsalah6112]

the video was actually filmed in Cancun, Mexico, at the end of the video you can see the police car had spanish writing on it!

[@belle1109]

Am from Nigeria right? So, wasn't expecting anything 1d or their solo stuff to be played here; but then I was at my usual grocery shopping and lights out boomed out 😃😃 I was so happy! Sang out LOUD and danced .....yeah.....everyone tot I was weird 😂😂😂😂

[@rani6955]

Hi Suffi! Thanks so much for all your insightful reviews. I began to understand the meaning of the songs because of you🥰 Waiting for your reaction on Harry Styles' Fine Line. Thanks in advance and keep safe always!

[@kwise09]

There’s actually this girl on KZbin who put a video out describing her experience because she was hired to be one of those people in the video. She said that nobody knew who the video was for until the last minute and that their phones were taken away until shooting was over. They’re actually professional dancers LOL

[@amyaeschbach3581]

So glad to see you reacting to Harry again. Love all your reactions. I think you were right on about the cinematography of this video. It’s really different from all of his others. I love the song and the vibe and I feel like it’s almost Harry wrestling with who he really is. Do you know who you are? Almost asking himself. This video includes him dressed in Larry blue in a room alone, staring at himself in the mirror and kind of moving around the room like he doesn’t know exactly what to do. Also when he’s hanging above the water and you see the reflection in the water I feel that’s another place where he’s questioning. In the scenes where he’s with all the men and women, I get to senses. One, he’s going back to what he always says which is gender is not important to him. And the other it kind of represents all of the different people who have pulled and tugged on him since the very beginning whether it be fans and crowd mobs or management? It’s as if he’s trying to break free. And I sense that total freedom with him on the motorcycle riding backwards with his arms to the side and his shirt blowing in the wind. Anyway so many things can be taken from this. Henry often says he never publicly talks about his feelings or his personal life, but he saves his real feelings to put in his songs. Everything he does definitely says some thing. 💚💚💚

[@raghadhajomar8694]

There is a lot of other things he did and still do to show how he really feels sense day 1 and believe me there is still people who think he is straight and attack anyone who say he is not. They say we are "labeling" him while we are literally just saying that he is not straight and they forget that saying he is straight is a label!! Good fact: one of his shows after the lyrics "do u know who u are" he said "I know now" and smiled!!

[@Carolina_Girl_]

So happy you did this one. Lights up is underrated imo. It’s funny, what you said about the people in the video getting paid to be that close to him. At his Forum one night only show, before they did this song he goes “we’re going to be recreating the mv if anyone wants to volunteer,” ofc jokingly but that whole place came unglued when he said that. The girl standing next to me actually said “omg do you think he’s serious” I’m like yeah, sure he is 🙃. He’s really stayed true to being that person who believes he shouldn’t have to explain his sexuality to anyone, and he’s right, he shouldn’t, it’s no one’s business but he loves teasing us with this sort of thing. Like, he knows by now that we’re smart, we’re gonna figure things out and like you said, he drops these cryptic hints and messages bc he knows the right people will figure it out. That one image you were talking about is him looking at the old Harry or the past him. At one of his secret shows, at the end when everyone was singing/screaming the last lyrics “do you know who you are” he said, with the hugest smile on his face “I do now” and out of all the shows I’ve been to, witnessing that moment was the best and I’ll never forget it bc no matter what it meant technically, it was just nice to see he had found that after 10/11 years. Thanks so much for doing this and thanks to Barbara for suggesting it 💫

[@Isa-ue5ts]

Thank you ❤️

[@erinj.7306]

"Now what does that mean?" *hands on hips* Let me get my magnifying glass!🧐

[@gracebaur3925]

Yay! Can you react to fool for you by Zayn?

[@BobiG1964]

This was shot in Mexico. There's a blonde girl who did a video talking about her experience. They were paid and hired and didn't know whose video. Can't find it, so can't link it

[@shinla4473]

It's one of my fav songs, for me have similar vibe with song 'she' but not so much, just a little bit hah and I just love this, that mv is so interesting with meaning behind that and I'm really sad that Harry never explain anything hahah

[@federicamerotto9923]

Me 🙋 volounteer for a LightsUp part2 🙋🙋🙋 Anyway.. Always a reaction on point 👌👌👌

[@TYGVlogger]

Also in this video there’s another famous celebrity(she’s a dancer) and she’s Joalin Loukamaa who’s also his fan. She’s a dancer and she’s part of the group called Now United(on Instagram they have more than 7M of followers, on KZbin 7,65M of subscribers with more than in total 2B of views) and she has on Instagram 3,6M of followers(they were also nominated in the VMAS last year as best groups). She’s representing Finland in this group. This group is formed by 18 people from different countries and I suggest you to react to Wave Your Flag, their latest single. Sadly she couldn’t make it in the video due to covid and stuff so yeah!! Hope you’ll react to them!!

[@КсенияВилочкина-в7м]

BTW, there is a vid on youtube of a girl named Jolin who took part in this MV (one of the blondies). She made a vid about it=) She was paid for this. When she came to the setting she didn't even know whose MV it was. It was in Mexico, btw, and she was even afraid that she would be kidnapped or smth 'cause everything was in such a secret)

[@anandiganguly3086]

5:30 I feel like this shot might symbolize him looking at his past self that he's trying to leave behind, and he's looking at his past self drowning, while the new him is rising above. If that makes any sense?

[@sumtungchan77]

Please react to the song she by Harry it's one of my fav on the fine line album ♡

[@shawnmassy3871]

Can you react to only angel- harry styles ❤️

[@91fallings]

he has already reacted to it

[@SharonTurnbull-h5s]

It’s a Harry doll looking down.

[@kajs7543]

5:26 im not sure ive always thought it was him now looking back at his ‘dead self’ like his old self that isnt anymore idk

[@urcomfortplace]

Adore You music video. Extended version!!

[@farishakimi5667]

You should watch the live version at jingle bell ball

[@W0rdsandMus1c]

Can't you hear the La La La La La in Luke Hemmings Starting Line? I don't care about back stories, This is my favourite song off Fine Line, will always take me back to Pre Lockdown, when I was struggling to get to work through the snow, it was still been played loads in the UK when I was furloughed in March 2020

[@ele9875]

7:45 that's exactly my point. He doesn't like labels and that's fine but than he showed us multiple times he likes men , it's almost a fact so here is that too.

[@beaalonso9748]

Tenés que verlo en vivo en concierto 20 21 hay último por favor hacelo gracias

[@clararodrigues9165]

yes it is what you understand and he didn´t want to put label he only hopes his soulmate one day does the same and feel free...

[@davidkadingojr.6941]

this song which is one of Harry's best songs on the FINE LINE album was Him trying to talk straight to Zayn Malik...he said I don't want to go back to the "closet"...... but Zayn was so butt hurt that Harry wanted to Out Himself...that he got GiGi Hadid pregnant.....Zayn wants to be Free with Harry, but only on his terms...and there was a interesting part of the video.... he was wrapped up in a Model that looked a LOT like Zayn... leaning on his several times in the MV....

[@1dedition438]

What name did you gave to your cat

[@maryamkmr4383]

Adore you and to be so lonely Highly recommend

[@leylaesparza1811]

did y’all notice how we wasn’t affectionate towards the woman yet was affectionate towards the man,he was smiling and seemed to be laughing,not calling him gay or anything but just wanted to point it out

[@soleil8786]

YESSS

[@rosejansen9073]

I think he said he doesn’t want a label

[@OceanChild7]

I don't get this closetting thing about 1D btw. It's all such a huge myth within the fandom imo, based on how they behave when they were literally kids. It's been many years since there's no band activity, they all changed management/labels, Louis's basically indie now. There is no management allegedly forcing them into closet, why wouldn't they come out? If this vid is Harry's way of "coming out" it doesn't make sense to not adressing the issue 2 months later in the interview. And almost 2 years later after this vid is out, when he literally had more than 3 chances to speak up. He's such a big LGBTQIA+ community ally, if he had anything to say, I guess he would have by now, overcoming personal struggle if he had any, cuz it's for a good deed. I read assumptions about each of the 1D guy sexuality but I just don't see any of it. Not that it mattered to me, though, I love these guys' music regardless of their sexual preferences :)

[@anaclaratoledo9174]

You should react to Harry cover of Big yellow taxi and the chains

[@ameliehill7427]

PLZ DO FINE LINE

[@ele9875]

5:45 he is leaving his old Closeted swlf behind and step into the light. It's like rebirth. But it's 2021 and he sti6 have a beard and is considered straight male, so not really what he was hoping for(((

[@duda-iq9iv]

he never said that he is unlabeled yall. he said "who cares?" when the interviewer asked about his sexuality. he just doesn't want to, or can't say what his sexuality is. glass closeting 😃

[@aaliyah8471]

Exactly this. People just took it and twisted his words. Why am I so passionate about this today? Normally I don't comment on things.

[@duda-iq9iv]

@@stillerevolution4488 no it's not?

[@duda-iq9iv]

@@aaliyah8471 lmao same

[@magdajankowska1499]

He said,multiple times, that he doesn't want to label himself. His words. How about you respect his personal life and stop with all the lies and conspiracy theories.

[@aaliyah8471]

@@magdajankowska1499 My friend, did you read the article or did you watch news outlets. It's not that difficult to see. I'm not making a theory, it's a fact. He didn't use the word "unlabeled" once.

[@korne7108]

React to nialls unreleased song champagne lovers

[@PamaAnderson]

He does have girlfriend Taylor Russell from l2023 to2024

[@ikjmn4824]

Can you please react to tightrope by zayn, it's from his latest album "NOBODY IS LISTENING ".

[@sschaar7937]

I would like you to react to Happily by One Direction. It's a grate song :)

[@maria8217]

moço eu amo seus reacts me nota

[@AS-yz2iz]

Well, one thing is for sure, "Step into the light, I'm not ever going back" isn't about him being closeted, lol, seeing as he's now dating Olivia Wilde. And all of you who are going to come at with me about a beard, you can save it. Have a nice day!

[@AA-ru1wg]

React to the video of watermelon sugar

[@taelyn27]

I am sure I read somewhere that the dancers didn't know in advance who the music video was going to be for. I hope they were happy about it, as he has been reported to be very considerate about making everyone comfortable especially when touching is going to be involved.

[@sarahfransaert3293]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2PUlK2HpsqbqqM this is an explanation from one of the dancers on how she got in and what her experience was x

[@taelyn27]

@@sarahfransaert3293 thanks for linking that. It was great to hear her experience.

[@ritulikadas4527]

Please react to happier than ever by Billie Eilish..

[@mareeyahmalik4815]

React to Remember by Liam Payne.

[@janssenharveyinsigne3861]

Where is your reaction to Best Song Ever?

[@juliette.r1136]

on his patreon, it got blocked on yt

[@krissagar2314]

Been following you since you started reacting to Louis Tomlinson,Two of us,Love your content and One direction ahaha,Well I'd like to bring another artist to your awareness,LANY,Kindly check his music out,You can start over with "I quit drinking" Ft,Kelsea Balerinni He's highly underrated,And I'm pretty sure you'd love him

[@tamaragh9519]

(Walls)

[@sschaar7937]

Could you please react to fOoL fOr YoU by Zayn

[@geetikasharma2536]

Why haven't u reacted to watermelon sugar yet😭🖐️