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"Lights Up"
Single by Harry Styles
from the album Fine Line
B-side"Do You Know Who You Are?"
Released11 October 2019 (2019-10-11)
Recorded2019
Studio
  • The Cave (Nashville)
  • EastWest (Los Angeles)
  • Henson Recording (Hollywood)
Genre
Length2:52
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Tyler Johnson
Harry Styles singles chronology
"Kiwi"
(2017) 		"Lights Up"
(2019) 		"Adore You"
(2019)
Music video
"Lights Up" on YouTube

"Lights Up" is a song by English singer Harry Styles, from his second studio album, Fine Line (2019). The song was written by Styles and its producers, Tyler Johnson and Kid Harpoon. It was released for digital download and streaming through Erskine and Columbia Records on 11 October 2019 as the album's lead single. "Lights Up" is a pop and R&B song featuring multilayered guitars, pianos, keyboards, and programmed beats in its production. It also makes use of a gospel-choir and pummeling percussions. Conceived after a period of self-reflection, the lyrics talk about self-acceptance and find Styles embracing his own identity.

"Lights Up" received positive reviews from music critics, who praised the song's production, Styles's musical direction, and vocal performance. Critics have also compared it to the works of Tame Impala and Justin Timberlake. Commercially, the song peaked at number 3 on the UK Singles Chart and at number 17 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song peaked within the top 10 on charts and received certifications in Australia and New Zealand.

The music video for "Lights Up" was directed by Vincent Haycock, and features Styles dancing shirtless in a sweat-drenched crowd of males and females. To promote the song, Styles performed it on several television programs including, Saturday Night Live and Later... with Jools Holland.

Background and production

Harry Styles debuted as a solo artist in 2017 with his eponymous debut studio album which heavily incorporated 1970s rock-influenced production.[1][2][3][4] Released after a two-year hiatus, "Lights Up" marks a departure from Styles' signature rock style towards a more pop-leaning sound.[1][5][6][7] Styles wrote the song with its producers, Tyler Johnson and Kid Harpoon (credited under his birth-name Thomas Hull), who had previously collaborated with him on Harry Styles.[8][9] The song was later revealed to be included on Styles's second studio album, Fine Line, released in late 2019; it was conceived amidst a "burst of inspiration" during the song-writing sessions for the album in the final week of Spring of that year.[10] Styles spoke about the writing process of the song in an interview with Vanity Fair:

"Lights Up" was the most unorthodox song I've ever made. It was written via voice notes with Tyler [Johnson]. He'd send me a track and we'd send voice notes back and forth. I wrote the lyrics and we got together in the studio to record it really quickly. On the second day I decided to put the choir on, which we don't usually do so early on. Once we put the choir on, it made the song and took it to a different place. My favourite part about it is that I don't know what the song is. It doesn't necessarily make that much sense, but I think that's part of what makes me like it.[11]

The recording took place in three studios – The Cave Studio in Nashville, Tennessee, EastWest Studios, Los Angeles, and Henson Recording, located in Hollywood, California. Johnson programmed the track and played drums, bass, acoustic guitar, and keyboards; Harpoon played the electric guitar and provided additional production, while Ivan Jackson played the horns. Johnson, Jeremy Hatcher, Nick Lobel, and Sammy Witte engineered the track with the help of Matt Tuggle and Matt Wallick. Jon Castelli mixed it with assistance of Ingmar Carlson at the Gift Shop in Los Angeles, California. Randy Merrill mastered it at Sterling Sound Studios in Edgewater, New Jersey.[12]

Music and lyrics

"Lights Up"
A 16-second sample of the bridge of "Lights Up", a pop[1][2][13][14] and R&B song,[5][15][10] driven by multilayered guitars, pianos, keyboards, and programmed beats.[16][17] The lyrics address themes that include freedom and self-acceptance.[18][19]
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"Lights Up" is a pop[1][2][13][14] and R&B song,[5][10][15] with a length of two minutes and 52 seconds.[20] The New York Times's music critic Jon Caramanica characterized its sound as "somewhere between '70s soft rock, lite disco and indie pop."[21] The song was composed in 4
4 time and the key of B♭ minor, with a tempo of 100 beats per minute. It follows a chord progression of D–E in the chorus and Em–D–Dsus–Am7 sequence everywhere else. Styles's vocals span from B♭4 to B♭5.[20] The "modern-leaning" production consists of multilayered guitars, pianos, keyboards, and programmed beats.[16][17] The song derives its minimalist sound from several vintage and organic elements, including layered synths, drum machines, and heavy bass, among others.[4][18][22] It also makes use of a supple bassline and pummeling percussions.[23][24]

"Lights Up" eschews traditional song structures and is composed of several breakdown pre-choruses and post-choruses with a single chorus.[6][25] The song opens with a 17-second instrumental intro that is followed by a beat, leading to the track's opening verse. A pitch-drift takes place after this, driven by electric guitars that complements with Styles's tightly tuned vocals, resulting in a "hazy, tripped-out" production.[25] The pre-chorus is psychedelic and stilted, throughout which Styles uses distorted vocals.[1][22][26] The song further utilizes piano chords in this section, with vocoder-processed backing vocals from a gospel choir.[1][22][4][18] The central chorus is uptempo and "high-energy" and uses a piano-driven chord modulation similar to Michael Jackson's "Rock with You".[24] In its composition, the chorus has cadences in the chord of B♭ led by a backing-vocal refrain, "Shine". Styles's vocals reach a crescendo shortly before the track's outro.[6] Most of the song uses layered vocal texture consisting of a vocal line doubled at the upper and lower octaves along with tight and electronic double-line.[25] The Independent's Roisin O'Connor noted the use of "surprisingly airy" vocals which she deemed as a contrast to the "sharper delivery" of Styles' previous tracks.[17] Various critics have frequently compared the song's musical style to that of Tame Impala and the early works of Justin Timberlake.[3][19][23][27]

Lyrically, "Lights Up" addresses the theme of freedom and self-acceptance.[18][19][28] Speaking about the inspiration behind the song in an interview with Rolling Stone Styles stated, "I think 'Lights Up' came at the end of a long period of self-reflection, self-acceptance."[10] In the chorus, Styles embraces his own identity through lines: "Lights up and they know who you are/ Know who you are/ Do you know who you are?"[18] This is followed by a personal revelation in the bridge, where he sings, "Step into the light … I’m not ever going back."[4][18][29] Laura Snapes of The Guardian felt that Styles talks through a "conflicted inner monologue" or the lyrics find "him and a former partner talking at cross-purposes around the void of a relationship."[4] Mike Nied of Idolator interpreted the song's lyrics as "being more about self-actualization than a relationship," while Madeline Roth of MTV News wrote that the track is about "all about lucidity and self-discovery."[30][27] Media publications including Time and Paper noted a melancholic edge to the lyrics.[5][29]

Release and promotion

In the days preceding the song's release, billboards appeared in several cities around the world with the phrase "Do You Know Who You Are?" The phrase was connected to Styles after each of the posters featured both the Columbia Records logo and the acronym "TPWK" (Treat People with Kindness), which has appeared on Styles' tour merchandise.[2][7][31] A website called "Do You Know Who You Are?" was also set up, that offered compliments to users who entered their name on it.[32] A few hours prior to the song's release, Styles revealed the cover art and title on his social media accounts.[8] "Lights Up" was released for digital download and streaming on 11 October 2019 in various countries by Erskine and Columbia Records, as the lead single from his sophomore album, Fine Line.[33] The same day, Sony Music released the song to Australian and Italian radio stations.[34][35] The following day, it impacted the UK contemporary radio as a single in that country.[36] A limited edition 7-inch vinyl containing a new track "Do You Know Who You Are? (Locked Groove)" as B-side was released worldwide in early 2020.[37]

On 16 November 2019, Styles delivered his first performance of the song on Saturday Night Live, alongside "Watermelon Sugar".[38] For the performance, Styles played a stripped-down R&B rendition of the song while joined by trumpeteer, backing vocalists, and a live band.[39][40][41] Hilary Hughes of Billboard praised the performance writing, "With little more than the piano, an acoustic guitar, a trumpet and the intricate harmonies of his back-up singers, Styles belted every high note and danced to the beat of the song's bridge."[39] Styles performed the song again on Later... with Jools Holland on 21 November and at Capital FM's Jingle Bell Ball on 7 December.[42][43] The song was included on the setlist of his one-night concert at the Forum, Los Angeles on 13 December, to commemorate the release of Fine Line.[44] On 18 December, Styles performed the song on BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge.[45]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
The Guardian[4]
The Independent[17]
NME[19]

"Lights Up" received positive reviews from music critics. Reviewing for Clash, Susan Hansen selected it as the best track on Fine Line. She praised the "subtle, but acute build up" of the song and was impressed with its detailed production that included the horns, congas, and the "neat choir arrangement."[46] Labelling "Lights Up" as one of the best songs of its release week, Time's writer Raisa Bruner lauded Styles's departure from rock towards pop and R&B styles, and praised his versatility as an artist.[5] In a positive review for The Guardian, Snapes acclaimed the song's production and refreshing sound, regarding it as a "soulful, enigmatic return" that "is laced with surprises." She argued that it distinguished Styles from his British male contemporaries and from the "narcotised" synth-pop dominated sounds of that year.[4] Similarly, Chris DeVille of Stereogum lauded the song's "linear structure and subtly morphing arrangement" for showcasing Styles's ability to "toy around with accessible sounds without descending into the blasé."[47] Pitchfork's Anna Gaca believed the song was "designed to wriggle through the strictures of pop songwriting."[22] Anthony Kozlowski of Atwood Magazine deemed the track as "high-minded and experimental."[48]

Caramanica said that the song was "a soft-touch re-entry into the pop slipstream" that played to Styles's strengths, demanding nothing more "than a gentle coo" from his voice and "surround[ed] it with a plangent sparkle."[21] O'Connor gave the song four out of five stars, calling it "Styles's most assured song to date" and described it as "a piano and guitar-based track drenched in California Dreamin' vibes" that is "loaded with psychedelic grooves."[17] Callie Ahlgrim of Insider gave the song a 8.4/10 rating and regarded it as "an impeccable choice for the lead single from Fine Line" that established Styles's status as a confident and satisfying artist.[28] NME's critic El Hunt found the track musically more similar to the earlier works of Justin Timberlake than Fleetwood Mac, and wrote that "the brilliantly-over-the-top pastiche of earlier material" makes room "for something breezier."[19] Nied picked the song as "an outlier" on Fine Line asserting that though it "doesn’t perfectly blend with the other material, it's presence is still very welcome on the tracklist and provides an interesting direction."[30] Similarly, Chris Willman of Variety saw it as a "distinct modern outlier" on the album and identified it as "heavenly electro-chorale."[49]

The Atlantic's Spencer Kornhaber observed that "Lights Up" rendered "the sort of spooky-yet-easy listening" territory that has seldom been explored since Donovan's 'Mellow Yellow'."[50] Rea Mc'Namara of Now viewed the track as "transcendent and spiritual" and as "an all-too-brief ode to self-love and letting go."[51] Writing for Vulture, Craig Jenkins regarded it as "a breezy tune for the start of hoodie weather" as well as "an encouraging sentiment for a day about celebrating what makes all of us unique."[1] In her review of Fine Line for The A.V. Club, Annie Zaleski called the song "velvety soul" and "luxurious" like Styles's other track "Adore You".[52] In a mixed review, Tim Sendra of AllMusic found the song "inoffensive and sweet," arguing that it could "only saved from the skip button by the always impressive vocals."[53]

Commercial performance

"Lights Up" entered the UK Singles Chart dated 18 October 18 2019, at number three, which later became its peak.[54] It gave Styles his second top-10 entry on the chart, after "Sign of the Times" (2017).[55] In May 2020, the song was certified gold by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for track-equivalent sales of 400,000 units.[56] In Ireland, the song peaked at number four on the Irish Singles Chart, making it Styles's second top-10 hit in the country.[57] In Australia, the song peaked at number seven on the Australian Singles Chart,[58] and was certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) for exceeding 70,000 units.[59] The song attained the same peak position in New Zealand,[60] and received a gold certification from the Recorded Music NZ.[61]

In the United States, "Lights Up" debuted and peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart dated 26 October 2019, accumulating 21.5 million streams and 20,000 download sales in its opening week.[62] It became Styles's second chart appearance on the Hot 100 following "Sign of the Times".[63] The song was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for track-equivalent sales of 1,000,000 units.[64] In Canada, the song peaked at number 14 on the Canadian Hot 100 and was certified platinum by Music Canada.[65][66] The song reached number four in Greece,[67] number nine in Hungary,[68] number four in Latvia,[69] number three in Lithuania,[70] and number six in both Scotland and Slovakia.[71][72] It entered the top 20 in charts of Austria,[73] Finland,[74] Malaysia,[75] Norway,[76] Singapore,[77] and Sweden.[78] The song further charted within the top 40 in Denmark,[79] Italy,[80] Netherlands,[81] Poland,[82] Portugal,[83] and Switzerland.[84] Despite not charting in Brazil, "Lights Up" was certified double platinum by Pro-Música Brasil.[85]

Music video

The music video for "Lights Up" was directed by Vincent Haycock.[6] It was filmed in México City in August 2019.[86] The video premiered on YouTube on 11 October 2019, the same day as the song's release, at 00:00 PT (08:00 UTC).[87]

The visual shows Styles shirtless at a bacchanal, dancing in a crowd of males and females who are drenched in sweat.[88] They drape themselves over Styles, "gently jostling and caressing each other" as he throws his head back in ecstasy.[1][29][89] The video is also interspersed with scenes of Styles riding on the back of a motorcycle and strolling around an empty flared-up building.[87] The clip takes a "psychedelic approach" as he is seen wading alone in the sea while bathed in red light and donning a black sequin blazer.[13][90] He later finds himself staring at his own reflection while being hanged upside down.[29][90] The entire visual mostly takes place in the dark, occasionally utilising "neon reds and pastel pinks and blue" filters.[1][22] Following its release on the National Coming Out Day, critics and viewers interpreted the video as a "bisexual anthem."[22][88][91] The psychedelic temperament of the video was cited to be inspired by Styles's declaration of use of "psychedelics, as well as having sex and feeling sad."[8][29][88][90] Georgia Slater of People called the video "steamy", writing that it "shows a sexy and more emotional side of Styles."[90] Similarly, W's Jocelyn Silver described it as "a steamy, moody, Ryan McGinley-esque piece of work."[13]

Track listing

  • Digital download / streaming[33]
  1. "Lights Up" – 2:52
  1. "Lights Up" – 2:52
  2. "Do You Know Who You Are?" (locked groove)

Credits and personnel

Credits are adapted from the liner notes of Fine Line.[12]

Recording

Personnel

  • Harry Styles  – vocals, songwriting, backing vocals
  • Tyler Johnson  – songwriting, production, backing vocals, drums, drum programming, bass, acoustic guitar, keyboards, engineering
  • Thomas Hull  – songwriting, electric guitar, additional production
  • Jason White  – choir, contractor
  • Brandon Winbush  – choir
  • Nikisha Daniel  – choir
  • Tiffany Smith  – choir
  • Tiffany Stevenson  – choir
  • Ivan Jackson  – horn
  • Jeremy Hatcher  – engineering
  • Nick Lobel  – engineering
  • Sammy Witte  – engineering
  • Matt Tuggle  – assistant engineering
  • Matt Wallick  – assistant engineering
  • Jon Castelli  – mixing
  • Ingmar Carlson  – mix assistant
  • Randy Merrill  – mastering

Charts

Certifications

Certifications and sales for "Lights Up"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[59] Platinum 70,000‡
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[85] 2× Platinum 80,000‡
Canada (Music Canada)[66] Platinum 80,000‡
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[103] Gold 45,000‡
Mexico (AMPROFON)[104] Platinum 60,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[61] Gold 15,000‡
Norway (IFPI Norway)[105] Gold 30,000‡
Poland (ZPAV)[106] Platinum 20,000‡
Portugal (AFP)[107] Gold 5,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[56] Gold 400,000‡
United States (RIAA)[64] Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Lights Up"
Region Date Format(s) Label Ref.
Various 11 October 2019
[33]
Australia Contemporary hit radio Sony [34]
Italy [35]
United Kingdom 12 October 2019 [36]
Various Early 2020 7-inch vinyl
  • Erskine
  • Columbia
 [37]

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