When One Direction members went on a journey to claim solo spotlight in different directions, music was the singular thread that bridged the estrangement despite scarce progress on reunions. Having been rooted in a boy band with a reputation of a fluent baller, even on their venture of solo claim to fame, each and every artist ensured the spotlight never dimmed on the other. From Zayn Malik to Harry Styles, the record industry has witnessed the rise of the collective as much as their respective selves. And 2025 began with a Styles-coded milestone, convincing fans it is truly ‘As It Was.’ 

According to Chart Data on X, Harry Styles’ hit track, ‘As It Was,’ has sold over 10 million units in the US. The track was released via Erskine and Columbia in April 2022, as the lead single from his third studio album, ‘Harry’s House.’ ‘As It Was’ was written by the former One Direction member alongside his producers, Kid Harpoon, and Tyler Johnson. Famous as his second Billboard 100 topper, the track spent 15 consecutive weeks at #1, conjuring an era of Styles. 

While Harry Styles already made history with ‘As It Was’ as the longest-running US #1 by a UK act and the fourth-longest number one in the chart’s history, the artist turned another page in the book of records 3 years later, proving endurance. Having been the best-selling global single of the year, the track is back at garnering fan favoritism again in 2025 as congratulatory notes flood the Internet, hailing Styles.

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Although the year ended on a rather sad note for the ex-One Direction members, including Harry Styles, 2025 began with a banger, leaving fans to stream the “SMASH HIT” with newfound fervor.

Harry Styles has delivered countless hits over the years, but 2022 was the year he owned with ‘As It Was’ rounding out every playlist, social media trends, and whatnot. Although it is not unusual for standout tracks to grace new records despite the passing of years, when they do, it highlights the endurance of artistic excellence in the highest regard. As a result, with the track getting a second wind in 2025, fans could not be any happier for Styles.

Many fans were time-traveling to the summer of 2022 despite the freezing temperatures.

Others were too spellbound by the influence the track carried across three years. While singers are able enough to turn back time, perhaps Styles is the only one making time dance to his symphony. With several fans celebrating the artist’s historic achievement, Styles may not need to worry because 2025 mirrors 2022, as it was.

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