Harry Styles has managed to release the perfect summer song called “Watermelon Sugar” that no one asked for, but everyone needs in their lives! Following the success of his self-titled debut album, Harry has released yet another phenomenal album called “Fine Line.”
One of the songs from this album, namely Watermelon Sugar, is people’s hot favorite. If you’re one of the many people trying to understand the meaning behind the playful and cheeky lyrics, you came to the right place.
Most artists, especially songwriters, like to use their own personal lives as inspiration for their songs and lyrics. They write songs that reflect upon previous events and experiences and express their emotions in the lyrics. Harry Styles is no exception to that.
Harry Styles – Watermelon Sugar Music Video
Ever since the split of one direction- cue the sad sighs- fans have seen a much more personal side of Harry through his solo songs. He uses his lyrics to reflect on past romantic relationships. So the question that arises is: Who is Watermelon Sugar about? Does it need to be about anyone in particular? We will be breaking down the lyrics to see the hidden meanings behind them. The game is afoot!
Who is Watermelon Sugar About?
So who is the song really about? We believe Watermelon Sugar is about Camille Rowe. The truth of the matter is that the only reference towards Harry’s relationship with Camille Rowe is the title of the song, which also happens to be the entire chorus.
Quite a significant reference, isn’t it? But that’s not the only thing this song is about. This song also talks about summertime.
Camille Rowe
Camille Chrystal Pourcheresse, who is professionally known as Camille Rowe, is a French-American model. She started her career in this industry in 2008. She has appeared in many well-known magazines, like Vogue, Marie Claire, and Elle. She has also modeled for many big names like Louis Vuitton, Abercrombie and Fitch, Ralph Lauren, Gap, and Tommy Hilfiger. Rowe appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine in 2016. She also walked for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show the same year.
Rowe’s Relationship With Harry
Camille Rowe is one of Harry Styles’ recent ex-girlfriends. The two started seeing each other in July 2017 and dated for a full year. In July 2018, the couple split for some unknown reason. While they were together, they kept their relationship mostly private. They appeared as a couple publically on very rare occasions. According to Harry’s August 2019 covers story for the Rolling Stone magazine, the breakup between the two was very emotionally challenging for Harry.
Link Between Watermelon Sugar and Camille Rowe
The chorus of this song is pretty repetitive, saying:
Watermelon Sugar High,
Harry Styles Watermelon Sugar Lyrics
Watermelon Sugar High,
Watermelon Sugar High,
Watermelon Sugar High.
Now you might be wondering why Watermelon Sugar is about Camille Rowe in particular, especially when Harry has dated many well-known public figures in the past. The reason is hidden in the title Watermelon Sugar itself. Harry Styles confirmed in his NPR Tiny Desk Concert in March 2020 that the name “Watermelon Sugar” was inspired by Richard Brautigan’s novel “In Watermelon Sugar.” He said that when he was writing the chorus for this song, The Richard Brautigan book “In Watermelon Sugar” was on the table, and I was like ‘That’ll sound cool.
Interestingly, in an interview with Elle Magazine in 2017, Camille Rowe specifically mentioned that one of her all-time favorite books to read was none other than “In Watermelon Sugar” by Richard Brautigan. Now some might say this is just a big coincidence. Maybe Harry just loves reading books, and they happen to like the same book. Well, we have proof how this is no coincidence. And the confirmation comes from none other than Harry himself.
In his interview with Rolling Stone Magazine, Harry said: Reading didn’t really used to be my thing. I had such a short attention span. But I was dating someone who gave me some books; I felt like I had to read them because she’d think I was a dummy if I didn’t read them
. Can he make it any more obvious at this point? I think not!
Reference in the Music Video
As if the lyrics were not enough to leave the fans speculating, Harry also decided to add a very subtle hint in the music video of Watermelon Sugar that this song could be about Camille Rowe.
In the music video of the song, there is a scene in which a croissant is placed on a table with other food items on the beach. The significant thing is that croissants are definitely not food items that are usually eaten on the beach. This is why the croissant looks very out of place and stands out.
Croissants made with puff pastries are a very staple part of French breakfasts. Do you know another thing that’s French? That’s right, Camille Rowe!
This hint might have seemed insignificant at first glance, but it’s pretty much the stamp of confirmation that this song is about the French model.
Summertime Vibes
Watermelon Sugar might primarily be about Camille Rowe, but it also has other fun vibes in it. It is a very catchy summer song. The song starts with:
Tastes like strawberries on a summer evening,
Harry Styles Watermelon Sugar Lyrics
And it sounds just like a song,
I want more berry and that summer feeling,
It’s so wonderful and warm”
This immediately gives a very summer-y vibe to the song. And watermelon itself is a fruit that is greatly enjoyed in the summer season, which adds to this vibe.
So what did you think about the lyrics? Are you convinced that they are about Camille Rowe? Or do you think the message behind them is still unclear? Let us know in the comments section below!
