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Sign of the Times
Harry Styles
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- Album
- Harry Styles
- Released
- 2017
- Genres
- Length
- 5:41
- Tempo
- 120 BPM
- Label
- Columbia
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About this song
Sign of the Times was Harry Styles' debut solo single, released on April 7, 2017, after five studio albums and four world tours with One Direction. It is the lead single from his self-titled debut album and debuted at number one on the UK Official Singles chart, reaching number four on the Billboard Hot 100. The song draws inspiration from 1970s rock acts such as David Bowie and Queen.
What it's about
The slow-paced pop-rock track is about avoiding emotion and reality during times of grief and hardship.
Fun facts
- Sampled in 2 other songs, like “Da Bi by Gala Mortina”.
- Covered 20 times, including “Sign of the times by Agustina Palma (Ft. Isabela Souza)”.
- Written by Tyler Johnson, Alex Salibian, Ryan Nasci, Mitch Rowland, Jeff Bhasker and Harry Styles.
- Produced by Tyler Johnson, Alex Salibian and Jeff Bhasker.
- Recorded at Gee Jam Studio.