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Fans from all around the world were left devastated and heartbroken after learning of the tragic death of Liam Payne at only 31. This stood especially true for all the hardcore Directioners worldwide who were still holding onto the flicker of hope of seeingOne Directionband members Niall Horan, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, and Payne reunite once again.
But while that’s that, what further seems to be deepening the pain and loss of it all are some of the songs these heartthrobs made together and individually after embarking on their solo careers. Styles’As It Was, for one, is hitting much differently after Payno’s passing away as the singer shared his mental health struggles through the song, and how he was seemingly suffering alone.
Harry Styles’As It Wasis Hitting Harder After Liam Payne’s Death
WhenHarry Stylesdropped the songAs It Wasas a part of his albumHarry’s Houseback in 2022, fans knew it wasn’t just another track that the singer had imbued his vocals in. Rather, it was a raw and vulnerable confession of all the mental struggles he was going through at the time. Through that one song, he shared how people tend to hold themselves down during their darker days.
Of course, following its release, fans became aware that the now-30-year-old was having a hard time and extended all their love and support to him to help him cope with it all. But while it had a great impact on audiences back then and was met with a tremendous reception, the song’s lyrics seem to be hitting a lot harder after Styles’ co-bandmateLiam Payne‘s recent tragic death.
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In the song, Styles conveys how people struggling to control their emotions get stuck in their own minds and find it hard to get out and let their feelings known even when surrounded by others. Some lyrics, in particular, hint at the deep struggles through this dark phase of the person’s life as they try to seek help but fail, stuck in a loop in their heads as they feel brutally misunderstood.
These lyrics, in particular, are actually hitting harder than ever before after Payne’s devastating demise:
Answer the phone / “Harry, you’re no good alone / Why are you sittin’ at home on the floor? / What kind of pills are you on?” / Ringin’ the bell / And nobody’s comin’ to help / Your daddy lives by himself / He just wants to know that you’re well, oh
For those who may not know, theFamiliarsinger wasreportedly undergoing an incredibly hard timeright before his death and was evenreported to be struggling with mental health problems. That said, listening to all these songs now that he’s gone is not only making fans realize just how desperately Payne needed help beforehe seemingly eventually gave everything up.
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While not everyone does it, a lot of young singers tend to share their struggles through their songs.Justin Bieber, for instance, made songs likeGhostandLonely, which talk about dealing with the loss of a loved one and the obstacles he had to deal with during the early stages of his career.
Other singers like the lateChester Bennington,Billie Eilish,Selena Gomez, and Benson Boone also tried to get out of their heads and share their mental health and other struggles through their respective songsHeavy,What Was I Made For,My Mind & Me, andCry, among others.
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Payne himself, in fact, seemingly tried to express himself throughhis last song,Teardrops,which is actually leaving fans sobbing after his demise. But the worst-hitting of them all is the cover ofAs It Wasby Victor Ray shared by@theawesomevocalson Instagram, to which fans are saying:
Can’t help but to connect these lyrics w/ Liam 😭😔🤍
Hearing “ringing the bell and nobody’s coming to help” after Liam 😭
Well, I’m crying rn. I can’t stop thinking about Liam with that lyrics😭
Watching this after liam😢
After Liam passing this sounds different, omg harry might be feeling similar to Liam, oh god save him, we can’t loose him too 💔 my heart simply cannot.
I always say this song is a ballad but Hollywood want radio singles so they made it poppy and dancy and kids will love it. The lyrics are so sad. Harrys songs are really deep and raw. Now this version hits harder with Liam gone
With all of this being put out there, it’s inevitable that it will truly be a long time before fans are able to get over the unbearable loss of Liam Payne. Until then, these songs will continue to remind fans of the singer who left an indelible mark on their hearts with his remarkable music-making skills and even better personality.
Mahin Sultan
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Mahin Sultan is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, where she brings a fresh perspective to entertainment news. Having been in the field for over 3 years now, she has already written more than 2,000 articles across a variety of niches, from entertainment to health and fashion. This diverse experience has allowed her to quickly build a solid foundation and a deep understanding of the industry.
