Watermelon Sugar Trivia Questions

The song dropped as a single on November 17, 2019, months before the pandemic was declared. It later became an anthem for post-lockdown summers.

The phrase 'watermelon sugar' was a metaphor for the euphoric feeling of summer love and intimacy, not about the fruit itself. Harry has said it references a 'watermelon sugar high' from a shared experience.

At the 63rd Grammy Awards in 2021, Harry won his first Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance for this song, beating out Beyoncé and others.

Harry co-wrote the song with producers Kid Harpoon and Tyler Johnson. No former One Direction bandmates were involved in writing or production.

It reached #1 on the Hot 100 in August 2020 but only held the spot for one week. It was a massive hit, but not a long-running chart-topper.

Harry Styles confirmed the title was taken from Brautigan's cult classic novel. The book uses 'watermelon sugar' as a surreal, utopian substance, not the fruit.

Botanically, watermelons are pepos—a type of berry with a hard rind. They are also 92% water, but that's common knowledge, not the surprising part.

The video was actually shot in February 2020 on a cold day in California. The cast shivered between takes to create the steamy summer vibe.