Is Harry Styles referencing One Direction in his new video clip American Girls? Is one of the questions everybody is wondering after the release of the British popstar’s new song.
The As It Was singer’s newest production is already a hit even though it has been out for just one week.Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally was launched a week ago, on March 6, 2026. An album that includes twelve fire new songs and marks Styles’ comeback to music. The British heartthrob went almost four years without releasing any new music. Thankfully the wait is over, as he is back and ready to take his main male popstar title.
American Girls‘ video clip rumors
With Harry’s new launch a lot of questions were raised once again. While there is a clear change in his style of music, some people pointed out that it reminded them of something similar. Elements like its nostalgic pop, One Direction-like style of beat makes the resemblance so much easier. Moreover, as the British popstar talks about his past experiences, some of the lyrics could be about his time in the boyband.
Inquiries like “is Harry Styles referencing One Direction in his new video clip American Girls?” are being raised frequently. The thing is it not only sounds very close to what he did as a One Direction member. To add to all of this, after the video clip’s publication this issue caught even more attention. Fans rapidly admitted that the American Girls video seemed close to One Direction’s Kiss You video clip.
If we look at both of the song’s clips there are several features that stand out for its similarity. Both of them take place in a studio set full of fake scenarios ready to shoot and record. Following this wave, we find that they also show a humorous vibe that makes it very enjoyable.
Furthermore, there is a clear reference to Hollywood’s classic movies and tv. In addition, there are some scenes that happen almost in the same way. All of this mixed with an atmosphere of bright colors, vintage aesthetic and great lighting make them very alike.
Fans’ reactions to the American Girls video clip
Some fans left comments under the YouTube video clip of American Girls talking about this occurrence. “When I first heard American Girls I swear it could’ve been on one of the One Direction albums.. it’s giving”, said a fan on YouTube.
“Not only is the MV resembling the 1D era, but the song and the music itself are very similar to what a 1D song sounded like,” admitted another fan. Another person even found a connection between some of his previous works: “Kiss you met Steal my girl, Golden and the movie Dunkirk.”
(Right at home/ With perfect timing/ A face that knows/ Her perfect lighting/ ‘Cause time will show/ That you should try it/ Those American girls/ You spend your life with/ “I’ve known you for ages,” it’s all that I’ve heard/ My friends are in love with American girls/ I’ve seen it in stages all over the world/ My friends are in love with American girls/ “I’ve known you for ages,” it’s all that I’ve heard/ My friends are in love with American girls) – Harry Style’s American Girls lyrics.
Harry Styles’ inspiration for American Girls
Nevertheless, the Sign of the Times singer admitted that in his track he does not refer to his years in the band. In his interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, he talked about the song’s deep lyrics and how the video clip is a complete antithesis. In order to create American Girls, Styles focused on and was influenced by his friends’ relationships getting serious as they got married.
“Actually seeing then trust… and risk something to find something truly fulfilling in a way that isn’t as shiny and, on paper, as exciting as watching them get married… I was like, I’m single, so I’m having all the fun, and American Girls is actually about watching them get married, and there just is a magic when you find the right person that you want to be with.” – said Harry Styles on his interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe.
