Harry Styles decidedly stepped away from the limelight at the height of fame, and it turned out to be a life-changing decision for the singer that sparked a new inspiration in him to continue making music.
The 32-year-old musician disappeared from the surface after finishing his Love on Tour, and although the idea felt “crazy” to him at the time, it turned out to be the best decision for him.
The Nice line The hitmaker shared his experience of the long hiatus in a new interview, saying: “At the end of the tour, the idea of taking time out felt crazy. I didn’t know if I could do it, but it was the right time for me. We finished the tour in July and I turned 30 in February. It was time for me to stop and pay attention to other parts of my life.”
Styles, who was often spotted in Italy during his hiatus, spoke about the destination and how it became special to him: “Italy has become really special to me over the last few years. I drove from London to Rome during COVID, during the time when you could travel.” in conversation with Sunday Times.
The One Direction alum first realized he’d never really enjoyed a slow moment without moving on to the next when he went to Rome. He noted, “the city just taught me how to slow down.”
The Grammy winner continued: “I suddenly learned through my friends that eating a meal is more than just sitting down and refueling. I realized the joy of just being in the moment of what you’re doing. The Romans are the best at it – that’s their specialty. The pace they’ve taught me has been so special.”
The new experiences he learned during his hiatus inspired him to create his upcoming album, Kiss all the time. Disco, occasionally.
Now that Styles is back in the spotlight, he shared that he’s taken the small changes with him, “like not having Instagram on my phone anymore. I feel so much healthier in my relationship with this world that I’m stepping back into.”
The new record after his year-long hiatus will be released on March 6.
