“Favourite” by Fontaines D.C.
in the context of songs that Harry and Louis have written or covered.
According to its Wiki page, "Favourite" was described by the band's frontman Grian Chatten as having "this never-ending sound to it, a continuous cycle from euphoria to sadness, two worlds spinning forever", and the music video is "a reminiscing of the past; of each other’s childhoods we didn’t know. To see people we know on an intimate level as adults in the tender ages of childhood, we explore where we came from, and who on some level, still are."
The song relates to the following themes:
interchangeability of good and bad times
feelings and relationships stemming back to childhood
comparison of past and current feelings
dedication to one love, forever
And now let's compare some lyrics. I tried to stick to those that reflect the overall theme of the song accurately enough, so this is more of an invitation to observe the songs in full and compare the vibes.
Favourite, Fontaines D.C.
“It's a cry far from bed radios
And days spent playing football indoors”
“You been my favourite for a long time”
We Made It, Louis Tomlinson:
“We were only kids, just tryna work it out”
“Waving to the hard times”
“Never coming down with your hand in mine”
Sunflower, Vol. 6, Harry Styles:
“Your flowers just died
Plant new seeds in the melody”
“I couldn't want you any more
Kids in the kitchen listen to dance hall”
Landslide, Fleetwood Mac (covered by Harry):
“Can I sail through the changin' ocean tides?”
“I've built my life around you
But time makes you bolder
Even children get older”
Lucky Again, Louis Tomlinson:
“We were lucky once, could be lucky again
I'm a hard man to find, but you figured it out
And I love you for that”
The Chain, Fleetwood Mac (covered by Harry):
“Damn the dark, damn the light”
“You would never break the chain”
All Along, Louis Tomlinson:
“Were young and I was so naive
But in my head, that's how it had to be”
“It was you all along”
Sweet Creature, Harry Styles:
“We started two hearts in one home
It's hard when we argue”
“Wherever I go, you bring me home”
You're Still The One, Shania Twain (covered by Harry):
"We beat the odds together”
“You're still the one I want for life”
The Greatest, Louis Tomlinson:
“Time, it camed and changed it all
We had to disappear”
“Back to the very start
Finding pieces we can fit”
“It's you and me until the end”
Grapejuice, Harry Styles:
“I was tryna count up all the places we've been”
“There's never been someone
who's so perfect for me”
Face The Music, Louis Tomlinson:
“I don't wanna face the music,
but, I still wanna dance with you”
Already Home, Harry Styles:
“We ve been stealing, moments, feelings”
“From a beating heart to the farthest place,
you’re already home”
Beautiful War, Kings of Leon (covered by Louis):
“I said love don't mean nothing
'Less there's something worth fighting for
It's a beautiful war”
Songbird, Fleetwood Mac (covered by Harry):
“For you there'll be no more crying”
“And I love you, I love you, I love you
Like never before”
Keep Driving, Harry Styles:
We held darkness in withheld clouds
I would ask, "Should we just keep driving?"
All This Time, Louis Tomlinson:
“Oh, sometimes, sometimes, you lose your hope”
“The love it takes Is worth, is worth, is worth it all this time”
A couple has been together for a long time, possibly since childhood or very young years
They have endured many troubles and changes to themselves and their relationship
They remain deeply in love and commited to each other for eternity
So, to quote the great Louis Tomlinson, do you see what I see?
Conclusion: Louis and Harry are a pair of lovesick saps and are so obviously together it's crazy
P.S. the order is really random, so I'm sorry for that. I took the most obvious songs that I could remember, even though a lot more juicy stuff can be found in their playlists like Harry's mixtape and Louis' 28 songs, but I don't remember them quite as well. Also, this is the first piece of original content that I'm posting on Tumblr, so. There goes.
