I Love You
“I Love You,” a collaboration with Alex & Sierra, likely took shape in early March. Supporting this timeframe, Sierra posted a picture on March 4th of Taylor Swift’s cat, Meredith, within Taylor’s Los Angeles residence. This detail suggests Harry’s presence in Taylor’s circle during this period, potentially introducing Alex & Sierra to Taylor and even playing “I Love You” for her – a song already speculated to be about her. The lyrical themes of regret and wanting to repair a relationship in “I Love You” resonate with the broader narrative surrounding Harry and Taylor’s history.
Make It Feel Right
On March 6th, Harry collaborated with Kodaline in a Los Angeles studio to write “Make It Feel Right.” Intriguingly, the lyrics of this song bear thematic parallels to Taylor Swift’s “I Know Places,” which she penned two months prior on January 12th. This lyrical mirroring hints at a shared emotional landscape or perhaps even direct inspiration drawn from Taylor’s songwriting and experiences, further solidifying the connection between Harry’s 2014 songwriting and Taylor.
Where Do Broken Hearts Go
The creation of “Where Do Broken Hearts Go” is pinpointed to a period between March 12th and March 25th. Teddy Geiger, a collaborator on the song, shared social media posts indicating his studio presence in Los Angeles during this timeframe, before departing for tour on March 26th. Adding to the timeline, Harry was observed recording WDBHG early in the Where We Are tour, suggesting the song was already in progress before the tour commenced. The timing aligns perfectly with the concentrated period of songwriting in Los Angeles in March.
A Little Bit of Your Love
Ariana Grande’s “A Little Bit of Your Heart,” co-written with Harry Styles and Johann Carlsson, surfaced publicly around April 6th with articles detailing Harry’s involvement. This suggests the song’s creation likely occurred in mid to late March 2014, fitting within the same creative burst as the other songs. The emotional vulnerability expressed in “A Little Bit of Your Heart” aligns with the themes of heartbreak and relationship reflections prevalent in Harry’s other songs from this period.
Stockholm Syndrome
“Stockholm Syndrome,” another track co-written with Johann Carlsson, is theorized to have originated around the same time as “A Little Bit of Your Heart,” placing it also in mid to late March. By May 2014, “Stockholm Syndrome” was already recorded, evidenced by a leaked video featuring Zayn Malik singing it. The darker, more complex emotions explored in “Stockholm Syndrome” contribute to the diverse emotional palette of songs potentially inspired by or related to the Harry-Taylor dynamic.
Both “Where Do Broken Hearts Go” and “I Love You” share thematic similarities, delving into regret, relationship missteps, and the desire for reconciliation. Given the strong indications that “I Love You” is indeed about Taylor Swift – especially considering their interactions around the time these songs were written – it strengthens the argument that WDBHG also centers on Taylor. The co-creation within the same month in Los Angeles further supports this interconnectedness.
Adding another layer to the theory, the lyric in WDBHG, “I wrote you a song with the words you spoke,” appears to be a direct reference to “I Love You.” “I Love You” cleverly incorporates lyrics from Taylor Swift’s songs “I Knew You Were Trouble” and “Come Back…Be Here,” such as “Lying on the soft, warm ground/Lying on the cold hard ground” and “I didn’t come back I wasn’t here/come back be here.” This lyrical Easter egg within “Where Do Broken Hearts Go” serves as compelling evidence for the Taylor Swift inspiration, showcasing a direct lyrical link between Harry’s songs and Taylor’s own words.
Further research into “Stockholm Syndrome” and “A Little Bit of Your Heart” may reveal even deeper connections. For now, the evidence strongly suggests that “Where Do Broken Hearts Go,” alongside a collection of Harry Styles’ 2014 songs, is deeply rooted in his relationship and experiences with Taylor Swift.
