There's a Harry Styles filter on Snapchat but nobody noticed

😮 😮 😮

Harry Styles fans literally cannot wait for his debut solo album, coming Friday. But in all the anticipation, it looks like a lot of One Directioners have missed a key clue on Snapchat.

Along with his first solo video for the soaring "Sign of the Times," Styles released an elaborate art cover. It shows Styles standing waist-deep in water staring at a red horizon; near him are two hands submerged in water, palms up (here's a cool theory/explanation of it all):

Original image replaced with Mashable logo
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable

Pretty enigmatic, isn't it?

Well, if you checked your Snapchat carousel today, the 2nd lens has a pretty heavy hint at Harry Styles' new song:

Original image replaced with Mashable logo
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable

How didn't I see that?

To be fair to One Directioners, the filter is pretty esoteric, but Mashable can confirm the lens IS Harry Styles' new song.

Recently, Snapchat has emerged as a powerful distribution tool for new music. The first partnership was with Sage the Gemini, but it was with Ed Sheeran that the app showed it could really change the music industry. With an augmented reality lens, people could put on a pair of sunglasses, surround themselves in lights, and listen to the first 30 seconds of Sheeran's new track.

Now it's Harry Styles' turn.

Mashable Potato

Recommended For You
Harry Styles is a chatty, hilarious delight on Brittany Broski's 'Royal Court'
Harry Styles wears fake elf ears, a crown, and a cape on Brittany Broski's Royal Court

Ticketmaster is selling $1,000 Harry Styles tickets. Fans are not having it.
Harry Styles performing on stage



NVIDIA CEO defends DLSS 5 as gamers label it an 'AI slop filter'
A side-by-side comparison of NVIDIA DLSS 5 applied to 'Resident Evil Requium.'

Trending on Mashable
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 3, 2026
Connections game on a smartphone

NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 4, 2026
Connections game on a smartphone

Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 4, 2026
Wordle game on a smartphone

Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 3, 2026
Wordle game on a smartphone

Google launches Gemma 4, a new open-source model: How to try it
Google Gemma
The biggest stories of the day delivered to your inbox.
These newsletters may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. By clicking Subscribe, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Thanks for signing up. See you at your inbox!