Harry Styles' Love On Tour: A Fantasy Set List
Originally published on Billboard.com
Harry Styles set social media aflame on Wednesday when he announced his second world tour as a solo artist, launching in 2020. Fans who have been patiently waiting for the One Direction star's comeback were thrilled about next year's 63-date outing.
Beginning April 15 in Birmingham, England, Styles will make his way through Europe and North America for the Love On Tour and eventually end his stint in Mexico City on Oct. 3.
In celebration of the return of the pop-rock icon, we not only have been contemplating what sparkly suits Styles will strut across the stages in, but also thinking up the dream Love On Tour set list. With a batch of 12 new tracks from the highly anticipated upcoming album Fine Line -- out Dec. 13 -- and 10 fan favorites from his 2017 self-titled debut, we can't wait to see what will make the cut.
To tide us over until April 15, these are the 21 live songs we hope Styles will grace us with next year.
"Only Angel"
The fan favorite opener from Harry Styles: Live on Tour deserves a second run at the top of the setlist. With a heavenly beginning that turns into a rock 'n' roll bop with a yell of "woo-hoo," "Only Angel" the best way to hype up a crowd. Those that are about to witness an hour and a half of Styles' stage magic will already be "woo-hoo"-ing anyway.
"Carolina"
To prolong the crowd's high energy, Styles' cheeky song about a fan is the perfect pick. The catchy "lalala"s, and "oh yeah"s are sure to have the audience singing along.
New Song
A new uptempo track would serve as a flawless transition before he decides to slow it down with a few ballads from his debut album.
"Two Ghosts"
Styles' acoustic ballad about a failed relationship is the perfect start to a series of the singer's saddest songs. Hearing heartbreaking lyrics like "We're not who we used to be/ We don't see what we used to see/ We're just two ghosts swimming in a glass half empty/ Trying to remember how it feels to have a heartbeat" will be an emotional live listening experience for fans.
"Meet Me in the Hallway"
A unexpectedly dreamy-sounding song about the difficult subject of recovery, "Meet Me in the Hallway" would heighten the emotions of an already sensitive crowd.
New Song
Given that Styles revealed to Rolling Stone earlier this year that his upcoming album is about "having sex and feeling sad," we're guaranteed a new heartbreak anthem on Fine Line. Now would be a great time for fans to hear another vulnerable track.
"From the Dining Table"
Arguably his most heartbreaking song, "From the Dining Table" deserves a place at the end of a grand sucession of sad tracks. There would be nothing more beautiful than a quiet arena listening to Styles softly sing "Even my phone misses your call, by the way."
"Woman"
"Should we just search romantic comedies on Netlfix and see what we find?" is sure to dry fans' tears after four emotional songs. Between the duck noises and the way Styles sings "lalalalalalalala," the catchy track could reenergize the crowd.
"Stockholm Syndrome"
"Stockholm Syndrome" off of One Direction's Four album is adored by Styles' fans. Including the catchy tune on the last tour's setlist earned the singer high praise, so it would make sense if he brought back his solo version of the upbeat track.
"Hey Angel"
Made in the A.M.'s opening track has not been given the respect it deserves. Directioners are guaranteed to lose their minds if this song were to make a grand return for Love on Tour.
"Olivia"
"Is Olivia even a person? Is Olivia an emotion? Is she a place? We don't know,” Styles once famously said about track nine on the Made in the A.M. album. Although it's unlikely that more than one One Direction song will be performed with a selection of songs from two solo albums, this Styles-written track would be heavenly after "Hey Angel." What's a better fit for Love on Tour than a song with the lyrics "The summertime and butterflies/ All belong to your creation"?
"If I Could Fly"
Four One Direction songs in a row? A girl can only dream. Styles performed this emotional Made in the A.M. song on last year's tour, so it's likely that at least this one will be once again included on the setlist.
"Medicine"
After slowing it down with "If I Could Fly," Styles would earn high energy screams from fans with an intense performance of "Medicine." The unreleased track that's been deemed "'Kiwi''s younger sister" is universally loved by fans. If a studio version of the song is included on Fine Line, it's practically guaranteed to be featured on the setlist.
"Anna"
As the other unreleased song that Styles sang on last year's world tour, an acoustic "Anna" performance would be a great follow-up to "Medicine."
"The Chain"
This Fleetwood Mac cover was spectacular on the 2018 world tour. As Styles is a longtime fan of the band and close friend of Stevie Nicks (she's already heard his second album!), it would come as no surprise if this cover got a slot on the 2020 tour setlist.
"Sign of the Times"
Styles' rock-driven, '70s-inspired bop that served as his stunning first single as a solo artist will likely make an appearance right before the encore. It's his biggest song -- peaking at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 -- which makes it a great first closer.
ENCORE
"Lights Up"
"Do you know who you are?" Styles' era-defining question is from the lyrics of the first single off of Fine Line: "Lights Up." Picture Styles singing the psychedelic-sounding track in front of a black backdrop plastered with the signature question.
"Watermelon Sugar"
When Styles tweeted "Kiwi walked Watermelon Sugar could run" last month, fans were sent into a frenzy with the hint that there could potentially be a "Kiwi" part two on Fine Line. If this is true, it would make sense that the new track was sung before the classic.
"Kiwi"
Singing the fruit-inspired song is notably the musician's favorite way to end his shows. "Kiwi" by far elicits the biggest reaction from everyone -- Styles and fans alike. It's a no brainer to close with this track.
"Kiwi" (again)
Another chance to scream "I'm having your baby/ It's none of your business" at the top of our lungs? Count us in.
"Kiwi" (one last time)
This would not be the first time Styles has sung the song three times in a row at the end of a show. It's by far his most-loved song, so being able to dance to it for nine minutes straight would only be what we deserve.
