I'm a Mess
Ed Sheeran(에드 시런) Lyrics
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Inside out
Searching for a sweet surrender
But this is not the end
I can’t work it out
How?
Going through the motions
And though I've known it for the longest time
And all my hope
All my words are all over written on the signs
But you’re my road walking me home
Home, home, home, home
See the flames inside my eyes
It burns so bright I wanna feel your love
Oh oh easy baby maybe I’m a light
Before tonight I wanna fall in love
And put your faith in my stomach
I messed up this time
Late last night
Drinking to suppress devotion
With fingers intertwined
I can’t shake this feeling now
We’re going through the motions
Hoping you'd stop
And though I’ve only caused you pain
You know with all of my words
With were always beloved
Although all the lies spoke
When you’re my road walking me home
Home, home, home, home
See the flames inside my eyes
It burns so bright I wanna feel your love
Oh easy baby maybe I’m a light
Before tonight I wanna fall in love
And put your faith in my stomach
And for how long I’ve loved my lover
For how long I’ve loved my lover
And now, now, for how long, long I’ve loved my lover
Now, now, for how long, long I’ve loved my lover
Now now, for how long, long I’ve loved my lover
(And I feel loved)
For how long, long I’ve loved my lover
Feel it all over now, now
And I feel love
For how long, long I’ve loved my lover
Feel it all over now, now
And I feel love
For how long, long I’ve loved my lover
Feel it all over now, now
And I feel love
For how long, long I’ve loved my lover
Feel it all over now, now
And I feel love
For how long, long I’ve loved my lover
I feel it all over now, now
And I feel love
For how long, long I’ve loved my lover, now now
For how long, long I’ve loved my lover
The lyrics “Ooh I’m a mess right now, inside out, searching for a sweet surrender, but this is not the end” indicate the singer’s emotional state, which is disarrayed and chaotic. He is struggling to work through his emotions and regain a sense of order in his life, but the task appears insurmountable. The following lines “I can’t work it out, how? Going through the motions, going through us” suggest that he is in a tumultuous relationship that is on the rocks, and is unsure of how to fix it.
The chorus, “See the flames inside my eyes, it burns so bright I wanna feel your love, Oh oh, easy baby, maybe I’m a liar, but for tonight, I wanna fall in love, and put your faith in my stomach” shows the singer’s desire for love, even if he knows that he’s not always honest or faithful. He pleads for someone to believe in him and trust him, despite his flaws. He states, “And though I’ve only caused you pain, you know with all of my words, we were always loved” indicating that he knows he has hurt his partner, but believes that their love is strong enough to overcome any obstacle, even if he needs to work hard to win their trust back.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh I’m a mess right now
I am in a state of emotional turmoil and confusion
Inside out
My emotions and thoughts are in complete disarray
Searching for a sweet surrender
I am desperately seeking a release from my emotional burdens
But this is not the end
Despite my current struggles, I am determined to keep going
I can’t work it out
I am unable to understand or solve my problems
How?
I am unsure how to proceed or what to do
Going through the motions
I am just going through the motions of everyday life without purpose or meaning
Going through us
Our relationship has become mechanical and lacks genuine emotion or connection
And though I've known it for the longest time
I have been aware of my struggles and issues for a long time
And all my hope
Despite this, I still have hope for a better future
All my words are all over written on the signs
I have expressed my feelings and emotions in various ways, but they have been ignored or misunderstood
But you’re my road walking me home
You are the one who helps guide me through my struggles and gives me direction
See the flames inside my eyes
You can see the passion and intensity of my emotions in my eyes
It burns so bright I wanna feel your love
My desire for your love and affection is intense and all-consuming
Oh oh easy baby maybe I’m a light
I am hopeful that my love for you can bring light and positivity to our lives
Before tonight I wanna fall in love
I want to experience the feeling of falling in love with you again tonight
And put your faith in my stomach
I want you to have complete trust and confidence in me and my love for you
I messed up this time
I have made mistakes that have hurt our relationship
Late last night
These mistakes occurred recently
Drinking to suppress devotion
I turned to alcohol to numb the pain and emotions I was feeling
With fingers intertwined
We were physically close and intimate despite the emotional distance between us
I can’t shake this feeling now
I am unable to let go of my emotions and feelings despite my efforts
We’re going through the motions
Our relationship has become superficial and lacking in true connection and emotion
Hoping you'd stop
I wish that you would notice and address the issues in our relationship
And though I’ve only caused you pain
Despite my love for you, I acknowledge that I have hurt you
You know with all of my words
I have expressed my love for you in many ways
With were always beloved
Despite our struggles, I still hold onto the love that we share
Although all the lies spoke
Despite any misunderstandings or conflicts, the love between us is true
When you’re my road walking me home
You are a guiding force in my life, helping me navigate my struggles and find my way home
And for how long I’ve loved my lover
I have loved you for a long time
Now, now, for how long, long I’ve loved my lover
My love for you has not diminished over time
(And I feel loved)
I feel loved and cherished in this relationship
Feel it all over now, now
My emotions and feelings are intense and all-encompassing
And I feel love
I am overwhelmed with love and emotion for you
I feel it all over now, now
These emotions and feelings are consuming and impossible to ignore
For how long, long I’ve loved my lover
My love for you is enduring and unchanging
Feel it all over now, now
My emotions and feelings are all-consuming and undeniable
For how long, long I’ve loved my lover, now now
My love and devotion for you have not wavered over time
For how long, long I’ve loved my lover
My love for you is genuine and unwavering
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ED SHEERAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lisafoos3948
He's so talented and adorable.
He'll be around for a long, long time!
@TinaEN1
Beautiful performance.
@ms.dorkyswag4750
Yes! He Is Amazing, defently Staying Here For A While!
@mediameds601
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@lisafoos3948
MediaMeds lol. That is a hard word : )
@danielhaywood8029
still is
@GunnarOden
This makes me so happy
@hikizzzz
What about a cover?
@GunnarOden
Rosebud I'm definitively gonna cover this one
@GunnarOden
I've uploaded the cover now! I would love if you checked it out :D