1000 Nights
Ed Sheeran Lyrics


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Oh, I been on for a thousand nights
New York to London, different city every day, yeah
Playin' on, playin' on, puttin' out fifty-thousand lights
I've been gone so long, gettin' up and gettin' faded
So I'm on, keepin' on, stayin' up for a thousand nights

This the type of shit we used to dream of (yeah, yeah)
Bad bitch look like Mona Lisa (Mona Lisa)
Flippin' off a yacht in Ibiza (splash, water)
Clear port, hasta la vista
Do it all again when we touchdown, everything bust down
Teacher said I would lose, I be like, "What now?"
I started makin' moves, they showin' me love now
Look like a lightbulb 'cause bitch I'm the plug now
And now you know we poppin', we bubble like soda pop
And I see it, I like it, I wake up, pull up, and go and cop it
The millions get wired, them Benny hunnids still go in pocket
I party with Ed Sheeran, my homies still hold the rocket
'Cause I'm so hood, it don't make no sense
Still remember the times I couldn't pay my rent
Now, I walk in a stadium, tell 'em, "Play my shit"
And they gon' sing like this

Oh, I been on for a thousand nights
New York to London, different city every day, yeah
Playin' on, playin' on, puttin' out fifty-thousand lights
I've been gone so long, gettin' up and gettin' faded
So I'm on, keepin' on, stayin' up for a thousand nights

Last night I played a show at a stadium in Atlanta
Husbands and wives, daddies and daughters with the cameras
I never thought it would get this big, but what does it matter?
Everything is already part of a plan
I remember, damn, me, and my man inside of this Sprinter van
Two hundred a night, end of 2010
Stayin' up in every city's Holiday Inn
If it wasn't there, then I was at the couch of a friend's
Weatherspoon's was an easy option to get a cheaper lunch and
Two-pound pint, the waitress maybe leave her number
On to the next town, but now it's to the next continent (woo!)
And I don't think it's gonna be stoppin' anytime soon
Birds eye view, pay my dues for a two-mile queue
Don't need to read reviews if you can't do the things I do
Oh, let me invite you to my world

Oh, I been on for a thousand nights
New York to London, different city every day, yeah
Playin' on, playin' on, puttin' out fifty-thousand lights
I've been gone so long, gettin' up and gettin' faded (gettin' faded)
So I'm on, keepin' on, stayin' up for a thousand nights

Hm, I'm so faded, yeah
I don't even know how much I made last year
I'm so used to bein' on some player shit
Cheated on my girlfriend with a fiendish bitch
Hoodie on pull up, just like the Reaper, yeah
I do this on the regular, make it seem often
St. Laurent, Gucci sweater, the red and green marklet
Me and Meek and Ed Sheeran just like the Beatles, yeah
From her head to her toe you know she be fría, yeah
Everyday I be seein' her and Selena, yeah
She wanna come closer, but I don't see us there
I'm not a regular person, I've been low-key all year
From New York out to London, she was, she was with me all the time
And I've been on the road, so I know she couldn't call my line
And now she got her ass and titties done for a thousand likes, mm

Oh, I been on for a thousand nights
New York to London, different city every day, yeah
Playin' on, playin' on, puttin' out fifty-thousand lights




Oh, I've been gone so long, gettin' up and gettin' faded
So I'm on, keepin' on, stayin' up for a thousand nights

Overall Meaning

"1000 Nights" is a song by British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran featuring American rapper Meek Mill and Canadian recording artist and producer A Boogie wit da Hoodie. The song is a track from Sheeran's album No. 6 Collaborations Project, which was released in 2019. The lyrics of the song talk about the artist's journey in the music industry, from touring cities around the world to finally reaching stadiums and being able to perform for thousands of fans. The lyrics also touch on the struggles the artists faced in the past before achieving success and the glamour that comes with it.


The song begins with Sheeran talking about how he has been working hard for a thousand nights, traveling from New York to London and performing in a different city every day. He talks about the thrill of performing in front of thousands of people and putting on a show with fifty thousand lights. The chorus repeats this sentiment, highlighting the artist's work ethic and dedication.


Meek Mill's verse talks about his rise to success, from struggling to pay rent and playing gigs for two hundred dollars a night to now playing sold-out shows in stadiums. He speaks of the challenges he faced, such as sleeping on couches and eating at budget restaurants like Weatherspoon's, before finally achieving his dream. Meek Mill pays tribute to his friends and fellow artists, Ed Sheeran and A Boogie wit da Hoodie, by stating that they are like "the Beatles."


A Boogie wit da Hoodie's verse discusses his rise to fame, as well as the negative and positive effects of social media. He raps about how he is used to the lifestyle of being a successful artist and mentions cheating on his girlfriend. A Boogie also touches on how social media has influenced society and the lengths people would go to gain likes and followers.


Overall, "1000 Nights" is a song that showcases the journeys and experiences of three successful artists in the music industry. The lyrics talk about the ups and downs, the struggles and the rewards, and the dedication it takes to make it in the business.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, I been on for a thousand nights
I have been performing for a thousand nights in different cities like New York and London.


New York to London, different city every day, yeah
I have traveled through many cities, including New York and London, spending every day in a different city.


Playin' on, playin' on, puttin' out fifty-thousand lights
I continue to perform for my fans and put on an amazing show. I have even put out fifty-thousand lights in doing so.


I've been gone so long, gettin' up and gettin' faded
I have been away from home for so long and have become accustomed to partying and drinking a lot, getting faded.


So I'm on, keepin' on, stayin' up for a thousand nights
I am still going strong and staying up for a thousand nights, continuing to perform and entertain my fans.


This the type of shit we used to dream of (yeah, yeah)
This is the kind of success that we always dreamed of achieving.


Bad bitch look like Mona Lisa (Mona Lisa)
The woman I am with is very attractive and resembles the famous painting, the Mona Lisa.


Flippin' off a yacht in Ibiza (splash, water)
I am having a great time partying on a yacht in Ibiza and jumping into the water.


Clear port, hasta la vista
I have left the port and am moving on to my next adventure.


Do it all again when we touchdown, everything bust down
We plan to repeat this amazing experience once we land and everything will be perfect again.


Teacher said I would lose, I be like, "What now?"
When a teacher said I would not succeed, I proved them wrong and asked, "What now?".


I started makin' moves, they showin' me love now
I have started making progress and people are showing me love and support for it.


Look like a lightbulb 'cause bitch I'm the plug now
I am in control now and am the source of power for others.


And now you know we poppin', we bubble like soda pop
We are very popular and successful, like the bubbles in soda pop.


And I see it, I like it, I wake up, pull up, and go and cop it
When I see something I like, I make it a priority to obtain it.


The millions get wired, them Benny hunnids still go in pocket
Although I earn millions, I still keep large bills, like Benny hundreds, in my pocket.


I party with Ed Sheeran, my homies still hold the rocket
I hang out with Ed Sheeran and my friends still have the gun with them.


'Cause I'm so hood, it don't make no sense
I am so comfortable in my environment and background that it is unbelievable.


Still remember the times I couldn't pay my rent
I haven't forgotten the times where I struggled to pay my rent.


Now, I walk in a stadium, tell 'em, "Play my shit"
I now have the privilege of walking into a stadium and demanding that my music be played for everyone to hear.


And they gon' sing like this
The fans will sing along to the music like this.


Last night I played a show at a stadium in Atlanta
Last night I performed a concert at a stadium in Atlanta.


Husbands and wives, daddies and daughters with the cameras
There were many couples and families with their cameras at the concert.


I never thought it would get this big, but what does it matter?
Although I never thought it would be this successful, it doesn't matter because I am happy with what I have achieved.


Everything is already part of a plan
Everything that has happened was already planned.


If it wasn't there, then I was at the couch of a friend's
If a Holiday Inn wasn't available, I had to stay at a friend's place on their couch.


Weatherspoon's was an easy option to get a cheaper lunch and
Weatherspoon's was an easy choice for a cheaper lunch option.


Two-pound pint, the waitress maybe leave her number
I would buy a two-pound pint and the waitress might leave her number for me at the bar.


On to the next town, but now it's to the next continent (woo!)
In the past, I moved on to the next town, but now I am moving to the next continent, which is an even bigger step.


And I don't think it's gonna be stoppin' anytime soon
I don't think my success and momentum will be slowing down anytime soon.


Birds eye view, pay my dues for a two-mile queue
I have gained a higher perspective and have worked hard to make fans wait in a two-mile line for my concert.


Don't need to read reviews if you can't do the things I do
If you are not capable of doing what I do, then there's no need to read reviews about my work.


Oh, let me invite you to my world
Come join me and experience my world.


I'm so faded, yeah
I am very drunk or high.


I don't even know how much I made last year
I am extremely wealthy to the point that I don't even know how much money I made last year.


I'm so used to bein' on some player shit
I am used to living the life of a player, having fun and partying all the time.


Cheated on my girlfriend with a fiendish bitch
I cheated on my girlfriend with a very attractive, but possibly dangerous woman.


Hoodie on pull up, just like the Reaper, yeah
I wear my hoodie pulled up, giving off a menacing or dangerous vibe like the Grim Reaper.


I do this on the regular, make it seem often
I do this often enough to make it seem like it's a regular occurrence.


St. Laurent, Gucci sweater, the red and green marklet
I wear fashionable and expensive clothing such as a St. Laurent or Gucci sweater with the famous red and green Gucci stripe.


Me and Meek and Ed Sheeran just like the Beatles, yeah
Me, Meek Mill, and Ed Sheeran are a dynamic trio similar to that of the Beatles.


From her head to her toe you know she be fría, yeah
From her head to her toe, she is giving me the cold shoulder and doesn't seem interested.


Everyday I be seein' her and Selena, yeah
Every day I see her and Selena, but I am not interested in her despite her beauty.


She wanna come closer, but I don't see us there
She wants to get closer to me, but I don't see a future with her.


I'm not a regular person, I've been low-key all year
I am not an ordinary person and have been keeping a low profile all year.


From New York out to London, she was, she was with me all the time
Even though I have been constantly traveling from New York to London, she has been with me the entire time.


And I've been on the road, so I know she couldn't call my line
Since I have been on the road traveling so much, she was unable to contact me via phone.


And now she got her ass and titties done for a thousand likes, mm
She has undergone plastic surgery on her buttocks and breasts to gain likes on social media.


Oh, I been on for a thousand nights
I have been tirelessly performing for a thousand nights.


New York to London, different city every day, yeah
From New York to London, I have been traveling to a new city every day.


Playin' on, playin' on, puttin' out fifty-thousand lights
I have been performing for my fans and putting on an amazing light show consisting of fifty-thousand lights.


I've been gone so long, gettin' up and gettin' faded (gettin' faded)
Since I have been traveling for so long, I have been partying and drinking a lot, getting faded.


So I'm on, keepin' on, stayin' up for a thousand nights
I am still continuing to tirelessly perform and keep up with the partying for a thousand nights.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Fred Gibson, Edward Christopher Sheeran, Artist Julius Dubose, Jahaan Akil Sweet, Matthew Jehu Samuels, Robert Rihmeek Williams

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@FREEFIRESAROJGAMER

I been up for a thousand nights
New York to London, different city every day, yeah
Playin' on, playin' on
Puttin' up fifty thousand likes
I've been gone so long, getting up and gettin' faded
So I'm on, keepin' on
Stayin' up for a thousand nights

This the type of shit we used to dream of (Yeah, yeah)
Bad bitch, look like Mona Lisa (Mona Lisa)
Flippin' off a yacht in Ibiza (Splash, water)
Clear port, hasta la vista
Do it all again when we touch down
Everything bust down
Teacher said I would lose
I be like, "What now?"
I started making moves
They showing me love now
Lit like a light bulb, 'cause bitch, I'm the plug now
And now you know we poppin', we bubble like soda pop and
I see it, I like it, I wake up, pull up and go and cop it
The millions get wired, them Benny hunnids still go in pocket
I party with Ed Sheeran, my homies still hold the rocket
'Cause I'm so hood, it don't make no sense
Still remember the times I couldn't pay my rent
Now I walk in the stadium, tell 'em, play my shit
And they gon' sing it like this

Well, I been up for a thousand nights
New York to London, different city every day, yeah
Playin' on, playin' on
Puttin' up fifty thousand likes
I've been gone so long, getting up and gettin' faded
So I'm on, keepin' on
Stayin' up for a thousand nights

Last night I played a show at a stadium in Atlanta
Husband and wives, daddies and daughters with the cameras
I never thought it would get this big, but what does it matter?
Everything is already part of a plan
I remember damn, me and my man inside of a Sprinter van
Two hundred a night until 2010
Stayin' up in every city's Holiday Inn
If it wasn't there, then I was out there couchin' with friends
Wetherspoon's was an easy option to get a cheaper lunch and
Two pound pint, the waitress made me leave my number
On to the next town, but now it's to the next continent (Woo!)
And I don't think it's gonna be stopping any time soon
Birds eye view, paid my dues for a two mile queue
Don't need to read reviews if you can't do the things I do
Let me invite you to my world

I been up for a thousand nights
New York to London, different city every day, yeah
Playin' on, playin' on
Puttin' up fifty thousand likes
I've been gone so long, getting up and gettin' faded (Gettin' faded)
So I'm on, keepin' on
Stayin' up for a thousand nights

I'm so faded, yeah
I don't even know how much I made this year
I'm so used to bein' on some player shit
Cheated on my girlfriend with a famous bitch
Hoodie on pull up just like the reaper, yeah
I do this on the regular, make it seem often
Saint Laurent, Gucci sweater, the red and green on fleek
Me and Meek and Ed Sheeran, just like the Beatles, yeah
From her head to her toe you know she be flee, ah yeah
Everyday I be seein' her in Celine, ah yeah
She wanna come closer but I don't see her still
I'm not a regular person, I be low key, ah yeah

From New York out to London, she was, she was with me all the time
And I been on the road so long, she couldn't call my line
And now she got her ass and titties done for a thousand likes

Well, I been up for a thousand nights
New York to London, different city every day
Playin' on, playin' on
Puttin' up fifty thousand likes
I've been gone so long, getting up and gettin' faded
So I'm on, keepin' on
Stayin' up for a thousand nights



@froggies4044

1.I don't want your money ft. H.E.R
2.South of the border ft. Camilla and cardi
3.Antisocial ft. Travis scott
4.Best part of me ft. YEBBA
5.Way to break your heart ft. skrillex
6.1000 nights ft. Meek mill and a boggie wit da hoddie
7.Cross me ft. Chance the rapper and PnB rock
8.Beautiful people ft. Khalid
9.Blow ft. Bruno Mars and Chris Stapleton
10.Put it all on me ft. Ella Mai
11.Take me back to London ft. Stormzy
12.I don't care ft. Justin Bieber
13.Feels ft. Young thug and J Hus
14.Remember the name ft. Eminem and 50 cents
15.Nothing on you ft. Paulo londra and Dave

I'm pretty sure those are all his songs of 2019 (so far)
Ps. It's 15 songs not 10



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@zannokingz4729

I'm confused on which song to listen first..Ed u r awesome..😂

@Gsthompson84

Zanno jammie south of the border is my favorite but all his songs are vibes!

@hans8303

Me too the first was I think the Camila cabello and cardi b one lmao

@tuongmanh6229

You should be listening to this song first right? Great choice!!

@mochammadrizkynoerrachman7976

me too :')

@SabaAnsarii

Rap with Eminem is 🔥

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@randomgirl7533

This was the last song I can’t believe I heard them all!!!

@richardsyiem9788

How much did he upload beo

@CaughtInTheLoop

@@richardsyiem9788 He uploaded 10 tracks

@richardsyiem9788

@@CaughtInTheLoop thanks bro

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