Sheeran began recording in 2005, which lead to the release of his first EP, The Orange Room EP. Sheeran also released two albums, a self titled one in 2006 and Want Some? in 2007 gaining little attention. After Sheeran moved to London and had done extensive gigging, performing songs from his EP and albums, as well as ones which he had recently written, he decided to release another EP, You Need Me in late 2009. However, it wasn't until February 2010 that Sheeran began to get noticed after he posted a video through SB.tv displaying his diverse style. This video led to mainstream rapper Example asking Sheeran to tour with him. Throughout 2010, Sheeran began to be seen by more and more people over the internet through [app] YouTube and his fan-base grew incredibly, with him also getting credit from The Independent newspaper, England football captain Rio Ferdinand and even Elton John. Sheeran released three EP's in 2010, Loose Change, which features one of his most known songs, "The A Team", Songs I Wrote With Amy, and Ed Sheeran: Live at the Bedford, a live EP recorded in October. During the year, Sheeran also went to the US, where he was discovered by international superstar Jamie Foxx, who asked Sheeran to perform on his radio show, which gained him some fans in the US. By the end of the year, Sheeran was seen to be one of the best unsigned artists in the country.
On 9 January 2011, Sheeran released his final independent EP, No.5 Collaborations Project featuring appearances by grime artists including Wiley, JME, Devlin and Ghetts. With this EP, Sheeran gained mainstream attention for reaching number 2 in the iTunes chart, without any promotion or label. He was listed as a 'special guest' on Devlin's 2011 'Bud, Sweat and Beers' mini tour alongside Griminal and Tinchy Stryder. Songfacts reports that after signing for Atlantic Records in January 2011 "The A Team" was released as the first single from his debut album on June 12, 2011.
Sheeran's debut album + containing the singles The A Team and Lego House is certified 6x Platinum in the UK. The album has also won Sheeran two Brit Awards for British Breakthrough Act and Best British Male Solo Artist. At the 56th Annual Grammy Awards Sheeran gained a nomination for Best New Artist.
He received further fame for contributing the track entitled "I See Fire" to Howard Shore's soundtrack to the movie "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" in 2013.
x the second studio album by Sheeran was released in 2015. The album went straight to number one in both the UK and the US. x has had five singles thus far Sing, Don't, Thinking Out Loud, Bloodstream and Photograph.
Sheeran recently was awarded with an Honorary Doctorate by the University Campus Suffolk (UCS). The ceremony is later this year.
Discography:.
Albums:
2011 - +
2014 - x
2017 - ÷
2021 - =
2023- -
EPs:
2005 - The Orange Room
2006 - Ed Sheeran
2007 - Want Some?
2009 - You Need Me
2010 - Loose Change
2010 - Songs I Wrote With Amy
2010 - Live At The Bedford
2011 - No 5 Collaborations Project
2011 - One Take
2011 - iTunes Festival: London 2011
2011 - Thank You
2012 - The Slumdon Bridge
2012 - iTunes Festival: London 2012
Singles:
2011 - The A Team
2011 - You Need Me, I Don't Need You
2011 - Lego House
2012 - Drunk
2012 - Small Bump
2012 - Give Me Love
2013 - I See Fire
2014 - Sing
2014 - Don't
2014 - Thinking Out Loud
2015 - Bloodstream
2015 - Photograph
2017 - Shape of you
2017 - Castle on the Hill
2017 - Galway Girl
Be Right Now
Ed Sheeran Lyrics
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It's falling short of the mark
But it's all that we got
Every teardrop, every wrong turn
Made the moment we found
And it's coming around, around, around, around, around
I don't wanna miss one thing
And listen to the in-between
We are, we are the sound
There's nothing but the space we're in
The hurry and the noise shut out
Just stay here and be right now
The shadows cling to the ceiling
And fracture the light that lands in our eyes
Every moment changes the whole view
And just when it ends
I feel it again, again, again, again, again
I don't wanna miss one thing
We can turn the whole world down
And listen to the in-between
We are, we are the sound
There's nothing but the space we're in
The hurry and the noise shut out
Just stay here and be right now
And nothing else matters
And nothing else matters
And nothing else matters
Stay here and be right now
And nothing else matters
And nothing else matters
And nothing else matters
Stay here and be right now
I don't wanna miss one thing
We can turn the whole world down
And listen to the in-between
We are, we are the sound
There's nothing but the space we're in
The hurry and the noise shut out
Just stay here and be right now
The lyrics to Ed Sheeran's "Be Right Now" can be interpreted as a reflection on the fleeting nature of time and how we must cherish every moment. The opening lines "A lifetime is starting to feel like/It's falling short of the mark/But it's all that we got" suggest that life is short and we must make the most of it. The second verse continues this theme with "Every moment changes the whole view/And just when it ends/I feel it again, again, again, again, again", emphasizing the constant movement and change in life.
The chorus, with its repetition of "I don't wanna miss one thing", emphasizes the importance of being present in the moment and experiencing all that life has to offer. It suggests the idea of turning down the distractions and noise of the world to truly hear and appreciate the "in-between" moments, the ones that connect everything together. The line "We are, we are the sound" suggests that we are all a part of this symphony of life, with our every action and emotion contributing to the overall sound.
The final repetition of "And nothing else matters/Stay here and be right now" reiterates the importance of being present and not letting the distractions and worries of the world take over. The song asks us to cherish every moment, to appreciate the beauty of life, and to stay present in the "space we're in".
Line by Line Meaning
A lifetime is starting to feel like
The singer is reflecting on their life and feeling like it hasn't lived up to their expectations.
It's falling short of the mark
Their life is not meeting their expectations.
But it's all that we got
Regardless of whether their life meets their expectations, it's the only life they have.
Every teardrop, every wrong turn
Even regretful moments in the past have led them to their present, which they've come to value.
Made the moment we found
Even past regrets led them to the happy moment they're experiencing now.
And it's coming around, around, around, around, around
The good moments in life come and go in cycles and they're here to enjoy it.
I don't wanna miss one thing
The singer wants to be present for every moment in their life.
We can turn the whole world down
The outside world and its distractions can be ignored in favor of whatever moment the artist is experiencing.
And listen to the in-between
The artist wants to pay attention to the quieter moments that happen within the larger moments of life.
We are, we are the sound
The artist and whoever they're experiencing the moment with are the only things that matter in that moment.
There's nothing but the space we're in
The present moment is all that exists, nothing else matters.
The hurry and the noise shut out
The distractions of the world are shut out in favor of a moment of peace and quiet.
Just stay here and be right now
The singer is telling themselves (or someone else) to stay present and soak in the moment they're in.
The shadows cling to the ceiling
The singer is noticing their surroundings and taking in the details.
And fracture the light that lands in our eyes
The shadows are noticeable because they're blocking the light, another detail the singer is taking in.
Every moment changes the whole view
Every moment in life can completely change how someone sees things.
And just when it ends
Moments in life are fleeting and can end at any moment.
I feel it again, again, again, again, again
Despite the moment ending, there will always be more moments to experience and cherish.
And nothing else matters
In the present moment, nothing else exists or matters.
Stay here and be right now
The artist is encouraging whoever is listening to stay present and enjoy the moment with them.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ed Sheeran, Fred Gibson, Johnny McDaid
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
AustinChallenges
Ed is the best!
Keepie dg
You are right!!!
Q
それな〜！
Fan of Birdy songs and music
He's the goat 😎😎
THE BEAST, PAIN, HELL, WWE BEST
HE IS THE BEST..!
Jonathan ABAN
No he's not, but he's one of the best...
T
I'm literally so obsessed with this, it sounds like a movie soundtrack and I'm completely in love with it.
John Erscel
indeed
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Sameeeee I'm obsessed with this song!!! 😭💜 and honestly I don't know why it's people's least favourite song of the album :(
This is Football
His live acoustic version sounds even better. ❤️
https://youtu.be/rFbukClbVU8