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
Beautiful People
Ed Sheeran Lyrics
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L.A. on a Saturday night in the summer
Sundown and they all come out
Lamborghinis and their rented Hummers
The party's on, so they're headin' downtown
('Round here) everybody's lookin' for a come up
And they wanna know what you're about
We're just tryna figure everything out
We don't fit in well
'Cause we are just ourselves
I could use some help
Gettin' out of this conversation, yeah
You look stunning, dear
So don't ask that question here
This is my only fear, that we become
Beautiful people
Drop top, designer clothes
Front row at fashion shows
"What d'you do?" And, "Who d'you know?"
Inside the world of beautiful people
Champagne and rolled-up notes
Prenups and broken homes
Surrounded, but still alone
Let's leave the party
That's not who we are
(We are, we are, we are)
We are not beautiful
Yeah, that's not who we are
(We are, we are, we are)
We are not beautiful
L.A. mm
Drove for hours last night and we made it nowhere (nowhere, nowhere)
I see stars in your eyes when we're halfway there (all night)
I'm not fazed by all them lights and flashin' cameras (uh)
'Cause with my arms around you, there's no need to care
We don't fit in well
We are just ourselves
I could use some help
Gettin' out of this conversation, yeah
You look stunning, dear
So don't ask that question here
This is my only fear, that we become
Beautiful people
Drop top, designer clothes
Front row at fashion shows
"What d'you do?" And "Who d'you know?"
Inside the world of beautiful people
Champagne and rolled-up notes
Prenups and broken homes
Surrounded, but still alone
Let's leave the party
That's not who we are
(We are, we are, we are)
We are not beautiful, yeah
Yeah, that's not who we are
(We are, we are, we are)
We are not beautiful
We are, we are, we are
We are not beautiful
The song "Beautiful People" by Ed Sheeran has a comforting quality in its lyrics. It talks about two people, seemingly out of place at a party full of the rich and famous. Ed sets up the world in which they find themselves – "L.A. on a Saturday night in the summer." There are "Lamborghinis and rented Hummers," and an enviable party scene that is "downtown." The verses tell the story of how they are trying to fit in, but it's not them, highlighting the inauthenticity and pretense of this world of "beautiful people." The chorus emphasizes this point, with lyrics concerning the designer clothes and front-row access to fashion shows, but they realize that "we are not beautiful," and that their time would be better spent looking for valued relationships, away from the superficial world of cool and fame.
The song's message is clear: staying true to oneself is essential, even if it's not popular, and reassurance to those who might feel misplaced in a crowd of status and beauty. It reflects Ed's anti-Hollywood ethos and his efforts to stand out with his down-to-earth approach to songwriting. In the song, he's putting out that persona for others to follow.
Line by Line Meaning
L.A. on a Saturday night in the summer
The scene is set in Los Angeles on a typical summer Saturday night.
Sundown and they all come out
As the sun goes down, the people begin to show up.
Lamborghinis and their rented Hummers
The wealthy individuals show up in their high-end cars and rented Hummers.
The party's on, so they're headin' downtown
The party is happening and everyone is heading downtown to be a part of it.
('Round here) everybody's lookin' for a come up
In this area, everyone is looking for a way to improve their situation.
And they wanna know what you're about
Those at the party want to know your status and what you've accomplished in life.
Me in the middle with the one I love and
The singer is in the center of the party with the person he loves.
We're just tryna figure everything out
They are trying to find themselves and their place in the world amidst all the chaos.
We don't fit in well
The singer and his lover don't fit in well with the glitz and glamour of the party.
'Cause we are just ourselves
They don't try to be something they're not; they stay true to themselves.
I could use some help
The singer wants to leave the conversation and the party but needs help in doing so.
Gettin' out of this conversation, yeah
The singer wants to leave the conversation he's in because it's not going well.
You look stunning, dear
The singer compliments his lover on her beauty amidst all the materialistic beauty at the party.
So don't ask that question here
He suggests not asking personal questions at the party.
This is my only fear, that we become
The singer is afraid they will become like the other beautiful people at the party.
Beautiful people
These beautiful people are shallow, materialistic individuals at the party.
Drop top, designer clothes
These people have expensive cars and are dressed in designer clothing.
Front row at fashion shows
They are privileged enough to be at the front row of fashion shows, further emphasizing their high status.
"What d'you do?" And, "Who d'you know?"
These are the typical questions asked at the party to determine one's status and influence.
Inside the world of beautiful people
The party represents the shallow, materialistic world of these beautiful people.
Champagne and rolled-up notes
These people are drinking champagne and using rolled-up notes to do drugs, further emphasizing their wealth and status.
Prenups and broken homes
Their lives are filled with prenuptial agreements and broken homes, which speaks to the superficiality and lack of meaningful connections they have with one another.
Surrounded, but still alone
Despite being surrounded by people, they are still alone because they lack genuine relationships and connections.
Let's leave the party
The singer wants to leave the party because it's not where they belong.
That's not who we are
The singer asserts that they don't belong in this world of beautiful people.
(We are, we are, we are)
Reasserting their identity and who they truly are.
We are not beautiful
They don't consider themselves to be superficial, materialistic people but rather value genuine connections with others and staying true to themselves.
L.A. mm
Further emphasizing the setting of the song in Los Angeles.
Drove for hours last night and we made it nowhere (nowhere, nowhere)
The singer and lover drove around for hours but ultimately didn't make it anywhere, emphasizing the themes of confusion and lost identity.
I see stars in your eyes when we're halfway there (all night)
Despite not arriving anywhere, the singer sees the beauty and potential in his lover amidst their confusion.
I'm not fazed by all them lights and flashin' cameras (uh)
The singer is not impressed by the materialistic things around him, emphasizing his desire for genuine connections over superficial ones.
'Cause with my arms around you, there's no need to care
The singer finds solace and comfort in his lover's arms amidst the chaos and confusion of the world around them.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Shellback, Fred Gibson, Edward Christopher Sheeran, Khalid Robinson, Max Martin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@daviddezeeuw9031
I absolutely love that couple being so casual and simple.. Such a contrast to everything else around them and just not giving a f#@k.. Love it..
@dikamike
It would be absolute balls if you graced my channel with your presence, a cover of this song is literally lying there for your consumption 🙏
@VVV-qx9mb
@FarChu C'mon stop be so rude and don't call women "whores" on YT comments. Wtf
@loooo767
I really liv it , too
@minnoumisao6132
This song deserves billions of views. It always gives nostalgic vibes.
@DrMOB-kt7tt
Share with your friends
@alexandrefauchon7755
@Dr. MOB i hope he has 650M friends lol hahha
@minnoumisao6132
@@alexandrefauchon7755 lol i wish 🤣
@malsomakawlni3228
I told myself why Ed Sheeran sing this kinda song.🫣🤭🫢🤣🤣🤣
@LemonForLife01
True. It needs more views I love the part where he says we are we are we are and I like the best Khalid it’s fine but ed is the best I love him. I love him for how much I like Justin Bieber and I love Justin Bieber a lot!