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
Bibia Be Ye Ye
Ed Sheeran Lyrics
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I lost my shoes last night, I don't know where I put my keys
I was tired and fell asleep beneath an oak tree
I bet my mother's proud of me from each scar
Upon my knuckle and each graze upon my knee, and all I know
Is I got a cab and then threw up on his car seat
He kicked me out and then I walked in the rainI tell myself in every way, "I won't be doing this again"
And tomorrow's a brand new day
Someone told me, "always say what's on your mind"
And I am only being honest with you, I
I get lonely and make mistakes from time to time
So no man call ya, bibia be ye ye
Bibia be ye ye, ye ye ye ye
Bibia be ye ye
I remember less and less and mostly things that I regret
In my phone are several texts from girls I've never met
And in the pocket of my jeans are only coins and broken dreams
My heart is breaking at the seems and I'm coming apart now
Now things are looking up, I'll find my shoes right next to the oak tree
And I'll get a bus straight into town and spend the afternoon
Looking around for the things that I left on the ground
And say you're with me, tomorrow's a brand new day
Someone told me, "always say what's on your mind"
And I am only being honest with you, I
I get lonely and make mistakes from time to time
So no men call ya, bibia be ye ye
My momma (be ye ye)
My momma (be ye ye)
My momma (be ye ye)My momma (be ye ye)
My momma (be ye ye)
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My momma (be ye ye)
My momma (be ye ye)
Someone told me, "always say what's on your mind"
And I am only being honest with you, I
I get lonely and make mistakes from time to time
So no men call ya, bibia be ye ye
Bibia be ye ye, ye ye ye ye
Bibia be ye ye
My momma (be ye ye)
My momma (be ye ye) (bibia be ye ye, ye ye ye ye)
My momma (be ye ye)
Bibia be ye ye
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The lyrics to Ed Sheeran's song Bibia Be Ye Ye explore the aftermath of a wild night out. The song begins with Ed waking up with a hangover and finding himself without his keys and shoes. Despite his less than responsible behavior, he reflects on the scars and scrapes on his body and how proud his mother must be of him for getting through it all. He tries to convince himself that he won't repeat the same mistakes and that tomorrow is a new day, full of possibilities.
The chorus of the song is a phrase in Twi, a language spoken in Ghana, where Sheeran traveled to when he took a break from music. "Bibia be ye ye" roughly translates to "everything will be alright" and is meant to convey a sense of hope and optimism for the future.
As the song progresses, Ed talks about the regretful things he has done and how he has traded real connections for shallow ones. He describes having random texts from girls he doesn't even know, and broken dreams that he carries around with him. Despite all of this, however, he ends the song on a hopeful note, looking for his shoes and planning to start fresh in the morning.
The lyrics to Bibia Be Ye Ye are relatable to anyone who has experienced the aftermath of a wild night out and the accompanying feelings of regret and shame. The song's use of the Twi language and its incorporation of African musical elements also make it a unique addition to Ed Sheeran's discography.
Line by Line Meaning
I lost my shoes last night, I don't know where I put my keys
I was so disoriented and lost that I lost track of my belongings.
I was tired and fell asleep beneath an oak tree
I was exhausted and sought shelter under a tree to rest.
I bet my mother's proud of me from each scar
Despite my mistakes and misadventures, I believe my mother still loves and supports me.
Upon my knuckle and each graze upon my knee, and all I know
The physical scars on my body remind me of my past mistakes and lessons learned.
Is I got a cab and then threw up on his car seat He kicked me out and then I walked in the rain
I made a mistake by getting sick in the cab, which resulted in me being abandoned and having to walk home in the rain.
I tell myself in every way, "I won't be doing this again" And tomorrow's a brand new day
Despite my past mistakes, I remind myself that each day is a fresh start and an opportunity to do better.
Someone told me, "always say what's on your mind" And I am only being honest with you, I
I believe in being transparent and upfront about my thoughts and feelings, and that's what I'm doing right now.
I get lonely and make mistakes from time to time So no man call ya, bibia be ye ye
I am prone to feeling isolated and making errors, so I'm warning potential suitors not to get too close.
I remember less and less and mostly things that I regret
The older I get, the more I forget the good times I've had but remember the mistakes I made.
In my phone are several texts from girls I've never met And in the pocket of my jeans are only coins and broken dreams
I have evidence of missed opportunities and lost potential in the form of text messages from unknown women and worthless items in my pocket.
My heart is breaking at the seams and I'm coming apart now
The emotional pain I'm experiencing is causing me to feel like I'm falling apart at the seams.
Now things are looking up, I'll find my shoes right next to the oak tree And I'll get a bus straight into town and spend the afternoon Looking around for the things that I left on the ground
Things are getting better, and I'm excited to find my lost possessions and explore the city without feeling lost or disoriented.
My momma (be ye ye) My momma (be ye ye) My momma (be ye ye) My momma (be ye ye) My momma (be ye ye) My momma (be ye ye) My momma (be ye ye) My momma (be ye ye)
I repeat the phrase "be ye ye" as a tribute to my mother, whom I believe is proud of and loves me despite my flaws.
Bibia be ye ye, ye ye ye ye Bibia be ye ye
I continue to express my hope and excitement for the future by repeating the phrase "be ye ye."
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Joseph Addison, Nana Richard Abiona, Benjamin Joseph Levin, Edward Christopher Sheeran, Stephen Woode
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Bibia Be Ye Ye
I lost my shoes last night
I don’t know where I put my keys
I was tired and fell asleep beneath an oak tree
I bet my mother’s proud of me from each scar upon my knuckle
And each graze upon my knee, and all I know is
I got a cab and then threw up on his car seat
He kicked me out and then I walked in the rain
I tell myself in every way I won’t be doing this again
And tomorrow’s a brand new day
Someone told me, always say what’s on your mind
And I am only, being honest with you, I I get lonely
And make mistakes from time to time
Se enioma enko ye (if thing’s aren’t working out)
Bibia Be Ye Ye (everything will be alright)
Bibia Be Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye
Bibia Be Ye Ye
I remember less and less, and mostly things that I regret
In my phone are several texts, from girls I’ve never met
And in the pocket of my jeans, are only coins and broken dreams
My heart is breaking at the seams
And I’m coming apart now
Now things are looking up, I’ll find my shoes right next to the oak tree
And I’ll get a bus straight into town
And spend the afternoon looking around for the things that I left on the ground
And say you’re with me tomorrow’s a brand new day
Someone told me, always say what’s on your mind
And I am only, being honest with you, I I get lonely
And make mistakes from time to time
Se enioma enko ye (if thing’s aren’t going well)
Bibia Be Ye Ye
Wo nooma (Be Ye Ye) (Your problems will be solved)
Wo nooma maaaa ye
Wo nooma (Be Ye Ye)
Wo nooma maaaa ye
Wo nooma (Be Ye Ye)
Wo nooma maaaa ye
Wo nooma (Be Ye Ye)
Wo nooma maaaa ye
Someone told me, always say what’s on your mind
And I am only, being honest with you, I I get lonely
And make mistakes from time to time
Se enioma enko ye (if thing’s aren’t going well)
Bibia Be Ye Ye
Bibia Be Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye
Bibia Be Ye Ye
Wo nooma (Be Ye Ye)
Wo nooma maaaa ye
Wo nooma (Be Ye Ye)
Wo nooma maaaa ye
Bibia Be Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye
Wo nooma (Be Ye Ye)
Wo nooma maaaa ye
Wo nooma (Be Ye Ye)
Wo nooma maaaa ye
@JonathanHilierChannel
Don't want to copy and paste this everywhere but...
This is the bright side of Africa. As a South African, I have seen plenty of it, trust me! On one expedition:
Someone lent us a kayak on the spot after one of our two canoes, which were coincidentally also borrowed, was not staying a float. (Also side note, after we capsized in the middle of the lagoon someone actually towed us to the side and helped us get upright.)
Further up the river a party actually gave us a free beer and left over freshly made boerewors rolls.
We then walked to a farm, this had been arranged prior the expedition. which let us sleep there. We had an A grade campsite with grass clearing, a stream and a beautiful growth surrounding it which lent us some privacy. We left before the sun came up and left no trace of presence.
We then walked through farmlands(Again with prior permission) until we reached the organic farm where we had organised to stay the night(Again for free!)
They offered us a rough bathroom used by the farm worker complete with a shower, as well as a basic kitchen with all the appliances we could need. They then insisted that if we wish we could sleep in the farm shed. We moonlighted instead and while lying under the trees in the late afternoon we were treat with braai meat they had left over.
The next day we headed out for our final destination. Along the last stretch of road we were then offered lift by a friendly truck driver.
That being said... Walking in the wrong area or being at the wrong place at the wrong time could easily get you killed. Everyone has been affected by crime. Our cars was stolen. Down the road from us someone was stabbed to death. Someone we know had a grandmother who was brutally tortured and murdered by a homeless woman she welcomed into her home and looked after for 2 years. Go read about the shootings and the stabbings in the cape. Go read about the hijackings and murders in Joburg. Ask any local where the no go zones are. Read about the farm murders in the rural parts of the country. Africa is still a wild place. That comes with pros and cons. On one hand you have the untamed beauty and the opportunity to experience an un-narrated, true adventure. On the other hand you have violent criminals that are free to do as they please.
I, personally, love this song and love that it shows off this side of Africa... but to a large degree it glamorizes it.. Telling about a carefree traveler living the high life and not worrying about a thing. Thing is that can be risky and not warning of the dangers can encourage naive people to embark on such a journey themselves. (Take my advice, if you want to try something like this go in a group, and carry a knife.)
@affirmationmotivation-twit9267
Twi so cool 😎.
Proudly Ghanaian 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭
The song is so good that it got 22k dislikes. Haters love it but won't like so they dislike.
It would be nice to release it again as single.
Much love Ed. More blessings.
Music === The World's Official Language
Ed 🇬🇧, Ghana🇬🇭🇬🇭, Africa 🌍 to the world.
@ellspressions1002
On behalf of Ghanaians, thank you for not exploiting us and just showing the beauty that is my Mama Ghana 😍💖🇬🇭
@kofiamankwah7857
Ellspressions love this ya comment
@honzapekypekarek5808
You are very beautiful!😍😘
@nitishlall1622
Ghana has a very auspicious beauty with a pure heart
@ellspressions1002
@@honzapekypekarek5808 awe thanks! 🙏🏾
@ellspressions1002
@@nitishlall1622 🙂💕 agreed!
@the_great_wose
100% culture
0% nudity
0% trash talk
100% free spirit
Ed the cultural shearer
@Abe_Hiroshi12
Wose Jr : 0% nudity
0:16 half naked
@nothing.2053
@@Abe_Hiroshi12 dude. Stop bein techinical
@deynna45
Cultural appreciation is more like it