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
Castle on the Hill
Ed Sheeran Lyrics
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I was running from my brother and his friends
And tasted the sweet perfume of the mountain grass I rolled down
I was younger then, take me back to when I
Found my heart and broke it here
Made friends and lost them through the years
And I've not seen the roaring fields in so long, I know I've grown
I'm on my way
Driving at ninety down those country lanes
Singing to "Tiny Dancer"
And I miss the way you make me feel, and it's real
We watched the sunset over the castle on the hill
Fifteen years old and smoking hand-rolled cigarettes
Running from the law through the backfields and getting drunk with my friends
Had my first kiss on a Friday night, I don't reckon that I did it right
But I was younger then, take me back to when
We found weekend jobs, when we got paid
We'd buy cheap spirits and drink them straight
Me and my friends have not thrown up in so long, oh how we've grown
But I can't wait to go home
I'm on my way
Driving at ninety down those country lanes
Singing to "Tiny Dancer"
And I miss the way you make me feel, and it's real
We watched the sunset over the castle on the hill
Over the castle on the hill
Over the castle on the hill
One friend left to sell clothes
One works down by the coast
One had two kids but lives alone
One's brother overdosed
One's already on his second wife
One's just barely getting by
But these people raised me and I can't wait to go home
And I'm on my way, I still remember
These old country lanes
When we did not know the answers
And I miss the way you make me feel, it's real
We watched the sunset over the castle on the hill
Over the castle on the hill
Over the castle on the hill
"Castle on the Hill" by Ed Sheeran is an emotional ballad that reflects on the singer's adolescence and the nostalgia he feels for that time in his life. The song starts by vividly describing a specific memory from Sheeran's childhood, where he broke his leg while playing. He longs to return to that time when he was still young and carefree, forgetting about the problems of the world.
The chorus of the song is a depiction of Sheeran driving back home to this place from his childhood, where he spent time with friends and family, chasing girls, working, and enjoying life. He sings about the thrill he feels while driving at ninety miles per hour down those country lanes with "Tiny Dancer" playing on the radio. The song culminates with Sheeran reminiscing about his old friends and the paths their lives have taken. He acknowledges that they've all grown up and moved on, but he can't wait to go back and be with them again.
"Castle on the Hill" is an anthemic track that showcases Sheeran's ability to tap into raw emotions and tell personal stories that anyone can relate to. This song is a beautiful tribute to Sheeran's upbringing and the people who helped shape him into the person he is today.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was six years old I broke my leg
As a child, I had an accident while playing where I fractured my leg.
I was running from my brother and his friends
My injury happened because I was trying to avoid my brother and his friends who were probably playfully chasing me.
And tasted the sweet perfume of the mountain grass I rolled down
I vividly remember the scent of the grass from the hill where I was playing when I had my accident.
I was younger then, take me back to when I
I often feel nostalgic and long for the carefree days of my childhood.
Found my heart and broke it here
I fell in love for the first time in this town but it didn't work out.
Made friends and lost them through the years
I have made many friends over the years but some of them drifted away due to various reasons.
And I've not seen the roaring fields in so long, I know I've grown
I haven't seen the picturesque countryside in a while and I have matured since the last time I was here.
But I can't wait to go home
Despite the changes that have happened, I am excited to return to where I grew up.
I'm on my way
I am currently traveling back to my hometown.
Driving at ninety down those country lanes
I am driving fast down the rural roads that I am familiar with.
Singing to "Tiny Dancer"
I am singing along to a classic song as I reminisce about old memories.
And I miss the way you make me feel, and it's real
I miss the emotions that this place brings out in me and they are authentic.
We watched the sunset over the castle on the hill
I vividly remember watching the sun go down behind the old castle that is a landmark of my hometown.
Fifteen years old and smoking hand-rolled cigarettes
At the age of 15, I was experimenting with smoking homemade tobacco products.
Running from the law through the backfields and getting drunk with my friends
During my rebellious teenage years, I and my friends would engage in delinquent activities like drinking alcohol and evading the authorities.
Had my first kiss on a Friday night, I don't reckon that I did it right
I had my first romantic kiss with someone on a Friday night but I feel like I didn't do it properly or skillfully enough.
We found weekend jobs, when we got paid
As we got older, we began to hold part-time jobs where we earned salaries over the weekends.
We'd buy cheap spirits and drink them straight
My friends and I would pool our meager resources to purchase low-quality alcoholic drinks which we would consume without mixing with anything else.
Me and my friends have not thrown up in so long, oh how we've grown
It has been a long time since my friends and I have gotten so intoxicated that we vomited and this shows how much we have matured since then.
One friend left to sell clothes
One of my friends now works as a salesperson in the fashion industry.
One works down by the coast
Another friend is employed in a job that is near the sea.
One had two kids but lives alone
One of my friends is a single parent who has two children but doesn't have a romantic partner.
One's brother overdosed
Another friend has unfortunately had to deal with the tragic death of their sibling due to drug overdose.
One's already on his second wife
Yet another friend has already gone through two marriages.
One's just barely getting by
One of my friends is currently struggling financially and just barely making ends meet.
But these people raised me and I can't wait to go home
These individuals, despite their current situations, were an important part of my upbringing and I am excited to be back in my hometown with them.
I still remember these old country lanes
I have vivid and dear memories of the rural paths in this town that have stayed with me over the years.
When we did not know the answers
Back in the day, we were naive and didn't have all the solutions to the problems we faced.
Over the castle on the hill
This line is repeated several times throughout the song and refers to the iconic castle in my hometown that fills me with nostalgia and longing.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Benjamin Joseph Levin, Edward Christopher Sheeran
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Muhammad Akbar
When I was six years old, I broke my leg
I was running from my brother and his friends
And tasted the sweet perfume of the mountain grass I rolled down
I was younger then, take me back to when I
Found my heart and broke it here
Made friends and lost them through the years
And I've not seen the roaring fields in so long
I know I've grown, but I can't wait to go home
I'm on my way
Driving at 90 down those country lanes
Singing to Tiny Dancer
And I miss the way you make me feel, and it's real
When we watched the sunset over the castle on the hill
Fifteen years old and smoking hand-rolled cigarettes
Running from the law through the backfields and
Getting drunk with my friends
Had my first kiss on a Friday night
I don't reckon that I did it right, but
I was younger then, take me back to when
We found weekend jobs, when we got paid
We'd buy cheap spirits and drink them straight
Me and my friends have not thrown up in so long
Oh, how we've grown, but I can't wait to go home
I'm on my way
Driving at 90 down those country lanes
Singing to Tiny Dancer
And I miss the way you make me feel, and it's real
When we watched the sunset over the castle on the hill
Over the castle on the hill
Over the castle on the hill
One friend left to sell clothes
One works down by the coast
One had two kids, but lives alone
One's brother overdosed
One's already on his second wife
One's just barely getting by, but
These people raised me
And I can't wait to go home
And I'm on my way
I still remember these old country lanes
When we did not know the answers
And I miss the way you make me feel, and it's real
When we watched the sunset over the castle on the hill
Over the castle on the hill
Over the castle on the hill
Ram Bautista
Castle on the hill
Lyrics:
When I was six years old, I broke my leg
I was running from my brother and his friends
And tasted the sweet perfume of the mountain grass I rolled down
I was younger then, take me back to when I
Found my heart and broke it here
Made friends and lost them through the years
And I've not seen the roaring fields in so long
I know I've grown, but I can't wait to go home
I'm on my way
Driving at 90 down those country lanes
Singing to Tiny Dancer
And I miss the way you make me feel, and it's real
When we watched the sunset over the castle on the hill
Fifteen years old and smoking hand-rolled cigarettes
Running from the law through the backfields and
Getting drunk with my friends
Had my first kiss on a Friday night
I don't reckon that I did it right, but
I was younger then, take me back to when
We found weekend jobs, when we got paid
We'd buy cheap spirits and drink them straight
Me and my friends have not thrown up in so long
Oh, how we've grown, but I can't wait to go home
I'm on my way
Driving at 90 down those country lanes
Singing to Tiny Dancer
And I miss the way you make me feel, and it's real
When we watched the sunset over the castle on the hill
Over the castle on the hill
Over the castle on the hill
One friend left to sell clothes
One works down by the coast
One had two kids, but lives alone
One's brother overdosed
One's already on his second wife
One's just barely getting by, but
These people raised me
And I can't wait to go home
And I'm on my way
I still remember these old country lanes
When we did not know the answers
And I miss the way you make me feel, and it's real
When we watched the sunset over the castle on the hill
Over the castle on the hill
Over the castle on the hill
KittyKittwoof
This song speaks my life. But.
One's family left to sell clothes
One's work down by the coast
One's dad had 3 kids but lives alone
And my brother overdosed
Mom's already on her second life
And I'm just barely getting by
But these people raised me and I
Can't wait to go home.
If your wondering, I'm turning 10 today. :') These happened 5 years ago when I didn't know how the world works.
Jaclyn Forbes
my favourite thing about watching ed perform is once he's done he does this cute lil proud smile and it just makes my heart happy
Rich Giroux
This song proves that Ed belongs with the greatest song writers in music history. His songs (unlike most so called music artist today) tells a story.
unaisa khawaja
I DONT GET WHY PEOPLE DONT LIKE HIM LIKE HIS MUSICS GOOD???
Ken's Studio
@zenopsu it's not a cover bro.... research first....
HulkVahkiin
@The Search For Proof There is reason to every decision. By using the best, you leave no doubt, if you don't use the best there is space for doubt. Now, of course this notion doesn't really reflect on the actual value of the subject you are opposing, however, this is basic psychology; if you truly believe that they are many writers better than Ed Sheeran, then you wouldn't feel the need to use the quintessential of writers in The Beetles.
Look case in point, I'll just leave with an example. If you truly believe your Katana is a better weapon than the other guys wooden stick, then why use a gun?
The Search For Proof
@HulkVahkiin Not really, I could have chose anyone. I just chose the best
HulkVahkiin
@The Search For Proof I'm not sure if you realise this, but the fact you need to use two of best songwriters in history, two Beetle members, to downplay Ed Sheeran actually shows how good Ed is right?
Ayyaz hashmi
Ed Sheeran saved the music industry
Rouven Dsouza
True
GliderPlaysGames
@Maddies Gaming Channel! that was the point of those songs. they were part of an collaborations project album so the whole album was just collaborations with other artists. you'll see more of this kinda stuff in his new album =!