"Sheeran openly admits that all the love songs on the album are about Seaborn, and “Dive” returns to the themes of vulnerability, a sense of devotion and emotional reflection, using the classic Fifties and early Sixties soul/Stax ballad arpeggio and time sequence."
Dive
Ed Sheeran Lyrics
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Maybe I waited too long
Maybe I played my cards wrong
Oh, just a little bit wrong
Oh, baby I apologize for it
I could fall, or I could fly
Here in your aeroplane
And I could live, I could die
Hanging on the words you say
And I've been known to give my all
And jumping in harder than
Ten thousand rocks on the lake
So don't call me baby
Unless you mean it
Don't tell me you need me
If you don't believe it
So let me know the truth
Before I dive right into you
You're a mystery
I have traveled the world, there's no other girl like you
No one, what's your history? (what's your history?)
Do you have a tendency to lead some people on?
'Cause I heard you do, mhm
I could fall, or I could fly
Here in your aeroplane
And I could live, I could die
Hanging on the words you say
And I've been known to give my all
And lie awake, everyday don't know how much I can take
So don't call me baby
Unless you mean it
And don't tell me you need me
If you don't believe it
So let me know the truth
Before I dive right into you
I could fall, or I could fly
Here in your aeroplane
And I could live, I could die
Hanging on the words you say
And I've been known to give my all
Sitting back, looking at every mess that I made
So don't call me baby
Unless you mean it
Don't tell me you need me
If you don't believe it
Let me know the truth
Before I dive right into you
Before I dive right into you
Before I dive right into you
The song "Dive" by Ed Sheeran talks about the tension and the need for clear communication at the start of a romantic relationship. The lyrics suggest that the singer has strong emotions for the person he is interested in, but he is afraid of getting hurt. He is aware of the importance of being on the same page with someone before diving headfirst into the relationship. The lines "So don't call me baby unless you mean it, don't tell me you need me if you don't believe it" indicate that he has been burned before and wants to avoid making the same mistake again.
Through the metaphor of flying in an airplane, Sheeran emphasizes the risk involved in letting oneself fall in love. The idea of being in an airplane that can either fly or crash signifies the unpredictability of love. The lyrics "And I could live, I could die, hanging on the words you say" indicate the power that the other person holds in the relationship. The singer admits to having been known to give his all, but at the same time, lies awake every day not knowing how much he can take, hinting at a level of vulnerability that he feels.
Moreover, the lyrics "You're a mystery, I have traveled the world, there's no other girl like you" suggest that the other person is unique and worth taking a risk for. The singer acknowledges that he is unsure of her feelings and intentions, and he asks her not to lead him on. He doesn't want to invest emotionally in something that isn't genuine.
Overall, the song Dive by Ed Sheeran is about the fear of getting hurt by falling in love with someone who may not feel the same. It emphasizes the importance of honesty and clear communication in the relationship and the power of vulnerability.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, maybe I came on too strong
I think I might have been too forward with you
Maybe I waited too long
Or perhaps I took too much time to make my intentions clear
Maybe I played my cards wrong
I might have made some mistakes in the way I approached you
Oh, just a little bit wrong
It wasn't a big mistake, just a small one
Oh, baby I apologize for it
And I'm sorry for that
I could fall, or I could fly
I might either succeed or fail in my pursuit of you
Here in your aeroplane
Being with you makes me feel like I'm flying
And I could live, I could die
My feelings for you are strong enough to make me feel alive or kill me inside
Hanging on the words you say
I pay close attention to everything you say
And I've been known to give my all
I'm the kind of person who puts all their effort into loving someone
And jumping in harder than
Sometimes I might be too quick to start a relationship
Ten thousand rocks on the lake
I take risks even when I know they might end in heartbreak
So don't call me baby
Please don't use that term of endearment if you don't mean it
Unless you mean it
Only say it if you truly feel that way about me
Don't tell me you need me
Don't make me feel like you need me if you don't really
If you don't believe it
Only say it if you truly believe it
So let me know the truth
Please be honest with me
Before I dive right into you
Before I commit myself to something that might not be true
You're a mystery
You're an enigma to me
I have traveled the world, there's no other girl like you
I've met a lot of people, but I haven't met anyone like you before
No one, what's your history? (what's your history?)
I don't know anyone who has a past quite like yours
Do you have a tendency to lead some people on?
Are you the kind of person who enjoys playing with people's emotions?
'Cause I heard you do, mhm
I've heard rumors about you doing that
Sitting back, looking at every mess that I made
Reflecting on my mistakes with regret
Before I dive right into you
Before I take a leap of faith with you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Julia Michaels, Benjamin Joseph Levin, Edward Christopher Sheeran
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Oh, maybe I came on too strong
Maybe I waited too long
Maybe I played my cards wrong
Oh, just a little bit wrong
Baby I apologize for it
I could fall or I could fly
Here in your aeroplane
And I could live, I could die
Hanging on the words you say
And I've been known to give my all
And jumping in harder than
Ten thousand rocks on the lake
So don't call me baby
Unless you mean it
Don't tell me you need me
If you don't believe it
So let me know the truth
Before I dive right into you
You're a mystery
I have traveled the world, there's no other girl like you
No one, what's your history?
Do you have a tendency to lead some people on?
'Cause I heard you do, mmh
I could fall or I could fly
Here in your aeroplane
And I could live, I could die
Hanging on the words you say
And I've been known to give my all
And lie awake, every day
Don't know how much I can take
So don't call me baby
Unless you mean it
Don't tell me you need me
If you don't believe it
So let me know the truth
Before I dive right into you
I could fall or I could fly
Here in your aeroplane
And I could live, I could die
Hanging on the words you say
And I've been known to give my all
Sitting back, looking at
Every mess that I made
So don't call me baby
Unless you mean it
Don't tell me you need me
If you don't believe it
So let me know the truth
Before I dive right into you
Before I dive right into you
Before I dive right into you
@shamaraaaron8943
Who else is on an "ed sheeran New album" marathon?
@lucasmengoab
Shamara Aaron I already listened to every song 👌👌I am addicted to each one of 'em haha
@shamaraaaron8943
Lucas Cunha Same😄
but I think shape of you is the best ❤❤❤
@DanielaPersicoSuperEgoVsME
Shamara Aaron I did it twice by now
@lucy4097
MEEEEEEE
@user-kn9uf8ks6t
not me, I take the time to enjoy it:D
@gigi-ge4mf
We can agree that this album is a whole masterpiece.
@lindsayjoyce3463
Sure is
@JENIGLES7
yes
@totallyawkwardrandom4247
I thought we already had...