Edward Christopher "Ed" Sheeran MBE (born 17 February 1991) is a singer son… Read Full Bio ↴Edward Christopher "Ed" Sheeran MBE (born 17 February 1991) is a singer songwriter currently signed under Atlantic (WMG). Ed Sheeran was born in Halifax, West Yorkshire before moving to Framlingham, Suffolk. In his time in Suffolk, he was known to have flourished as a hidden talent when it came to music. He learned guitar at a very young age, and began writing songs during his time at Thomas Mills High School in Framlingham. By the time Sheeran had left school, he was already certain that music was going to play a major part in his life, and therefore studied at Access To Music in Norwich before moving to London which improved his chances of getting gigs.

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

Do I Wanna Know
Ed Sheeran Lyrics

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Ain't got a soapbox I can stand upon
But God gave me a stage, a guitar and a song
My daddy told me, "son, don't you get involved in
Politics, religions or other people's quotes"

I'll paint the picture, let me set the scene
I know when I have children they will know what it means
And I pass on these things my family's given to me

Just love and understanding, positivity

We could change this whole world with a piano
Add a bass, some guitar, grab a beat and away we go
I'm just a boy with a one-man show
No university, no degree, but lord knows
Everybody's talking 'bout exponential growth
And the stock market crashing in their portfolios
While I'll be sitting here with a song that I wrote
Sing, love could change the world in a moment
But what do I know?
Love can change the world in a moment
But what do I know?
Love can change the world in a moment

The revolution's coming, it's a minute away
I saw people marching in the streets today
You know we are made up of love and hate
But both of them are balanced on a razor blade

I'll paint the picture, let me set the scene
I know, I'm all for people following their dreams
Just re-remember life is more than fittin' in your jeans
It's love and understanding, positivity

We could change this whole world with a piano
Add a bass, some guitar, grab a beat and away we go
I'm just a boy with a one-man show
No university, no degree, but lord knows
Everybody's talking 'bout exponential growth
And the stock market crashing in their portfolios
While I'll be sitting here with a song I wrote
Sing, love could change the world in a moment
But what do I know?
Love can change the world in a moment
But what do I know?
Love can change the world in a moment

I'll paint the picture, let me set the scene
You know, the future's in the hands of you and me
So let's all get together, we can all be free
Spread love and understanding, positivity

We could change this whole world with a piano
Add a bass, some guitar, grab a beat and away we go
I'm just a boy with a one-man show
No university, no degree, but lord knows
Everybody's talking 'bout exponential growth
And the stock market crashing in their portfolios
While I'll be sitting here with a song I wrote
Sing, love could change the world in a moment
But what do I know?
Love can change the world in a moment

But what do I know?
Love can change the world in a moment

Overall Meaning

Ed Sheeran's song "What Do I Know?" is an inspirational song about love, positivity, and the power of music to change the world. In the first verse, Sheeran acknowledges that he may not have the traditional platform to talk about politics and religion, but he has his music, and he hopes to pass on his message of love and understanding to his children. In the chorus, Sheeran speaks to the power of music and how it can unite people and change the world in an instant.

The second verse shows Sheeran's awareness of the issues facing the world, including revolution, the balance between love and hate, and the importance of following one's dreams. Sheeran then repeats the chorus, emphasizing the message that love can change the world in a moment. The song ends with an upbeat and hopeful verse where Sheeran encourages everyone to come together and spread love and positivity to make the world a better place.

Overall, "What Do I Know?" is a song that emphasizes the importance of love, understanding, and positivity. It recognizes that the world may have problems, but it encourages listeners to be hopeful about the power of music and love to make positive change.

Line by Line Meaning

Ain't got a soapbox I can stand upon
I don't have a literal platform to express my thoughts and beliefs

But God gave me a stage, a guitar and a song
But I have a figurative stage and medium to share my message with others through music

My daddy told me, "son, don't you get involved in Politics, religions or other people's quotes"
My father advised me to not engage in controversial topics that divide people, but instead focus on spreading love and positivity

I'll paint the picture, let me set the scene I know when I have children they will know what it means And I pass on these things my family's given to me Just love and understanding, positivity
I want to be a good role model for my future children by sharing the values of love, compassion, and positivity that I've inherited from my family

We could change this whole world with a piano Add a bass, some guitar, grab a beat and away we go I'm just a boy with a one-man show No university, no degree, but lord knows
Music has the power to unite people and change the world, and I only need my own talents and creativity to make a difference

Everybody's talking 'bout exponential growth And the stock market crashing in their portfolios While I'll be sitting here with a song that I wrote Sing, love could change the world in a moment But what do I know?
In a world consumed by money and materialism, my simple message of love and hope may not seem significant, but I still believe it can make a profound impact

The revolution's coming, it's a minute away I saw people marching in the streets today You know we are made up of love and hate But both of them are balanced on a razor blade
Change is happening and we need to act quickly before it's too late, but we must remember that every person has the potential for both good and evil and we must strive to find balance between them

I know, I'm all for people following their dreams Just re-remember life is more than fittin' in your jeans It's love and understanding, positivity
I believe in people pursuing their passions and dreams, but we must remember that true happiness comes from love, compassion, and positivity, not just material possessions

You know, the future's in the hands of you and me So let's all get together, we can all be free Spread love and understanding, positivity
We all have the power to shape the future and create a world filled with love and understanding, but we must work together to make it happen

Love can change the world in a moment
Love has the power to make a significant and lasting impact on the world and in people's lives

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
Written by: John McDaid, Foy Best Vance, Edward Christopher Sheeran

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