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
Dusty
Ed Sheeran Lyrics
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Day is breaking into powder blue
Sunlight is framin' our every moment
What a way to start off the day with you
Flick a finger
Start a discussion to pick a singer
This one, you'll love it, I had to bring her
And drop the needle on Dusty
Frost on the leaves like a lake
The moment came out of nothin'
A beautiful smile on your face
Yesterday was a long night
But I got a feeling that the future is so bright
All of the pressure washed away in the low tide
But we gotta wait 'til our clothes are bone dry
So I'll drop the needle on Dusty
We were lost within a stormy ocean
Nobody knew what we were goin' through
We talk about it as we dip our toes in
Take a breath and brace for the waves with you
Flick a finger
Wait for the magic to do its thing, yeah
There's more than sadness we got within us
Let's put some color into the gray
And drop the needle on Dusty
Frost on the leaves like a lake
The moment came out of nothin'
A beautiful smile on your face
Yesterday was a long night
But I got a feeling that the future is so bright
All of the pressure washed away in the low tide
We gotta wait 'til our clothes are bone dry
So I'll drop the needle on Dusty
Nothing but static on the stereo before today
Both on the edge to throw it all away
I used to think that every situation stayed the same
But I can see they start to change, okay
Drop the needle on Dusty
Frost on the leaves like a lake
The moment came out of nothin'
A beautiful smile on your face
Yesterday was a long night
I got a feeling that the future is so bright
All of the pressure washed away in the low tide
We gotta wait 'til our clothes are bone dry
So I'll drop the needle on Dusty
Drop the needle on Dusty
Drop the needle on Dusty
The lyrics to Ed Sheeran's song "Dusty" are about finding joy and hope in the midst of difficulties. The opening lines describe the beauty of a sunrise and the singer's happiness to be sharing it with someone. The lyrics then shift to the power of music to bring people together and transport them to another place. The line "drop the needle on Dusty" refers to playing a vinyl record, specifically a record by American singer Dusty Springfield. The act of putting on the record is a communal experience, inviting the listener and their companion to share in the enjoyment of the music.
The second verse describes the difficulties the singer and their companion have gone through, comparing them to being lost in a stormy ocean. However, they are now able to talk about their struggles and support one another. The repetition of "drop the needle on Dusty" throughout the song acts as a mantra, reminding the singers and listeners that they can find joy and hope in music, even when things feel tough. The closing lines reinforce this message, emphasizing the transformative power of music and the hope for a brighter future.
Overall, "Dusty" is a song about finding beauty and happiness in everyday moments, and using music as a source of respite and connection. The song encourages listeners to find joy in simple experiences, and to use music as a tool to connect with others and find hope even in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
I heard you callin', now my eyes are open
I am now aware of your presence and ready to start a new day with you
Day is breaking into powder blue
The morning sky is turning a soft shade of blue
Sunlight is framin' our every moment
The sun's light is casting a beautiful glow on everything around us
What a way to start off the day with you
I am grateful to be spending this moment with you
Flick a finger
Make a small, effortless gesture
Start a discussion to pick a singer
Let's talk about which musician to listen to
This one, you'll love it, I had to bring her
I am confident you will enjoy this artist and brought their music for us to listen to
Just let the speakers take you away
Just relax and let the music transport you
And drop the needle on Dusty
Let's listen to Dusty's music by putting on a vinyl record
Frost on the leaves like a lake
The leaves have a frosty appearance similar to a frozen lake
The moment came out of nothin'
This moment we are sharing was unexpected
A beautiful smile on your face
Your smile is a wonderful thing to see and enjoy
Yesterday was a long night
Yesterday was a tiring evening
But I got a feeling that the future is so bright
Despite the past being difficult, I am filled with hope for the future
All of the pressure washed away in the low tide
All the stress and worry has vanished like the receding tide
But we gotta wait 'til our clothes are bone dry
We need to be patient until everything is completely settled and resolved
We were lost within a stormy ocean
We were struggling and overwhelmed by our circumstances
Nobody knew what we were goin' through
No one else understood the challenges we faced
We talk about it as we dip our toes in
We reflect on our difficulties while standing in the water
Take a breath and brace for the waves with you
We take a deep breath and prepare to face the challenges ahead together
Wait for the magic to do its thing, yeah
Let's be patient and see what happens with the music
There's more than sadness we got within us
We are capable of feeling emotions beyond just sadness
Let's put some color into the gray
Let's inject some positivity into our situation
Nothing but static on the stereo before today
We didn't have good music to listen to before this moment
Both on the edge to throw it all away
We both felt like giving up before this moment
I used to think that every situation stayed the same
I used to believe that my circumstances would never improve
But I can see they start to change, okay
I am recognizing that things are starting to improve
Drop the needle on Dusty
Let's listen to Dusty's music again
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Aaron Brooking Dessner, Edward Christopher Sheeran
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@veronicam2935
Dusty - I wrote this about waking up in the mornings with my eldest daughter. I would get in late from being at Jamal’s mural and cry myself to sleep, then wake up hours later to an energetic, beautiful, smiling girl. It was a real juxtaposition. Children are incredible how they can just bring so much joy into dark situations without knowing it. I took her downstairs, made breakfast, and we put a vinyl on. Every morning we do this. And she chooses it. Flick a finger, start a discussion to pick a singer. And the singer this particular morning was Dusty Springfield. So we dropped the needle on Dusty
- Ed Sheeran
@sherrydumaresq5108
So beautiful!
@taylorlondoncreative
My god ❤
@Jammer2727
That’s his daughter irl?
@veronicam2935
@SuperDocMario jr No, plus Ed's daughter Lyra is under 3 years old
@susanmei9980
I’m new to his music, so don’t know the backstory. Who is Jamal?
@pilotjim60
I'm 63 years old. I saw Mr. Sheeran two nights ago in Clearwater FL. He played the entire album. When he explained this song, I believe, I was one of few that knew who "Dusty" was. As a kid Dusty Springfield was a voice I knew......along with her hits. "Drop a needle" was recognized as a term for playing a vinyl album. Great lyric. Great song. Great album......and yes.....I purchased it. Also, saw him in a 2200 seat hall. Hey Ed "you rock". Thank you.
@xohannahbananaa
This was the first visualizer that made me cry. In spite of the heaviness in a lot of these songs, there’s something really beautiful about this version of him. He’s not a celebrity or a singer/songwriter, he’s just dad and that’s enough. I really love that, thanks for letting us see it ❤
@WolfooKidsSongs
i love it
@marielangelavelasquez2783
Ed is like the brother who you've seen grow from this awkward guy to an amazing father. And you just can't help but root for him. By showing us your vulnerabilities, you helped us overcome our own aches and fears. You deserve all the love in the world. 💛