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
Homeless
Ed Sheeran Lyrics
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Woah-oh, oh-oh
Could I wake up next to you when it's hitting double figures?
Look into your eyes like I'm looking into double mirrors
Could you make it any clearer? Everything's such a blur
It's not my turn, it's hers to get hurt
On a late night, coming home from way too many train rides
Highbury Estate's fine, smoking like a dragon, but don't chase lines
Hey
I haven't slept for the past week
And two hours ain't enough for me
I feel inspired, at quarter to three am
I haven't changed since our last meet
I'm still getting all my meals for free
I think I'm being shunned by my feet again
'Cause it's not a homeless life for me
It's just I'm home less than I'd like to be
And it's not a homeless life for me
It's just I'm home less than I'd like to be
And it's not a homeless life for me
It's just I'm home less than I'd like to be
And it's not a homeless life for me, yeah
And now I'm sitting on the night bus, flicking through my iPod
Feeling kinda tired so I tried to close my eyes up
Driver, turn the lights off, lights on, on stage, mics on
Song plays, nice one, gotta keep my hype strong
Truth be, never went to uni'
People see right through me, but I'm not a fool, see
I'm never gonna do one, gonna live past twenty-two, done
Everything I need to except get a 2:1
I haven't slept for the past week
And two hours ain't enough for me
I feel inspired, at quarter to three am
I haven't changed since our last meet
I'm still getting all my meals for free
I think I'm being shunned by my feet again
'Cause it's not a homeless life for me
It's just I'm home less than I'd like to be
And it's not a homeless life for me
It's just I'm home less than I'd like to be
And it's not a homeless life for me
It's just I'm home less than I'd like to be
And it's not a homeless life for me, yeah
When I feel cold
You keep me warm
And I'm not looking for some loose change
Just wanna find a true mate who wants to be my duvet, ayy, ayy
It's not a homeless life for me
It's just I'm home less than I'd like to be
And it's not a homeless life for me
It's just I'm home less than I'd like to be
And it's not a homeless life for me
It's just I'm home less than I'd like to be
And it's not a homeless life for me
It's just I'm home less than I'd like to be
And it's not a homeless life for me
It's just I'm home less than I'd like to be
And it's not a homeless life for me
It's just I'm home less than I'd like to be
And it's not a homeless life for me
It's just I'm home less than I'd like to be
And it's not a homeless life for me, yeah, oh
The lyrics of Ed Sheeran's song "Homeless" describe a life of constant traveling, with the singer never truly feeling at home anywhere. He longs for someone to share his experiences with, to wake up next to and look into their eyes like a "double mirror". The singer is tired from lack of sleep and constant movement. He expresses his desire for stability and a place to call home, but recognizes that his current lifestyle is preventing him from achieving that. The song reflects the struggles of many young people today who are trying to find their place in the world.
The lyrics paint a picture of a young artist on the verge of success, but also struggling with his identity and finding a sense of belonging. The references to late-night trains and the Highbury Estate paint a picture of urban life and the constant hustle and bustle of the city. The repetition of the phrase "It's not a homeless life for me" could be seen as a way to convince himself that he's living the life he wants, despite feeling unsettled and longing for more.
The chorus of the song is a poignant reminder that "homelessness" doesn't just mean being without shelter or a physical home. It can also mean feeling disconnected from society and lacking a sense of purpose. The longing for a "true mate" who can provide comfort and stability is something that many people can relate to, whether they're homeless or not.
Line by Line Meaning
Could I wake up next to you when it's hitting double figures?
Would it be possible for me to wake up next to you when it's past 10 o'clock in the morning?
Look into your eyes like I'm looking into double mirrors
Staring into your eyes feels like I'm looking into two mirrors simultaneously.
Could you make it any clearer? Everything's such a blur
Can you make it easier to understand? Everything is so unclear and confusing.
It's not my turn, it's hers to get hurt
I shouldn't be the one getting hurt. It's her turn to feel the pain.
On a late night, coming home from way too many train rides
Late at night, after enduring multiple train rides, I'm finally heading home.
Lace not as red as my face, I'm home at the same time
My shoelaces aren't as red as my flushed face, but I did make it home on time.
Highbury Estate's fine, smoking like a dragon, but don't chase lines
I'm okay living in Highbury Estate, where I smoke a lot, but I avoid snorting drugs.
I haven't slept for the past week
I haven't slept for an entire week.
And two hours ain't enough for me
Two hours of sleep doesn't suffice for me.
I feel inspired, at quarter to three am
I feel inspired at 2:45 am in the morning.
I haven't changed since our last meet
I haven't changed since the last time we met.
I'm still getting all my meals for free
I'm still able to get all my meals without having to pay anything.
I think I'm being shunned by my feet again
My feet seem to be giving up on me again, which makes me feel like I'm being avoided.
'Cause it's not a homeless life for me
It's just I'm home less than I'd like to be
I'm not homeless, however, I'm not able to stay at home for as long as I would prefer.
And now I'm sitting on the night bus, flicking through my iPod
Currently, I'm on the night bus, scrolling through my iPod.
Feeling kinda tired so I tried to close my eyes up
I'm feeling quite exhausted, so I attempted to close my eyes and get some rest.
Driver, turn the lights off, lights on, on stage, mics on
I request the driver to turn the bus lights off, while on stage, the microphone is switched on.
Song plays, nice one, gotta keep my hype strong
The song plays, and it sounds great. I need to maintain my enthusiasm levels.
Truth be, never went to uni'
The truth is that I never attended university.
People see right through me, but I'm not a fool, see
People see past my facade, but I'm not as naive as they think I am.
I'm never gonna do one, gonna live past twenty-two, done
I'm not going to participate in illegal activities and plan to live beyond twenty-two years of age.
Everything I need to except get a 2:1
I have everything I require, except a 2:1 grade in academia.
When I feel cold
You keep me warm
When I'm feeling cold, you provide me with warmth and comfort.
And I'm not looking for some loose change
Just wanna find a true mate who wants to be my duvet, ayy, ayy
I'm not searching for spare coins; instead, I want to meet a genuine friend who is willing to offer me comfort like a duvet would.
It's not a homeless life for me
It's just I'm home less than I'd like to be
My life isn't homeless, but I want to spend more time at home than I currently am.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Anna Krantz, Ed Sheeran
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Wolfsong
on Perfect
I whispered underneath my breath darling you look perfect tonight~
Sergio Biancu
on Wake Me Up
x TE
Paula Morgan
on Thinking Out Loud
what a beautiful meaningful song, loved it
Rhealyn Aton Carbonel
on Thinking Out Loud
ang ganda
Sanae Chairi
on Thinking Out Loud
amazing song!
Tan Tan
on Thinking Out Loud
thinking out loud by ed sheeran ..ganda tlaga nang kanta nto
Eldredge Aton Almanzor
on I See Fire
Ang cool ng mga songs dito and hindi nagba-buffer...
Dave Fry
on Tenerife Sea
xx
Ricardo Barrachino
on I See Fire
fantastic sound niceeeee
Jack Jacquisita Jeje Viera Trelles
on Thinking Out Loud
THINKING OUT LOUD