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
I’m a Mess
Ed Sheeran Lyrics
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Inside out
Searching for a sweet surrender
But this is not the end
I can't work it out
How?
Going through the motions
Going through us
And oh, I've known it for the longest time
And all of my hope
All of my words are all over written on the signs
When you're on my road walking me home
Home, home, home, home
See the flames inside my eyes
It burns so bright I wanna feel your love
No, easy baby, maybe I'm a liar
But for tonight I wanna fall in love
And put your faith in my stomach
I messed up this time
Late last night
Drinking to suppress devotion
With fingers intertwined
I can't shake this feeling now
We're going through the motions
Hoping you'd stop
And oh, I've only caused you pain, you know
That all of my words will always be low
Of all the lies spoke
When you're on my road walking me home
Home, home, home, home
See the flames inside my eyes
It burns so bright I wanna feel your love
No, easy baby, maybe I'm a liar
But for tonight I wanna fall in love
And put your faith in my stomach
And for how long I love my lover
For how long I love my lover and now, now
For how long, long I love my lover, now, now
For how long, long I love my lover, now, now
For how long, long I love my lover, now, now (and I feel love)
For how long, long I love my lover, now, now (I feel it all over now, now, and I feel love)
For how long, long I love my lover, now, now (I feel it all over now, now, and I feel love)
For how long, long I love my lover, now, now (I feel it all over now, now, and I feel love)
For how long, long I love my lover, now, now (I feel it all over now, now, and I feel love)
For how long, long I love my lover, now, now (I feel it all over now, now, and I feel love)
For how long, long I love my lover, now, now
For how long, long I love my lover
The lyrics “Ooh I’m a mess right now, inside out, searching for a sweet surrender, but this is not the end” indicate the singer’s emotional state, which is disarrayed and chaotic. He is struggling to work through his emotions and regain a sense of order in his life, but the task appears insurmountable. The following lines “I can’t work it out, how? Going through the motions, going through us” suggest that he is in a tumultuous relationship that is on the rocks, and is unsure of how to fix it.
The chorus, “See the flames inside my eyes, it burns so bright I wanna feel your love, Oh oh, easy baby, maybe I’m a liar, but for tonight, I wanna fall in love, and put your faith in my stomach” shows the singer’s desire for love, even if he knows that he’s not always honest or faithful. He pleads for someone to believe in him and trust him, despite his flaws. He states, “And though I’ve only caused you pain, you know with all of my words, we were always loved” indicating that he knows he has hurt his partner, but believes that their love is strong enough to overcome any obstacle, even if he needs to work hard to win their trust back.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh I’m a mess right now
I am in a state of emotional turmoil and confusion
Inside out
My emotions and thoughts are in complete disarray
Searching for a sweet surrender
I am desperately seeking a release from my emotional burdens
But this is not the end
Despite my current struggles, I am determined to keep going
I can’t work it out
I am unable to understand or solve my problems
How?
I am unsure how to proceed or what to do
Going through the motions
I am just going through the motions of everyday life without purpose or meaning
Going through us
Our relationship has become mechanical and lacks genuine emotion or connection
And though I've known it for the longest time
I have been aware of my struggles and issues for a long time
And all my hope
Despite this, I still have hope for a better future
All my words are all over written on the signs
I have expressed my feelings and emotions in various ways, but they have been ignored or misunderstood
But you’re my road walking me home
You are the one who helps guide me through my struggles and gives me direction
See the flames inside my eyes
You can see the passion and intensity of my emotions in my eyes
It burns so bright I wanna feel your love
My desire for your love and affection is intense and all-consuming
Oh oh easy baby maybe I’m a light
I am hopeful that my love for you can bring light and positivity to our lives
Before tonight I wanna fall in love
I want to experience the feeling of falling in love with you again tonight
And put your faith in my stomach
I want you to have complete trust and confidence in me and my love for you
I messed up this time
I have made mistakes that have hurt our relationship
Late last night
These mistakes occurred recently
Drinking to suppress devotion
I turned to alcohol to numb the pain and emotions I was feeling
With fingers intertwined
We were physically close and intimate despite the emotional distance between us
I can’t shake this feeling now
I am unable to let go of my emotions and feelings despite my efforts
We’re going through the motions
Our relationship has become superficial and lacking in true connection and emotion
Hoping you'd stop
I wish that you would notice and address the issues in our relationship
And though I’ve only caused you pain
Despite my love for you, I acknowledge that I have hurt you
You know with all of my words
I have expressed my love for you in many ways
With were always beloved
Despite our struggles, I still hold onto the love that we share
Although all the lies spoke
Despite any misunderstandings or conflicts, the love between us is true
When you’re my road walking me home
You are a guiding force in my life, helping me navigate my struggles and find my way home
And for how long I’ve loved my lover
I have loved you for a long time
Now, now, for how long, long I’ve loved my lover
My love for you has not diminished over time
(And I feel loved)
I feel loved and cherished in this relationship
Feel it all over now, now
My emotions and feelings are intense and all-encompassing
And I feel love
I am overwhelmed with love and emotion for you
I feel it all over now, now
These emotions and feelings are consuming and impossible to ignore
For how long, long I’ve loved my lover
My love for you is enduring and unchanging
Feel it all over now, now
My emotions and feelings are all-consuming and undeniable
For how long, long I’ve loved my lover, now now
My love and devotion for you have not wavered over time
For how long, long I’ve loved my lover
My love for you is genuine and unwavering
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ed Sheeran
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lisafoos3948
He's so talented and adorable.
He'll be around for a long, long time!
@TinaEN1
Beautiful performance.
@ms.dorkyswag4750
Yes! He Is Amazing, defently Staying Here For A While!
@mediameds601
I'mSosorryThatyouTook ForEverToReadMyWholeUsername I believe it's spelled definitely
@lisafoos3948
MediaMeds lol. That is a hard word : )
@danielhaywood8029
still is
@GunnarOden
This makes me so happy
@hikizzzz
What about a cover?
@GunnarOden
Rosebud I'm definitively gonna cover this one
@GunnarOden
I've uploaded the cover now! I would love if you checked it out :D