I'm a Mess
Ed Sheeran Lyrics


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Oh I'm a mess right now
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

Overall Meaning

The song "I'm a Mess" by Ed Sheeran is a melancholic love ballad that is all about feeling lost and confused in a relationship. In the opening verse, Sheeran describes himself as a mess inside out and searching for a way to surrender, but at the same time, he is not ready to give up. He is unable to understand why he is going through the motions, and he talks about the pain and uncertainty he is experiencing as he and his partner go through the motions of being together.


In the chorus, Sheeran explains that he has always known that he is in love with his partner, and all his hope and words are clearly written on the signs. He describes the flames inside his eyes, his desire to feel the love of his partner, and his willingness to fall in love, even if it is just for one night. In the second verse, Sheeran continues to describe his inner turmoil as he relates his drunkenness to suppress devotion.


Overall, the song's meaning revolves around a confused and uncertain relationship, where Sheeran is trying to navigate his feelings and work out what is happening with his partner. Despite his confusion and desperation, he is unwilling to give up, placing his faith in the love he has for his partner.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh I'm a mess right now
I am currently very unstable and distressed


Inside out
My emotions and thoughts are in disarray


Searching for a sweet surrender
Looking for a way to let go and find peace


But this is not the end
Although things may be difficult, there is still hope


I can't work it out
I cannot find a solution to my problems


How?
Expressing confusion and frustration


Going through the motions
Just going through the actions without truly feeling it


Going through us
Our relationship is also just going through the motions


And oh, I've known it for the longest time
I have been aware of this for a very long time


And all my hope
Despite everything, my hope remains


All my words are all over written on the signs
My emotions are clearly displayed for you to see


When you're on my road walking me home
When we are together and close


See the flames inside my eyes
Passionate feelings are burning within me


It burns so bright I wanna feel your love
I crave your love and affection


No, easy baby, maybe I'm a liar
I recognize that I may not be trustworthy


But for tonight I wanna fall in love
I want to forget our issues and just enjoy the moment


Put your faith in my stomach
Trust me and my judgment


I messed up this time
I have made a mistake


Late last night
When it was very late


Drinking to suppress devotion
Drinking to numb my feelings of love


With fingers intertwined
Holding hands and being together


I can't shake this feeling now
I cannot rid myself of this emotion


We're going through the motions
We are still together, but it feels empty


Hoping you'd stop
Desiring a change or improvement in our relationship


And oh, I've only caused you pain, you know
I am aware that I have hurt you


That all of my words will always be low
My words and promises may never be enough


Of all the lies spoke
Acknowledging past dishonesty


When you're on my road walking me home
When we are together and close


See the flames inside my eyes
I am still deeply passionate about our relationship


It burns so bright I wanna feel your love
Desiring your love and affection more than ever


And for how long I love my lover
Expressing the longevity and depth of love for my partner


For how long, long I love my lover and now, now
My love for my partner is still going strong at this moment


And I feel love
Expressing my strong emotions of love


I feel it all over now, now, and I feel love
These emotions of love are consuming me




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Written by: Ed Sheeran

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I'm a Mess - Ed Sheeran
Lyrics
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Oh I'm a mess right now

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 hopes

All of my own words

Are all over written on the signs

But you're on my road

Walking me home


See the flames inside my eyes

It burns so bright I wanna' feel your love

Easy baby maybe I'm a liar

But for tonight I wanna' fall in love

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 ohhh I've only caused you pain

I know but all of my words will always below

Of all the love you spoke

When you're on my road

Walking me home


See the flames inside my eyes

It burns so bright I wanna' feel your love

Easy baby maybe I'm a liar

But for tonight I wanna' fall in love

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 (and I feel loved)

Now now, for how long, long I love my lover

I feel it all over now, now and I feel loved

Now now, for how long, long I love my lover

Feel it all over now, now, and I feel loved

Now now, for how long, long I love my lover

Feel it all over now, now, and I feel loved

Now, now, for how long, long I love my lover

Feel it all over now, now, and I feel loved

Now, now, for how long I love my lover

Feel it all over now, now, and I feel loved

Now now, for how long, long I love my lover

Now now, for how long, long I love my lover



All comments from YouTube:

@technos_orphan_obliterator

When i listened to all of Ed's albums a year or so ago, this was one of my favorites. But honestly, Ed's songs are just a goldmine.

@Spotski_

This song came out when I was a teenager and I couldn’t figure out what was wrong with me, nobody liked me I kept making the same mistakes over and over again and I remeber listening to this song on repeat crying in my bedroom…10 Year Later got a General Anxiety Disorder Diagnosis with ongoing depression, 2 degrees and a man who love me for me, this is so cathartic to listen to now knowing that it all worked out

@nimra9679

amazing

@nimra9679

motivation ,;love u

@i_said8939

This too shall pass 😢

@VanillaBean15

😢 God can heal anything and anyone

@nostalgialad9467

At the time I was around 20 let's say, and I was in an absolute mess! This song just blasted my head off listening to it again for the first time in like 10 years 😂

@Chiosford

Most times I recharge my creative art by listening to Ed Sheeran's songs. I pray to be there someday. It's never been easy

@layitonegrete2826

I really love the way Ed plays the guitar !!

@PABFDIF2025

This was my new favorite Ed Sheeran song!

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