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

I Can't Spell
Ed Sheeran Lyrics

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I found the words to say how I feel
But I just can’t spell them
I lost the nerve in a Suffolk field
So you can tell them
That I’m a different man with a different tune
I didn’t find love until last June
But I lost it, just like I lost it all
I tried to use it to break my fall

‘Cos I need something, anything to replace you

Or something close

Overall Meaning

In "I Can't Spell," Ed Sheeran reflects on his struggle to express his feelings and reconcile with his past relationship. The opening lines, "I found the words to say how I feel, but I just can't spell them," suggest that he has finally found the right way to articulate his emotions but lacks the courage to communicate them effectively. This indicates a vulnerability and fear of being unable to convey his true sentiments.

He mentions losing his nerve in a Suffolk field, which can be interpreted as a metaphorical representation of a pivotal moment where he lost his composure and confidence. The following line, "So you can tell them that I'm a different man with a different tune," implies that he has undergone personal growth and transformation since the end of their relationship. However, despite finding love again in June, he ultimately lost it like he lost everything else.

The chorus reveals his desperate desire to find something or someone to fill the void left by his former lover. He needs "something, anything to replace you, or something close." These lyrics highlight the emotional turmoil and longing that persists after a breakup, where one yearns for solace and an escape from the pain.

Overall, "I Can't Spell" portrays Ed Sheeran's struggle to express his feelings, the impact of losing love, and his search for a replacement to heal his broken heart.

Line by Line Meaning

I found the words to say how I feel
I discovered the exact expressions to convey my emotions

But I just can’t spell them
However, I am unable to articulate them effectively

I lost the nerve in a Suffolk field
My courage waned in a serene location in Suffolk

So you can tell them
Consequently, you are free to inform others about this

That I’m a different man with a different tune
It should be known that I have transformed into a changed individual with a distinct melody

I didn’t find love until last June
Only in the previous June did I encounter true love

But I lost it, just like I lost it all
Regrettably, I also relinquished that love, similar to losing everything else

I tried to use it to break my fall
In an attempt to soften my descent, I endeavored to utilize that love

‘Cos I need something, anything to replace you
Because I desperately require something, anything that can fill the void you left behind

Or something close
Alternatively, anything that can come close to filling that void

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