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 Don't Care
Ed Sheeran Lyrics
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And I don't ever wear a suit and tie
Wonderin' if I could sneak out the back
Nobody's even lookin' me in my eyes
Then you take my hand
Finish my drink, say, "Shall we dance?" Hell, yeah
You know I love you, did I ever tell you?
You make it better like that
Don't think I fit in at this party
Everyone's got so much to say, yeah
I always feel like I'm nobody, mm
Who wants to fit in anyway?
'Cause I don't care when I'm with my baby, yeah
All the bad things disappear
And you're making me feel like maybe I am somebody
I can deal with the bad nights
When I'm with my baby, yeah
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
'Cause I don't care, as long as you just hold me near
You can take me anywhere
And you're making me feel like I'm loved by somebody
I can deal with the bad nights
When I'm with my baby, yeah
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
We at a party we don't wanna be at
Tryna talk, but we can't hear ourselves
Read your lips, I'd rather kiss 'em right back
With all these people all around
I'm crippled with anxiety
But I'm told it's where I'm supposed to be
You know what? It's kinda crazy 'cause I really don't mind
And you make it better like that
Don't think we fit in at this party
Everyone's got so much to say, oh yeah, yeah
When we walked in, I said I'm sorry, mm
But now I think that we should stay
'Cause I don't care when I'm with my baby, yeah
All the bad things disappear
Yeah, you're making me feel like maybe I am somebody
I can deal with the bad nights when I'm with my baby, yeah
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh (oh yeah, yeah, yeah)
'Cause I don't care as long as you just hold me near
You can take me anywhere
And you're making me feel like I'm loved by somebody
I can deal with the bad nights when I'm with my baby, yeah
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh (no)
I don't like nobody but you
It's like you're the only one here
I don't like nobody but you
Baby, I don't care
I don't like nobody but you
I hate everyone here
I don't like nobody but you
Baby, yeah
'Cause I don't care (don't care) when I'm with my baby, yeah (oh yeah)
All the bad things disappear (disappear)
And you're making me feel like maybe I am somebody (maybe I'm somebody)
I can deal with the bad nights (with the bad nights)
When I'm with my baby, yeah
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh (oh yeah, yeah, yeah)
'Cause I don't care as long as you just hold me near (me near)
You can take me anywhere (anywhere, anywhere)
And you're making me feel like I'm loved by somebody (I'm loved by somebody)
I can deal with the bad nights (yeah, yeah, yeah)
When I'm with my baby, yeah (oh)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
In Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber's song "I Don't Care," the lyrics narrate a situation where the singer is at a party, feeling out of place and struggling with anxiety. But everything changes when their love interest takes their hand and suggests they dance. Despite the earlier apprehension, the singer then gains confidence, and their bad feelings disappear in the face of the love they feel. The chorus explains how the presence of their partner is everything they need to face tough days and situations, as they feel loved and supported. The end of the song brings out the sentiment of the singer not needing anyone besides their partner as they are the only person they like and care about.
Through the lyrics, the songwriters express the powerful connection, comfort, and security one can find through the love of another person. The feeling of being loved and supported by someone can bring light to tough times, bringing hope and confidence back into one's life. The song's happy and upbeat mood well compliments the message it conveys.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm at a party I don't wanna be at
I don't like being in this social gathering
And I don't ever wear a suit and tie
I feel out of place in this formal attire
Wonderin' if I could sneak out the back
I'm considering leaving the party without anyone noticing
Nobody's even lookin' me in my eyes
I feel invisible and ignored
Then you take my hand
You catch my attention and make me feel seen
Finish my drink, say, "Shall we dance?" Hell, yeah
You encourage me to live in the moment and enjoy your company
You know I love you, did I ever tell you?
I appreciate and cherish our relationship
You make it better like that
Being with you improves my experience at the party and in life
Don't think I fit in at this party
I don't belong in this social setting
Everyone's got so much to say, yeah
People here are talkative and opinionated
I always feel like I'm nobody, mm
I struggle with low self-esteem and feeling insignificant
Who wants to fit in anyway?
Conforming to societal standards is not important to me
'Cause I don't care when I'm with my baby, yeah
Being with the one I love is all that matters to me
All the bad things disappear
Negative thoughts and experiences fade away when I'm with you
And you're making me feel like maybe I am somebody
You give me a sense of worth and importance in this world
I can deal with the bad nights
I can face challenging situations with your support
When I'm with my baby, yeah
Being with you turns everything around for the better
We at a party we don't wanna be at
Both of us feel uncomfortable in this social gathering
Tryna talk, but we can't hear ourselves
The noise level in the party is disrupting our communication
Read your lips, I'd rather kiss 'em right back
I'm drawn to you and desire physical intimacy with you
With all these people all around
The crowded environment makes us feel overwhelmed
I'm crippled with anxiety
I'm struggling with overwhelming fear and nervousness
But I'm told it's where I'm supposed to be
Society expects me to attend and enjoy these social events
You know what? It's kinda crazy 'cause I really don't mind
Despite my anxiety, being with you makes me enjoy the party
I don't like nobody but you
Out of everyone here, you are the only one I have feelings for
It's like you're the only one here
You are so important to me that it feels like you're the only one present
I hate everyone here
I strongly dislike everyone else at this party
'Cause I don't care (don't care) when I'm with my baby, yeah (oh yeah)
My love for you is so strong that nothing else matters
All the bad things disappear (disappear)
My negative thoughts and experiences vanish when I'm with you
And you're making me feel like maybe I am somebody (maybe I'm somebody)
You give me a sense of worth and importance in this world
You can take me anywhere (anywhere, anywhere)
I'm comfortable going anywhere with you by my side
I'm loved by somebody (I'm loved by somebody)
Your love makes me feel valued and appreciated
When I'm with my baby, yeah (oh)
Being with you makes me happy and fulfilled
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Edward Christopher Sheeran, Frederick John Philip Gibson, Jason Boyd, Johan Karl Schuster, Justin Drew Bieber, Max Martin Schroeder
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LYRICS:
I'm at a party I don't wanna be at
And I don't ever wear a suit and tie, yeah
Wondering if I could sneak out the back
Nobody's even looking me in my eyes
Then you take my hand
Finish my drink, say, "Shall we dance?" (Hell, yeah)
You know I love ya, did I ever tell ya?
You make it better like that
Don't think I fit in at this party
Everyone's got so much to say (Yeah)
I always feel like I'm nobody, mm
Who wants to fit in anyway?
'Cause I don't care when I'm with my baby, yeah
All the bad things disappear
And you're making me feel like maybe I am somebody
I can deal with the bad nights
When I'm with my baby, yeah
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
'Cause I don't care as long as you just hold me near
You can take me anywhere
And you're making me feel like I'm loved by somebody
I can deal with the bad nights
When I'm with my baby, yeah
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
We at a party we don't wanna be at
Tryna talk, but we can't hear ourselves
Read your lips, I'd rather kiss 'em right back
With all these people all around
I'm crippled with anxiety
But I'm told it's where we're s'posed to be
You know what? It's kinda crazy 'cause I really don't mind
When you make it better like that
Don't think we fit in at this party
Everyone's got so much to say, oh yeah, yeah
When we walked in, I said I'm sorry, mm
But now I think that we should stay
'Cause I don't care when I'm with my baby, yeah
All the bad things disappear
Yeah, you're making me feel like maybe I am somebody
I can deal with the bad nights
When I'm with my baby, yeah
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah
'Cause I don't care as long as you just hold me near
You can take me anywhere
Yeah, you're making me feel like I'm loved by somebody
I can deal with the bad nights
When I'm with my baby, yeah
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, no
I don't like nobody but you, it's like you're the only one here
I don't like nobody but you, baby, I don't care
I don't like nobody but you, I hate everyone here
I don't like nobody but you, baby, yeah
'Cause I don't care (Don't care)
When I'm with my baby, yeah (Oh yeah)
All the bad things disappear (Disappear)
And you're making me feel like maybe I am somebody (Maybe I'm somebody)
I can deal with the bad nights (With the bad nights)
When I'm with my baby, yeah
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh (Ooh, yeah, yeah)
'Cause I don't care as long as you just hold me near (Me near)
You can take me anywhere (Anywhere, anywhere)
And you're making me feel like I'm loved by somebody
(I'm loved by somebody, yeah, yeah, yeah)
I can deal with the bad nights
When I'm with my baby, yeah (Oh)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Arron Justin
This version is better because you can hear Ed’s beautiful raw voice clearly. Brought me back to the early times. Love it.
R Amalia Puspitasari
Totally agree with you ❤
Fauzaa Rasheed
So true
Umarul Haq
Justin Bieber?
Daniel Campoverde
that's true
Rohan Erulkar
Ed knew he had to treat his fans with an acoustic version 🤩
Francesco Josè Swifty Pollastri91
Better than of the Original with justin bieber!
peter previty
The acoustic version makes it seem like an original, older Ed Sheeran song
Wulandari
😉
RJ H
Agreed. This song means a lot to me on a personal level.
I had been dating a woman that lived a few hours away from where I'm from. I was travelling back and forth and knew that wasn't sustainable over the long term.
I heard this version of this song in a coffee shop one afternoon. It was there and then listening to this song that I decided I was moving to the same city as her to try and make things work.
We now live together and are going strong :)