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
Love in Slow Motion
Ed Sheeran Lyrics
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So turn off the world and the telephone
I need to tell you you're beautiful
'Cause it's been a while and I apologize
I just get caught up in the rat race I'm running
Chasing a moment I'm hoping is coming
If I stopped and took a look around
It's in front of my eyes, eyes
Baby, let's slow down time
Maybe just press rewind
Darling, that dress reminds
Me of the first time
And I wanna love tonight
One on one, by the candlelight
Over and over, we spend our lives
Living fast forward but not tonight
Love in slow motion
It's been a while since it was you and me
Too many friends, too many evening drinks
Yeah, we commit to so many things
But not to ourselves and I apologize
Sometimes you're sad and you tell me it's nothing
And I brush it off because there's always something
But I need to change my perspective and prioritize-ize
There's one thing I know, it's this
Every moment missed
Can be restored with your lips
It only takes one kiss
And I wanna love tonight
One on one, by the candlelight
Over and over, we spend our lives
Living fast forward but not tonight
Love in slow motion
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Love tonight
One on one, by the candlelight
Over and over, we spend our lives
Living fast forward but not tonight
Love in slow motion
Wanna love tonight
One on one, by the candlelight
Over and over we spend our lives
Living fast forward but not tonight
Love in slow motion
In slow motion
In slow motion
In "Love in Slow Motion," Ed Sheeran sings about the need to slow down and appreciate the present moment with a loved one. The lyrics express regret for not prioritizing time with the person he loves and turning a blind eye to their problems. The song's melody and lyrics convey a sense of intimacy and longing and suggest that the best moments in relationships are ones of quiet togetherness.
The opening lines suggest that the couple has not been alone together for some time, and the singer urges his partner to disconnect from the world and focus on each other. He expresses admiration for her beauty and acknowledges his own missteps in neglecting their relationship. The chorus repeats the desire to slow down time and enjoy each other's company, contrasting with the fast pace of modern life.
The second verse suggests that the singer's partner has expressed sadness or dissatisfaction with their situation, but he has failed to take it seriously. He realizes that they have been too busy with other things and pledges to change his priorities. The bridge emphasizes the importance of cherishing every moment with the one you love, because they cannot be recovered once they have passed.
Overall, "Love in Slow Motion" is a reflection on the need to prioritize time with loved ones and enjoy the present moment. The song's slow tempo and romantic lyrics create an intimate atmosphere that invites listeners to share in the singer's longing for closeness.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been a while since we've been alone
It's been a while since we disconnected from the world and had some one-on-one time.
So turn off the world and the telephone
Let's disconnect from the outside world and our devices.
I need to tell you you're beautiful
I need to remind you that you are beautiful because I might not say it enough.
'Cause it's been a while and I apologize
I'm sorry for not saying it enough.
I just get caught up in the rat race I'm running
I'm too busy with my unhealthy lifestyle, chasing things that aren't important.
Chasing a moment I'm hoping is coming
I'm chasing after happiness that I believe will come from achieving or acquiring certain things.
If I stopped and took a look around
If I slowed down and paid attention,
It's in front of my eyes, eyes
I'd realize that what I'm looking for is right in front of me.
Baby, let's slow down time
Let's take our time and slow down how quickly life moves.
Maybe just press rewind
Let's go back to when things were simpler and we were more in love.
Darling, that dress reminds
Seeing you in that dress brings me back to a time when our love was new.
Me of the first time
It reminds me of the time when we first fell in love.
And I wanna love tonight
I want to express my love tonight.
One on one, by the candlelight
Just the two of us, with only the light of candles illuminating us.
Over and over, we spend our lives
We spend our lives doing the same things over and over again.
Living fast forward but not tonight
We usually live our lives frantically and quickly, but tonight we will slow down.
Love in slow motion
Our love will be slow and steady tonight.
It's been a while since it was you and me
It's been a while since we've had quality time together.
Too many friends, too many evening drinks
We've been too busy hanging out with people and drinking in the evening.
Yeah, we commit to so many things
We are always committing to things that are not a priority.
But not to ourselves and I apologize
We don't make time for ourselves, and I'm sorry for that.
Sometimes you're sad and you tell me it's nothing
Sometimes you tell me you're fine when you're actually not.
And I brush it off because there's always something
I don't always take your feelings seriously because there's always some issue or another.
But I need to change my perspective and prioritize-ize
I need to change my perspective and start prioritizing you and our relationship.
There's one thing I know, it's this
I am sure of one thing.
Every moment missed
Every moment that we missed spending together.
Can be restored with your lips
Can be restored with a kiss from you.
It only takes one kiss
Just one kiss can bring us back together.
Ooh, ooh
Musical interlude.
Love tonight
Our love tonight.
One on one, by the candlelight
Just the two of us, with only the light of candles illuminating us.
Over and over, we spend our lives
We spend our lives doing the same things over and over again.
Living fast forward but not tonight
We usually live our lives frantically and quickly, but tonight we will slow down.
Love in slow motion
Our love will be slow and steady tonight.
Wanna love tonight
I want to express my love tonight.
One on one, by the candlelight
Just the two of us, with only the light of candles illuminating us.
Over and over we spend our lives
We spend our lives doing the same things over and over again.
Living fast forward but not tonight
We usually live our lives frantically and quickly, but tonight we will slow down.
Love in slow motion
Our love will be slow and steady tonight.
In slow motion
Our love will be slow and steady tonight.
Lyrics © CTM Outlander Music LC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ed Sheeran, Johnny McDaid, Natalie Hemby
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Banareic.
Love In Slow Motion
[Verse 1]
It's been a while since we've been alone
To turn off the world and the telephone
I need to tell you you're beautiful
'Cause it's been a while and I apologize
I just get caught up in the rat race I'm runnin'
Chasin' a moment, I'm hoping is comin'
If I stopped and took a look around
It's in front of my eyes, eyes
[Pre-Chorus]
Baby, let's slow down time
Maybe just press rewind
Darling, that dress reminds
Me of the first time
[Chorus]
And I wanna love tonight
One on one by the candlelight
Over and over, we spend our lives
Living fast forward but not tonight
Love in slow motion
[Verse 2]
It's been a while since it was you and me
Too many friends, too many evening drinks
Yeah, we commit to so many things
But not to ourselves, and I apologize
Sometimes you're sad and you tell me it's nothin'
And I brush it off because there's always somethin'
But I need to change my perspective
And prioritize-ize
[Pre-Chorus]
If there's one thing I know, it's this
Every moment missed
Can be restored with your lips
It only takes one kiss
[Chorus]
And I wanna love tonight
One on one by the candlelight
Over and over, we spend our lives
Living fast forward but not tonight
Love in slow motion
[Post-Chorus]
Ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh
[Chorus]
Love tonight
One on one by the candlelight
Over and over, we spend our lives
Living fast forward but not tonight
Love in slow motion
Wanna love tonight
One on one by the candlelight
Over and over, we spend our lives
Living fast forward but not tonight
Love in slow motion
[Outro]
In slow motion
In slow motion
Aditya Sarkar
Usually it takes a few listening before songs grow on you. Ed Sheeran’s songs get you addicted from the first listen.
Emily Peters
Point on
Christina V
this^^^
Anurodh Rai
True
Kristhyna Aguilera
Helll yeeeesss
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yeah no it’s the opposite for me
Kenneth Delgado
I just noticed something in the chorus, it has the chords of Give Me Love and it matches the sound when I sang along with it. It's like this song is the opposite of Give Me Love, and I'm really loving it! Thank you Ed
Reni Risawati
Definitely
MarkAtienzaOfficial
I agree! Also Tenerife Sea
may kl
combi of Give me love + Tenerife Sea 🥰