No Luck
Ed Sheeran Lyrics


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I’m screaming out upon my face
Followed footsteps catch my pace
Broken windows fall in place
Now shattered lovers find their place

We’d flirt
And you’d treat me like dirt
All the pain and the hurt
Just to make matters worse

And I see you all over him
Irresistible sin
When can we be the same again?
What can I do to be making you see?
To come out clean?
You’re better off with me

We’re stuck
Taking time and wasting mine
No luck
Running around and crashing down
In you I trust nevermore
Leaving you in sand and glass

All I ever felt for you
Went up in a cloud of smoke
How I could I be such a fool
To ever think that we were close?

And I see you all over him
Irresistible sin
When can we be the same again?
What can I do to be making you see?
To come out clean?
You’re better off with me

We’re stuck
Taking time and wasting mine
No luck
Running around and crashing down




In you I trust nevermore
Leaving you in sand and glass

Overall Meaning

In the song "No Luck" by Ed Sheeran, the singer is expressing his frustration and sadness over a failed relationship. The lyrics are packed with emotions, and the vivid imagery of a shattering glass and leaving someone in sand and glass convey the idea of the relationship being fragile and broken.


The first verse talks about the singer's inner turmoil and how they can't escape the memories of their past relationship. The second verse focuses on the pain the singer has felt while in this relationship, as the person they were with treated him poorly, and the more he tried to cling to them, the more he got hurt.


The chorus emphasizes the singer's desire to get back together with their ex, despite their poor treatment of him. He tries to convince them that they'd be better off with him and that he can fix their relationship. However, he also acknowledges that they're "stuck" and unable to move on.


Overall, "No Luck" is a deeply emotional song that captures the pain and frustration of failed relationships, particularly when one person still has feelings for the other.


Line by Line Meaning

I’m screaming out upon my face
I am expressing my inner pain outwardly through my facial expression.


Followed footsteps catch my pace
I am trying to outrun my inner demons, but they seem to be catching up to me.


Broken windows fall in place
The shattered pieces of my heart and my broken relationship are beginning to fit together in a sad way.


Now shattered lovers find their place
After everything we've been through, it seems like we are meant to be broken apart and not together.


We’d flirt
We used to have playful interactions that included implied romantic interest.


And you’d treat me like dirt
You would disrespect and mistreat me in our interactions and relationship.


All the pain and the hurt
Our relationship was filled with emotional pain and suffering for me.


Just to make matters worse
You intentionally made the situation worse by continuing to disrespect and hurt me.


And I see you all over him
I notice that you seem to be romantically interested in someone else.


Irresistible sin
Your actions are seen as morally wrong but are still compelling and appealing to you.


When can we be the same again?
I miss the way things used to be and am hoping we can rekindle our relationship.


What can I do to be making you see?
I am struggling with how to make you realize my worth and choose me over someone else.


To come out clean?
I am wishing for a resolution and honesty in our situation.


You’re better off with me
I believe that we belong together and that I am the better option for you.


We’re stuck
Our relationship is stagnant and not moving forward in a positive direction.


Taking time and wasting mine
Our current situation is a waste of my time and causing me emotional pain and stress.


No luck
Things are not going well for us in terms of our relationship and chances of getting back together.


Running around and crashing down
We are going in circles and our lack of progress is causing a lot of emotional pain and chaos.


In you I trust nevermore
I can no longer trust you or put faith in our relationship.


Leaving you in sand and glass
I am leaving you broken and vulnerable, like sand or shards of glass.


All I ever felt for you
My emotions and feelings towards you were deep and intense.


Went up in a cloud of smoke
Those emotions and feelings dissipated quickly and suddenly, leaving me feeling empty.


How could I be such a fool
I regret my actions and emotions towards you, realizing that you did not deserve my affection or trust.


To ever think that we were close?
I once believed that we had a deep, meaningful connection, but now realize that it was all an illusion.




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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Angie S

Lyrics

I’m screaming out upon my face
Followed footsteps catch my pace
Broken windows fall in place
Now shattered lovers find their place

We’d flirt
And you’d treat me like dirt
All the pain and the hurt
Just to make matters worse

And I see you all over him
Irresistible sin
When can we be the same again?
What can I do to be making you see?
To come out clean?
You’re better off with me

We’re stuck
Taking time and wasting mine
No luck
Running around and crashing down
In you I trust nevermore
Leaving you in sand and glass

All I ever felt for you
Went up in a cloud of smoke
How I could I be such a fool
To ever think that we were close?

And I see you all over him
Irresistible sin
When can we be the same again?
What can I do to be making you see?
To come out clean?
You’re better off with me

We’re stuck
Taking time and wasting mine
No luck
Running around and crashing down
In you I trust nevermore
Leaving you in sand and glass



Beth x

CDs
2011: +
2014: ×

EPs
2005 the orange room
2006 ed sheeran
2007 want some?
2009 You need me
2010 Let it out
2010 Songs I wrote with amy
2010 Live at the Bedford
2010 Loose change
2011 No. 5 Collaborations Project (he is more pround about that one then + he really love his work there and he's a guy who isn't as often really happy with
his work)
2011 one take
2011 iTunes Festival: London 2011
2011 thank you
2012 the slumdon bridge (with yelawolf)
2012 iTunes Festival: London 2012
2015 5

;)



All comments from YouTube:

Ewolet🎻

Nice song🙂

BrunoSings

One of the best songs from this album. Very oasis-like 🤩

Angie S

Lyrics

I’m screaming out upon my face
Followed footsteps catch my pace
Broken windows fall in place
Now shattered lovers find their place

We’d flirt
And you’d treat me like dirt
All the pain and the hurt
Just to make matters worse

And I see you all over him
Irresistible sin
When can we be the same again?
What can I do to be making you see?
To come out clean?
You’re better off with me

We’re stuck
Taking time and wasting mine
No luck
Running around and crashing down
In you I trust nevermore
Leaving you in sand and glass

All I ever felt for you
Went up in a cloud of smoke
How I could I be such a fool
To ever think that we were close?

And I see you all over him
Irresistible sin
When can we be the same again?
What can I do to be making you see?
To come out clean?
You’re better off with me

We’re stuck
Taking time and wasting mine
No luck
Running around and crashing down
In you I trust nevermore
Leaving you in sand and glass

1thatsnotmyname1

♥ ed sheeran, you have a beautiful voice, love ya ! ♥

Madeleine Stormer

Feel so special becuase i know ever single song by him

sup car

same

TaeThei

Do you have saturday? Cant seem to find it

Vince

This sounds so cringy I love it <3

capricej

Ed has so many songs o_0 Love you Ed <3

Tani Frisch

That moment when you realize ed sheeran has 4 cd's not 2

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