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
Open Your Ears
Ed Sheeran Lyrics
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Look at me and you will find
Time after time it seems
I’ll say what I don’t mean
In your world we were the same
In mine now you’re the one to blame
You can’t remember my name
Listen to me
Stop making me see
What I’ve been waiting for
Listen to me
Stop making me see
I’m strong yet proud
I’m quiet yet loud
And I’m everything
You want in me
I’m small yet tall
I have it all
And I’m everything
You want me to be
Listen to me
Stop making me see
What I’ve been waiting for
Listen to me
Stop making me see
And I still feel like
I need you still
And I still feel like
I’m on some pill
And I still feel like
I need you still
Listen to me
Stop making me see
What I’ve been waiting for
Listen to me
Making me see
The lyrics to Ed Sheeran's song Open Your Ears are about a person who is struggling to move on from a past love. The singer can't stop thinking about their former partner and despite trying to distance themselves from the memories, they are still haunted by them and feel as though they are on some kind of drug. The lyrics suggest that the two people were once very close, but something has happened to cause a rift between them, and now the singer feels as though they are lost. The lyrics reflect a sense of longing and desperation, as the singer wishes that the other person would listen to them and understand their feelings.
The phrase "Open Your Ears" suggests that the singer wants the other person to pay attention to what they are saying and to try and understand their perspective. The lyrics hint at a lack of communication between the two people, which has contributed to their relationship breaking down. The singer wants to be heard and understood, but feels that they are not getting the attention they deserve. Overall, the song is about the pain of lost love, the feeling of being lost and the desire for communication and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Can’t get you off my mind
I cannot stop thinking about you
Look at me and you will find
If you pay attention, you will see that I am consumed by thoughts of you
Time after time it seems
Repeatedly, I find myself in this situation
I’ll say what I don’t mean
My actions or words may not reflect my true feelings
In your world we were the same
At some point, we had a common understanding or shared experiences
In mine now you’re the one to blame
Now, however, I hold you responsible for how I feel
You can’t remember my name
You have forgotten or are indifferent toward me
We’re lost, it’s such a shame
Our relationship has deteriorated and it is unfortunate
Listen to me
Pay attention to what I have to say
Stop making me see
Stop forcing me to confront my emotions and insecurities
What I’ve been waiting for
The thing that I long for or have been hoping will happen
I’m strong yet proud
I possess resilience and self-respect
I’m quiet yet loud
I have both introverted and extroverted qualities
And I’m everything
I encompass all facets of who I am
You want in me
I am the ideal person that you desire
I’m small yet tall
Despite my physical stature, I am big in other ways
I have it all
I possess everything that one could desire
And I’m everything
I encompass all facets of who I am
You want me to be
I am the person that you aspire to be like
And I still feel like
Despite everything that has happened, I continue to have feelings for you
I need you still
I still have a deep desire for your companionship or affection
And I still feel like
Despite everything that has happened, I continue to have feelings for you
I’m on some pill
I feel like my emotions are out of control or heightened
Listen to me
Pay attention to what I have to say
Making me see
Compelling me to acknowledge or confront my emotions
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Jessica
am i the only one on a marathon of old ed sheeran songs :)
alphaclan14o7
@Stacey Pendergrast Your not the only one
Stacey Pendergrast
NO! I'm here in 2021. I'm 54 and have twin boys about the same age Ed was when he recorded this. I want to hear everything he has ever sung. I am so in awe of his talent. My husband is getting real tired of me talking about Ed Sheeran all the time! LOL!
Ze'Daddy
*young
Michael Chavez
Jessica i am now, 3 years later haha
Kat Kat
We all can agree with 2 things. Ed Sheeran is just pure amazing ( there's just no words to describe him ) and that he was send from heaven to make everyone happy and cry of joy. why cant we have more boys like Ed Sheeran!?!?!?!
Dupi's Disasterpiece
Because he makes boring, repetitive and unimaginative drivel.
TJ Tischer
Anyone have a live version of him singing this more recently? I would love to hear post-puberty ed singing this. Great song!
capricej
His voice is still good when he was younger :) xx
ChrisJamesAblett
I started writing music when i was 17. And then it was awful! (hopefully i have got better!). But to write this at 14, is just insane talent :)