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
Plastic Bag
Ed Sheeran Lyrics
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All purpose gone and don't have a reason
And there's no doctor to stop this bleeding
So I left home and jumped in the deep end
Took a job for dad, I think just to please him
So when I quit I just kept it secret
And I had friends but no longer see them
And it's just me, and now all my demons
Are heavy, weighing on my heart
I guess I'm done already, all but given up
I'm burning days 'til the week ends and start
I just pretend I'm not where I am
Should I cancel my plans?
Saturday night is giving me a reason
To rely on the strobe lights
The lifeline of a promise in a shot glass
And I'll take that
If you're giving out love from a plastic bag
Saturday night is giving me a reason
To rely on the strobe light
The lifeline of a promise in a shot glass
And I'll take that
If you're giving out love from a plastic bag
My friend died, it's been years, still grieving
And I thought time would be somehow healing
When love finds me, I'm too numb to feel it
Why the hell am I still here breathing?
Oh, I would pray, but I don't believe it
Woe is me, but I don't care either
Life is not the way that it seems, but
Maybe this will all be a dream
And I'll stay steady, balance on the rope
I guess that I'm not ready to rely on the hope
I'm burning days 'til the week ends and start
I just pretend I'm not where I am
Should I cancel my plans?
Saturday night is giving me a reason
To rely on the strobe light
The lifeline of a promise in a shot glass
And I'll take that
If you're giving out love from a plastic bag
Saturday night is giving me a reason
To rely on the strobe light
The lifeline of a promise in a shot glass
And I'll take that
If you're giving out love from a plastic bag
I'm a wreck head, oh
Take me to the other side
Don't look in my eyes
Oh, whoa
It's almost morning, I'm still not leaving
It's wearing off, but I still can feel it
Another one and I'll touch the ceiling
This is all I want to be
Saturday night is giving me a reason
To rely on the strobe light
The lifeline of a promise in a shot glass
And I'll take that
If you're giving out love from a plastic bag
Saturday night is giving me a reason
To rely on the strobe light
The lifeline of a promise in a shot glass
And I'll take that
If you're giving out love from a plastic bag
In "Plastic Bag," Ed Sheeran sings about his struggles with overthinking, feeling lost, and the weight of his own emotions. He admits to having trouble sleeping and lacking a sense of purpose. Sheeran references how he left his hometown and took a job to please his father, but secretly quit and distanced himself from his friends. He finds himself alone, dealing with his internal demons.
The chorus of the song introduces a Saturday night as a reason to find solace in flashing lights and temporary pleasures, symbolized by the strobe lights and shots of alcohol. This suggests that Sheeran is seeking distractions and superficial connections to escape his pain. He questions if he should cancel his plans, questioning whether it's worth seeking these temporary escapes.
In the second verse, Sheeran reveals that he is still grieving the loss of a friend and had hoped that time would heal his wounds. He expresses feeling numb and questioning why he is still living if he is not truly living. Sheeran implies that he has lost faith and wonders if life itself is just a dream. He attempts to find balance on a metaphorical tightrope but admits that he is not ready to rely on hope.
The outro of the song reinforces Sheeran's vulnerable and emotional state. He refers to himself as a "wreck head" and asks to be taken to the other side, perhaps searching for an escape from his own thoughts. The lyrics convey a sense of longing for a connection and a desire to feel something genuine.
Line by Line Meaning
I overthink and have trouble sleeping
I tend to overanalyze things and struggle to find peace in my thoughts, which keeps me awake at night
All purpose gone and don't have a reason
I feel lost and lack a sense of direction or purpose in my life
And there's no doctor to stop this bleeding
There is no one who can heal the emotional pain I'm going through
So I left home and jumped in the deep end
I decided to leave my comfort zone and face the unknown and challenging aspects of life
Took a job for dad, I think just to please him
I accepted a job offered by my father probably just to make him happy, even though it wasn't what I truly wanted
So when I quit I just kept it secret
I didn't tell anyone when I decided to leave that job and kept my decision hidden from others
And I had friends but no longer see them
I used to have friends, but I have drifted apart from them and no longer spend time together
And it's just me, and now all my demons
Now it's only me, and I'm left to face all my inner struggles and personal demons alone
Are heavy, weighing on my heart
My troubles and burdens are weighing heavily on my heart and affecting me emotionally
I guess I'm done already, all but given up
I feel like I'm already at the point of giving up, having lost hope in my current situation
I'm burning days 'til the week ends and start
I'm just passing time, waiting for the week to end and hoping for a fresh start
I just pretend I'm not where I am
I put on a facade and pretend that I'm not in the unhappy and unsatisfying situation I find myself in
Should I cancel my plans?
I question whether I should abandon my future plans and make a change in my life
Saturday night is giving me a reason
The excitement and distractions of Saturday night provide me with a reason to keep going
To rely on the strobe lights
I find comfort and distraction in the flashing lights of the club
The lifeline of a promise in a shot glass
Alcohol and the promises it seems to offer become my temporary escape from reality
And I'll take that
I willingly accept and indulge in this temporary relief
If you're giving out love from a plastic bag
If you're offering me a fake or superficial form of affection, I'll accept it
My friend died, it's been years, still grieving
Even though it has been a long time, I am still mourning the loss of a dear friend
And I thought time would be somehow healing
I had hoped that with time, the pain of losing my friend would alleviate, but it hasn't
When love finds me, I'm too numb to feel it
Even when love comes my way, I am emotionally detached and unable to fully experience or appreciate it
Why the hell am I still here breathing?
I question the purpose of my existence and why I continue to go on living, feeling trapped and unfulfilled
Oh, I would pray, but I don't believe it
I have lost faith in prayers and the belief that they can bring me any solace or relief
Woe is me, but I don't care either
I acknowledge my misfortune, but at the same time, I have become indifferent to it
Life is not the way that it seems, but
Life is not as ideal or fulfilling as it appears to be, despite what others may think or perceive
Maybe this will all be a dream
Perhaps everything I am going through is just an illusion or temporary state, and it will eventually pass
And I'll stay steady, balance on the rope
I will remain stable and resilient, navigating the challenges and uncertainties of life
I guess that I'm not ready to rely on the hope
I realize that I am not yet prepared to depend on hope as a source of strength or guidance
I'm a wreck head, oh
I am emotionally unstable and overwhelmed
Take me to the other side
I long for an escape from my current state of mind and the struggles I am facing
Don't look in my eyes
I don't want others to see the pain and vulnerability in my eyes
It's almost morning, I'm still not leaving
Although it's almost morning, I am reluctant to leave the temporary relief and distractions of the night behind
It's wearing off, but I still can feel it
The effects of my temporary escape are fading, but I can still feel the impact it had on me
Another one and I'll touch the ceiling
If I indulge in another escape or temporary relief, it will make me feel euphoric and on top of the world
This is all I want to be
In this moment, all I desire is to continue seeking temporary escape and relief
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Aaron Dessner, Ed Sheeran
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Verse 1]
I overthink and have trouble sleepin'
All purpose gone and don't have a reason
And there's no doctor to stop this bleedin'
So I left home and jumped in the deep end
Took a job for dad, I think, just to please him
So, when I quit, I just kept it secret
And I have friends, but no longer see them
And it's just me and, now, all my demons
[Pre-Chorus]
Are heavy, weighin' on my heart
I guess I'm done already, all but given up
I'm burnin' days till the weekends
And start, I just pretend I'm not where I am
Should I cancel my plans?
[Chorus]
Saturday night, it's givin' me a rеason to rely on the strobe lights
Thе lifeline of a promise and a shot glass and I'll take that
If you're givin' out love from a plastic bag
Saturday night, it's givin' me a reason to rely on the strobe lights
The lifeline of a promise and a shot glass and I'll take that
If you're givin' out love from a plastic bag
[Verse 2]
My friend died, it's been years, still grievin'
And I thought time would be somehow healin'
When love finds me, I'm too numb to feel it
Oh, why the fuck am I still here breathin'?
Well, I would pray, but I don't believe it
Oh, woe is me, but I don't care either
Life is not the way that it seems, but
Maybe this will all be a dream
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[Pre-Chorus]
And I'll stay steady, balanced on the rope
I guess that I'm not ready to rely on the hope
I'm burnin' days till the weekends
And start, I just pretend I'm not where I am
Should I cancel my plans?
[Chorus]
Saturday night, it's givin' me a reason to rely on the strobe lights
The lifeline of a promise and a shot glass and I'll take that
If you're givin' out love from a plastic bag
Saturday night, it's givin' me a reason to rely on the strobe lights
The lifeline of a promise and a shot glass and I'll take that
If you're givin' out love from a plastic bag
[Bridge]
I'm a wreck and I
Take me to the other side
Don't look in my eyes, oh, woah
[Verse 3]
It's almost mornin' and I'm still not leavin'
It's wearin' off, but I still can feel it
Another one and I'll touch the ceilin'
This is all I want to be
[Chorus]
Saturday night, it's givin' me a reason to rely on the strobe lights
The lifeline of a promise and a shot glass and I'll take that
If you're givin' out love from a plastic bag
Saturday night, it's givin' me a reason to rely on the strobe lights
The lifeline of a promise and a shot glass and I'll take that
If you're givin' out love from a plastic bag
@vivekbharuka
Sounds like Little Things, yet it hits differently to ears! Beautiful voice and amazing lyrics. Love from India 🇮🇳
@Iamadirectioner28
Ik I thought it was little things but I love this song so much
@osixang
That’s cause he wrote the song for one direction.
@Roostam_gee
Because, LITTLE THINGS was written ED SHEERAN too
@bora9522
Yesssss❤
@jenesisnavarro
I heard the same thing!
@TE-pp3uu
Your songs are like a warm hug for people who are hurting, and I don't know how to thank you enough for that
@HuntersPoint
This might be my favorite off the album, but it's so hard to say. This entire album is a masterpiece. Feels like a love letter to your old-school, die hard fans. Thank you, Ed.
@kendogg8179
Yes 🙌 This Man Has Brought All Of Us Such Light, Love, Aspiration, nd Healing mixed with his Unique Raw Genuine Energy Over The Years and This Album is Just Unique Icing Added Ontop His Magnificent Cake✨ I Feel So Blessed To Be Able To Take Part In His Journey He’s Given To The World🤘💯🙏✨ 🧸=🫚🍞🤴 #gAAAoatEd #lyricalgenius #lyricaleinstein #autumnvariations
@CWb2006gl
It feels to me like an impromptu trip to the supermarket with a bag and finding old uni friends and attending a lookalike Ollie Murs concert in the local pub only for the music set to be a negative pick at a person struggling with their self esteem. Great catching up with the uni friends, though!