Remember the Name
Ed Sheeran Lyrics

Yeah, I was born a misfit, grew up ten miles from the town of Ipswich
I have always felt out of place and never quite fit in. I grew up in a small town ten miles away from Ipswich.

Wanted to make it big, I wished it to existence
I always had a dream of making it big, and I worked hard to make that dream a reality.

I never was a sick kid, always dismissed quick
I have always been healthy and never really needed any help or attention from anyone.

"Stick to singing, stop rappin'", like it's Christmas
When I started rapping, some people told me to stick to singing. It felt like they were trying to silence me, like being told to stop talking about Christmas.

And if you're talkin' money, then my conversation shiftin'
Money is a topic that really interests me, and if people start talking about it, I will definitely join in and give my two cents.

My dreams are bigger than just bein' on the rich list
I don't just want to be rich, I want to achieve great things and make a difference in the world.

Might be insanity, but people call it gifted
Some people might think I'm crazy for thinking big, but others see it as a talent and a gift.

My face is goin' numb from the shit this stuff is mixed with
I've been working so hard that it's starting to take a toll on me, and sometimes I use substances to numb the pain and stress.

Watch how the lyrics in the songs might get twisted
Sometimes people take my lyrics out of context or twist them to mean something else entirely, and that can be frustrating.

My wife wears red, but looks better without the lipstick
I don't like when my wife wears too much makeup, she looks more beautiful without it.

I'm a private guy and you know nothin' 'bout my business
I like to keep my personal life private, so you probably don't know much about me outside of my music.

And if I had my fifteen minutes, I must have missed 'em
I've been successful for so long that if I ever had a moment where everyone was paying attention to me, I must have missed it because I've been working too hard.

Twenty years old is when I came in the game
I started my music career when I was twenty years old.

And now it's eight years on and you remember the name
I've been around for eight years now and people still know who I am.

And if you thought I was good, well, then I'm better today
I've grown and improved as an artist over the years, and I'm even better than before.

But it's ironic how you people thought I'd never be great
Some people didn't think I would be successful or make it big, but here I am, proving them wrong.

I like my shows open-air, Tokyo to Delaware
I prefer playing concerts in outdoor venues, and I've played shows all the way from Tokyo to Delaware.

Put your phones in the air if you wanna be rocked
During my performances, I want the audience to have a good time and get hyped up, so I tell them to put their phones up if they want to go wild.

You know I want way more than I already got
I don't just want to maintain my current level of success, I want to keep reaching for more and achieving bigger things.

Give me a song with Eminem and 50 Cent in the club
One of my dreams is to collaborate with Eminem and 50 Cent, and I want that collaboration to be so good that it gets played in clubs all over the world.

I can still remember (what), tryna shop a deal (uh-huh)
I still remember what it was like when I was trying to get signed to a record deal.

From Taco Bell to TRL
I went from eating at Taco Bell to appearing on Total Request Live, which was a huge accomplishment for me.

I climbed the Billboard charts to the top until
I worked hard and gradually climbed up the charts to become a top artist.

As fate would have it (yeah)
As luck would have it...

Became an addict, funny 'cause I had pop appeal
I became addicted to drugs, which is ironic because at the time I was making pop music that was popular with mainstream audiences.

But they said time would tell (what) if I'd prevail (huh)
People weren't sure if I would be successful in the long run, but only time would tell.

And all I did was (what) put Nine Inch Nails (where)
I incorporated some dark elements from Nine Inch Nails into my music.

In my eyelids now (what), I'm seein' diamond sales
I've been so successful that I'm starting to get used to seeing huge amounts of money coming in.

Like I'm in Zales (yeah)
Like I'm in a fancy jewelry store looking at all the expensive diamonds.

Without a doubt, by any means, if rap was skinny jeans
Without a doubt, I am going to succeed in the rap game no matter what it takes.

I couldn't do anything in 'em
If rap was like a pair of skinny jeans, I wouldn't be able to fit into them or succeed in that kind of environment.

I'd be splittin' seams of denim when I'm spitting schemes
If I had to wear skinny jeans to perform, I would probably rip them apart due to the intense energy I bring to my rapping.

Which really means no if, ands, or buts, are squeezin' in-between
This means that absolutely nothing would stand in my way of succeeding in the rap game. No ifs, ands, or buts about it.

You sleep on me 'cause you're only fuckin' with me in your dreams
Some people underestimate me and ignore me because they only like me in their fantasies or dreams.

Not even when I'm on my deathbed
Even if I'm on my deathbed, I won't give up on my career or my dreams.

Man, I feel like Ed, it isn't time to drop the mic yet
I feel like I'm a lot like Ed Sheeran, and I'm not ready to stop rapping or performing yet.

So why would I quit? The thought that I would stop when I'm dead
I have no intention of quitting my music career, and the idea of stopping only when I die makes sense to me.

Just popped in my head, I said it, then forgot what I said
Sometimes I speak impulsively and forget what I just said, but the general idea is to never stop making music.

Ain't nobody cold as me
There's nobody out there who is cooler or more confident than me.

I dress so fresh, so clean
I always dress well, with stylish and clean outfits.

You can find me in my whip rockin' my Fendi drip
I'm often driving around in my car, wearing some expensive Fendi clothing.

Man, you know just what I mean (ow!)
I'm confident that you understand what I'm talking about.

Shinin' wrist with the rocks on it, Buscemis with locks on it
I have some flashy jewelry, including a watch with diamonds, and I wear designer Buscemi shoes with signature locks on them.

Everything my voice on, that shit knock, don't it?
Whenever I feature on a song or have a verse, it makes the song sound more powerful and hard-hitting.

Balenciaga saga, I'm in Bergdorf ballin'
I go on big shopping sprees at expensive stores like Bergdorf Goodman and buy new Balenciaga clothing.

It's just another episode, my hoes, I spoil 'em
This is just another example of how I like to spoil my girlfriends and treat them very well.

She like the fly shit and I like to buy shit
My girlfriend likes luxurious things, and I enjoy buying them for her.

Shit, I'm gettin' stupid money, what else we gon' do with money?
I'm making so much money that it's almost funny, so why not spend it on the people and things that matter to me?

Bitch, we be ballin' out, the king, bring me fifty bottles
We are living life to the fullest and partying hard, and I want to be surrounded by extravagant things like fifty bottles of expensive drinks at once.

Tonight we gon' blow a check, worry 'bout your shit tomorrow
Tonight, we're going to spend a ton of money and not worry about our financial situation until tomorrow.

The turn up is so real, we 'bout to get super lit
We're about to get really drunk and have a great time.

Boy, I'm kickin' straight facts, that's just how we do this shit
I'm being honest and real, this is just how we live our lives and how I make my music.

Tomorrow we hangin' over 'til we start feelin' sober
Tomorrow morning, we'll be dealing with the hangover and trying to recover from tonight's wild party.