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
She Looks So Perfect
Ed Sheeran Lyrics
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Hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Simmer down, simmer down
They say we're too young now to amount to anything else
But look around
We work too damn hard for this just to give it up now
But don't move, honey
You look so perfect standing there
In my American Apparel underwear
And I know now, that I'm so down
Your lipstick stain is a work of art
I got your name tattooed in an arrow heart
And I know now, that I'm so down (whoa)
Hey, hey!
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey
Hey, hey
Let's get out, let's get out'
Cause this deadbeat town's only here just to keep us down
While I was out, I found myself alone just thinking
If I showed up with a plane ticket
And a shiny diamond ring with your name on it
Would you wanna run away too?
'Cause all I really want is you
You look so perfect standing there
In my American Apparel underwear
And I know now, that I'm so down
Your lipstick stain is a work of art
I got your name tattooed in an arrow heart
And I know now, that I'm so down
Hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey
You look so perfect standing there
In my American Apparel underwear
And I know now, that I'm so down
Your lipstick stain is a work of art
I got your name tattooed in an arrow heart
And I know now, that I'm so down
You look so perfect standing there
In my American Apparel underwear
And I know now, that I'm so down
Your lipstick stain is a work of art
I got your name tattooed in an arrow heart
And I know now, that I'm so down
The song "She Looks So Perfect" by Ed Sheeran is a playful and catchy tune that tells the story of a young couple in love. The chorus repeats the line, "You look so perfect standing there in my American Apparel underwear," which immediately sets the tone for the song as light-hearted and flirty. The opening lines set up the idea that the couple is facing criticism for their age and inability to achieve anything noteworthy, but they are determined to succeed in their love and in their lives.
The second verse shows the singer, who is assumed to be the male in the relationship, dreaming about a life where he can provide for his love in a more tangible way. He imagines himself showing up with a shiny diamond ring and a plane ticket to whisk her away from their deadbeat town. Despite the challenges they face, the two are committed to each other and willing to fight to make their dreams come true.
The lyrics are a celebration of young love, ambition, and the idea that anything is possible when you have someone you love by your side. The upbeat tempo and catchy chorus make it a popular choice for parties, weddings, and other events where dancing is encouraged.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, hey, hey, hey
A call to attention or excitement, repeated for emphasis
Simmer down, simmer down
Calm down, take it easy
They say we're too young now to amount to anything else
People believe we're too inexperienced or immature to achieve success
But look around
Take a closer look at our hard work and achievements
We work too damn hard for this just to give it up now
We've put in too much effort and dedication to give up on what we've accomplished
If you don't swim, you'll drown
If you don't adapt and continue to progress, you'll fail
But don't move, honey
Stay right there, you look amazing
You look so perfect standing there
You're flawless, even in a simple moment
In my American Apparel underwear
A playful mention of what the artist is wearing
And I know now, that I'm so down
I'm confident and sure of myself
Your lipstick stain is a work of art
Your lipstick is a beautiful, artistic choice
I got your name tattooed in an arrow heart
I've permanently marked my love for you on my body
Let's get out, let's get out'
Let's leave this unfulfilling place behind
Cause this deadbeat town's only here just to keep us down
The town doesn't offer opportunities for success and holds us back
While I was out, I found myself alone just thinking
During a break from the routine, the singer had time to reflect
If I showed up with a plane ticket
If the artist arrived with a way out of the town
And a shiny diamond ring with your name on it
And a symbol of commitment to their partner
Would you wanna run away too?
Would you take the chance to leave with me?
'Cause all I really want is you
The singer's ultimate desire is to be with their partner
Hey, hey!
Another emphatic call to attention
You look so perfect standing there
Reiteration of how amazing their partner looks
In my American Apparel underwear
Another playful mention of what the artist is wearing
And I know now, that I'm so down
Reiteration of the singer's self-assuredness
You look so perfect standing there
Yet again, admiration for their partner's beauty
In my American Apparel underwear
Still mentioning what the singer is wearing, adding to the casual and carefree tone of the song
And I know now, that I'm so down
Full confidence in oneself and the relationship
Your lipstick stain is a work of art
Another compliment on their partner's appearance
I got your name tattooed in an arrow heart
Reiteration of the permanent love the artist has for their partner
And I know now, that I'm so down
Final reiteration of confident self-assuredness
Contributed by Riley W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Niharika Nambiar
so I'd posted a screenshot of billboard 's top 10 (youngblood was 1) on my ig story so a bunch of kids in my class who saw my story told me they'd go hear it and see if it was any good... and this is how it went :
boy 1- srsly that's the song ur crazy bout?!
boy 2- eww wtf was that
boy 3- it was horrible couldn't even finish the song!!
boy 4- my friend played it and I literally had to leave the room ugh
boy 5- how you even tolerate that song I'll never understand
boy 6- wth was the video even about just some asian people
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I fricking hate it ughhh I mean i get it if they don't like the song but they also kept insulting the band and for the most part I ignored it. but it got on my nerves and I literally wanted to drive their heads into a wall I mean I don't like a bunch of songs you do, but you don't see me bashing them to your face ashfssdcg tell me how to deal with hate
IDK BLAH BLAH BLAH???
I love how 5sos used to do covers of Ed Sheeran and now Ed Sheeran doing covers of their songs.
Priscyla Castañeda
Yeeeahh
Flux
guess the tables have turned or not ;)
HerNameIzzy
Josh R. 5 sos did write this song, I DONT know what made them say ed sheeran wrote it because 5sos names are literally on the credits .
Josh R.
I cant find a single source that says ed wrote this... idk who the members of 5sos are, so it was probably their names 🤷♂️
HerNameIzzy
Subsribe for nothing 20k without video challenge after you listen to the song look at the credits, it says Michael, Ashton, and calum, not ed sheeran, so no he did not write this song .
Noelis Aponte
This is why I love 5SOS and the fandom. Because we don't hate constantly on other artists who cover any of 5SOS' songs like other fandoms do a lot. We compliment them and it's really really nice. I completely understand that there are people from other fandoms who do like 5SOS' covers and respect them because I've seen them in the comment sections of videos. But then there are others who just hate on 5SOS and the fandom. It REALLY aggravates me. I wish people could just respect each other because we all have different tastes in music. Also, I don't just mean 5SOS. I mean other fandoms as well. Every person out there can have an opinion and you can think an artist is bad but don't insult them and say really rude things because there are people who will think that artist is awesome. There's no need to hate on anyone because of their taste in music.
Tanishq Gaur
I'm not a 5sos fan, but i agree with this, i have seen other fandoms hating on covers too much and i didnt see any such thing here❤️
Atharv Chaturvedi
Ed sheeran is a role model for 5sos
Niharika Nambiar
so I'd posted a screenshot of billboard 's top 10 (youngblood was 1) on my ig story so a bunch of kids in my class who saw my story told me they'd go hear it and see if it was any good... and this is how it went :
boy 1- srsly that's the song ur crazy bout?!
boy 2- eww wtf was that
boy 3- it was horrible couldn't even finish the song!!
boy 4- my friend played it and I literally had to leave the room ugh
boy 5- how you even tolerate that song I'll never understand
boy 6- wth was the video even about just some asian people
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I fricking hate it ughhh I mean i get it if they don't like the song but they also kept insulting the band and for the most part I ignored it. but it got on my nerves and I literally wanted to drive their heads into a wall I mean I don't like a bunch of songs you do, but you don't see me bashing them to your face ashfssdcg tell me how to deal with hate