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
Stay
Ed Sheeran Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
But I still need love cause I'm just a man
These nights never seem to go to plan
I don't want you to leave, will you hold my hand?
Oh, won't you stay with me?
Cause you're all I need
This ain't love it's clear to see
Why am I so emotional?
No it's not a good look, gain some self control
And deep down I know this never works
But you can lay with me so it doesn't hurt
Oh, won't you stay with me?
Cause you're all I need
This ain't love it's clear to see
But darling, stay with me
Oh, won't you stay with me?
Cause you're all I need
This ain't love it's clear to see
But darling, stay with me
Oh, won't you stay with me?
Cause you're all I need
This ain't love it's clear to see
But darling, stay with me
The lyrics of Ed Sheeran's song "Stay With Me" depict a raw and emotional portrayal of a one-night stand that the singer is struggling with. He admits that he is not good at one-night stands and even though he knows this, he still needs love and connection because he is a human being after all. The nights never go as planned, and he fears the person he's with will leave him, which is why he pleads, "will you hold my hand?"
As the song continues, he admits that he knows this never works out in the long run, but he still yearns for human contact, and he hopes that the other person can lay with him so that it doesn't hurt. In the chorus of the song, Sheeran desperately asks the person to stay with him because they're all he needs. He acknowledges that what he's feeling may not be love, but he still wants them to stay with him.
Overall, the lyrics of "Stay with Me" explore themes of vulnerability and the human need for love and connection. Sheeran's raw and emotional delivery of the song adds to its poignant and relatable nature.
Line by Line Meaning
Guess it's true, I'm not good at a one-night stand
I have realized that I am not capable of having a casual sexual encounter without emotional attachment.
But I still need love cause I'm just a man
Despite my inability to have a one-night stand, I still have a need for love and companionship because I am human.
These nights never seem to go to plan
Despite my best efforts, my romantic endeavors never seem to end up the way I hope they will.
I don't want you to leave, will you hold my hand?
I am afraid of being alone and I want you to stay with me. Will you provide me with physical comfort and reassurance?
Why am I so emotional? No it's not a good look, gain some self control
I am aware that my emotional behavior may not be attractive or healthy, so I am questioning why I am feeling this way and trying to regain some control.
And deep down I know this never works
Despite my hopes and efforts, I acknowledge that this relationship is not likely to succeed in the long run.
But you can lay with me so it doesn't hurt
I am willing to continue this physical relationship with you, even if I know it will cause emotional pain in the end, because the physical comfort is worth it to me.
Oh, won't you stay with me? Cause you're all I need. This ain't love it's clear to see. But darling, stay with me
I am pleading with you to stay with me, even though I know this relationship may not be based on true love. I still need your company and comfort in this moment.
Oh, won't you stay with me? Cause you're all I need. This ain't love it's clear to see. But darling, stay with me
I am repeating my plea for you to stay with me, emphasizing that you are the only thing I need in this moment and acknowledging that this relationship is not true love.
Oh, won't you stay with me? Cause you're all I need. This ain't love it's clear to see. But darling, stay with me
I am once again begging you to stay, reiterating that you are the only thing that can provide me with comfort and emotional support right now, even if this relationship is not true love.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Pudao Kemprai
Lyrics:
"Stay With Me"
Guess it's true, I'm not good at a one-night stand
But I still need love 'cause I'm just a man
These nights never seem to go to plan
I don't want you to leave, will you hold my hand?
Oh, won't you stay with me?
'Cause you're all I need
This ain't love, it's clear to see
But, darling, stay with me
Why am I so emotional?
No, it's not a good look, gain some self-control
And deep down I know this never works
But you can lay with me so it doesn't hurt
Oh, won't you stay with me?
'Cause you're all I need
This ain't love, it's clear to see
But, darling, stay with me
Oh, won't you stay with me?
'Cause you're all I need
This ain't love, it's clear to see
But, darling, stay with me
Oh, won't you stay with me?
'Cause you're all I need
This ain't love, it's clear to see
But, darling, stay with me
Vicky Fortuna
Guess it's true, I'm not good at a one-night stand
But I still need love 'cause I'm just a man
These nights never seem to go to plan
I don't want you to leave, will you hold my hand?
[Chorus]
Oh, won't you stay with me?
'Cause you're all I need
This ain't love, it's clear to see
But darling, stay with me
[Verse 2]
Why am I so emotional?
No, it's not a good look, gain some self-control
And deep down I know this never works
But you can lay with me so it doesn't hurt
[Chorus]
Oh, won't you stay with me?
'Cause you're all I need
This ain't love, it's clear to see
But darling, stay with me
Bader Basha
Ed could sing the terms & conditions and I'd still cry
nilharma
copy and paste, right? ;)
Anna Zeiner
+Relative Emperor ahah omg this is so funny :)) thank ou for this comment!
nilharma
I will not tell her.. I'm nice that way ;)
Bader Basha
lol
nilharma
I have sworn not to tell
Shannon Burdett
I´ve never seen him sing without a guitar
733crystal3951
That's why he fiddles. He gets stage fright and when he doesn't have his guitar, his baby, he feels like he's up there naked. His words. Did you know he names all his guitars, too? After people he works with.
HALAMANN
Check out his performance of supermarket flowers
Christina Alvarado
He was still playing the notes on his left hand. 😉