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 with Me
Ed Sheeran Lyrics
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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 first verse of the song details the singer's uncertainty with one-night stands, emphasizing that he is not good at them. However, even though he struggles with fleeting relationships, he still desires love because he is human. Despite his best efforts, the singer admits that his romantic pursuits often fail to go according to plan. The chorus is a heartfelt plea for the person he is singing to, asking them to stay with him because they are all he needs. The singer recognizes that their connection may not be love, but they still have a special bond that he doesn't want to lose.
The second verse focuses on the singer's emotional state and questioning why he is so consumed by his feelings. He admits that this susceptibility may not be a good look and that he should gain more self-control. The singer acknowledges that he knows deep down that his current situation is not going to work out in the long term. However, he asks the person he is addressing to stay with him in the moment because it will provide some much-needed solace.
Overall, the song is a poignant appeal for the company from the singer's current romantic interest. He acknowledges that their situation may not be ideal, and that he has his own self-doubts and struggles. However, he also recognizes the connection he has with the person he is singing to and doesn't want it to end, even though their time together may be short-lived.
Line by Line Meaning
Guess it's true, I'm not good at a one-night stand
I have trouble with casual relationships, and tend to need more emotional connection.
But I still need love cause I'm just a man
Despite my difficulties with casual relationships, I am still a human being who craves love and connection.
These nights never seem to go to plan
Things don't always go the way I expect, especially when it comes to emotional relationships.
I don't want you to leave, will you hold my hand?
I am scared of being left alone, and I am hoping for comfort and security from you.
Why am I so emotional?
I am often overwhelmed by my feelings, and sometimes struggle to understand or control them.
No it's not a good look, gain some self control
I recognize that my emotional outbursts may not be attractive or healthy, and I am trying to improve my self-awareness and self-regulation.
And deep down I know this never works
Despite my desires and attempts to connect with others, I fear that it may not be possible for me to find the lasting love I am seeking.
But you can lay with me so it doesn't hurt
Although I may not be able to have the type of relationship I truly want, I am willing to settle for physical intimacy in order to avoid feeling completely alone.
Oh, won't you stay with me?
I am begging you to stick around and provide me with the emotional support and companionship that I crave.
Cause you're all I need
You are the only person who can give me the love and connection that I need.
This ain't love it's clear to see
I recognize that what I am feeling may not actually be genuine love, but rather a desperate need for closeness and companionship.
But darling, stay with me
Even if it's not true love, I am still hoping that you will stick around and provide me with the emotional safety and comfort that I need.
Oh, won't you stay with me?
I am still asking you to stay with me, because my need for love and connection is so strong.
Cause you're all I need
I truly believe that you are the only person who can give me the love and connection that I need.
This ain't love it's clear to see
Again, I am acknowledging that what I am feeling may not be true love, but rather a deep need for connection and companionship.
But darling, stay with me
Despite everything, I am still holding out hope that you will stay with me and provide me with the emotional safety and support I so desperately need.
Writer(s): ED SHEERAN
Contributed by Caden I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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. 😉