Take It Back / Superstition
Ed Sheeran Lyrics

I'm not a rapper I'm a singer with a flow
I may not fit the typical rapper stereotype, but I have a unique style and flow in my singing.

I've got a habit for spitting quicker lyrics you know
I have a natural ability to deliver fast-paced lyrics.

You'll find me ripping the written out of the pages they sit in
I excel at taking the written words and bringing them to life.

I never want to get bitten
I want to avoid being accused of plagiarism.

Cause plagiarism is hidden
Plagiarism can often go unnoticed or be difficult to detect.

Watch how I sit on the rhythm
Observe how I effortlessly blend and synchronize with the beat.

Prisoner with a vision
Despite external pressures, I have a clear vision and direction.

Signs of a label
There are indications that I'm signed to a record label.

But didn't listen to any criticism
I didn't pay attention to any negative feedback or criticism.

Thought you knew but you didn't
You believed you understood, but you actually didn't.

So perk your ears up and listen
Pay close attention and listen carefully.

Studio is a system
The studio environment is a structured system for creating music.

And you could say that I'm driven
I am highly motivated and determined.

And now it's onto the next saga
I have moved on to the next chapter or journey.

We drink the best lager
We enjoy the finest quality beer.

I'll never try to win you over like your stepfather
I won't attempt to gain your approval or affection like a stepfather.

I do my own thing now
I follow my own path and pursue my own unique style.

And get respect after
Eventually, I earn respect and recognition for my work.

And I'm avoiding the 'caine
I am actively avoiding cocaine.

Like it was Get Carter
I am avoiding cocaine with the same determination as the character in the film 'Get Carter.'

For four years I never had a place to stay
I didn't have a permanent home for a period of four years.

But it's safe to say that it kept me grounded
Not having a stable home actually helped me stay humble and down-to-earth.

Like a paper weight
Similar to how a paper weight keeps things in place, not having a home kept me focused and grounded.

At 16 years old yeah I moved out of my home
I left my family home at the age of 16.

I was Macy Gray I tried to say goodbye and I choked
Using a reference to Macy Gray, when I tried to leave my home, I struggled to do so.

Went from sleeping at a subway station
I went from sleeping in a subway station, which represents a low point, to a much better situation.

To sleeping with a movie star
Now, I am able to sleep with a famous movie star, indicating a significant rise in my circumstances.

And adding to the population
I am also contributing to the world's population through relationships.

Not my imagination
These experiences are not simply figments of my imagination, they are real.

I don't wanna relax
I don't want to become complacent or take it easy.

Would it hurt your reputation if I put it on wax?
If I were to reveal certain things in a song, would it damage your reputation?

Mmmm come on and take it back love
Come on and reclaim what was once ours, my love.

Come on and take it back for us
Reclaim and restore what rightfully belongs to us.

Don't you fade into the back love
Don't disappear or become insignificant, my love.

No
Absolutely not.

I take it back with the rhythm and blues
I reclaim my style while incorporating elements of rhythm and blues.

With my rap pack I'll be singing the news
With my group of talented rappers, I will convey important messages through my singing.

Trying' act like Jack Black
I try to emulate the energetic and comedic style of Jack Black.

When I bring it to school
When I showcase my talent or perform.

I make a beat with my feet
I generate beats using my own feet.

By just hittin' the loop
Simply tapping my feet in a loop creates the rhythmic foundation.

Bringing the lyrics to prove
I bring forth the lyrics to demonstrate my skills and authenticity.

That I can fit in these shoes
I can excel and succeed in this field.

I give you the truth through the vocal booth
I deliver genuine and honest messages through my recording studio.

And stars burst out on the scene
Talented individuals rise to fame and make a significant impact.

Like an opal fruit
Like the vibrant and impressive burst of an opal fruit.

They try to take aim like Beckham when he goes to shoot
They attempt to target me or bring me down, similar to how people aim when Beckham takes a shot in soccer.

But then again that's what they're supposed to do
That's their expected role or response.

And I'm supposed to be calm
I am expected to remain composed and unaffected.

I tattooed the lyrics onto my arm
I permanently mark my body with the lyrics, symbolizing their importance to me.

Whispering everything that happens
Sharing and confiding in someone about everything that occurs.

Is from now on
Everything that happens is a result of my actions and choices.

I'll be ready to start again
No matter what happens, I will be prepared to begin anew.

By the end of the song
By the conclusion of this piece of music.

Since they are claiming I handled it wrong
As others accuse me of mishandling the situation.

But then I've never had an enemy
I have never viewed anyone as a personal enemy.

Except the NME
Except for the music magazine 'NME', which has criticized me.

But I'll be selling
Despite that, I will achieve significant commercial success.

Twice as many copies as their magazine will ever be
I will sell double the amount of copies compared to the number of magazines they circulate.

With only spectacles ahead of me
With a bright future and exciting opportunities awaiting.

And festival fees are healthier than a Dalmatian on pedigree
The fees I receive for performing at festivals are substantial and highly lucrative.

Singing for the masses rubber dingied rapids
Performing for large crowds in exhilarating and fast-paced environments.

I keep this rapping a habit and keep on fashioning magic
I maintain my passion for rapping and continue to create amazing music.

I'm battling for respect and I don't know if I have it
I'm constantly striving and fighting to earn respect, unsure if I have achieved it.

This song's from the heart cover the planet
This song is deeply personal and has the potential to resonate with people worldwide.

Now I don't ever wanna be perfect
I have no desire to be flawless or without faults.

Cause I'm a singer that you never wanna see shirtless
I am aware that my appearance without a shirt may not be appealing.

And I accept the fact that someone's got to win worst dressed
I acknowledge that there will always be someone considered the worst dressed.

Taken my first steps into the scene giving me focus
Entering the music industry has given me a clear sense of direction and purpose.

Putting on a brave face like Timothy Dalton
Putting on a confident and courageous facade, similar to the actor Timothy Dalton.

Considering a name change thinking it was hopeless
Contemplating changing my name, believing it may have been a hopeless endeavor.

Rhyming over recordings, avoiding tradition
I choose to rap over recorded tracks, avoiding traditional methods.

'Cause every days some lyrics and a melody can be written
Because every day, I have the opportunity to create new lyrics and melodies.

Now absence can make your heart ache
Being separated or away from someone can cause emotional pain.

But drinking absinth can change your mind state
Drinking absinthe, a strong alcoholic beverage, can alter your state of mind.

Vividly need to let my liver be
I strongly feel the need to give my liver a break from alcohol.

And I'll say it again living life on the edge with a close handful of friends
I reiterate that I live life adventurously surrounded by a small group of close friends.

Is good advice from the man that took his life on the road with me
This is valuable advice from a person who has experienced the ups and downs of touring with me.

And I hope to see him blowing up globally
I aspire to see him achieve global success.

'Cause that how it's supposed to be
That is the expected outcome or trajectory.

I'm screaming out vocally
I am expressing myself loudly and passionately.

It might seem totally impossible achieving life's dreams
It may appear difficult or even impossible to achieve one's dreams.

But, but I just write schemes
However, I persist and focus on creating plans and strategies to make them a reality.

I'm never having a stylist giving me tight jeans
I never rely on a stylist to dress me in tight jeans.

Madison Square Garden is where I might be
It's possible that I could perform at Madison Square Garden.

But more likely you find me in the back room of a dive bar with my mates
But it's more probable that you'll find me in a small, unpretentious bar with my friends.

Having a pint of McDaid discussing records we made
Enjoying a drink and talking about the music we have created.

And every single second knowing that we'll never betray
Being fully aware that we will always stay loyal and true to ourselves.

The way we were raised remembering our background
Remembering and embracing our upbringing and where we come from.

Sat down, that's how we plan it out
Sitting down together, discussing and strategizing our plans.

It's time to take it back now
Now is the moment to reclaim what is rightfully ours.

Very superstitious, writings on the wall
Believing in superstitions, such as the significance of writings on walls.

Very superstitious, ladders bout' to fall
Being highly superstitious, expecting accidents or misfortune, like a falling ladder.

Thirteen month old baby, broke the lookin' glass
A superstitious belief that breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck.

Seven years of bad luck, the good things in your past
The belief that breaking a mirror results in seven years of misfortune, affecting even previously good fortune.

Believing things that you don't understand
Having faith in things that are not fully comprehended.

Then you suffer
As a consequence, you experience suffering or negative outcomes.

Superstition ain't the way
Superstition is not the right path or approach.

My dreams keep me awake at night
My dreams and ambitions consume my thoughts even when I should be sleeping.

Written in rhymes, 'til I deliver the hype
I express my dreams and aspirations through my lyrics until I bring them to fruition.

Am I just living the lie
I question whether my current reality aligns with my desired aspirations.

With this you must know that the number's just sold whoa
You should know that success is not defined solely by numbers or sales.

Will keep me going through the tough times, dream with me
My dreams and aspirations provide me with the strength to persevere during challenging times.

We forget 90 per cent of it when we wake
We often forget the majority of our dreams upon waking.

But the other 10 per cent it never fades
However, a small portion of our dreams remains vivid and unforgettable.

Dreaming dreams, day to day goals
Continuously dreaming and setting daily goals.

Stay awake loads, try to make the cut like the
Stay awake and work diligently, aiming to achieve success like cutting through something.

Paper or razor blade, oh, never give up
Like a sharp paper or razor blade, never relent or give up.

And just remember just to hold out more
And always remember to persevere and hold on a little longer.

A couple years ago
A few years in the past.

I couldn't just control that thought
I couldn't simply control or suppress my thoughts.

You'd find me buskin' on the street
You would have found me performing music on the street for money.

When it was cold outdoors
Even in chilly or unfavorable weather conditions.

And now I'm sweating on the stage of a sold out tour
Now, I find myself performing on a stage during a fully booked tour, working hard and perspiring.

Writing love songs for the sake of it
Creating romantic songs simply for the joy and passion of it.

Never to make a hit
Not solely focused on creating commercially successful songs.

You can't fake talent and work ethic just to make it quick
Genuine talent and hard work are essential and cannot be faked to achieve quick success.

I'm not a rapper I'm a singer
I want to emphasize that I am primarily a singer and not just a rapper.

I just take the piss
I often playfully tease or joke around.

And most of these other guys are kids that Pulses
Many other artists in this industry are inexperienced or lack depth.

Little sister has to babysit
They rely on less capable individuals to guide or assist them.

That's just the way it is
That's simply how things are in this industry.

Dreams you own, just set your goals
Take ownership of your dreams and aspirations, then establish your goals.

And have the utmost faith in it
Have complete and unwavering belief and trust in your dreams.

Tread your own path
Forge your own unique journey and follow your own distinct path.

You'll never make it as a follower
You will never succeed by simply following others.

You'll never know where you will go or where you will be tomorrow
You won't know what opportunities or destinations await you in the future.

Superstition ain't the way
Superstition is not the path to success or fulfillment.

Cause ain't no sunshine when she's gone
There is a lack of light or happiness when she is not around.

It's not warm when she's away
There is a distinct absence of warmth when she is not present.

She's always gone too long
She is consistently absent for a prolonged period of time.

Anytime she goes away
Every time she leaves or is not present.

I wonder this time where she's gone
I question or wonder where she has disappeared to this time.

Wonder if she's gone to stay
I contemplate if she has left for good.

Cause ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Because there is a noticeable absence of light or happiness when she is not present.

She's always gone too long
She is away for an extended period of time.

Anytime she goes away
Whenever she departs or is not with me.

And I know, I know, I know, I know
I am fully aware and certain.

I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
I am absolutely certain, without a doubt.

I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
I have complete knowledge and understanding.

know, I know, I know, I know, I know
I possess knowledge and awareness.

I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
I am informed and certain.

know, I know, know, I know, I know
I know some things, and I am aware of my knowledge.

I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
I possess knowledge and understanding about a specific topic.

I know, know
I am aware and knowledgeable.

I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
I am conscious and certain.

Superstition ain't the way
Superstition is not the correct or effective approach.

Superstition, babe
Superstition, my love.

Superstition, babe
Superstition, my love.

Cause ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Because there is a lack of light or happiness when she is not present.

It's not warm when she's away
There is a distinct absence of warmth when she is not around.

Cause ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Because there is a noticeable absence of light or happiness when she is not present.

She's always gone too long
She is away for an extended period of time.

Anytime she goes away
Whenever she departs or is not with me.

And I know, I know, I know, I know
I am fully aware and certain.

I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
I am absolutely certain, without a doubt.

I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
I have complete knowledge and understanding.

I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
I am informed and certain.

I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
I am aware and knowledgeable.

know, I know, I know, I know, I know
I know some things, and I am aware of my knowledge.

I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
I possess knowledge and understanding.

I know, know
I am aware and knowledgeable.

Cause ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Because there is a lack of light or happiness when she is not present.

It's not warm when she's away
There is a distinct absence of warmth when she is not around.

Oh anytime she goes away
Whenever she leaves or is not present.

Superstition ain't the way
Superstition is not the right path or approach.

Oh anytime she goes away
Whenever she departs or is absent.

Superstition ain't the way
Superstition is not the correct or effective approach.

Oh anytime she goes away
Whenever she leaves or is not present.

Superstition ain't the way
Superstition is not the right path or approach.

Oh anytime she goes away
Whenever she departs or is absent.

Superstition ain't the way
Superstition is not the correct or effective approach.

Superstition, babe
Superstition, my love.

Superstition, babe
Superstition, my love.

Superstition, babe
Superstition, my love.

Superstition, babe
Superstition, my love.

Superstition, babe
Superstition, my love.

Superstition, babe
Superstition, my love.

Superstition, babe
Superstition, my love.

Superstition, babe
Superstition, my love.

Cause ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Because there is a lack of light or happiness when she is not present.

It's not warm when she's away
There is a distinct absence of warmth when she is not around.

Cause ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Because there is a noticeable absence of light or happiness when she is not present.

She's always gone too long
She is away for an extended period of time.

Anytime she goes away
Whenever she departs or is not with me.