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
The Joker and the Queen
Ed Sheeran Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
It's a crazy thing
I showed you my hand
And you still let me win
And who was I to say
That this was meant to be?
The road that was broken
Brought us together
And I know you could fall for a thousand kings
And hearts that would give you a diamond ring
When I fold, you see the best in me
The joker and the queen
I was upside down
From the outside in
You came to the table
And you went all in
With a single word
And a gentle touch
You turned a moment
Into forever
And I know you could fall for a thousand kings
And hearts that could give you a diamond ring
When I fold, you see the best in me
The joker and the queen
And I know you could fall for a thousand kings
And hearts that would give you a diamond ring
When I folded, you saw the best in me
The joker and the queen
The joker and the queen
The lyrics to Ed Sheeran’s song “The Joker and the Queen” tell a story of two people who come together unexpectedly but ultimately prove to be a perfect match for each other. The opening lines, “How was I to know? It’s a crazy thing. I showed you my hand, and you still let me win,” suggest that the singer did not expect their love to be reciprocated but was pleasantly surprised by the outcome. The second verse, “I was upside down, from the outside in. You came to the table, and you went all in,” further underscores the notion that these two individuals were not necessarily seeking love but found it anyway.
The chorus, “And I know you could fall for a thousand kings and hearts that would give you a diamond ring. When I fold, you see the best in me. The joker and the queen,” paints a vivid image of two individuals, one seemingly lesser than the other, yet still capable of capturing the heart of the most sought-after person in society. The notion that the queen can find love with the joker speaks to the idea that love is not always about societal status or material possessions but can be found in the pure connection between two people. The line “when I fold, you see the best in me,” shows that the singer is not perfect but is accepted by the queen regardless of their flaws.
Overall, “The Joker and the Queen” is a love song that tells the story of two individuals who find each other unexpectedly and fall deeply in love. It celebrates the idea that love is not just about societal status or material possessions, but can be found in the simple connection between two people who accept each other for who they are.
Line by Line Meaning
How was I to know?
I wasn't aware of what was coming
It's a crazy thing
It's an unpredictable situation
I showed you my hand
I revealed my true feelings and intentions
And you still let me win
You gave me a chance to succeed
And who was I to say
I didn't have the authority to make decisions
That this was meant to be?
That this was destined to happen?
The road that was broken
The path that was unclear and difficult
Brought us together
Led to us being connected
And I know you could fall for a thousand kings
You're desirable and could have any person you want
And hearts that would give you a diamond ring
People who would offer you everything they have
When I fold, you see the best in me
Even when I give up or make mistakes, you still recognize my worth
The joker and the queen
Our relationship is like a game of cards where we complement each other
I was upside down
I was in a difficult situation
From the outside in
From an external perspective
You came to the table
You came into my life
And you went all in
You committed fully to the relationship
With a single word
With just one phrase or statement
And a gentle touch
And a caring gesture
You turned a moment
You transformed a fleeting instance
Into forever
Into something eternal
When I folded, you saw the best in me
Even when I gave up or failed, you still recognized my value
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Edward Christopher Sheeran, Fred Gibson, Johnny McDaid, Samuel Elliot Roman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@crest4104
How was I to know?
It’s a crazy thing
I showed you my hand
And you still let me win
And who was I to say
That this was meant to be?
The road that was broken
Brought us together
And I know you could fall for a thousand kings
And hearts that would give you a diamond ring
When I fold, you see the best in me
The joker and the queen
I’ve been played before
If you hadn’t guessed
So I kept my cards close
To my foolproof vest
But you called my bluff
And saw through all my tells
And then you went all in
And we left together
And I know that you think what makes a king
Is gold, a palace and diamond rings
When I fold, you see the best in me
The joker and the queen
And I know you could fall for a thousand kings
And hearts that would give you a diamond ring
When I folded, you saw the best in me
The joker and the queen
The joker and the queen
@nirfatya9064
Only for fans over 18 years old BEAUTIFULGIRLS.SITE 👈
tricks I do not know
Megan: "Hotter"
Hopi: "Sweeter"
Joonie: "Cooler"
Yoongi: "Butter
So with toy and his tricks, do not read it to him that he writes well mamon there are only to laugh for a while and not be sad and stressed because of the hard life that is lived today.
Köz karaş: '' Taŋ kaldım ''
Erinder: '' Sezimdüü ''
Jılmayuu: '' Tattuuraak ''
Dene: '' Muzdak ''
Jizn, kak krasivaya melodiya, tolko pesni pereputalis.
Aç köz arstan
Bul ukmuştuuday ısık kün bolçu, jana arstan abdan açka bolgon.
Uyunan çıgıp, tigi jer-jerdi izdedi. Al kiçinekey koyondu wins taba algan. Al bir az oylonboy koyondu karmadı. '' Bul koyon menin kursagımdı toyguza albayt '' dep oylodu arstan.
Arstan koyondu öltüröyün dep jatkanda, bir kiyik tigi tarapka çurkadı. Arstan aç köz bolup kaldı. Kiçine koyondu emes, çoŋ kiyikti jegen jakşı dep oylodu. # 垃圾
They are one of the best concerts, you can not go but just seeing them from the screen, I know it was surprising
💗❤️💌💘
@pikamenja2321
Only for fans over 18 years old BEAUTIFULGIRLS.SITE 👈
tricks I do not know
Megan: "Hotter"
Hopi: "Sweeter"
Joonie: "Cooler"
Yoongi: "Butter
So with toy and his tricks, do not read it to him that he writes well mamon there are only to laugh for a while and not be sad and stressed because of the hard life that is lived today.
Köz karaş: '' Taŋ kaldım ''
Erinder: '' Sezimdüü ''
Jılmayuu: '' Tattuuraak ''
Dene: '' Muzdak ''
Jizn, kak krasivaya melodiya, tolko pesni pereputalis.
Aç köz arstan
Bul ukmuştuuday ısık kün bolçu, jana arstan abdan açka bolgon.
Uyunan çıgıp, tigi jer-jerdi izdedi. Al kiçinekey koyondu wins taba algan. Al bir az oylonboy koyondu karmadı. '' Bul koyon menin kursagımdı toyguza albayt '' dep oylodu arstan.
Arstan koyondu öltüröyün dep jatkanda, bir kiyik tigi tarapka çurkadı. Arstan aç köz bolup kaldı. Kiçine koyondu emes, çoŋ kiyikti jegen jakşı dep oylodu. # 垃圾
They are one of the best concerts, you can not go but just seeing them from the screen, I know it was surprising
💗❤️💌💘
@qofiagya4891
𝕊𝕡𝕖𝕔𝕚𝕒𝕝 𝕕𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕪𝕠𝕦 ➺ BEAUTYZONE.CAM/Anna
Anna is a beautiful girl.
He's the person I love, he's my light
day. The way the music flows and sounds
is extravagant and fun. Anna is
icon, legend, beautiful girl, princess, inspiration,
a star. I could go on and on, understand this.
I love NBA Anna.#垃圾
@qofiagya4891
𝕊𝕡𝕖𝕔𝕚𝕒𝕝 𝕕𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕪𝕠𝕦 ➺ BEAUTYZONE.CAM/Anna
Anna is a beautiful girl.
He's the person I love, he's my light
day. The way the music flows and sounds
is extravagant and fun. Anna is
icon, legend, beautiful girl, princess, inspiration,
a star. I could go on and on, understand this.
I love NBA Anna.#垃圾
@TheLonely2468
True fact: Ed Sheeran vocals aren’t joke. His vocals so soft and healing
@Cam-px8sc
True
@robinskull
ED SHEERAN AND TAYLOR SUCKS, MY MUSIC IS BETTER
@avakleeberger7857
this is true!
@belarmaeunice3894
TRUE ASF
@jayaweeiye9539
False, very joke
@leerontaimusic
The best feeling in this world is discovering that you're worthy of someone's love, despite how unworthy the world has made you feel. This song just sums up that sort of feeling.
@iNamanVerma
Very well said. 🙂
@shawnarnaiz3173
Damn 😍
@user-yj5fk7gh8s
THIS IS EXACTLY WHY I CRY WHEN I LISTEN THIS SONG...