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 Parting Glass
Ed Sheeran Lyrics
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And of all the harm that e'er i've done, alas it was to none but me
And all i've done for want of wit, to memory now i can't recall
So fill to me the parting glass. goodnight and joy be with you all
Of all the comrades that e'er i had, they're sorry for my going away
And all the sweethearts that e'er i had
They would wish me one more day to stay
I'll gently rise and i'll softly call, "goodnight and joy be with you all!"
A man may drink and not be drunk, a man may fight and not be slain
A man may court a pretty girl and perhaps be welcomed back again
But since it has so ordered been by a time to rise and a time to fall
Come fill to me the parting glass, good night and joy be with you all
Good night and joy be with you all
The Parting Glass is a traditional Irish and Scottish song that is commonly sung as a farewell song when a gathering is about to come to an end. In Ed Sheeran's version of the song, the lyrics express the singer's reflection on his life and how he has spent his time, with the understanding that it is time for him to move on.
In the first verse, the singer acknowledges that he has spent all of his money in good company, enjoying the time he has spent with others. He also admits to causing harm to himself but not to others. The singer acknowledges that there are moments in his past where he has made poor decisions, caused harm to himself, and can no longer recall them. The singer acknowledges the need to part ways and wishes joy to be with those he is leaving behind.
In the second verse, the singer acknowledges that his comrades and sweethearts will miss him and wish he could stay longer, but he understands that it is time for him to go. He promises to rise gently and softly call out his farewell, wishing joy to those he is leaving behind. The lyric also acknowledges that drinking, fighting or courting someone are all experiences that a man can have, but life will always have its ups and downs, both good and bad times, which are inevitable.
Overall, the song serves as a reflection on life and how we spend our time in the company of others. It highlights the importance of appreciating those around us and the inevitability of endings and goodbyes.
Line by Line Meaning
Of all the money that e'er i had, i spent it in good company
I don't regret spending all my money on good times with good friends
And of all the harm that e'er i've done, alas it was to none but me
I've made mistakes, but they didn't hurt anyone but myself
And all I've done for want of wit, to memory now I can't recall
I've made some foolish choices and can't even remember them now
So fill to me the parting glass. Goodnight and joy be with you all
Let's drink to the memories we've made, and wish each other well as we part ways
Of all the comrades that e'er i had, they're sorry for my going away
My friends will miss me and feel sad when I leave
And all the sweethearts that e'er i had, they would wish me one more day to stay
Even my past loves would want me to stay just a little longer
But since it falls unto my lot that i should rise and you should not
I have to leave, but you can stay behind
I'll gently rise and I'll softly call, 'goodnight and joy be with you all!'
I'll say goodbye quietly and wish you all happiness
A man may drink and not be drunk, a man may fight and not be slain
It's possible to enjoy life without going overboard
A man may court a pretty girl and perhaps be welcomed back again
Even if you get rejected in love, you might still be given another chance
But since it has so ordered been by a time to rise and a time to fall
We all have our time to move on and let go
Come fill to me the parting glass, good night and joy be with you all
Let's have one last drink together and wish each other well as we say goodbye
Good night and joy be with you all
Farewell, and may happiness be with you all
Contributed by Colin J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@dkeane6152
May the Irish hills caress you.
May her lakes and rivers bless you.
May the luck of the Irish enfold you.
May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you.
For each petal on the shamrock
This brings a wish your way
Good health, good luck, and good happiness
For today and every day.
@hanaislamovic7874
Verse 1]
Of all the money that e'er I had
I spent it in good company
And all the harm that e'er I've done
Alas it was to none but me
And all I've done for want of wit
To memory now I can't recall
So fill to me the parting glass
Good night and joy be with you all
[Verse 2]
Of all the comrades that e'er I had
They are sorry for my going away
And all the sweethearts that e'er I had
They would wish me one more day to stay
But since it falls unto my lot
That I should rise and you should not
I'll gently rise and I'll softly call
Good night and joy be with you all
[Verse 3]
A man may drink and not be drunk
A man may fight and not be slain
A man may court a pretty girl
And perhaps be welcomed back again
But since it has so ought to be
By a time to rise and a time to fall
Come fill to me the parting glass
Good night and joy be with you all
Good night and joy be with you all
@Finnr100
At 66 years old. I have sung this song far more than I wish I had. You never know when that parting glass will be the last one with those friends.
@PTSR_YT
And your comment got 66 likes.
@razor6552
Aye
@katew546
Your comment really touched me... May I ask where you are from?
@Ratan2426
No diga mmds
@JD-cg8it
Wow that's deep.
@lechasseur1788
"In a world without gold, we could have been heroes."
- Edward Thatch❤️
@chummyboye2829
LeChasseur R.I.P.
@schwakyl000
LeChasseur how can you quote him with a Templar Cross as your profile picture lol that's not right.
@ANISH00002
well he probably went rogue