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
Too Hot to Handle
Ed Sheeran Lyrics
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Legends make or break game
Swept up by the rolling waves of the night
The paper chase for fame
I was too, too hot, baby
Too hot to handle
Yeah, I was too, too hot
Wink of an eye, the feelings ran high
A real rock and roll molest
But I ain't no romance
And I ain't no slow chance
Won't get no quick change
(1)And I'm too, too hot, baby
Too hot to handle
Yeah, I'm too, too hot, baby
Too hot to handle
(2)Sha la la la, roll you over
Turn you around and do it again
Sha la la la, keep on coming
Do it once but never the same
(2)Repeat
I'm in your town, won't fool around
I'll make some action stick
Just like the story says, these boys are bad
So keep out of shootin' range
The lyrics to Ed Sheeran's "Too Hot to Handle" song are suggestive of the struggles of a person in the music industry. The opening verse, "caught in the crossfire, warning fight/Legends make or break game," suggest that the path to music legend status is rife with contention and conflicts. The lyrics "swept up by the rolling waves of the night/The paper chase for fame" imply that the search for fame often gets blurred and uncertain. The line "paper chase for fame" is an indication that some music producers or artists in the music industry choose a lucrative profession while disregarding musical authenticity.
The song then proceeds to the chorus that repeats, "I was too, too hot, baby/Too hot to handle/Yeah, I was too, too hot/Too hot to handle." The repetition of this chorus points to the idea that the person had an intense passion and talent that is undeniable. The song then continues to the "Wink of an eye, the feelings ran high/A real rock and roll molest," which suggests a wild night and perhaps a brief romance. However, the following line, "But I ain't no romance/And I ain't no slow chance/Won't get no quick change" implies that the person is not interested in relationships.
The chorus repeats, with a slight variation in the second line, "Yeah, I'm too, too hot, baby/Too hot to handle." The following section repeats the lines "sha la la la" with variations, and the song ends with "I'm in your town, won't fool around/I'll make some action stick/Just like the story says, these boys are bad/So keep out of shooting range." These lines suggest that the person is bold and unapologetic, and the road to success in the music industry is treacherous.
Line by Line Meaning
Caught in the crossfire, warnin' fight
Trapped in the midst of a heated argument or conflict, with clear indications that it could escalate into something worse.
Legends make or break game
The presence or absence of legendary talent can make or break the outcome of a game.
Swept up by the rolling waves of the night
Completely engulfed by the wild, unpredictable nature of the night.
The paper chase for fame
The relentless pursuit of fame, which can often be fueled by a desire for money or attention more than a genuine love for one's craft.
I was too, too hot, baby
I was incredibly attractive and appealing, to the point where it was almost overwhelming.
Too hot to handle
My level of attractiveness or appeal was so high that not everyone was able to handle it or keep up with it.
Wink of an eye, the feelings ran high
In just a moment, emotions ran high and intensified quickly.
A real rock and roll molest
A situation or experience that is gritty, raw, and unpredictable, typically associated with the spirit of rock and roll music.
But I ain't no romance
I'm not interested in anything romantic or emotional.
And I ain't no slow chance
I'm not someone who takes things slow or hesitates to act.
Won't get no quick change
There will be no sudden or dramatic change in the situation or dynamic.
Sha la la la, roll you over
A playful or flirtatious line meant to imply physical contact or intimacy.
Turn you around and do it again
A suggestion of more activity or intimacy, with a playful or teasing tone.
Sha la la la, keep on coming
A continuation of the playful or flirtatious tone from earlier, with an emphasis on the idea of repetition.
Do it once but never the same
The idea that even if something is repeated, it can never be exactly the same as it was before.
I'm in your town, won't fool around
An assertion that the artist is not interested in playing games or wasting time.
I'll make some action stick
A promise or threat to take decisive, effective action.
Just like the story says, these boys are bad
An evocation of the spirit of classic rock and roll, which often featured rebellious, mischievous characters.
So keep out of shootin' range
A warning or threat to stay away or risk being hurt.
Writer(s): Ed Sheeran
Contributed by Alexandra M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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