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
Touch and Go
Ed Sheeran Lyrics
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Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Waking up, midnight November
And you're still in my bed
It's kinda rough, 'cause since I met ya
So if I go for a little while longer
When I'm home we can talk about the pitfalls of the road
And if you say go, I would stop everything, oh
My heart would play the role now
And act like it's never been broke
Though my soul, oh, oh, oh
Lately I really need to know
How long, how long, can we be touch and go?
Oh, my soul, oh, oh, oh
How long, how long, can we be touch and go?
It's not enough, to say I want ya
'Cause I'll say anything
I'm holding out, to feel without a doubt
I have just been questioning, yeah
But if I go for a little while longer
When I'm home we can talk about the pitfalls of the road
And if you say go, I would stop everything, oh
My heart would play the role
And act like it's never been broke
Though my soul, oh, oh, oh
Lately I really need to know
How long, how long, can we be touch and go?
Oh, my soul, oh, oh, oh
How long, how long, can we be
All of my bones, they scream I'm right
If you're taking me home to stay the night
Darling, my soul would heal
If you say go, I would stop everything, oh
My heart would play the role
And act like it's never been broke
Oh, my soul, oh, oh, oh
And lately I really need to know
How long, how long, can we be touch and go?
Oh, my soul, oh, oh, oh
How long, how long, can we be touch and go?
How long, how long, can we be touch and go?
How long, how long, can we be touch and go?
The lyrics of Ed Sheeran's song Touch and Go depict the struggle of being in a touch-and-go relationship. The singer wakes up in November with their partner still in their bed, but there are things left unsaid between them. The singer questions if they can continue with a touch-and-go relationship, and if they can, for how long. The lyrics also convey the need to have an honest conversation about the challenges of their relationship.
The singer acknowledges that it is not enough to say they want their partner as words can't be trusted when their actions are touch-and-go. They want to feel their commitment without a doubt. Despite the struggles of the touch-and-go relationship, the singer would do anything to make it work. They ask their partner to communicate whether they should continue or not, and if they decide to stay, the singer's heart would play the role like it has never been broken.
The lyrics of Touch and Go suggest the unpredictability and instability of relationships that have highs and lows. It emphasizes the importance of communication and honesty to make a relationship work.
Line by Line Meaning
Waking up, midnight November
The opening line sets the scene for the song, describing when and where the singer wakes up, which is a time when he should be alone, but he is not.
And you're still in my bed
The singer's partner is still in bed with him and hasn't left yet, indicating that they slept together.
It's kinda rough, 'cause since I met ya
The singer acknowledges that things have been difficult since meeting his partner, possibly because they have not been completely honest with each other.
There's things we've never said
The singer and his partner have kept some things from each other, which may be causing tension and uncertainty in their relationship.
So if I go for a little while longer
The singer might have to leave for some time, but he promises to discuss any issues with his partner when he returns home.
When I'm home we can talk about the pitfalls of the road
The singer will use his time away to gain perspective and will discuss any problems they might have when he returns home.
If you say go
The singer's partner has some say in the relationship, and he is willing to accommodate any request she may have for him to leave or stay.
I would stop everything, oh
If his partner wants him to stay, the singer is ready to sacrifice everything to do so.
My heart would play the role now
The singer's heart will take over from his head, and he will follow his emotions over logic.
And act like it's never been broke
The singer will pretend that his heart has never been broken by love, and he will start anew with his partner.
Though my soul
The singer's soul is in pain, and he needs reassurance from his partner about the relationship.
Lately I really need to know
The singer is eager to find out if his partner feels the same way about him as he does about her.
How long, how long, can we be touch-and-go?
The singer is asking how long they can continue in this uncertain state, where they are not sure if they are truly committed to each other.
It's not enough, to say I want ya
The singer realizes that simply saying he wants his partner is not enough, and that there are other factors at play in their relationship.
'Cause I'll say anything
The singer is willing to say whatever it takes to keep his partner with him, even if it's not completely honest.
I'm holding out, to feel without a doubt
The singer wants to feel completely secure in knowing that his partner is truly committed to him and the relationship before letting her go.
I have just been questioning, yeah
The singer has been questioning the relationship and his partner's feelings, possibly due to the lack of communication between them.
All of my bones, they scream I'm right
The singer feels strongly that he is correct in his feelings about the relationship, and is being driven by his instincts.
If you're taking me home to stay the night
The singer wants his partner to take him home and spend a night with him, despite their uncertainty about the relationship, to help strengthen their bond.
Darling my soul would heal
If his partner does take him home and stays with him, it would help heal the pain in his soul and provide some much-needed relief.
How long, how long, can we be touch and go
The singer repeats his question about how long they can continue in this volatile state, where they go back and forth without committing fully to each other.
Oh my soul, oh, oh, oh
The singer's soul is still in pain and needs reassurance that the relationship is solid.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ed Sheeran, Foy Vance
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Waking up, midnight November
And you're still in my bed
It's kinda rough, 'cause since I met ya
There's things we've never said
So if I go for a little while longer
When I'm home we can talk about the pitfalls of the road
If you say go
I would stop everything, oh
My heart would play the role now
And act like it's never been broke
Though my soul
Oh, oh, oh
Lately I really need to know
How long, how long, can we be touch-and-go?
Oh my soul, oh, oh, oh
How long, how long, can we be touch-and-go?
It's not enough, to say I want ya
'Cause I'll say anything
I'm holding out, to feel without a doubt
I have just been questioning, yeah
If I go for a little while longer
When I'm home we can talk about the pitfalls of the road
If you say go, I would stop everything oh
My heart would play the role
And act like it's never been broke
Though my soul
Oh, oh, oh
Lately I really need to know
How long, how long, can we be touch-and-go?
Oh my soul, oh oh oh
How long, how long, can we be?
All of my bones, they scream I'm right
If you're taking me home to stay the night
Darling my soul would heal
If you say go
I would stop everything, oh
My heart would play the role
And act like it's never been broke
Though my soul, oh, oh, oh
Lately I really need to know
How long, how long, can we be touch and go
Oh my soul, oh, oh, oh
How long, how long, can we be touch-and-go?
How long, how long, can we be touch-and-go?
How long, how long, can we be touch-and-go?
@rachelh2127
PLEASE GET THIS TO ED!
Ed Sheeran is my idol.
Whenever I am upset or frustrated I simply listen to his songs and I am automatically calm down - it's quite amazing really. All my friends know exactly how to make me happy... blast Ed and the 'tears fall down like the showers that are British' stop!
Not only does he settle my emotions... him as a person is someone that I need in my life. Life has been hard to say the least and through everything, Ed's lyrics have connected to me on such a deep level and I honestly can't begin to express how thankful I am toward Ed's powerful impact he has had on my life.
My goal is to meet him - no, not because he is a well-known artist who can play the guitar really well... no it’s because no one has ever had the same impact on my life as he has and he doesn’t even know it. I just want the opportunity to tell him about the incredible life changing experiences I have been able to accomplish through the help of his music whether it was when my friend died from cancer and Ed’s song 'Afire Love' helped me through the horrible time, or even the fact that I cry whenever I hear 'Give me Love'!
Love is a strong word.... But I know that I love Ed, even though I haven't met him - I feel like I have known him my whole life - it's quite a strange feeling really but I honestly believe that.
@marymartinez277
Runaway ft. Everything You Are
@larachristine9679
truuu
@babybunbun192
+Mary Martínez With a hint of SING
@YoutubersHomenagens
+Mary Martínez ft. dark times (ed & tthe weeknd)
@taylorsessoms701
+Mary Martínez Thank you so much!!! I've been trying to figure it out
@musicalnerd9225
+Mary Martínez yea that's what i was exactly what i was thinking
@skugge5396
This is the most underrated song that Ed have?!
@andrewclark3390
So underrated this comment didn't get as many likes as it should have done.
@santimigliore1489
not the most under rated, but yeah
@Bad_At_Parties
I mean, I think everything he does is highly rated, but in terms of which of his songs get more exposure? Absolutely. I love this song more than the seemingly more popular "Shape of You" or "Castle on the Hill" for example.