Who You Are
Ed Sheeran Lyrics


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I didn't mean to break your heart
I was just lonely
And everybody falls apart sometimes
I know you've found another one
But won't you just hold me tonight

I wish I never called you up
Nobody told me
And they don't know we don't speak anymore
So take a good look at us
Won't you just hold me tonight

And I will stop trying to fall in love again
And keep it a secret
It never works out, anyway
But I am not, anything like I was
'Cause you were the only one for me
Yeah, yeah

'Cause maybe I don't wanna lose a lover and friend in one night
If that's right
I shouldn't have fucked with your mind
And your life too many times
Or maybe I don't wanna be lonely
Darling, you are my only love
Behind my truth lies everything you are

I never meant to sleep around
I was just lonely
You did the same, again and again and again
Oh, I know
So here's to the both of us
Here's to our story tonight

Oh, I will stop trying to fall in love again
And keep it a secret
It never works out, anyway
But I am not, anything like I was
'Cause you were the only one for me
Hmm, yeah

Maybe I don't wanna lose a lover and friend in one night
If that's right
I shouldn't have fucked with your mind
And your life too many times
Or maybe I don't wanna be lonely
Darling, you are my only love
Behind my truth lies everything you are

When I see my future
It is with you
We'll get there
I want my children to be with you
We'll get there
hmm yeah

'Cause maybe I don't wanna lose a lover and friend in one night
If that's right
I shouldn't have fucked with your mind
And your life too many times
Or maybe I don't wanna be lonely
Darling, you are my only love
Behind my truth lies everything you are




Behind my truth lies everything you are
Behind my truth lies everything you are

Overall Meaning

The song "Who You Are" by Ed Sheeran is a ballad about regret for past mistakes and pleading for a second chance with a former lover. He admits that he was lonely and made bad decisions, leading to the end of their relationship. The chorus repeats the line "maybe I don't wanna lose a lover and friend in one night," indicating that he values the relationship not only as a romantic one but also as a friendship.


Further into the song, Sheeran expresses his desire to keep his attempts at falling in love a secret, as they never seem to work out. He acknowledges that he has changed from the person he was when they were together, but feels the same about his former partner. The bridge ties together the major themes of the song, with Sheeran reaffirming his love and commitment to the relationship, and expressing hope for a future with his former partner and their children.


Overall, "Who You Are" is a heartfelt plea for forgiveness and an attempt to salvage a love that was lost due to past mistakes.


Line by Line Meaning

I didn't mean to break your heart
I unintentionally hurt you emotionally


I was just lonely
I felt isolated without you


And everybody falls apart sometimes
Everyone experiences difficult times in life


I know you've found another one
You have moved on and found someone new


But won't you just hold me tonight
I am struggling and need comfort from you


I wish I never called you up
I regret contacting you


Nobody told me
I didn't receive any warning or advice


And they don't know we don't speak anymore
People are unaware we have stopped communicating


So take a good look at us
Reflect on our past and present situation


And I will stop trying to fall in love again
I will give up on finding love


And keep it a secret
I won't tell anyone about my decision


It never works out, anyway
I have had bad experiences with love before


But I am not, anything like I was
I have changed as a person


'Cause you were the only one for me
You were my only true love


'Cause maybe I don't wanna lose a lover and friend in one night
I don't want to lose both our romantic and platonic relationship simultaneously


If that's right
If that is what you want too


I shouldn't have fucked with your mind
I shouldn't have emotionally manipulated you


And your life too many times
I impacted your life negatively too many times


Or maybe I don't wanna be lonely
Maybe I am afraid of being alone


Darling, you are my only love
You are the only person I have ever truly loved


Behind my truth lies everything you are
You are my everything and mean the world to me


I never meant to sleep around
I didn't mean to cheat on you


You did the same, again and again and again
You also cheated on me multiple times


Oh, I know
I am aware of this fact


So here's to the both of us
Let's celebrate us tonight


When I see my future
When I imagine how my life will be


It is with you
You are in my future plans


We'll get there
We will make it work


I want my children to be with you
I want to have a family with you


Behind my truth lies everything you are
You are my everything and mean the world to me




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ed Sheeran

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@marisolbonaudi5849

Perfect song!
Don't lose who you are, in the blur of the stars
Seeing is deceiving, dreaming is believing

It's okay not to be okay!
Sometimes it's hard
To follow your heart
But tears don't mean you're losing
Everybody's bruising
Just BE TRUE TO WHO YOU ARE!



@larissamaciel8730

Quem Você É

Eu olho para meu reflexo no espelho
Por que estou fazendo isso comigo mesma?
Perdendo minha cabeça por um pequeno erro
Eu quase deixei meu verdadeiro eu de lado
Não, não, não, não

Não perca quem você é no borrão das estrelas
Ver é enganar, sonhar é acreditar
Tudo bem não estar bem
Às vezes, é difícil seguir seu coração
Lágrimas não significam sua derrota
Todo mundo se machuca
Só seja verdadeiro com quem você é

(Quem você é, quem você é, quem você é)
(Quem você é, quem você é, quem você é)
(Quem você é, quem você é, quem você é)
(Quem você é, quem você é, quem você é)

Escovando meu cabelo, pareço perfeita?
Esqueci o que fazer pra encaixar no padrão
Quanto mais eu tento, menos isso funciona
Porque tudo dentro de mim grita
"Não, não, não, não, não, não, não!"

Não perca quem você é no borrão das estrelas
Ver é enganar, sonhar é acreditar
Tudo bem não estar bem
Às vezes, é difícil seguir seu coração
Lágrimas não significam sua derrota
Todo mundo se machuca
Não há nada errado com quem você é

Sim, nãos, egos
Vida de aparências, uau
Apenas vá embora e me deixe sozinha
Conversas verdadeiras, vida real, boa sorte, boa noite
Com um sorriso
Esse é o meu lar, sim
Esse é o meu lar

Não, não, não, não, não
Não perca quem você é no borrão das estrelas
Ver é enganar, sonhar é acreditar
Tudo bem não estar bem
Às vezes, é difícil seguir seu coração
Lágrimas não significam sua derrota
Todo mundo se machuca
Só seja verdadeiro com quem você é

Sim, sim



All comments from YouTube:

@hhg7925

Pin my comment.

@hhg7925

Hey thanks i didnt expected that you would do this.

@sandraferrington2159

Love this guy

@infohmmm893

hh g you want me to come over and get you hmm you think!! I am waiting and waiting for you I wanna see you and please Paul I am not happy now I’m sad again

@infohmmm893

Baby no more games

@infohmmm893

I can’t make you love me baby

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@elfinagroove6604

Hearing this after one hell of a week is everything all I need. To Ed who made a cover and to that one person who uploaded this video, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

@marisolbonaudi5849

Perfect song!
Don't lose who you are, in the blur of the stars
Seeing is deceiving, dreaming is believing

It's okay not to be okay!
Sometimes it's hard
To follow your heart
But tears don't mean you're losing
Everybody's bruising
Just BE TRUE TO WHO YOU ARE!

@heddacastillo4225

The songs really reflect on what I am feeling right now.. as the songs says "It ok not to be ok"..

@pashangtamang2676

Are u fine

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