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
You Need Me I Don't Ne
Ed Sheeran Lyrics
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Playing a different show every night in front of a new crowd
That's you now, ciao, seems that life is great now
See me lose focus, as I sing to you loud
And I can't, no, I won't hush
I'll say the words that make you blush
I'm gonna sing this now
I'm like glue, I stick to other artists
I'm not you, now that would be disastrous
Let me sing and do my thing and move to greener pastures
See, I'm real, I do it all, it's all me
I'm not fake, don't ever call me lazy
I won't stay put, give me the chance to be free
Suffolk sadly seems to sort of suffocate me
'Cause you need me, man, I don't need you
You need me man, I don't need you
You need me man, I don't need you at all
You need me man, I don't need you
You need me man, I don't need you
You need me man, I don't need you
You need me man, I don't need you at all
You need me
I sing and write my own tune
And I write my own verso
Don't need another word-smith to make my tune sell
Call yourself a singer-writer. You're just bluffing
Your name's on the credits and you didn't write nothing
I sing fast, I know that all my shit's cool
I will blast and I didn't go to Brit School
I came fast with the way I act, right
I can't last if I'm smoking on a crack pipe
And I won't be a product of my genre
My mind will always be stronger than my songs are
Never believe the bullshit that fake guys feed to ya
Always read the stories that you hear on Wikipedia
And musically I'm demonstrating
When I perform live, feels like I am meditating
Times at the Enterprise when some fella filmed me
'A young singer-writer like Gabriella Cilmi'
'Cause you need me, man, I don't need you
You need me, man, I don't need you
You need me, man, I don't need you, at all
You need me, man, I don't need you
You need me, man, I don't need you
You need me, man, I don't need you
You need me, man, I don't need you, at all
You need me
'Cause with the lyrics I'll be aiming it right
I won't stop till my name's in light
At Stadium Heights with Damien Rice
On red carpets, now I'm on arabian nights
Because I'm young and all my brothers gonna give me advice
Long nighter, short height and I'm gone hyper
Never be anything but a singer-songwriter
The games over but now I'm on a new level
Watch how I step on the track without a loop pedal
People think that I'm bound to blow up
I've done around about a thousand shows
But I haven't got a house plus I live on the couch
So you can be the lyrics when I'm singing them out (wow)
From day one, I've been prepared
With V05 wax for my ginger hair
So now I'm back to the sofa giving a dose of what the future holds
'Cause it's another day plus I'll keep my last name forever keep the genre pretty basic
Gonna be breaking into other people's tunes when I chase it
And replace it with the elephant in the room with a facelift
Into another rappers shoes using new laces
Selling cds from my rucksack aiming for the papers
Selling cds from my rucksack aiming for majors
Nationwide til' we're just jack, soon as I get the bus back
Clean cut kid without a razor for the mustache
I hit back when the pen hurts me
I'm still a choir boy in a French church tee
I'm still the same as a year ago
But more people hear me though
According to the myspace and youtube videos
I'm always doing shows, if I'm not I'm in the studio
Truly broke, never growing up call me Ruffio
Melody music maker
Reading all the papers
They say I'm up and coming like I'm fucking in an elevator
'Cause you need me, man, I don't need you
You need me, man, I don't need you
You need me, man, I don't need you, at all
You need me, man, I don't need you
You need me, man, I don't need you
You need me, man, I don't need you
You need me, man, I don't need you, at all
You need me, man, I don't need you
The lyrics to Ed Sheeran's song "You Need Me I Don’t Need You" are about the artist's personal experiences and his journey in the music industry. The song highlights his independent spirit and immense self-confidence, stating that he doesn't need anyone else's validation to succeed. The lyrics reveal how he has been able to gain a following by performing his own unique brand of music, and how he is not afraid to experiment with different sounds and styles to explore his creativity.
The chorus of the song begins with "You need me man, I don't need you," where he clearly asserts that he is in control of his own artistry and doesn't require anyone else's help to succeed. He talks about how he writes his own songs and performs without any assistance, and encourages listeners to always believe in themselves and their abilities. The verse continues with him stating that he is true to himself and doesn't try to mimic anyone else's style, which he claims will only lead to failure. He also mentions that he doesn't want to be labeled as a "product of his genre" and desires to push boundaries by experimenting with different sounds and styles.
The song's lyrics are motivational and inspiring, encouraging individuals to be confident in their talents and to pursue their dreams. The song also has a certain swagger, with Ed Sheeran asserting his independence and control over his musical journey. Overall, it's a song that encourages individuality and artistic freedom, while also celebrating the hard work and perseverance that goes into making it in the music industry.
Line by Line Meaning
Now I'm in town, break it down, thinking of making a new sound
I'm here now, and I'm breaking down my old style to make room for a new sound
Playing a different show every night in front of a new crowd, That's you now, ciao, seems that life is great now
I'm performing for new people every night, including you, and it seems like my life is going great
See me lose focus, as I sing to you loud, And I can't, no, I won't hush
I sometimes get distracted when I'm singing for you, but I won't stop or be quiet
I'll say the words that make you blush, I'm gonna sing this now
I'm going to sing the raw, truthful lyrics that might make you uncomfortable
See, I'm true, my songs are where my heart is
My music is authentic and comes from my heart
I'm like glue, I stick to other artists
I collaborate and work well with other artists
I'm not you, now that would be disastrous
I'm unique and being anyone else would be a disaster
Let me sing and do my thing and move to greener pastures
Let me do what I do best and move on to better opportunities
I'm not fake, don't ever call me lazy
I'm not fake and I work hard, don't ever accuse me of being lazy
I won't stay put, give me the chance to be free
I don't want to stay in one place and I want the freedom to explore and be creative
Suffolk sadly seems to sort of suffocate me
My hometown of Suffolk can sometimes feel constricting and suffocating
'Cause you need me, man, I don't need you
You might need me, but I don't need you
And I write my own verso
I write my own verses
Don't need another word-smith to make my tune sell
I don't need anyone else to write my songs, I can do it myself and still make them popular
I can't last if I'm smoking on a crack pipe
I won't be successful if I do drugs like smoking crack
And I won't be a product of my genre
I won't follow the typical cliches of my music genre
My mind will always be stronger than my songs are
My creativity and intellect are going to be my biggest strengths, not just my songs
Always read the stories that you hear on Wikipedia
Don't always believe the fake information you read on Wikipedia
Times at the Enterprise when some fella filmed me
I've had moments where people have filmed me performing at the Enterprise venue
You need me, man, I don't need you
You might need me, but I don't need you
Because I'm young and all my brothers gonna give me advice
Because I'm young, my peers will give me advice and guidance
Never be anything but a singer-songwriter
No matter what, I will always remain a singer-songwriter
The game's over but now I'm on a new level
My previous success is done, but I'm on a new level now
Watch how I step on the track without a loop pedal
I can perform and make music without relying on a loop pedal gimmick
People think that I'm bound to blow up
People expect me to become really successful
From day one, I've been prepared
I have always been prepared since the beginning of my career
Gonna be breaking into other people's tunes when I chase it
I plan on using parts of other people's songs in my music
Clean cut kid without a razor for the mustache
I have a clean appearance without the need for a mustache
I'm still a choir boy in a French church tee
Despite my success, I still feel like a choir boy in a church t-shirt
According to the myspace and youtube videos
Based on the views and reactions of the videos on Myspace and YouTube
I'm always doing shows, if I'm not I'm in the studio
I am constantly either performing live or working in the studio
Melody music maker, reading all the papers
I am someone who creates music with an emphasis on melody, and keeps up on reading about music news in the papers
They say I'm up and coming like I'm fucking in an elevator
Some people think I'm on the rise, similar to how someone in an elevator is going up
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ED SHEERAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@amaenyama9010
singer, song writer, rapper, guitarist...
this is a musician
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@jameswells6904
don't forget he dabbles in vp too
@justinperez493
Except the rapper part. He's a singer with a flow :]
@NemuHypnos
He can play almost all the instruments he learned the violin like in one day for I see fire hobbit
@justinperez493
+tiana beatz which he also wrote in one day immediately after seeing the movie.
@dynamic-eu1794
Take it back refrence <3
@leoulmesfin9384
He’s not a dancer, he’s a sign language translator with a flow
@veronicam2935
yeah BSL - British Sign Language :)
@nishthagupta1357
😂😂😂
@alethayates1598
Exactly with an amazing flow