Ezra's music is described as deep, bluesy and mournful - particularly in tracks such as "Budapest" - and is peppered with influences from the likes of Bob Dylan and Woody Guthrie. Richard Pitt from BBC Bristol aptly described Ezra as "a young man with the voice of a 50 year old”.
Ezra appeared on the “Introducing...” stage at Glastonbury in 2013 and came fifth in the BBC’s Sound of 2014 poll.
EP releases - 2013 & 2014
Ezra released his debut EP "Did You Hear the Rain?" in October 2013, with his second EP "Cassy O'" being released in March 2014.
First Studio Album - "Wanted on Voyage" (2014)
Ezra’s first studio album “Wanted on Voyage” was released on June 30, 2014. It became the third best selling album in 2014 in the UK.
Second Studio Album - "Staying at Tamara’s" (2018)
Ezra’s second studio album “Staying at Tamara’s ” was released on March 23, 2018. The 11-track album’s title comes from the time he spent in Barcelona writing the album, where he stayed in an apartment owned by a woman called “Tamara.”
Podcast Host
On February 12th, 2018, Ezra launched the first episode of his first podcast, “George Ezra & Friends”. On the podcast, he has interviewed several musicians including Ed Sheeran, Rag’n’Bone Man, Craig David, Hannah Reid of London Grammar and Ben Thatcher of Royal Blood.
On December 17, 2019, he launched his second podcast called “Phone A Friend” with his old friend and schoolmate Ollie MN. On this podcast, he and Ollie chat about life and their issues with mental health, in the hopes of encouraging others to do the same.
Other
Ezra has a 1-inch scar on his forehead after running into a wall while he was a student at BIMM music college in Bristol.
www.georgeezra.com
Leaving It Up to You
George Ezra Lyrics
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Returning to the venue where we had that very first conversation
To see you again, to be your friend, to hold you in my mind
And I arrived there early and as always you swanned in much later
As if nothing had ever changed, you nod at me and order your double mixer
To see you again, to be your friend, to hold you in my mind
Leaving it up to you
Leaving it up, leaving it up, leaving it up
Leaving it up to you
And I've been told your new playmate's successful and he's handsome and he's charming
It's a damn good job, he isn't here or I may have wind up harming your darling
To see you again, to be your friend, to hold you in my mind
Leaving it up, leaving it up, leaving it up
Leaving it up to you
Leaving it up, leaving it up, leaving it up
Leaving it up to you
Leaving it up, leaving it up, leaving it up
Leaving it up to you
Leaving it up, leaving it up, leaving it up
Leaving it up to you
We laughing and we joking like we always, always used to
Too rudely interrupted by your half-wit of a boyfriend who tries to call you
To see you again, to be your friend, to hold you in his mind
Leaving it up, leaving it up, leaving it up
Leaving it up to you
Leaving it up, leaving it up, leaving it up
Leaving it up to you
Leaving it up, leaving it up, leaving it up
Leaving it up to you
Leaving it up, leaving it up, leaving it up
Leaving it up to you
Leaving it up, leaving it up, leaving it up
Leaving it up to you
Leaving it up, leaving it up, leaving it up
Leaving it up to you
In George Ezra's song Leaving It Up to You, the singer walks past buildings that he describes as "an architect's un-imagination," suggesting a sense of disillusionment with his surroundings. He is returning to a venue where he had a significant conversation with someone who he now hopes to see again and hold in his mind. This person arrives later and acts as if nothing has changed, ordering a double mixer and nodding at the singer. The refrain "Leaving it up to you" is repeated throughout the song, creating a sense of indecisiveness or resignation.
The singer has heard that the person he is waiting for has a new partner who is successful, handsome, and charming. While he may feel jealous, he muses that it's a good thing this person's partner is not present, or else he may have ended up harming him. Despite this, he still wants to see this person again and be friends, indicating a sense of lingering affection and connection.
During their interaction, they are interrupted by the person's boyfriend calling, with the singer referring to him as a "half-wit." Despite this interruption and potential setback, the singer still seems to be leaving the relationship and future of their connection up to the other person.
Overall, the song captures a sense of longing and uncertainty in relationships, as well as a sense of feeling lost or unhappy in one's surroundings. The repetition of the refrain reinforces the idea of surrendering control and leaving things up to fate or other people.
Line by Line Meaning
I walk past the buildings of an architect's un-imagination
I stroll by the uninspired designs of a lackluster architect
Returning to the venue where we had that very first conversation
Going back to the place where we first met and spoke
To see you again, to be your friend, to hold you in my mind
I want to see you once more, be your friend, and keep you in my thoughts
And I arrived there early and as always you swanned in much later
I got there early while you showed up fashionably late as usual
As if nothing had ever changed, you nod at me and order your double mixer
You act like nothing has changed, just nod at me and order your drink
Leaving it up, leaving it up, leaving it up
Leaving it up to you
I'm letting you call the shots, leaving it up to you
And I've been told your new playmate's successful and he's handsome and he's charming
I've heard your new partner is doing well and is good looking and charming
It's a damn good job, he isn't here or I may have wind up harming your darling
It's a good thing he's not here or else I might have ended up hurting your partner
We laughing and we joking like we always, always used to
We're joking and laughing like we always used to do together
Too rudely interrupted by your half-wit of a boyfriend who tries to call you
We were rudely interrupted by your dim-witted partner who tried to call you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: GEORGE BARNETT, JOEL LASLETT POTT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Arjun Menon
he's insanely underrated...one of the best voices I've ever heard
Oz Rock
It's probably not going to stay under rated for long :) The word is out,
He's amazeballs!
Sam Draper
Well he's getting a bit more known now especially in Great Britain of Ireland because of Paradise and Shotgun
Joseph Poche
Hi
Kaitlin Staines
Till this day very underrated, although still extremely good/talented I hope he’s working on a new project. I’ve seen him live twice and I’d see him again in a heartbeat. He sounds JUST like the album in person❤️ One of my favorite songs he’s put out
EUGENE Thomson
Both albums number 1 and still in the top 100 for years now... Not underrated?
Kate Swan
Trying to limit myself a bit, trying to not listen to him on repeat everyday, trying to not read everything published about him. I never want to get tired of George Ezra. I want his music to bring me just as much joy years from now as it does now.
Ana Vitória Quintão
5 anos depois e eu continuo apaixonada por essa música e esse homem. That's the magic of art.
PatMatty
I spent 8 years listening to his song without seeing who was the men with this voice. 🥰 I was in shock that he is so young ❤. And his voice is so amazing💕
Gabriela Piorini
I would love to hear George Ezra singing some jazz or blues... with this unique voice it would be like living in new orleans in the 50's.