I'm a Mess
Sheeran Ed Lyrics
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Inside out
Searching for a sweet surrender
But this is not the end
I can't work it out
How?
Going through the motions
Going through us
And oh, I've known it for the longest time
And all my hope
All my words are all over written on the signs
When you're on my road walking me home
Home, home, home, home
See the flames inside my eyes
It burns so bright I wanna feel your love
No, easy baby, maybe I'm a liar
But for tonight I wanna fall in love
Put your faith in my stomach
I messed up this time
Late last night
Drinking to suppress devotion
With fingers intertwined
I can't shake this feeling now
We're going through the motions
Hoping you'd stop
And oh, I've only caused you pain, you know
That all of my words will always be low
Of all the lies spoke
When you're on my road walking me home
Home, home, home, home
See the flames inside my eyes
It burns so bright I wanna feel your love
No, easy baby, maybe I'm a liar
But for tonight I wanna fall in love
And put your faith in my stomach
And for how long I love my lover
For how long I love my lover and now, now
For how long, long I love my lover, now, now
For how long, long I love my lover, now, now
For how long, long I love my lover, now, now (and I feel love)
For how long, long I love my lover, now, now (I feel it all over now, now, and I feel love)
For how long, long I love my lover, now, now (I feel it all over now, now, and I feel love)
For how long, long I love my lover, now, now (I feel it all over now, now, and I feel love)
For how long, long I love my lover, now, now (I feel it all over now, now, and I feel love)
For how long, long I love my lover, now, now (I feel it all over now, now, and I feel love)
For how long, long I love my lover, now, now
For how long, long I love my lover
The song "I'm A Mess" by Ed Sheeran captures the feeling of being lost in a relationship that's falling apart. The persona in the song is trying to find a way out of the emotional pain and confusion, but can't seem to escape. The chorus 'See the flames inside my eyes, It burns so bright I wanna feel your love' portrays the desire of the persona to be in a loving relationship, yet they feel that they have only caused pain to their lover. They acknowledge the hurt they have caused but still want their lover's love and affection despite the mess they have created.
The second verse of the song delves deeper into the persona's emotional turmoil, as they admit to having messed up and seeking temporary relief in alcohol. The lines 'I can't shake this feeling now, We're going through the motions, Hoping you'd stop' suggests that the persona is holding onto a relationship that might be broken beyond repair, and they wish their lover would put an end to the ambiguity.
The repetition of the phrase "home, home, home, home" in the song might indicate the desire for comfort and stability that the persona so desperately yearns for, but can't find in their current situation.
Overall, "I'm A Mess" is a poignant song that captures the pain and confusion of a relationship that's simply not working.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh I'm a mess right now
I am emotionally unstable at the moment
Inside out
Completely disordered and confused
Searching for a sweet surrender
Looking for a way to release and let go of my emotions
But this is not the end
Despite feeling overwhelmed, I know that things will get better
I can't work it out
I am struggling to come to terms with my emotions and the situation at hand
How?
I don't understand why I am feeling this way
Going through the motions
Going along with everyday life, but not truly feeling anything
Going through us
Our relationship is going through the motions and we are not truly connecting
And oh, I've known it for the longest time
I have realized for a while that my emotions and relationship are not healthy
And all my hope
Despite everything, I still hold onto hope
All my words are all over written on the signs
My emotions are apparent and obvious to those around me, despite my attempts to hide them
When you're on my road walking me home
When we are together, it feels like home and I am at ease
See the flames inside my eyes
My passion and desire is evident in my eyes
It burns so bright I wanna feel your love
I am craving love and intimacy to fill the void within me
No, easy baby, maybe I'm a liar
I am aware that I have not been truthful about my emotions and feelings
But for tonight I wanna fall in love
Right now, I want to forget all my problems and just feel love
Put your faith in my stomach
Trust me and my emotions to guide us in this moment
I messed up this time
I made a mistake that has led me to feel this way
Late last night
It happened recently and is still fresh in my mind
Drinking to suppress devotion
I turned to alcohol to numb my emotions
With fingers intertwined
Regardless of my confusion, we still have a physical connection
I can't shake this feeling now
I am unable to get rid of this overwhelming feeling
We're going through the motions
Our relationship is not genuine and we are just going through the motions
Hoping you'd stop
I am hoping that you will recognize my struggles and help me through them
And oh, I've only caused you pain, you know
My emotional struggles have affected our relationship and caused you pain
That all of my words will always be low
My words cannot express the depth of my emotions and struggles
Of all the lies spoke
I have not been honest about my emotions and have misled you
For how long I love my lover
No matter how long my struggles last, I will always love my partner
And now, now
Currently, in this moment
(and I feel love)
Despite everything, I still feel love
(I feel it all over now, now, and I feel love)
My love and passion are consuming me in this moment
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ed Sheeran
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lisafoos3948
He's so talented and adorable.
He'll be around for a long, long time!
@TinaEN1
Beautiful performance.
@ms.dorkyswag4750
Yes! He Is Amazing, defently Staying Here For A While!
@mediameds601
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@lisafoos3948
MediaMeds lol. That is a hard word : )
@danielhaywood8029
still is
@GunnarOden
This makes me so happy
@hikizzzz
What about a cover?
@GunnarOden
Rosebud I'm definitively gonna cover this one
@GunnarOden
I've uploaded the cover now! I would love if you checked it out :D