Thinking of You
Various Artists Lyrics


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When your legs don't work like they used to before
And I can't sweep you off of your feet
Will your mouth still remember the taste of my love
Will your eyes still smile from your cheeks
Darlin' I will

Be lovin' you
Till we're seventy
Baby my heart
Could still fall as hard

At twenty three
I'm thinkin' bout how
People fall in love in mysterious ways
Maybe it's all part of a plan
Me I fall in love with you every single day
I just wanna tell you I am
So honey now
Take me into your lovin' arms

Kiss me under the light of a thousand stars
Place your head on my beating heart
I'm thinking out loud
Maybe we found love right where we are
When my hairs all but gone and my memory fades
And the crowds dont remember my name
When my hands don't play the strings the same way
I know you will still love me the same
'Cause honey your soul

Can never grow old
It's evergreen
Baby your smile's forever in my mind in memory
I'm thinkin' bout how

People fall in love in mysterious ways
Maybe it's all part of a plan
I'll continue making the same mistakes
Hoping that you'll understand
That baby now
Take me into your loving arms
Kiss me under the light of a thousand stars
Place your head on my beating heart

I'm thinking out loud
Maybe we found love right where we are
Baby now
Take me into your loving arms
Kiss me under the light of a thousand stars
Oh darlin'
Place your head on my beating heart
I'm thinking out loud
Maybe we found love right where we are




Oh baby we found love right where we are
And we found love right where we are.

Overall Meaning

The song "Thinking of You" by Ed Sheeran is a heartfelt declaration of unconditional love that stands the test of time. The lyrics speak about the permanence of true love, even as one grows old and faces the physical limitations of aging. The opening verse expresses a concern about physical decline, but the singer's love remains strong and unwavering. The chorus speaks of the power of love and how it is mysterious and unpredictable. The second verse speaks of the inevitability of aging and eventual death, but the love shared by the couple will last forever. The song concludes with an assertion that true love can be found right where one is, and that it is a powerful force that can overcome all obstacles.


One interesting fact about "Thinking of You" is that it was originally written for another artist to perform, but Ed Sheeran decided to keep it for himself. Another fact is that the song was partially inspired by the love story of his grandparents, who were together for over 60 years. The song has been covered by many other artists, including Jason Chen, Boyce Avenue, and Christopher. The music video, directed by Emil Nava, features footage of Ed Sheeran performing live and spending time with fans. The song was a commercial success, reaching the top ten in several countries and earning platinum certifications in multiple regions. The song also won a BMI London award in 2017 for achieving over two million performances on radio and TV.


Chords: G, D, Em, C.


Line by Line Meaning

When your legs don't work like they used to before
When physical limitations may impact our relationship


And I can't sweep you off of your feet
When I may not be physically able to be as romantic as before


Will your mouth still remember the taste of my love
When time may have faded some memories, but our love remains strong


Will your eyes still smile from your cheeks
When the simple things we do for each other still bring joy to our lives


Darlin' I will
Assurance of continuing love and commitment


Be lovin' you
My love for you will always be present


Till we're seventy
Our love will endure until old age


Baby my heart
My heart remains devoted to you


Could still fall as hard
And my love for you could still grow even stronger


At twenty three
Reflecting on how young we were when we fell in love


I'm thinkin' bout how
Contemplating how love happens in mysterious ways


People fall in love in mysterious ways
Acknowledging that the way we fell in love might have been unpredictable


Maybe it's all part of a plan
Wondering if everything happens for a reason


Me I fall in love with you every single day
Realizing that my love for you is ever-present and growing


I just wanna tell you I am
Expressing my desire to communicate my love for you


So honey now
Addressing my beloved in a loving way


Take me into your lovin' arms
Asking for physical closeness and intimacy


Kiss me under the light of a thousand stars
Describing a romantic, picturesque scene


Place your head on my beating heart
Expressing the desire for emotional intimacy and vulnerability


When my hairs all but gone and my memory fades
Imagining a future where age and time have taken a toll on our bodies and minds


And the crowds dont remember my name
Reflecting on how fleeting fame and recognition can be


When my hands don't play the strings the same way
Recognizing that my physical abilities may decline with age


I know you will still love me the same
Assuming that my beloved will continue to love me no matter what


'Cause honey your soul
Addressing my beloved's inner self, which remains vibrant and eternal


Can never grow old
Emphasizing the timeless nature of the soul


It's evergreen
Using a metaphor to describe the ever-present and enduring nature of love


Baby your smile's forever in my mind in memory
Reflecting on a beloved's smile and preserving memories of it


I'll continue making the same mistakes
Admitting that I may not always be perfect in our relationship


Hoping that you'll understand
Asking for forgiveness and understanding


Oh darlin'
Showing affection to my beloved


Oh baby we found love right where we are
Celebrating the love we have found together, no matter where we are


And we found love right where we are.
Reiterating the idea that love can be found in unpredictable places and circumstances




Writer(s): Clemon TimothyRiley Jr, Raphael Saadiq, Dwayne P. Wiggins

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