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Ed Sheeran: every song, explained.

8 Ed Sheeran songs in the archive, from 2011–2025: what each one is about, who wrote it and what it did on the charts. Each entry opens the full explanation.

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Songs explained

2011–2025

Years covered

Folk & Country

Main genre here

8 songs

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Ed Sheeran The A TeamExplore the heartbreaking meaning behind Ed Sheeran's debut single 'The A Team.' A folk ballad about addiction, homelessness, and lost hope. 2011 Ed Sheeran Shape of YouWhat Ed Sheeran's 'Shape of You' means: a song about a night out that turns into something, written for someone else, and built on a marimba hook that has… 2017 Ed Sheeran Bad HabitsDive into the catchy yet poignant themes of Ed Sheeran's 'Bad Habits.' Explore its lyrics, chart success, and cultural resonance. 2021 Ed Sheeran AzizamWhat 'Azizam' by Ed Sheeran means: 'my beloved' in Persian, a love song for his wife written with an Iranian-born producer, with a Persian… 2025 Ed Sheeran SapphireDiscover the meaning behind Ed Sheeran's 'Sapphire' featuring Arijit Singh. Explore lyrics, cultural fusion, themes of radiant love, and the blend of English… 2025 Ed Sheeran PerfectDelve into the heartfelt depth, romantic symbolism, and enduring legacy of Ed Sheeran's 'Perfect.' Explore its lyrics, chart success, and emotional impact. Ed Sheeran ShiversDive into the vibrant energy of Ed Sheeran's 'Shivers.' Explore its themes, lyrics, and infectious rhythm that captures the excitement of love. Ed Sheeran Thinking Out LoudDelve into the heartfelt narrative, enduring love story, and musical brilliance of Ed Sheeran's 'Thinking Out Loud.' Explore its themes, chart dominance, and…

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Every Ed Sheeran entry sets out what the song is about and where that reading comes from: writing credits, interviews, the record's own history. Where a popular interpretation is wrong, the entry says so and shows the evidence. Missing a song? Suggest it.