“Blue” is a song about a love that is persisting in the discomfort of the person experiencing the emotion. Ed Sheeran reflects on love lost, and although he wishes his former partner find happiness, he cannot but admit his feelings are still very much there. He expresses the realization that he might never find another on this stringed instrumental by Aaron Dessner.
Keep a light on those you love
They will be there when you die
Baby, there's no need to fear
Baby, there's no need to cry
Every little piece in your life will add up to one
Every little piece in your life - will it mean something to someone?
You fused my broken bones
Back together, then
Lift the weight of the world
From my shoulders again
Every little piece in your life will add up to one
Every little piece in your life - will it mean something to someone?
Every little piece in your life will add up to one
Every little piece of your life will mean something to someone
You touch my face God whispers in my ear
There are tears in my eyes
Love replaces fear
You touch my face God whispers in my ear
There are tears in my eyes
Love replaces fear
Fear
Every little piece in your life will add up to one
Every little piece in your life will mean something to someone
Every little piece in your life will add up to one
Every little piece of your life will mean something to someone
They will be there when you die
Baby, there's no need to fear
Baby, there's no need to cry
Every little piece in your life will add up to one
Every little piece in your life - will it mean something to someone?
You fused my broken bones
Back together, then
Lift the weight of the world
From my shoulders again
Every little piece in your life will add up to one
Every little piece in your life - will it mean something to someone?
Every little piece in your life will add up to one
Every little piece of your life will mean something to someone
You touch my face God whispers in my ear
There are tears in my eyes
Love replaces fear
You touch my face God whispers in my ear
There are tears in my eyes
Love replaces fear
Fear
Every little piece in your life will add up to one
Every little piece in your life will mean something to someone
Every little piece in your life will add up to one
Every little piece of your life will mean something to someone
Lyrics submitted by dustfinger
The Weight of the World Lyrics as written by Edward Owen Lay Christopher Dominic Urbanowicz
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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I believe this song is about a dream or some sort of a connection with someone who has passed away.