Ed Sheeran tells a story of unsuccessfully trying to feel “Amazing.” This track is about the being weighed down by emotional stress despite valiant attempts to find some positivity in the situation. This track was written by Ed Sheeran from the perspective of his friend. From the track, we see this person fall deeper into the negative thoughts and slide further down the path of mental torment with every lyric.
is my family falling apart or has it already
and is my life falling apart because I’m not ready to live in this world all alone
I’m not a man just a boy going through life
the best the best that I can
don’t let peoples’ opinions change you
you must stay strong cause if your environment gets to you
your sanity won’t last that long
is this the end?
she says she doesn’t want to be here
well why why don’t she go
is she telling the truth
or putting on another big show
and I don’t know if this would effect me
or bother me in any way
I guess that’s just how I’ve grown up
I live my life my own way
don’t let peoples’ opinions change you
you must stay strong cause if your environment gets to you
your sanity won’t last that long
is this the end?
is this the end?
is this the end?
things are really fuct up but I know I’ll make it through
cause I’ve got some good friends to help me and they’ve done it toomy friends thought I had everything ‘’cause my parents gave me what I want
but what they can’t see is inside my heart is torn in knots
so lost and confused at the age of 17
will my life stay like this will I grow up to be old and mean
please God help me I know you’re on my side help me get the grass thats greener on the other side
I hide
don’t let peoples’ opinions change you
you must stay strong cause if your environment gets to you
your sanity won’t last that long
is this the end?
is this the end?
is this the end?
at the age of 17 is this the end
is this the end?
is this the end?
is this the end?
at the age of 17 is this the end
and is my life falling apart because I’m not ready to live in this world all alone
I’m not a man just a boy going through life
the best the best that I can
don’t let peoples’ opinions change you
you must stay strong cause if your environment gets to you
your sanity won’t last that long
is this the end?
she says she doesn’t want to be here
well why why don’t she go
is she telling the truth
or putting on another big show
and I don’t know if this would effect me
or bother me in any way
I guess that’s just how I’ve grown up
I live my life my own way
don’t let peoples’ opinions change you
you must stay strong cause if your environment gets to you
your sanity won’t last that long
is this the end?
is this the end?
is this the end?
things are really fuct up but I know I’ll make it through
cause I’ve got some good friends to help me and they’ve done it toomy friends thought I had everything ‘’cause my parents gave me what I want
but what they can’t see is inside my heart is torn in knots
so lost and confused at the age of 17
will my life stay like this will I grow up to be old and mean
please God help me I know you’re on my side help me get the grass thats greener on the other side
I hide
don’t let peoples’ opinions change you
you must stay strong cause if your environment gets to you
your sanity won’t last that long
is this the end?
is this the end?
is this the end?
at the age of 17 is this the end
is this the end?
is this the end?
is this the end?
at the age of 17 is this the end
Lyrics submitted by sumblinkfan4182
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“Plastic Bag” is a song about searching for an escape from personal problems and hoping to find it in the lively atmosphere of a Saturday night party. Ed Sheeran tells the story of his friend and the myriad of troubles he is going through. Unable to find any solutions, this friend seeks a last resort in a party and the vanity that comes with it.
“I overthink and have trouble sleepin’ / All purpose gone and don’t have a reason / And there’s no doctor to stop this bleedin’ / So I left home and jumped in the deep end,” Ed Sheeran sings in verse one. He continues by adding that this person is feeling the weight of having disappointed his father and doesn’t have any friends to rely on in this difficult moment. In the second verse, Ed sings about the role of grief in his friend’s plight and his dwindling faith in prayer. “Saturday night is givin’ me a reason to rely on the strobe lights / The lifeline of a promise in a shot glass, and I’ll take that / If you’re givin’ out love from a plastic bag,” Ed sings on the chorus, as his friend turns to new vices in hopes of feeling better.
Plastic Bag
Ed Sheeran
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“Plastic Bag” is a song about searching for an escape from personal problems and hoping to find it in the lively atmosphere of a Saturday night party. Ed Sheeran tells the story of his friend and the myriad of troubles he is going through. Unable to find any solutions, this friend seeks a last resort in a party and the vanity that comes with it.
“I overthink and have trouble sleepin’ / All purpose gone and don’t have a reason / And there’s no doctor to stop this bleedin’ / So I left home and jumped in the deep end,” Ed Sheeran sings in verse one. He continues by adding that this person is feeling the weight of having disappointed his father and doesn’t have any friends to rely on in this difficult moment. In the second verse, Ed sings about the role of grief in his friend’s plight and his dwindling faith in prayer. “Saturday night is givin’ me a reason to rely on the strobe lights / The lifeline of a promise in a shot glass, and I’ll take that / If you’re givin’ out love from a plastic bag,” Ed sings on the chorus, as his friend turns to new vices in hopes of feeling better.
Midnight
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
“Midnight” is a song about finding a love that is so true that it provides a calming feeling through every storm. Ed Sheeran reflects on his good fortunes in landing someone with such peace and support and speaks of not fearing the dark days because he knows they’ll all end in the safety nets of her arms.
“Well, good morning there / What a way to start the day / With everything laid bare,” Ed Sheeran sings in the first verse, enthusiastic to be waking up beside his woman. He apologizes for missing her calls in the second verse and promises to return them because for him, speaking to her is the most important thing. “Well, I get lost inside my head / In this chaos, you’re my calm / And I will find my feet again / ‘Cause еven the worst days of my life will always еnd / At midnight in your arms,” sings Ed Sheeran in the chorus, revelling in his good luck.
Zombie
Cranberries, The
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"Zombie" is about the ethno-political conflict in Ireland. This is obvious if you know anything of the singer (Dolores O'Riordan)'s Irish heritage and understood the "1916" Easter Rising reference.
"Another head hangs lowly
Child is slowly taken
And the violence caused such silence
Who are we mistaken
-
Another mother's breaking
Heart is taking over"
Laments the Warrington bomb attacks in which two children were fatally injured on March 23rd, 1993. Twelve year old Tim Parry was taken off life support with permission from his mother after five days in the hospital, virtually braindead.
"But you see it's not me
It's not my family"
References how people who are not directly involved with the violence feel about it. They are "zombies" without sympathy who refuse to take action while others suffer.
when youre going through some really bad shit you wonder if youll make it through. not technically meaning death but you yourself can become a whole new person as shit progresses.
Agree with God must hate me. THis is a good song!