When asked what "Under the Sheets" was about, Goulding said:
["Under the Sheets"] was probably the easiest song I've written, but actually when I listen back to the lyrics they are actually quite meaningful. They are about a girl and a guy who are in a relationship but it's a very dark relationship in that it's only based on being physical. It's not like a sexual song, it's more like shows that some relationships are based on nothing that is real, they are not based on something good. I've had that experience in my life, because you're trying to cling on to something that you know you're in denial. That's what the song is about in that you know the world won't bring us down, you can be as happy as Larry inside your house with your boyfriend or lover, but as soon as you step outside you're in the real world and you have to deal with it.
–Ellie Goulding, BBC[4]
When asked what "Under the Sheets" was about, Goulding said:
@caraxmia hey, when did she say that and do you have a link to the article of link? :)
@caraxmia hey, when did she say that and do you have a link to the article of link? :)