Sing

Ed Sheeran, Pharrell Williams

About Sing

"Sing" is a song by English singer-songwriter, Ed Sheeran. It was written by Sheeran and Pharrell Williams, who also produced it and provided background vocals. The song was released on 7 April 2014, serving as the lead single from Sheeran's second studio album, × (2014). The song became Sheeran's first UK number-one single and also topped the charts in Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. It also peaked at No. 13 on the US Billboard Hot 100.


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2014
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It’s late in the evening
Glass on the side now
I’ve been sat with you
For most of the night
Ignoring everybody here
We wish they would disappear
So maybe we could get down now
I don’t wanna know
If you’re getting ahead of the program
I want you to be mine, lady
To hold your body close
Take another step into the no-man’s land
For the longest time lady

I need you darling
Come on set the tone
If you feel you’re falling
Won’t you let me know, oh
Oh ooh
If you love me come on get involved
Feel it rushing through you from your head to toe, oh
Oh ooh

Sing, oh oh
Oh oh
Louder, oh oh
Sing, oh oh

This love is a blaze
I saw flames from the side of the stage
And the fire brigade comes in a couple of days
Until then we got nothing to say and nothing to know
But something to drink and maybe something to smoke
Let it go until I wrote a change singing we found love in a local raid, no
I don’t really know what I’m supposed to say
But I can just figure it out and hope and pray
I told them my name and said it’s nice to meet ya
Then she handed me of a bottle of water filled with tequila
I already know she’s a keeper
Just from this one small act of kindness, I’m in deep
If anybody finds out I’m meant to drive home
But I’m drunk and gonna live it now no?
We just sit on the couch one thing led to another now she’s kissing my mouth

I need you darling
Come on set the tone
If you feel you’re falling
Won’t you let me know, oh
Oh
If you love me come on get involved
Feel it rushing through you from your head to toe, oh
Oh

Sing, oh oh
Oh oh
Louder, oh oh
Sing, oh oh

Can you feel it?
All the guys in here don’t really wanna dance
Can you feel it?
All that I can hear is music from the back
Can you feel it?
Found you hiding here so hoped you'd take my hand, darling
Before the beats kicks in again
Can you feel it, oh
Can you feel it, oh no no no?

(Sing) I need you darling
Come on set the tone
If you feel you’re falling
Won’t you let me know (louder), oh
Oh
(Sing) If you love me come on get involved
Feel it rushing through you from your head to toe (louder), oh
Oh
Sing

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Ed Sheeran

Edward Christopher "Ed" Sheeran (born 17 February 1991) is an English singer-songwriter and producer. He was born in Halifax, before moving to Framlingham. He learned to play guitar and started writing songs at a young age. He began recording in 2005 and moved to London in 2008 to pursue a music career. In 2009, he played 312 gigs. In early 2011, Sheeran released an independent extended play, No. 5 Collaborations Project which led him to be signed to Asylum / Atlantic Records. Buoyed by the commercial breakthrough of the singles "The A Team" and "Lego House", his debut album + has been certified quintuple platinum in the United Kingdom. In 2012, he won two BRIT Awards for Best British Male Solo Artist, and British Breakthrough of… more »

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Written by: Ed Sheeran, Pharrell Williams

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10 facts about this song

Artist Collaboration
"Sing" was the result of a collaboration between British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran and American musician Pharrell Williams. The two talented artists have different styles, with Sheeran known for his soulful folk/pop tunes, and Williams famous for his funk and R&B sound.
Album Recognition
The song was released as the lead single from Sheeran's second studio album, "x", also known as "Multiply". This was a highly-anticipated album, and "Sing" gave fans a unique taste of what was to come.
Inspirational Influence
The production of "Sing" was heavily influenced by Justin Timberlake's work, particularly his song "Like I Love You". Sheeran is a self-confessed fan of Timberlake's music and was aiming to capture a similar energy.
Chart Success
"Sing" was a commercial success, topping the UK Singles Chart and peaking at number 13 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It was also a chart success in Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, and several European countries.
Award Nominations
The track was nominated for Best Male Video at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards and Best Song and Best Video at the Music Business Association's 2015 Awards.
Unusual Song Style for Sheeran
"Sing" was a drastic departure from Ed Sheeran's usual style. Known for his acoustic ballads like "A Team" and "Thinking Out Loud", "Sing" was a more upbeat and funky R&B track.
Music Video Feature
The music video for "Sing" features a puppet version of Sheeran, which goes on various misadventures throughout the night in a city. Pharrell Williams also makes a cameo appearance in the video.
Pharrell's Role
Besides providing background vocals, Pharrell Williams also played a central role in the production of the track, pushing Sheeran out of his comfort zone and encouraging him to experiment with a new style of music.
Live Performances
"Sing" has become one of Sheeran’s signature songs during his concerts. He often performs the track using a loop pedal, a device that allows him to layer sounds upon each other to create a fuller sound.
Worldwide Sales
The song has sold over 1 million copies in the UK alone and over 2 million copies in the United States, demonstrating the huge international appeal of "Sing".

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