New Man
Ed Sheeran
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No, no, no, no, no I heard he spent five hundred pounds on jeans Goes to the gym at least six times a week Wears both shoes with no socks on his feet And I hear he's on a new diet at watches what he eats He's got his eyebrows plucked and his asshole bleached Owns every single Ministry CD Tribal tattoos and he don't know what it means But I heard he makes you happy, so that's fine by me But still, I'm just keepin' it real Still lookin' at your Instagram and I'll be creepin' a lil' I'll be tryin' not to double tap, from way back 'Cause I know that's where the trouble's at Let me remind you of the days when You used to hold my hand And when we sipped champagne out of cider cans I guess if you were Louis Lane, I wasn't Superman Just a young boy tryin' to be loved So let me give it to ya I don't wanna know about your new man 'Cause if it was meant to be You wouldn't be callin' me up tryin' to 'Cause I'm positive that he don't wanna know about me I don't wanna know about your new man We'll get there eventually I know you're missin' all this kind of love But I'm positive that he don't wanna know about me Your new man rents a house in the 'burb And wears a man bag on his shoulder, but I call it a purse Every year, he goes to Málaga with all the fellas Drinks beer, but has a six pack, I'm kinda jealous He wears sunglasses indoors, in winter, at nighttime And every time a rap song comes on, he makes a gang sign Says, chune, boy never light up the room But enough about him, girl, let's talk about you You were the type of girl who sat beside the water readin' Eatin' a packet of crisp, but you will never find you cheatin' Now you're eatin' kale, hittin' the gym keepin' up with Kylie and Kim In the back of the club, kissin' a boy that ain't him Okay, you need to be alone And if you wanna talk about it, you can call my phone I just thought I would tell you, 'cause oughta know You're still a young girl tryin' to be loved So let me give it to ya I don't wanna know about your new man 'Cause if it was meant to be You wouldn't be callin' me up tryin' to 'Cause I'm positive that he don't wanna know about me I don't wanna know about your new man We'll get there eventually I know you're missin' all this kind of love But I'm positive that he don't wanna know about me Baby, I'm not tryin' to ruin your week But you act so differently When you're with him, I know you're lonely Please remember you're still free To make the choice and leave Don't call me up, you need to show me I don't wanna know about your new man 'Cause if it was meant to be You wouldn't be callin' me up tryin' to 'Cause I'm positive that he don't wanna know about me I don't wanna know about your new man We'll get there eventually I know you're missin' all this kind of love But I'm positive that he don't wanna know about me But I'm positive that he don't wanna know about But I'm positive that he don't wanna know about I don't wanna know about your new man
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Written by: Edward Christopher Sheeran, Benjamin Joseph Levin, Jessica Ware, Ammar Malik
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Song Information"New Man" is a song by the popular British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. It was part of his third studio album "Divide (÷)" released in 2017.
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Album SuccessThe album "Divide (÷)" was a global phenomenon, reaching number one in 14 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia. It was also named the best-selling album worldwide of 2017.
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Song ThemeUnlike the more soulful and romantic vibes of many of Ed Sheeran's other songs, "New Man" has a cheeky and playful tone where Sheeran sings about an ex-lover's new partner.
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Track Composition"New Man" exhibits elements of pop and acoustic music, maintaining Sheeran’s trademark with compelling storytelling through his conversational lyrics.
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CollaborationsNotable producers like Benny Blanco, among others, were involved in the production of this track, paving the way for a slightly more dynamic sound as compared to Sheeran's earlier works.
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Lyrics InsightWith candid and humor-filled lyrics, the song subtly calls out the vanity and superficiality of the ‘new man’ in his ex-girlfriend’s life, which appealed to many listeners with its real and relatable take.
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Charts PerformanceThough not officially released as a single, due to digital downloads and streaming, "New Man" still managed to peak at number five in the UK Singles Chart.
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Live Performances"New Man" has been part of Sheeran's live performances. The acoustic versions with Sheeran's unmatched energy on stage make it one of the fan favorites.
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Recording Process"New Man", like the rest of the "Divide (÷)" album, was recorded between 2015 and 2016. Ed Sheeran once stated in an interview that he often recorded the tracks for the album while touring, demonstrating his dedicated work ethic.
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Ed's PreferenceEd Sheeran has mentioned in interviews that "New Man" is one of his preferred songs from the "Divide (÷)" album to perform live.
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Song DurationThe duration of the song is 3 minutes and 9 seconds, which is an average length for pop songs, giving listeners a punchy and concise experience.
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Song StreamingOn Spotify, "New Man" has garnered hundreds of millions of streams, further solidifying its popularity among listeners worldwide.
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