New Man

Ed Sheeran

About New Man

"New Man" is a song by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran from his third studio album ÷ (2017). It was written and produced by Sheeran and Benny Blanco, and co-written with Ammar Malik and Jessie Ware. After the album's release, the song charted at number 5 on the UK Singles Chart. It has been certified Gold by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for sales of over 400,000.


Year:
2017
3:09
2,042 
#22

 Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer

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

 Struggling with New Man? Become a better singer in 30 days with these videos!


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 »

183 fans

Written by: Edward Christopher Sheeran, Benjamin Joseph Levin, Jessica Ware, Ammar Malik

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


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.
Album Success
The 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.
Song Theme
Unlike 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.
Track Composition
"New Man" exhibits elements of pop and acoustic music, maintaining Sheeran’s trademark with compelling storytelling through his conversational lyrics.
Collaborations
Notable 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.
Lyrics Insight
With 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.
Charts Performance
Though 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.
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.
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.
Ed's Preference
Ed Sheeran has mentioned in interviews that "New Man" is one of his preferred songs from the "Divide (÷)" album to perform live.
Song Duration
The 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.
Song Streaming
On Spotify, "New Man" has garnered hundreds of millions of streams, further solidifying its popularity among listeners worldwide.

Discuss the New Man Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "New Man Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 31 Oct. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric-lf/1184913/Ed+Sheeran/New+Man>.

    Missing lyrics by Ed Sheeran?

    Know any other songs by Ed Sheeran? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    New Man

    60.9M
    292.5K     8,610

    Top Hot 100 Songs 2017

    Billboard #72


    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    What is the name of the theme song to the movie: Same Time Next Year?
    A Let's See Where This Goes
    B Falling In Love
    C The Last Time I Felt Like This
    D Hello

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Ed Sheeran tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io