Afire Love

Ed Sheeran

About Afire Love

"Afire Love" is a song recorded by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran for his second studio album, × (2014). The song is about Sheeran's late grandfather who suffered from Alzheimer's disease. The record, which was produced by Snow Patrol member Johnny McDaid, samples elements of "Remembering Jenny" composed by Christophe Beck for the soundtrack to the American television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The song was released as an "instant grat" digital download to the iTunes Store on 16 June 2014, serving as the third of seven promotional singles from ×. Due to high streaming rates, all of the album's 12 tracks including "Afire Love" charted in the United Kingdom. 


Year:
2014
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Things were all good yesterday
And then the devil took your memory
And if you fell to your death today
I hope that heaven is your resting place
I heard the doctors put your chest in pain
But then that could have been the medicine
And now you’re lying in the bed again
Either way I’ll cry with the rest of them

And my father told me, son
It’s not his fault he doesn’t know your face
And you’re not the only one
Although my grandma used to say, he used to say

Darling hold me in your arms the way you did last night
And we'll lie inside, a little while he wrote
I could look into your eyes until the sun comes up
And we’re wrapped in light, in life, in love
Put your open lips on mine and slowly let them shut
For they’re designed to be together oh
With your body next to mine our hearts will beat as one
And we’re set alight, we’re afire love, love, love oh

And things were all good yesterday
Then the devil took your breath away
And now we’re left here in the pain
Black suit, black tie standin' in the rain
And now my family is one again
Stapled together with the strangers and a friend
Came to my mind I should paint it with a pen
Six years old I remember when

And my father told me, son
It’s not his fault he doesn’t know your face
And you’re not the only one
Although my grandma used to say, he used to say

Darling hold me in your arms the way you did last night
And we'll lie inside, a little while he wrote
I could look into your eyes until the sun comes up
And we’re wrapped in light, in life, in love
Put your open lips on mine and slowly let them shut
For they’re designed to be together oh
With your body next to mine our hearts will beat as one
And we’re set alight, we’re afire love, love, love oh

And my father and all of my family
Rise from the seats to sing hallelujah
And my mother and all of my family
Rise from the seats to sing halellujah
And my brother and all of my family
Rise from the seats to sing hallelujah
(And all of my brothers and my sisters, yeah)
And my father and all of my family
Rise from the seats to sing hallelujah
Hallelujah

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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: Christopher Beck, Edward Christopher Sheeran, Foy Best Vance, John McDaid

Lyrics © FOX MUSIC, INC., BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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12 facts about this song

Album Release
"Afire Love" is part of Ed Sheeran’s second studio album, "X," released in 2014.
Personal History
The song was inspired by the death of Sheeran's grandfather, who suffered from Alzheimer’s disease.
Song Composition
"Afire Love" features elements of R&B, Pop, and Folk genres.
Song Lyrics
In the lyrics of "Afire Love," Ed Sheeran has powerfully captured the emotions and impact of watching a loved one suffer from Alzheimer's.
Critical Reception
This song received critical acclaim for its emotive lyrics and Ed Sheeran's delivery, proving his capability as a songwriter dealing with deep and personal themes.
Song Creation
"Afire Love" was one of the last songs Ed finished writing for the album "X," completing it a week after his grandfather’s passing.
Chart Performance
Despite not being released as a single, the song peaked at number 6 on the UK Singles Chart and number 66 on the US Billboard Hot 100 due to strong digital sales.
Music Video
Unlike many of Sheeran's songs, "Afire Love" does not have an official music video.
Song Meaning
The contrasting description of his grandfather's strong bond with his wife before and after being affected by dementia has heavily painted the song’s bittersweet emotions.
Raw Emotion
"Afire Love" showcases not just Sheeran's songwriting skills but also his ability to convey raw emotion, something his fans have always admired him for.
Live Performance
Ed Sheeran debuted "Afire Love" live at a concert in New York City at the Hammerstein Ballroom in June 2014.
Song Production
"Afire Love" was produced by Rick Rubin, a renowned music producer known for his work with many famous artists including Johnny Cash, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Beastie Boys.

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