Afire Love
Ed Sheeran
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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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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.
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Personal HistoryThe song was inspired by the death of Sheeran's grandfather, who suffered from Alzheimer’s disease.
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Song Composition"Afire Love" features elements of R&B, Pop, and Folk genres.
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Song LyricsIn the lyrics of "Afire Love," Ed Sheeran has powerfully captured the emotions and impact of watching a loved one suffer from Alzheimer's.
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Critical ReceptionThis 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.
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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.
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Chart PerformanceDespite 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.
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Music VideoUnlike many of Sheeran's songs, "Afire Love" does not have an official music video.
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Song MeaningThe 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.
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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.
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Live PerformanceEd Sheeran debuted "Afire Love" live at a concert in New York City at the Hammerstein Ballroom in June 2014.
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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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