I'm a Mess

Ed Sheeran

About I'm a Mess

"I'm a Mess" is a song recorded by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran for his second studio album, x (2014). It features production from frequent collaborator Jake Gosling. It entered the UK Singles Chart at number 72 and rose to number 49 due to strong download sales.


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2014
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Oh I’m a mess right now
Inside out
Searching for a sweet surrender
But this is not the end

I can’t work it out
How?
Going through the motions
Going through us

And oh, I've known it for the longest time
And all my hope
All my words are all over written on the signs
When you’re on my road walking me home
Home, home, home, home

See the flames inside my eyes
It burns so bright I wanna feel your love
No, easy baby, maybe I’m a liar
But for tonight I wanna fall in love
Put your faith in my stomach

I messed up this time
Late last night
Drinking to suppress devotion
With fingers intertwined
I can’t shake this feeling now
We’re going through the motions
Hoping you'd stop

And oh, I’ve only caused you pain, you know
With all of my words, always beloved
Of all the lies spoke
When you’re on my road walking me home
Home, home, home, home

See the flames inside my eyes
It burns so bright I wanna feel your love
No, easy baby, maybe I’m a liar
But for tonight I wanna fall in love
And put your faith in my stomach

And for how long I love my lover
For how long I love my lover
And now, now, for how long, long I love my lover
Now, now, for how long, long I love my lover

Now now, for how long, long I love my lover, now (And I feel love)
For how long, long I love my lover now (Feel it all over now, now, and I feel love)
For how long, long I love my lover now (Feel it all over now, now, and I feel love)
For how long, long I love my lover now (Feel it all over now, now, and I feel love)
For how long, long I love my lover now (Feel it all over now, now, and I feel love)
For how long, long I love my lover now (Feel it all over now, now, and I feel love)
For how long, long I love my lover now, now
For how long, long I love my lover

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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

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7 facts about this song

Composition
"I'm a Mess" is a song from British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran's album X (pronounced as multiply) which was released in June 2014. - Ed Sheeran co-wrote this song with Jake Gosling, who is a Grammy-nominated producer and songwriter.
Genre and Musicality
The song encompasses a mix of acoustic pop, folk, and hip-hop elements. - The song follows a ballad style with an emotional vocal performance from Sheeran.
Reviews and Reception
Fans and critics alike praised its lyrics and Sheeran's enchanting vocal work. - The song has been described as 'honest' and 'heartfelt', capturing a raw emotional intensity.
Performance
Despite not being officially released as a single, "I'm a Mess" has achieved commercial success in several countries due to strong digital downloads. - The track reached Number 72 on the UK Singles Chart and Number 34 on the Australian Singles Chart.
Personal Significance
Sheeran has revealed in interviews that the song is about his own struggles and experiences. - He admitted it was one of the more personal tracks on the album, singing about the turmoil of being messed up and wanting to better oneself.
Live Performances
"I'm a Mess" has been performed in several of Sheeran's live acts, including the iTunes Festival and his Multiply World Tour. - A memorable live performance of the song was during the 2014 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
Album Significance
The album X, which "I'm a Mess" is a part of, was a worldwide commercial success, peaking at number one in 15 countries. - The album also entered the US Billboard 200, giving Sheeran his first number one album in the United States.

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