How Would You Feel (Paean)

Ed Sheeran

About How Would You Feel (Paean)

"How Would You Feel (Paean)" is a song by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. It was released on the 17 February 2017 as the first promotional single from his third studio album ÷ (2017). Upon release it charted at number 2 on the UK Singles Chart. It has also made the top 10 in six other countries.


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2017
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You are the one girl
And you know that it's true
I'm feeling younger
Every time that I'm alone with you

We were sitting in a parked car
Stealing kisses in the front yard
We got questions we should not ask but

How would you feel, if I told you I loved you?
It's just something that I want to do
I'll be taking my time, spending my life
Falling deeper in love with you
So tell me that you love me too

In the summer, as the lilacs bloom
Love flows deeper than the river
Every moment that I spend with you
We were sat upon our best friend's roof
I had both of my arms round you
Watching the sunrise replace the moon

How would you feel, if I told you I loved you?
It's just something that I want to do
I'll be taking my time, spending my life
Falling deeper in love with you
So tell me that you love me too

We were sitting in a parked car
Stealing kisses in the front yard
We got questions we shouldn not ask 

How would you feel, if I told you I loved you?
It's just something that I want to do
I'll be taking my time, spending my life
Falling deeper in love with you
So tell me that you love me too
Tell me that you love me too
Tell me that you love me too

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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: Edward Christopher Sheeran

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12 facts about this song

Artist Recognition
"How Would You Feel (Paean)" is a song by the multi-awarded British singer-songwriter, Ed Sheeran. He has received numerous awards throughout his career, including four Grammy Awards.
Album Inclusion
The song is included in his third studio album "÷" (Divide), which was released in 2017. The album itself was a massive success, topping the charts in 14 countries, including the UK and the US.
Special Dedication
Ed Sheeran wrote "How Would You Feel (Paean)" for his long-term girlfriend (now wife), Cherry Seaborn. This makes the song a deeply personal and heartfelt dedication.
Release Date Significance
Ed Sheeran released "How Would You Feel (Paean)" as a promotional single from "÷" on February 17, 2017, which happened to be his 26th birthday.
Chart Performance
Despite being just a promo single, the song reached #2 on the singles chart in the UK and #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US, showing Sheeran's massive popularity.
Artistic Collaboration
The song features a solo from Irish musician John Mayer on the electric guitar.
Song Length
"How Would You Feel (Paean)" is one of Ed Sheeran's longer songs, coming in at just over 5 minutes.
Musical Style
"How Would You Feel (Paean)" is a love ballad with gentle guitar strumming and touches of piano, reminiscent of Sheeran's earlier folk-infused pop sound.
Live Performance
Ed Sheeran has often performed this song live, typically together with Cherry Seaborn during his concerts.
Track Ranking
Within the "Divide" album tracklist, "How Would You Feel (Paean)" stands as the 11th track out of 16 songs.
Reception
Fans and critics alike praised the song for its romantic lyrical content and Sheeran's honest performance. The Guardian called it a "polished gem".
Official Video
The official video release for "How Would You Feel (Paean)" on YouTube has garnered over 60 million views as of 2021.

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