Galway Girl
Ed Sheeran
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She played the fiddle in an Irish band But she fell in love with an English man Kissed her on the neck and then I took her by the hand Said, "baby, I just want to dance" I meet her on Grafton street right outside of the bar She shared a cigarette with me while her brother played the guitar She asked me what does it mean, the Gaelic ink on your arm? Said it was one of my friend's songs, do you want to drink on? She took Jamie as a chaser, Jack for the fun She got Arthur on the table with Johnny riding as a shotgun Chatted some more, one more drink at the bar Then put Van on the jukebox, got up to dance You know, she played the fiddle in an Irish band But she fell in love with an English man Kissed her on the neck and then I took her by the hand Said, "baby, I just want to dance" With my pretty little Galway girl You're my pretty little Galway girl You know she beat me at darts and then she beat me at pool And then she kissed me like there was nobody else in the room As last orders were called was when she stood on the stool After dancing to Kaleigh,singing to trad tunes I never heard Carrickfergus ever sang so sweet A capella in the bar using her feet for a beat Oh, I could have that voice playing on repeat for a week And in this packed out room swear she was singing to me You know, she played the fiddle in an Irish band But she fell in love with an English man Kissed her on the neck and then I took her by the hand Said, "baby, I just want to dance" My pretty little Galway girl My, my, my, my, my, my, my Galway girl My, my, my, my, my, my, my Galway girl My, my, my, my, my, my, my Galway girl And now we've outstayed our welcome and it's closing time I was holding her hand, her hand was holding mine Our coats both smell of smoke, whisky and wine As we fill up our lungs with the cold air of the night I walked her home then she took me inside To finish some Doritos and another bottle of wine I swear I'm gonna put you in a song that I write About a Galway girl and a perfect night She played the fiddle in an Irish band But she fell in love with an English man Kissed her on the neck and then I took her by the hand Said, "baby, I just want to dance" My pretty little Galway girl My, my, my, my, my, my, my Galway girl My, my, my, my, my, my, my Galway girl My, my, my, my, my, my, my Galway girl, hey
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Written by: Damien Gerard McKee, Sean Brendan Graham, Eamon Murray, Niamh Dunne, Liam Padraig Bradley, Edward Christopher Sheeran, Foy Best Vance, Amy Victoria Wadge, John McDaid, Amy Wadge, Damian McKee, Edward Sheeran, Foy Vance, Johnny McDaid, Liam Bradley, Sean Graham
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8 facts about this song
Release and Recognition"Galway Girl" is a song by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, released as part of his third studio album, "÷ (Divide)" in 2017.
- That same year, the song reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart and peaked at number 1 in the Irish singles charts.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Galway Girl" was filmed in the city of Galway, in the heart of Ireland, honoring the song's title.
- In the video, it's actually Ed Sheeran who is being filmed by the lead actress, Saoirse Ronan, providing a first-person perspective.
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Song InspirationThe song is inspired by Niamh Dunne, a fiddler in the band Beoga, and is about a man who falls in love with an Irish girl.
- Ed Sheeran expressed his affection for the Irish culture and tradition which influenced this song and its upbeat style.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe lyrics of the song references the Irish folk song "Carrickfergus" and Ed Sheeran's personal experiences in Ireland.
- It paints a picture of a night of dancing, drinking, and romance, which many listeners have found relatable and enjoyable.
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Co-writing and CollaborationEd Sheeran co-wrote "Galway Girl" with the Irish folk band Beoga, and they also provided the traditional Irish music backdrop for the song.
- This collaboration offers an infused genre of pop music with elements of traditional Irish music.
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Breaching Cultural BoundariesDespite the specific Irish theme, "Galway Girl" has gained international success and is one of Ed Sheeran's most-streamed songs on Spotify.
- Its popularity shows Ed Sheeran's ability to resonate with diverse global audiences despite the song's cultural specificity.
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Commercial SuccessIn 2017, "Galway Girl" became the most-played song in the UK, with 6.8 million streams in a single week.
- The single has been certified multi-platinum in several countries, including Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
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ControversiesWhen "Galway Girl" was released, it sparked a controversy over the image of Ireland it promoted, with some praising it for celebrating Irish culture and others criticizing it for providing a stereotype.
- Eye-catching was also Ed Sheeran's tattoo mistake made for the song, where Saoirse Ronan deliberately wrote "Galway Grill" instead of "Galway Girl". This anecdote has been often mentioned in his interviews.
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