Supermarket Flowers
Ed Sheeran
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I took the supermarket flowers from the windowsill I threw the day old tea from the cup Packed up the photo album Matthew had made Memories of a life that's been loved Took the get well soon cards and stuffed animals Poured the old ginger beer down the sink Dad always told me, "don't you cry when you're down" But mum, there's a tear every time that I blink Oh I'm in pieces, it's tearing me up, but I know A heart that's broke is a heart that's been loved So I'll sing Hallelujah You were an angel in the shape of my mum When I fell down you'd be there holding me up Spread your wings as you go And when God takes you back we'll say Hallelujah You're home I fluffed the pillows, made the beds, stacked the chairs up Folded your nightgowns neatly in a case John says he'd drive then put his hand on my cheek And wiped a tear from the side of my face I hope that I see the world as you did cause I know A life with love is a life that's been lived So I'll sing Hallelujah You were an angel in the shape of my mum When I fell down you'd be there holding me up Spread your wings as you go And when God takes you back we'll say Hallelujah You're home Hallelujah You were an angel in the shape of my mum You got to see the person that I have become Spread your wing And I know that when God took you back he said Hallelujah You're home
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Written by: Edward Christopher Sheeran, Benjamin Joseph Levin, John McDaid
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Song Background"Supermarket Flowers" is a song by English singer-song. The song is from Sheeran's third studio album "÷ (Divide)".
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Song InspirationThe song was inspired by the death of Sheeran's grandmother. The lyrics depict the emotions he felt as he cleaned out her hospital room after she passed away.
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SongwritingIt was co-written by Sheeran, Benny Blanco, and Johnny McDaid, who have also been involved in the writing and production of several other songs on the album.
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Metaphorical meaningDespite its title, "Supermarket Flowers" is not about flowers from a supermarket. It's a metaphor for the mundane and ordinary things that gain significance when a loved one passes away.
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Chart PerformanceWhile it was never released as a single, it made it to the top 20 on the UK Singles Chart due to digital downloads and streaming.
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Song's Genre"Supermarket Flowers" stays true to Sheeran's acoustic pop genre, featuring just his voice, a piano, and light percussion.
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Emotional SongGiven its subject matter, the song is considered one of Sheeran’s most emotional songs. It is said to have brought him to tears during his performance at the 2018 Brit Awards.
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Not Intended for ReleaseInitially, the song was not intended to be included in the album. It was Sheeran's father who encouraged him to include it.
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Critic's ReviewCritics praised Sheeran's emotive singing, but some felt the lyrics were too sentimental and nostalgic, particularly in relation to the topic of death.
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Live DebutSheeran debuted the song live at the 2017 BRIT Awards, where he performed it alone with just a piano.
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Recognition in Media"Supermarket Flowers" was featured in the series finale of the popular medical drama series "Grey's Anatomy."
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