"Sunburn" is the final track on the deluxe edition of Ed Sheeran's debut studio album, + (Plus) , released in 2011 . The song is widely considered one of his most emotional and underrated early tracks . Song Overview Ed Sheeran Album: + (Plus) (Deluxe Edition) Release Date: September 9, 2011 Genre: Acoustic folk-pop Writer: Ed Sheeran Lyrical Meaning
Ed Sheeran performed "Sunburn" live during the at Shepherd's Bush Empire in 2021 . This performance was significant as the song is rarely included in his modern stadium tour setlists.
The "sunburn" represents the lingering sting of a past relationship that "scarred" him .
The song explores themes of , unrequited love , and the pain of moving on after a breakup .
It describes a narrator who still sees his ex-partner’s face in his current girlfriend, suggesting he hasn't fully healed .
Key lyrics like "you scarred and left me like a sunburn" highlight the lasting impact of a love that was never fully realized or resolved . Notable Performances
"Sunburn" is the final track on the deluxe edition of Ed Sheeran's debut studio album, + (Plus) , released in 2011 . The song is widely considered one of his most emotional and underrated early tracks . Song Overview Ed Sheeran Album: + (Plus) (Deluxe Edition) Release Date: September 9, 2011 Genre: Acoustic folk-pop Writer: Ed Sheeran Lyrical Meaning
Ed Sheeran performed "Sunburn" live during the at Shepherd's Bush Empire in 2021 . This performance was significant as the song is rarely included in his modern stadium tour setlists.
The "sunburn" represents the lingering sting of a past relationship that "scarred" him .
The song explores themes of , unrequited love , and the pain of moving on after a breakup .
It describes a narrator who still sees his ex-partner’s face in his current girlfriend, suggesting he hasn't fully healed .
Key lyrics like "you scarred and left me like a sunburn" highlight the lasting impact of a love that was never fully realized or resolved . Notable Performances