Won "Song of the Year" and "Best Pop Solo Performance" at the 2016 Grammys. If you’d like to dive deeper, Analysis of the Marvin Gaye lawsuit (and why Ed won). A breakdown of the lyrics for a speech or card.
🎸 Quick Summary September 2014 Album: × (Multiply) Genre: Blue-eyed soul, romantic ballad Key: D Major Tempo: 79 BPM 📖 Background & Meaning Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud
The first song to reach 500 million streams on the platform. Won "Song of the Year" and "Best Pop
Ed Sheeran wrote this with Amy Wadge. It’s a "walking down the aisle" song. It focuses on and physical aging. He famously wrote it in his kitchen after his friend Amy faced financial struggles. 🎼 Musical Structure 🎸 Quick Summary September 2014 Album: × (Multiply)
Features Contemporary and Ballroom (specifically a modified Rumba). Impact: Helped the song become a wedding staple globally. 🏆 Fun Facts
First song to spend a full year in the UK Top 40.