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.
Features Contemporary and Ballroom (specifically a modified Rumba). Impact: Helped the song become a wedding staple globally. 🏆 Fun Facts
The first song to reach 500 million streams on the platform. Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud
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) Genre: Blue-eyed soul, romantic ballad Key: D Major Tempo: 79 BPM 📖 Background & Meaning Won "Song of the Year" and "Best Pop
First song to spend a full year in the UK Top 40.
A bluesy, melodic break. It uses the D Major Pentatonic scale. Vocals: Ranges from a low chest voice to a high falsetto. 💃 Iconic Music Video The Dance: Ed spent 3 weeks training in ballroom dance. Ed Sheeran wrote this with Amy Wadge
The song uses a "heartbeat" rhythm. It mimics 70s soul (think Marvin Gaye). Chord Progression The main loop for the and Chorus : D – D/F# – G – A It’s a simple I - I/III - IV - V progression. Key Elements The "Slap": The percussive guitar hit on beats 2 and 4.