I'm a Mess
Ed Sheeran
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Oh I’m a mess right now Inside out Searching for a sweet surrender But this is not the end I can’t work it out How? Going through the motions Going through us And oh, I've known it for the longest time And all my hope All my words are all over written on the signs When you’re on my road walking me home Home, home, home, home See the flames inside my eyes It burns so bright I wanna feel your love No, easy baby, maybe I’m a liar But for tonight I wanna fall in love Put your faith in my stomach I messed up this time Late last night Drinking to suppress devotion With fingers intertwined I can’t shake this feeling now We’re going through the motions Hoping you'd stop And oh, I’ve only caused you pain, you know With all of my words, always beloved Of all the lies spoke When you’re on my road walking me home Home, home, home, home See the flames inside my eyes It burns so bright I wanna feel your love No, easy baby, maybe I’m a liar But for tonight I wanna fall in love And put your faith in my stomach And for how long I love my lover For how long I love my lover And now, now, for how long, long I love my lover Now, now, for how long, long I love my lover Now now, for how long, long I love my lover, now (And I feel love) For how long, long I love my lover now (Feel it all over now, now, and I feel love) For how long, long I love my lover now (Feel it all over now, now, and I feel love) For how long, long I love my lover now (Feel it all over now, now, and I feel love) For how long, long I love my lover now (Feel it all over now, now, and I feel love) For how long, long I love my lover now (Feel it all over now, now, and I feel love) For how long, long I love my lover now, now For how long, long I love my lover
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Written by: Ed Sheeran
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7 facts about this song
Composition"I'm a Mess" is a song from British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran's album X (pronounced as multiply) which was released in June 2014.
- Ed Sheeran co-wrote this song with Jake Gosling, who is a Grammy-nominated producer and songwriter.
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Genre and MusicalityThe song encompasses a mix of acoustic pop, folk, and hip-hop elements.
- The song follows a ballad style with an emotional vocal performance from Sheeran.
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Reviews and ReceptionFans and critics alike praised its lyrics and Sheeran's enchanting vocal work.
- The song has been described as 'honest' and 'heartfelt', capturing a raw emotional intensity.
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PerformanceDespite not being officially released as a single, "I'm a Mess" has achieved commercial success in several countries due to strong digital downloads.
- The track reached Number 72 on the UK Singles Chart and Number 34 on the Australian Singles Chart.
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Personal SignificanceSheeran has revealed in interviews that the song is about his own struggles and experiences.
- He admitted it was one of the more personal tracks on the album, singing about the turmoil of being messed up and wanting to better oneself.
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Live Performances"I'm a Mess" has been performed in several of Sheeran's live acts, including the iTunes Festival and his Multiply World Tour.
- A memorable live performance of the song was during the 2014 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
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Album SignificanceThe album X, which "I'm a Mess" is a part of, was a worldwide commercial success, peaking at number one in 15 countries.
- The album also entered the US Billboard 200, giving Sheeran his first number one album in the United States.
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