Dive
Ed Sheeran
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Maybe I came on too strong Maybe I waited too long Maybe I played my cards wrong Oh, just a little bit wrong Baby I apologize for it I could fall, or I could fly Here in your aeroplane And I could live, I could die Hanging on the words you say And I’ve been known to give my all And jumping in harder than Ten thousand rocks on the lake So don’t call me baby Unless you mean it Don’t tell me you need me If you don’t believe it So let me know the truth Before I dive right into you You’re a mystery I have travelled the world, there’s no other girl like you No one, what’s your history? Do you have a tendency to lead some people on? 'Cause I heard you do, mm I could fall, or I could fly Here in your aeroplane And I could live, I could die Hanging on the words you say And I’ve been known to give my all And lie awake, everyday don't know how much I can take So don’t call me baby Unless you mean it And don’t tell me you need me If you don’t believe it So let me know the truth Before I dive right into you I could fall, or I could fly Here in your aeroplane And I could live, I could die Hanging on the words you say And I’ve been known to give my all Sitting back, looking at every messy that I made So don’t call me baby Unless you mean it Don’t tell me you need me If you don’t believe it Let me know the truth Before I dive right into you Before I dive right into you Before I dive right into you
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Written by: Julia Michaels, Benjamin Joseph Levin, Edward Christopher Sheeran
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Track Info"Dive" is the third track on Ed Sheeran's third studio album, "÷" (Divide), released in 2017.
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GenreThe song is in the genre of soul, distinguished by its soulful rhythm and blues-inspired sound.
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Songwriters"Dive" was written by Ed Sheeran himself, alongside producer Benjamin Levin (known as Benny Blanco) and Julia Michaels.
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Song MeaningThe song is about the fear of falling in love, using the metaphor of diving into water. It's characterized by Ed’s raw emotional delivery illustrating constrains over an uncertain relationship.
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Chart Ranking"Dive" charted at number 8 in the UK Singles Chart, and number 5 in the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.
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Live PerformancesOften during his live performances, Ed Sheeran performs this song solo with his acoustic guitar, stripping the song back to its raw, emotional core.
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InspirationsThe song’s groove and melody channels a strong influence of the 50's and 60’s soul era music, particularly reminiscent of artists like Otis Redding.
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ReceptionThe song was praised for its soulful rhythm and powerful vocals, being singled out by critics as one of the standout tracks on the album.
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Music VideoAlthough there's no official video for "Dive", its lyric video on YouTube has generated over 250 million views to date.
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Platinum StatusThe song was certified Platinum in 2020 by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), for achieving over 1 million equivalent sales units in the United States.
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International Success"Dive" achieved considerable success beyond the UK and US, reaching the top 40 in multiple countries, including Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand.
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Impact on Ed Sheeran's careerThe success of "Dive", along with the other hits from "÷", helped cement Ed Sheeran's status as one of the leading singer-songwriters in global pop music.
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