Eraser
Ed Sheeran
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I was born inside a small town, I lost that state of mind Learned to sing inside the Lord's house, but stopped at the age of nine I forget when I get awards now the wave I had to ride The paving stones I played upon, they kept me on the grind So blame it on the pain that blessed me with the life Friends and family filled with envy when they should be filled with pride And when the world's against me is when I really come alive And everyday that Satan tempts me, I try to take it in my stride You know that I've got whisky with white lines and smoke in my lungs I think life has got to the point I know without it's no fun I need to get in the right mind and clear myself up Instead, I look in the mirror questioning what I've become I guess it's a stereotypical day for someone like me Without a nine-to-five job or an uni degree To be caught up in the trappings of the industry Show me the locked doors, I find another use of key And you'll see I'm well aware of certain things that will destroy a man like me But with that said give me one more, higher Another one to take the sting away I am happy on my own, so here I'll stay Save your lovin' arms for a rainy day And I'll find comfort in my pain Eraser I used to think that nothing could be better than touring the world with my songs I chased the pictured perfect life, I think they painted it wrong I think that money is the root of evil and fame is hell Relationships and hearts you fixed, they break as well And ain't nobody wanna see you down in the dumps Because you're living your dream, man, this shit should be fun Please know that I'm not trying to preach like I'm Reverend Run I beg you, don't be disappointed with the man I've become Our conversations with my father on the A14 Age twelve telling me I've gotta chase those dreams Now I'm playing for the people, dad, and they know me With my beat and small guitar wearing the same old jeans Wembley Stadium crowd's two-hundred-and-forty-thou I may have grown up but I hope that Damien's proud And to the next generation, inspiration's allowed The world may be filled with hate but keep erasing it now Somehow I'm well aware of certain things that will befall a man like me But with that said give me one more, higher Another one to take the sting away I am happy on my own, so here I'll stay Save your lovin' arms for a rainy day And I'll find comfort in my pain, eraser And I'll find comfort in my pain, eraser And I'll find comfort in my pain, eraser Welcome to the new show I guess you know I've been away But where I'm heading, who knows But my heart will stay the same Welcome to the new show I guess you know I've been away But where I'm heading, who knows My pain, eraser And I'll find comfort in my pain, eraser And I'll find comfort in my pain, eraser And I'll find comfort in my pain, eraser And I'll find comfort in my pain,eraser
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Written by: Edward Christopher Sheeran, John McDaid
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Album & Release"Eraser" is a song by British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, from his third studio album "÷" (Divide), released in March 2017.
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Genre & StyleThe song combines elements of pop, folk-pop, and hip-hop, featuring Ed Sheeran's signature acoustic guitar sound. It showcases Sheeran's rapping skills, a departure from his usual singing style.
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Message & Theme"Eraser" is essentially a song about Sheeran's struggle with fame and the pressures of success. It explores the effects of fame on mental health, echoing themes common in the singer's work.
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First PerformanceSheeran first debuted "Eraser" during an intimate live session for SB.TV's 10th anniversary in February 2017, a month before the album’s release.
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Track Details"Eraser" is the first track on "÷" and sets a precedent for the different styles and themes Sheeran explores in the rest of the album.
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Co-ProducerThe song was co-produced by Johnny McDaid, a member of the band Snow Patrol, with whom Sheeran has collaborated several times.
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Songwriting"Eraser" was written by Ed Sheeran and Johnny McDaid, while Sheeran himself is the lead vocalist and instrumentalist on the track.
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Commercial SuccessThough not released as a single, "Eraser" charted in several countries, including Australia, Canada, Italy, New Zealand, and the UK, thanks to the massive success of the album "÷."
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Critical Reception"Eraser" received generally positive reviews from music critics, many of whom complimented Sheeran's rapping and songwriting abilities.
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Music VideoThere is no official music video for "Eraser", however, the live version performed for SB.TV has garnered millions of views on YouTube.
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