Tenerife Sea
Ed Sheeran
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You look so wonderful in your dress I love your hair like that The way it falls on the side of your neck Down your shoulders and back We are surrounded by all of these lies And people who talk too much You've got that kind of look in your eyes As if no one knows anything but us And should this be the last thing I see I want you to know it's enough for me 'Cause all that you are is all that I'll ever need I'm so in love, so in love So in love, so in love You look so beautiful in this light Your silhouette over me The way it brings out the blue in your eyes Is the Tenerife sea And all of the voices surrounding us here They just fade out when you take a breath Just say the word and I will disappear Into the wilderness And should this be the last thing I see I want you to know it's enough for me 'Cause all that you are is all that I'll ever need I'm so in love, so in love So in love, so in love Lumiere, darling Lumiere over me Lumiere, darling Lumiere over me Lumiere, darling Lumiere over me And should this be the last thing I see I want you to know it's enough for me 'Cause all that you are is all that I'll ever need I'm so in love, so in love So in love, love, love, love, So in love You look so wonderful in your dress I loved your hair like that And in the moment I knew you, Beth
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Written by: John McDaid, Foy Best Vance, Edward Christopher Sheeran
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Songwriting"Tenerife Sea" is a song co-written by Ed Sheeran, Johnny McDaid, and Foy Vance. Ed Sheeran is known for his lyrical brilliance, and this song is no exception.
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Album NameThe song is featured on his second studio album, 'x' (pronounced "multiply"), which was released in 2014. This album was a major commercial success worldwide.
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GenreBelonging to the genres of Folk Pop and Acoustic Pop, "Tenerife Sea" showcases a tender, romantic side of Sheeran's musicality.
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If Grammy Was a Beauty Contest"Tenerife Sea" is reportedly about Ed Sheeran's friend and fellow musician, Taylor Swift. Sheeran allegedly wrote the song while attending the Grammy Awards in 2014, where Swift was "so beautiful" that people literally gasped in awe, inspiring the song's line - "Should this be the last thing I see, I want you to know it's enough for me."
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Song TitleThe title of the song, "Tenerife Sea," is the name of the sea surrounding the island of Tenerife in Spain. Although the song does not directly reference this location, the song's lyrics encapsulate the beauty and tranquility associated with such a place.
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PopularityDespite not being released as a single like 'Sing' or 'Thinking Out Loud' from the same album, "Tenerife Sea" has gained a lot of popularity and has been streamed millions of times on various music platforms.
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Real-Life Influence"Tenerife Sea" is one of the many songs in which Sheeran draws inspiration from his personal experiences and emotions adding a realistic and relatable aspect to his music.
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Live PerformancesThe song is a fan-favorite at Sheeran's concerts. He has performed it live multiple times, and these performances are widely popular among fans.
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Music CompositionThe song is sung in the key of D major and is known for its simple yet appealing melody, largely backed by Sheeran's guitar playing skills.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists have covered "Tenerife Sea," a testament to its lasting appeal and influence in the music world.
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