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Building and rebuilding a relationship

The song's upbeat melody contrasts with its more serious lyrics about mortality and the passage of time.

The struggles of a young woman dealing with addiction

Original 2012 release; later streaming revivals do not reset the year. This recording is included in the 2012 editorial listening list. A documented songwriting-inspiration account has not been established.

The song explores themes of communication and understanding in relationships.

The song tells the story of a man realizing he belongs with someone who's been there all along.

The song is about realizing the value of something only after it's gone.

The song explores themes of faith, love, and personal growth.

The song is about recognizing true love and belonging.

The song deals with themes of patience and devotion in a relationship.

The song is about realizing the value of something only after it's gone.

The song is a conversation between two people, possibly dealing with loss or mental health issues.

Joy wrote the song about falling in love and the uncertainty that comes with it.

Hozier wrote the song as a critique of religious institutions and their impact on society.

Sheeran wrote the song about a personal experience with infidelity in a relationship.

The song's abstract lyrics were inspired by the feeling of being in love.

Jack Antonoff wrote the song about personal growth and overcoming struggles.

Joy wrote the song about falling in love and the uncertainty that comes with it.

Sheeran collaborated with Pharrell Williams to create an upbeat, funky track.

Hozier wrote the song as a critique of religious institutions and their impact on society.

The song explores themes of faith and doubt, inspired by the band's personal experiences.

George Ezra is an English singer and songwriter whose deep voice became central to his folk-pop sound. His early listening included folk writers such as Bob Dylan and Woody Guthrie, alongside blues performers...

Sheeran wrote the song about a personal experience of betrayal in a relationship.

Sheeran wrote the song about maintaining a long-distance relationship, inspired by his own experiences.

The song explores themes of self-doubt and the struggles of life.

The song was inspired by the pressures of adulthood and nostalgia for childhood simplicity.

Original released in January 2015. The 2018 Phoebe Bridgers rendition is a distinct version. This recording is included in the 2015 editorial listening list. A documented songwriting-inspiration account has not been...

Sheeran wrote this song about his then-girlfriend, drawing inspiration from their relationship and his parents' long-lasting marriage.

The song was created for the "Suicide Squad" movie soundtrack, inspired by the film's themes of outsiders and misfits.

The song was inspired by the band's experiences with fame and the music industry.

The song explores themes of self-doubt and perseverance, inspired by the band's personal struggles.

The song explores themes of nostalgia and the pressures of adulthood, inspired by the band members' personal experiences.

Sheeran's teenage years growing up in Framlingham, Suffolk.

Richy Mitch & the Coal Miners is a group formed by friends in Colorado Springs in 2015. Its early recording RMCM appeared around the members' high-school graduation, followed by Solstice and Subliming while they were...

Irish folk music and culture.

Sheeran's relationship with his then-girlfriend, now wife.

Initially written for Rihanna, Sheeran was inspired by the music he heard in a Ghanaian bar.

The song explores the desire to regain lost innocence and the challenges of growing up.

Ed Sheeran's relationship with his then-girlfriend, now wife

A night out at a bar and physical attraction

A carefree road trip and enjoying life

Sheeran wanted to write a song about staying true to oneself in the face of fame and societal pressures.

The song is about protecting and standing up for loved ones.

Sheeran wanted to create a Latin-influenced pop song celebrating cultural diversity.

Love and appreciation in a relationship

Coming of age and societal expectations

The song explores themes of loss, memory, and the struggle to express oneself in a relationship.

A love song about cherishing moments with a partner.

Sheeran wrote the song about the negative habits he fell into when not on tour.

Coming of age and societal expectations

The song uses weather metaphors to describe intense emotions and memories.

The song explores themes of loss, memory, and the struggle to express oneself in a relationship.

Sam Fender's songwriting repeatedly returns to North Shields and the surrounding Newcastle community where he grew up. His debut Hypersonic Missiles appeared in 2019, followed by Seventeen Going Under. For the third...

Sheeran wrote the song about the excitement and nervousness of a new relationship.

Sheeran wrote the song about the negative habits he fell into when not on tour.

This upbeat love song is about the excitement of a new relationship.

The song reflects on change and growth during difficult times.

A song about coping with loss and moving forward.

Tom Grennan is a Bedford singer and songwriter whose voice connects soulful pop with acoustic and indie-folk material. His early work included London pub performances and a guest vocal on Chase and Status' When It...

A folk-pop song about loneliness and changing seasons in New England.

Mark Ambor is a singer and songwriter whose early audience developed through social media in the late 2010s. His songs often use direct, reassuring language about relationships. The singles collection Hello World...

2024 lead single from Clancy. This recording is included in the 2024 editorial listening list. A documented songwriting-inspiration account has not been established.

Michael Marcagi is a Cincinnati singer and songwriter who previously performed with the Heavy Hours. His solo work began reaching listeners through The Other Side and Scared to Start, followed by the American Romance...

Hozier is Irish singer and songwriter Andrew Hozier-Byrne, from Bray. Take Me to Church introduced his self-titled debut album, and he performed with Annie Lennox at the 2015 Grammy ceremony. His third studio album,...

Ed Sheeran is a British singer and songwriter whose independent EPs preceded his 2011 debut album +. His catalog connects acoustic guitar songs, rapid rhythmic vocal delivery and large pop refrains. The x and Divide...

September 2025 original single from Play. This recording is included in the 2025 editorial listening list. A documented songwriting-inspiration account has not been established.

June 2025 original F1 soundtrack song; article reports Sheeran's stated intent to make a driving rock song. This recording is included in the 2025 editorial listening list. A documented songwriting-inspiration...

Sam Fender's songwriting repeatedly returns to North Shields and the surrounding Newcastle community where he grew up. His debut Hypersonic Missiles appeared in 2019, followed by Seventeen Going Under. For the third...

Ed Sheeran is a British singer and songwriter whose independent EPs preceded his 2011 debut album +. His catalog connects acoustic guitar songs, rapid rhythmic vocal delivery and large pop refrains. The x and Divide...

Hozier is Irish singer and songwriter Andrew Hozier-Byrne, from Bray. Take Me to Church introduced his self-titled debut album, and he performed with Annie Lennox at the 2015 Grammy ceremony. His third studio album,...